Dateline UC Davis: Teaching Prize Winner, Chancellor’s Colloquium

December 5, 2023

News and information for faculty and staff

Teaching Prize Goes to Marine Ecologist

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Chancellor May interviews Jose Hernandez on stage

Farmworker Film Inspiration

He was the first migrant farmworker to fly to space, and now his life story is a movie available around the world. UC Regent José Hernández visited campus for a screening of A Million Miles Away and conversation with Chancellor May, wowing the crowd.

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Gifts for Aggies on Your List

Complete your holiday shopping without leaving campus: From the newest batch of UC Davis-produced olive oil to merchandise adorned with campus landmarks to ticket deals, Dateline UC Davis’ holiday gift guide includes a plethora of items.

Announcements

Recruitment: Dean, School of Education — A fourth virtual candidate forum will be held Thursday (Dec. 7) in the search for a new dean for the School of Education.

Causeway Classic food drives collect 750 pounds — UC Davis and Sacramento State fans united for a common goal this year: Helping the less fortunate. Read about ongoing ways to help.

Call for nominations — The Academic Senate and Academic Federation are seeking nominations for their top annual honors (deadline: Dec. 14).

Soaring to New Heights nominations open — Nominate an individual, team or unit to be recognized at the Diversity and Principles of Community Achievement Awards, or nominate someone for their contributions toward safety. Deadline for all: Jan. 12.

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University News

What the Regents Budget Means for UC Davis

Tim Plough Returns as Head Football Coach

CHANCELL-ING: A Message From the Chancellor’s Leadership Council

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Research News

Is There a Better Way to Trim a Cat’s Nails?

A Mixed Origin Made Maize Successful

Higher Conscientiousness Linked to Less Risk of Dementia Diagnosis

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UC Davis Magazine

Q&A: Chief Farrow Talks Policing’s Evolution

Alum’s Novel Adapted for Film

Meet the Sensory Scientist

Upcoming Events

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Staff Assembly Winter Warmer

Get into the holiday spirit with crafts, raffles, cookie decorating and more. (Dec. 12)

‘Diversifying What We Drink’

Elisabeth Forrestel, assistant professor of viticulture and enology, will discuss “consumer choice and climate impacts on grapes and wine” for this month’s Davis Science Cafe. (Dec. 13, free)

Support Groups on Hope, Grief

Two Academic and Staff Assistance Program groups will meet in the coming weeks: Cultivating hope and optimism (Dec. 13), and coping with grief, loss and change (Dec. 6, 20).

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The Download

Davis K-Pop Fans Take Over Spotify

When millions of Spotify users opened their year-in-review summaries from the music streaming service last week, they were introduced to a haven for K-pop fans: Davis, California.