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May 3, 2022
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What’s Next for Our Seniors?
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As they prepare to move, apply to law school, or start full-time jobs, four graduating seniors talk to UC Davis Magazine about their time as undergraduates, what they’ll remember most and what they’re looking forward to about life after UC Davis.
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Need to Relax? Look at Water
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Whether it’s a creek or a swimming pool, gazing at water outdoors helps slow your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. That’s according to a study conducted at the Arboretum, where participants either looked out at the waterway or the adjacent ground.
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UC Davis Team Competing to Design the EV of the Future
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The car of the future isn’t just electric — it’s autonomous and connects with other vehicles and the environment around it. A student-led College of Engineering team will join the Department of Energy’s four-year EcoCAR EV Challenge to transform an electric Cadillac into just that.
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The Backdrop: Applying Science to Meditation
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Meditation is nothing new, but scientific study of the ancient practice is still relatively new. Neuroscientist Clifford Saron, the leader of one of the most ambitious and comprehensive longitudinal studies of meditation, discusses his work on this month’s episode of The Backdrop.
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Announcements
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Administrative advisory committees for 2022-23 — Call for applications for membership on committees addressing such topics as the arts, child and family care, diversity, student services, research, and transportation and parking services. Deadline: May 5.
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AggieSurplus — Open for in-person shopping, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday and Friday (May 5-6). Online sales only the rest of the month.
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Soaring to New Heights Diversity and Principles of Community Achievement Recognition Awards — Call for nominations for individual and department/unit/team awards. All employees are eligible. Deadline: May 6.
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Farewell Rally for Vice Chancellor Kelly Ratliff — Wear your Aggie Pride! Fanfare, concessions and games, celebrating her retirement after 35 years at UC Davis. 2-4 p.m. Friday, May 13 (1:30 p.m. for employees of Finance, Operations and Administration).
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Public Scholarship Faculty Fellows for 2022-23 — Call for applications for this program of the Office of Public Scholarship and Engagement, recognizing faculty members who are working toward specific public scholarship goals such as manuscripts, book chapters or similar projects. Deadline: May 20.
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Women & Philanthropy Impact Award — Nominations are being accepted for this award from the Women & Philanthropy Advisory Council, which will recognize a faculty or staff member who contributes to the advancement of female leaders, demonstrates exemplary leadership, and makes significant contributions to our local and global university communities. Deadline: June 30.
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Upcoming Events
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The family-friendly, zero-waste event returns in person this weekend, bringing music, dance, a clothing swap, tree tours, kids’ arts and crafts and the signature Experiential Space under the giant dome. Starts noon Friday (May 6) and runs through 6 p.m. Sunday.
Week 2 (May 9-13) features webinars on “Travel Safety and Security” and “Driving Focused and Biking Safely.”
$10 tickets for staff and faculty (limit two per person) to attend a concert by pianist Lara Downes, performing two suites: World of Change and Promise to Keep. 7:30 p.m. Friday (May 6), Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, in person. Offer good now through May 6. Use Promo Code BEWELL2122.
Post your photos for a chance to win prizes. Share your testimonials and read what your colleagues are saying. Here are some ways to get outside:
- UC Davis Farmers Market — 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Wednesday through May 18 on the Quad.
- Walk or Roll — 12:10 p.m. tomorrow (May 4). Start in front of Shields Library and take a 1-mile loop through campus.
- Nature Rx: Nature Photography — Tips and tricks for using your camera’s phone outdoors. (May 6, space is limited; sign up by May 4 to be considered)
Offerings include Meditation, Zoomba and WakeBreaks.
Presented by The Living Earth Show: Travis Andrews and Andrew Meyerson with Zachary James Watkins, electronics. (May 5, free, in person and livestreamed)
Three more meetings in spring quarter: May 4 and 16, and June 1, all from noon to 1 p.m.
Catch a baseball game at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, May 20 for $25, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Staff Assembly Scholarship Fund benefiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health staff and dependents.
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The Download
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The first peregrine falcon chick of the season has hatched atop the UC Davis Medical Center. ... Students share their thoughts on the sheepmowers. ... A celebration is caught on a security camera. ... Student-athletes showcase art.
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About Dateline
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