September 2014

Where to Taste 'Wines of Danger'

Winemakers who set out to establish their own brands often find the path to success fraught with challenges and obstacles.

CE Specialist Emerita Christine Bruhn's research receives vast media attention

Food Science and Technology

Ever since releasing her findings on consumer's practices while preparing chicken, food safety expert Dr. Christine Bruhn has given countless interviews for local and national media.

Congratulations to FST students who won the RMI poster competition

Food Science and Technology

Three FST graduate students won the RMI Graduate Student Poster Competition

BAE Weekly Seminar: Tuesday, October 7, 1-2 pm, 2045 Bainer Hall

BFTV Cluster

Topic: Improving Irrigation at the Farm Level: An Overview of the European Union Project "FIGARO" Presenter: Raphael Linker Division of Environmental, Water and Agricultural Engineering Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering Technion Haifa, Israel

Humphrey Fellows' Introductory Presentations - October 3rd

BFTV Cluster

The Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world. Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.

Wine Leaders Adapt to Drought

Viticulture and Enology

California's wine industry leaders are adapting to drought and consumer shifts.

UC Davis and Mars, Inc. announce plans to create innovation institute focusing on food, agriculture and health

Food Science and Technology

FST Professor Bruce German will facilitate the design and development of the Innovation Institute for Food and Health prior to its launch in January 2015.

Professor Charlie Bamforth wins award and is highlighted on radio

Food Science and Technology

Congratulations to Dr. Bamforth for winning an Award of Outstanding Service from University Extension, and for his recent spot on the radio show "Insight".

Dr. Diane Barrett chosen as an IFT Fellow

Food Science and Technology

Congratulations to Cooperative Extension Specialist Diane Barret on her award from the Institute of Food Technologists! This is a unique professional distinction given to individuals with outstanding and extraordinary qualifications and experience for their contributions to the food science and technology field.

Connexxus Memo - Dollar Thrifty Group

BFTV Cluster

The Central Travel Office is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dollar and Thrifty. Both are value leaders in the car rental industry and will enable University of California travelers to offset travel costs with lower competitive rates and expedited services.

Safety News!

BFTV Cluster

UCOP funded PPE program ends Oct. 17th and CIS/CUPA update from Lucy Joseph.

HSI Forums - Join the Conversation! - Oct 9

BFTV Cluster

Join the Conversation!

Recruitment: Asst./Assoc. Professor in Postharvest Physiology - Amit Dhingra - Sept. 26

BFTV Cluster

The Department of Plant Sciences is interviewing candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Postharvest Physiology. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Recruitment: Asst./Assoc. Professor in Postharvest Physiology - Amit Dhingra - Sept. 25

BFTV Cluster

The Department of Plant Sciences is interviewing candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Postharvest Physiology. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Recruitment: Asst./Assoc. Professor in Postharvest Physiology - Fabrizio Costa - Sept. 23

BFTV Cluster

The Department of Plant Sciences is interviewing candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Postharvest Physiology. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Recruitment: Asst./Assoc. Professor in Postharvest Physiology - Fabrizio Costa - Sept. 22

BFTV Cluster

The Department of Plant Sciences is interviewing candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Postharvest Physiology. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Nickolas Bokulich Wins UC Davis Kinsella Award

Viticulture and Enology

Ph.D. Nick Bokulich was awarded the 2014 Kinsella Memorial Award for his outstanding dissertation on microbial ecology -- with much of his work focusing on wine.

Recruitment: Asst./Assoc. Professor in Postharvest Physiology - Romina Pedreschi - Sept 19

BFTV Cluster

The Department of Plant Sciences is interviewing candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Postharvest Physiology. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Recruitment: Asst./Assoc. Professor in Postharvest Physiology - Romina Pedreschi - Sept 18

BFTV Cluster

The Department of Plant Sciences is interviewing candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Postharvest Physiology. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

FST welcomes new Assistant Professor and Engineer

Food Science and Technology

Welcome to Dr. Gail Bornhorst, who has a joint appointment with FST and BAE!