9.11.2009

PROVOST PITTS' OPEN LETTER TO THE FACULTY
Lawrence H. Pitts, the UC system's interim provost and executive vice president, Academic Affairs, released the following open letter to the faculty, "describing in somewhat greater detail ... [ More ]

PROVOST LAVERNIA'S LETTER REGARDING POTENTIAL FACULTY WALKOUT
Provost and Executive Vice Chancelor Enrique J. Lavernia released the following letter that he sent to deans and department chairs, in regard to a possible faculty walkout. Sept. 11, 2009 ... [ More ]

Regents to discuss midyear fee increase; campus leaders outline budget-saving moves
The UC Board of Regents this month will discuss the possibility of a midyear fee increase for students, as well as a fee increase for 2010-11, to help the UC system deal with an unprecedented ... [ More ]

	(Cheng Saechao/UC Davis)

Stimulus funds total $37.2M: Budgetary boost for research during tough financial times
In a year that’s held little good news for budget planners at UC Davis, a steady stream of grants from federal stimulus funds is providing a much-needed cushion for research programs ... [ More ]

Paving work to close Russell Boulevard
Drivers take note, if you normally use Russell Boulevard at the north edge of campus: Russell will be closed to through traffic between Anderson Road and A Street during a repaving project on ... [ More ]

EXERCISE TO TEST POLICE, FIRE RESPONSE
The UC Davis Police and Fire departments and up to 200 volunteers and other staff will take part in a major emergency exercise next Wednesday, Sept. 16. The exercise, named “Gallant ... [ More ]

IN BRIEF: Neighbors Night Out; firefighters in So Cal; Blue Devils in Aggie Stadium; new calendars; grief support for young adults
Sign up for Neighbors Night Out With the start of the new academic year comes a renewed call for students and their city neighbors to get acquainted, on their own or during the annual Neighbors ... [ More ]

	(Cheng Saechao/UC Davis)

RANKED HIGH: UC Davis near the college ratings summit
What’s in a college ranking? Plenty, if you ask parents and students who welcome the comparisons between colleges they are evaluating. For faculty and staff, the annual ratings offer ... [ More ]

LETTERS: Ranking disparity?
Dear Editor: “Campuses sweep top spots in college rankings: An open letter from President Mark G. Yudof.” This appeared on the Web page of the UC Office of the President on Sept. 2. ... [ More ]

LAURELS
This column offers a sampling of honors recently awarded to UC Davis faculty, staff and units: Jack D. Forbes has won a Lifetime Achievement award from the Native Writer’s Circle of the ... [ More ]

Functional glycobiology: New field, new Web site
The UC Davis Functional Glycobiology Program, an integrative, multidisciplinary program that brings together experts from a variety of disciplines including food science, nutrition, chemistry and ... [ More ]

CAMPUS CALENDAR: Oktoberfest registration deadline
Registration is due by Sept. 16 for the Retiree Center’s second annual Oktoberfest. It is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 26 in the University Club Lounge — a different location than ... [ More ]

FOOD, ETC.: Heirloom tomato seminar canceled
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES: The Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science has announced the cancellation of Savoring Heirloom Tomatoes, due to low registration. The half-day semiar had been ... [ More ]

	John Cleese

THE ARTS: Glenn Yarbrough concert; 'Writing About Real People'
GLENN YARBROUGH CONCERT SEPT. 19: American folk singer Glenn Yarbrough, who achieved solo stardom with Baby, the Rain Must Fall and who was an original member of the Limeliters, is scheduled to ... [ More ]

EXHIBITIONS
Attic to Archives: Bringing Historical Collections to Light — Showing how archivists turn assorted, musty papers into an organized set of documents readily available to researchers. Through ... [ More ]

THE OUTDOORS: At the arboretum
Tour — Simple Secrets for Great Container Gardens. 10 a.m. Sept. 12, Arboretum Terrace Garden, Davis Commons shopping center, First Street and Richards Boulevard. Folk Music Jams — ... [ More ]

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