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9.30.2008
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Horse Day Symposium, Farrier's Workshop Address Industry Challenges
Horse enthusiasts from throughout the state will gather Saturday, Oct. 4, for the campus's annual Horse Day Symposium, featuring topics such as racehorse injuries, recognizing and rehabilitating ... [ More ]
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9.30.2008
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UC Davis Researcher Maps Genes of Destructive Parasite
The genome sequence and genetic map for a microscopic, soil-dwelling worm that is one of the world's most common and destructive plant parasites has been completed by a research team, including UC ... [ More ]
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9.30.2008
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UC Davis Ag Center Honors Sacramento County Farm Bureau
The Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at UC Davis recently bestowed its first Outstanding Achievement in Farm Health and Safety Recognition Award on the Sacramento County Farm Bureau ... [ More ]
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9.30.2008
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Media Calendar: Sustainable Ag Expo
Nov. 13-14, Thursday and Friday -- The 2008 fourth annual Sustainable Ag Expo will be held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, Calif. Included among the speakers for the two-day event ... [ More ]
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9.30.2008
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Poultry Topics Spotlighted During Oct. 4 Avian Science Day
Poultry hobbyists from throughout northern California will gather Saturday, Oct. 4, for Avian Science Day at UC Davis.
The free, public event offers backyard poultry enthusiasts the latest ... [ More ]
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9.30.2008
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Media Calendar: Local Food Systems Symposium
Dec. 2-3, Tuesday and Wednesday -- This symposium will showcase local food systems projects funded by the statewide UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP), an affiliate of ... [ More ]
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9.30.2008
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New Sustainable Ag Classes Begin, With New Major on the Way
A growing student interest in sustainable food and farming systems that are good for people and the environment has led to new classes and development of a new major at UC Davis.
Sustainable ... [ More ]
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9.29.2008
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UC Davis Marks Centennial With 100 Plus Endowed Chairs, Professorships
[Editor's note: For digital photos related to the two featured chairs, please e-mail jaeasley@ucdavis.edu.]
A wildlife biologist and his students strap on hip waders and walk into the muck of a ... [ More ]
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9.26.2008
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Wine Industry Intent on Truly Going Green
The wine industry is making a concerted effort to adopt environmentally responsible practices but sees a need for better education among both consumers and professionals on many "green" issues, ... [ More ]
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9.26.2008
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Two From UC Davis Will Serve on Coastal Science Panel
Two UC Davis scientists have been named to a state panel of science advisers to assist in redesigning marine protected areas in Southern California.
Oceanographer John Largier and marine ... [ More ]
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9.26.2008
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Environmental Events Calendar
ARBORETUM PLANT FAIRE OPENS IN NEW TEACHING NURSERY -- Oct. 4 (Saturday) -- The best plants and techniques for Valley-wise gardening will be showcased at the 34th annual Friends of the UC Davis ... [ More ]
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9.26.2008
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Climate Change Alters Base of Tahoe Food Web
UC Davis researchers at Lake Tahoe this week published the first evidence that climate change alters the makeup of tiny plant communities called algae, which are the very foundation of the web of ... [ More ]
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9.25.2008
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Centennial Harvest Celebration set for Wolfskill Ranch
UC Davis olive oil and vinegar will be just part of a diverse spread of regionally produced foods showcased in a luncheon Saturday, Oct. 11, during the Centennial Harvest Celebration at the ... [ More ]
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9.24.2008
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Galaxy Clusters Have a Mysterious Motion
The stars are in motion, and on a much larger scale than can be explained with current theories, according to astronomers at NASA, the University of Hawaii and UC Davis. The finding could improve ... [ More ]
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9.24.2008
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Arboretum Plant Faire Opens in New Teaching Nursery
The best plants and techniques for Valley-wise gardening will be showcased Saturday, Oct. 4, during the 34th annual Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum Plant Faire, as the arboretum celebrates the ... [ More ]
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9.24.2008
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Nursing Leaders Gather in Sacramento for Inaugural Design Summit
More than a dozen nursing leaders from across the nation met in Sacramento this week to participate in an inaugural strategic design summit for the future of nursing and to help create the new ... [ More ]
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9.23.2008
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Rice Protein Identified that Moderates Resistance to Infectious Disease
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have identified a plant protein that is a key player in moderating resistance to infectious disease. The discovery has significant implications ... [ More ]
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9.23.2008
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Preview Day Welcomes Prospective Students
Oct. 18, Saturday -- Preview Day introduces prospective students, their families and school counselors to the UC Davis campus. About 2,000 are expected to attend. The event, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 ... [ More ]
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9.23.2008
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Convocation to Celebrate a Century of Doing What Matters
Sept. 24, Wednesday, 10 to 11 a.m. -- Five members of the UC Davis campus family who give their time to make better the lives of others will speak at UC Davis' Centennial Convocation, "A Century of ... [ More ]
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9.23.2008
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Davis Gatherings to Help Neighbors Meet
Oct. 5, Sunday -- Block parties will be held all over Davis from noon to 9 p.m. during the annual Davis Neighbors' Night Out. This informal event, organized by the City of Davis, the Associated ... [ More ]
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9.22.2008
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Wine Industry Intent on Truly Going Green
The wine industry is making a concerted effort to adopt environmentally responsible practices but sees a need for better education among both consumers and professionals on many "green" issues, ... [ More ]
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9.22.2008
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'Good Life Garden' Explores Home-Grown Food
The UC Davis Good Life Garden, located at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, will host its debut event featuring David Howard, Prince Charles' former head gardener and one of ... [ More ]
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9.17.2008
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Students Can Explore New Major on Middle East, South Asia
When UC Davis begins classes on Thursday, Sept. 25, a whole new chapter opens for faculty, staff and students.
Of course, many new student faces will be seen around the campus. About 4,570 new ... [ More ]
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9.10.2008
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Researcher Begins Study of Osama bin Laden Audiotapes
Note: Links to two bin Laden recordings, with English translations, are at the bottom of this page.
More than 1,500 audiocassette tapes taken in 2001 from Osama bin Laden's former residential ... [ More ]
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9.9.2008
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Academy Aims to Train Global Cadre of Plant Breeders
An international group of working professionals from 10 different countries is getting a jump on the fall quarter at UC Davis, arriving early to begin the second class of the Plant Breeding Academy, ... [ More ]
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9.5.2008
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UC Davis Business School Dean to Step Down
Nicole Woolsey Biggart, dean of the Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Davis, and an influential ambassador to the Northern California business community, has announced ... [ More ]
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9.5.2008
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University, Developer Sign Ground Lease for West Village
The University of California, Davis, has taken a major step toward the development of the first phase of West Village -- a combination of faculty, staff and student housing, a community college ... [ More ]
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