May 2015

FST Recruitment Seminar: Shokhrukh Jalilov, Ph.D., May 11, 1207 RMI

Food Science and Technology

Shokhrukh Jalilov, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Scholar, Civil and Environmental Engineering Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland "Benefit Sharing Opportunities in Transboundary Rivers: An Experimental Case Study of Central Asian Energy-Agriculture Dispute" Monday, May 11, 2015 10:00 a.m. 1207 RMI, South

Graduate students in the Simmons Lab take top honors in UCD Grad Slam

Congratulations to Forrest (Ryan) Dowdy of the Simmons Lab, who won the first annual Grad Slam competition at UC Davis, which was held as part of the Interdisciplinary Graduate & Professional Student (IGPS)Symposium. Another graduate student in the same lab, Brittany Allison, was a finalist in this competition.

Postharvest Training & Services Project in Tanzania - Funded by the UC Davis Horticulture Innovation Lab

Food Science and Technology

Diane Barrett, Food Science and Technology (http://foodscience.ucdavis.edu) faculty member, leads the Postharvest Training and Services Project in Tanzania. This project was originally funded by the Horticulture Innovation Lab.

Dr. Carl Winter to join ANR's Program Council

Food Science and Technology

The Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Program Council advises the ANR Vice President on Divisionwide planning and delivery of programs and develops recommendations for allocation of Division resources.

Nick Bokulich and Dr. David Mills' research featured in Illumina newsletter

Food Science and Technology

Illumina technology company featured the research of Mills and Bokulich in their April newsletter. Data was gathered using their next-generation sequencing instruments.

BAE Exit Seminar: Mr. Francisco Rojo, Thursday, May 7, 2015; 4PM; 2045 Bainer Hall

Thursday, May 7th, 2015 4 PM, 2045 Bainer Hall Topic: "Modeling Canopy Light Interception for Estimating Potential Yield in Almond and Walnuts Trees" Speaker: Mr. Francisco Rojo, Ph D Candidate

UC Davis Bike Auction - May 2

In accordance with the California Civil Code, TAPS disposes of abandoned, unclaimed bicycles through publicly-held auctions. Two "live" auctions are held annually, usually in mid-October and early May.

Help Build A Playground! - May 31

Register today to help build a great new place to play with Disney, the City of West Sacramento and KaBOOM! on 5/31/2015

Yoga in the Arboretum - May 31

Join us for 90 minutes of yoga appropriate for all skill levels led by certified instructor Loshan Ostrava.

Article of the Month: Mindful Eating

Youre working hard on a project and its time for a treat. Youve been holding off, waiting for the delicious taste of (fill in the blank) a piece of chocolate, a latte, strawberries? STOP and smell the pesto... READ MORE

Bugtopia 4.0 Discover Everyday Insects - May 30

Learn about the hidden insect wonders of the Arboretum from UC Davis Entomology Club members and Arboretum Ambassadors. Tour the collections and learn insect names, trapping methods, and ecology.

City of Davis Eco-Classes - Month of May - 9 classes

The City of Davis is hosting a series of Eco-Classes in May! Please join us as we explore water conservation, urban wildlife, environmentally conscious pest management, composting, and more!

Alan Yip Concert - May 28

The Confucius Institute at UC Davis is delighted to present a special concert by acclaimed musician Alan Yip. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.The performance will be followed by a reception in honor of Alan Yip.

Never Too old to Find a New Job - May 28

Each May the nation celebrates Older Americans Month to recognize older Americans contributions. In honor of this celebration, attend this workshop to discover how to make age an asset in the job search. Learn strategies for sending prospective hiring managers the message that seasoned workers are "well qualified" not "old."

Parenting in the Academy Meet and Greet - May 27

Parenting is more fun when done in community with other parenting graduate students, post-doctoral scholars and faculty. Please join the parenting community of UC Davis and their families this spring as we continue our discussion of parenting in the academy, build a network of parents and learn from one another.

UC Living Well Incentive Webinar - May 21

This webinar will help you: Learn how to register and navigate the Optum Wellness Website, Find the support you need to make positive lifestyle changes, Connect with your own Wellness Coach who can offer proven support to help you reach your goals AND Learn how to earn a $75 Visa gift card.

UC Davis Campus UC Walks - May 20

UC Walks is the annual systemwide walk for employees to promote healthy living.

UCDHS Meditation - May 18

For the 2015 Meditation Series, each month we will explore practical suggestions on how to live a radiantly healthy life. We will learn how to have more energy and vitality, to be receptive, to be relaxed, to recharge the body, calm the mind, open the heart and to have positive, cheerful and wholesome attitudes.

Name that Bug! - May 17

Sunday, May 17, 1:00-4:00 pm Bohart Museum, 1124 Academic Surge Building

Black Family Day - May 16

This year we celebrate the 44th Anniversary of this monumental step towards Black Liberation. The celebration and honoring of our family unit. Black Lives have always mattered, and the strength resilience and diversity of the Black Family is a testament to that.