The UC Regents OK'd $55 million in funding for the project to move UC Davis from a natural-gas-powered, steam heating system to an electric-powered, hot-water network, cutting greenhouse gases and costs.
Global Affairs has announced the winners of the Chancellor’s Award for International Engagement and the Excellence in Teaching for Global Learning Award, recognizing faculty and staff for global engagement.
A record number of projects led to a record number of donations in last month’s Crowdfund UC Davis cohort, supporting projects like virtual exercise classes for young cancer patients and an endowment to provide fee waivers for Outdoor Adventures.
What can the world’s oldest trees teach us about longevity? Researchers sequenced the genome of the Great Basin bristlecone pine, which can live to 5,000 years, and found disease-resistant genes and larger-than-average telomere lengths.
Executive recruitment — Three candidate forums remain in the search for a new dean for the College of Biological Sciences. (March 30, April 1, April 6)
Call for proposals — The UC Tech Annual Conference is accepting proposals in the form of a presentation, panel, poster and more. (Deadline extended: March 30)
Call for nominations — The Jacquelyn Anderson Wellness Innovation Award, which celebrates outstanding contributions to wellness within the UC Davis community, is accepting nominations. (Deadline: April 17).
Hear the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, who has also become a leading voice in conversations about the use of AI in education, in conversation with Gary S. May. (April 6, virtual)
Samuel Sandoval Solis, an expert in water resources planning and management, lends his voice to a discussion about whether reusing treated wastewater could be a key response to droughts. (Deutsche Welle)
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