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March 28, 2023
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More Innovations, Faster
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Academic, research lab and workforce leaders from around the nation have convened here to discuss ways to encourage more innovations from more people, and faster — and they’re taking lessons from UC Davis. The summit is focused on helping the United States maintain its competitive edge in the world economy.
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‘César Chávez @ UC Davis’
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Posted today in conjunction with the upcoming César Chávez holiday, Chapter 14 of the “Pioneras/os” project recounts the labor leader’s visits to campus. Published last week, “Pioneras/os” by Thomas O’Donnell of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a “HSItory” of UC Davis’ journey to becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
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Title Achieved in Just 5 Years
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First it was women’s gymnastics winning its conference title, now it’s our women’s equestrian team, champion for the first time of the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Unfortunately, the Aggies did not receive a bid to the national championship, but, still, what an accomplishment for a program that is only 5 years old. Go Ags!
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‘School First, Tweet Later’
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Freshman Colin McCarthy has been doing an unusual balancing act ever since he first arrived on campus: splitting his time between his studies and running a Twitter account focused on extreme weather, with posts that have been seen millions of times. He’s this month’s guest on Face to Face With Chancellor May.
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STORY AND VIDEO
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Announcements
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AggieSurplus — Open for in-person shopping, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 6 and 7.
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Unitrans — Break service through Thursday, March 30, weekend service Friday (March 31, César Chávez Day). Regular service resumes Monday, April 3, with expanded service on the A and Z lines, and a scheduling change on the Z Line.
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Hutchison Drive closure — No vehicle traffic (bicycles OK) between Old Davis Road and California Avenue during repair of the raised crosswalk between Mrak Mall and Shields Library. Through Thursday, March 30. Detour via Shields Avenue and California Avenue.
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ProShare 2023 — A networking program for managers and aspiring managers and staff at all levels, to help them form connections with Davis and Sacramento campus colleagues for mutual guidance and support. Please register by April 18.
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UC Davis Social Justice Awards — Call for nominations of equity warriors of any age, from any location, organization or institution, to be recognized at the 12th annual UC Davis Equity Summit, May 30. Deadline: March 31.
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Administrative Advisory Committees — Call for applications from faculty, staff and students — undergraduate and graduate — to serve on campus committees and boards for the 2023-24 year. Opportunities include Child and Family Care, Disability Issues, Mondavi Center, Public Art Advisory, Staff Diversity, Status of Women, and Transportation and Parking Services. Deadline: April 21.
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UC Davis Retirement Help Desks — Are you contemplating retirement within the next four to 12 months? If so, you can get your retirement questions answered locally, during drop-in Zoom sessions scheduled on various days at various times through June 28.
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Upcoming Events
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The UC Davis Farmers Market returns next week for spring quarter with new hours, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (opening an hour earlier) and a new location: in front of the Student Community Center, where the organizers hope more students (and staff and faculty) will take the opportunity to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for healthier eating. The market will be open nine Wednesdays in a row, April 5-May 31.
Discussion and support: Coping With Grief, Loss and Change, March 29, remote. A new parenting group also meets March 29, remote.
The Creative Writing Program hosts Salvador Plascencia, author of the 2006 novel The People of Paper. (April 5, in person)
Ten master’s and Ph.D. students will have three minutes each to present their research, vying for cash prizes and the opportunity to move on to the UC Grad Slam. (April 6, in person; please RSVP)
Come taste the results (in cracker form!) of a student-led project to breed new grains with unique flavor profiles. Hosted by the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science. (April 11, in person, $25 general admission)
In this Staff Assembly program, Professor Katharine P. Burnett will present on the Global Tea Initiative for the Study of Tea Culture and Science. Tea tasting included! (April 18, space is limited)
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The Download
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The School of Veterinary Medicine treated a cat who came to the hospital with one eyelid fused shut. ... The fire chief and others react to joyous posts from newly admitted students. ... Watch 60-second overviews of two Summer Abroad programs. ... The UC Davis Humanities Institute podcast hosts a conversation about Ramadan.
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