University News

Clear Lake Water Quality Report Recommends Rehabilitation Strategy

Katherine E Kerlin — January 29, 2025

Clear Lake's water quality suffers from low-to-no-oxygen conditions, finds a report from �ٺ��Ƶ Tahoe Environmental Research Center.

THE DOWNLOAD: Aggies in Love, Lunar New Year

Cody Kitaura — January 28, 2025

Did �ٺ��Ƶ set the stage for your love story? Maybe it’s where you met your partner, made lifelong friends, or just found a place that stole your heart. The Cal Aggie Alumni Association is looking for “Aggies in Love” stories to highlight on social media and on an interactive map:

Submit your story here

UC President Michael V. Drake’s Message on Federal Funding Freeze

Cody Kitaura — January 28, 2025

The University of California Office of the President issued the following statement today (Jan. 28).

Updated Jan. 29: The Trump Administration has rescinded the memo freezing federal funds. UCOP will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.

Luis Carvajal-Carmona Champions STEM Diversity

Anila Mary Lijo — January 28, 2025

Students at �ٺ��Ƶ — particularly Hispanic and low-income students in STEM fields — will see a direct benefit from the university’s status as both an R1 research university and one with Hispanic-Serving Institution, or HSI, eligibility, this month’s guest on Face to Face With Chancellor May said.

Among the Academies: Solving Outbreak Mysteries

Cody Kitaura — January 28, 2025

As a wildlife veterinarian in Florida in the 1990s, Christine Kreuder Johnson could think of only one place to turn for help when she faced mysterious die-offs of birds and sea turtles: �ٺ��Ƶ.

Johnson had previously worked as a veterinarian to horses competing at the racetrack, but found herself increasingly drawn to puzzles at the population level, like the one she now faced at a national wildlife refuge. But she needed help.

“I had all the puzzle pieces, but I couldn’t put it together,” she said.

Presidential Awards to Faculty

Andy Fell — January 28, 2025

Several faculty at the University of California, Davis, are among the recipients of presidential awards for excellence in STEM mentoring and research announced by the White House Jan. 13 and 14.

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring was established by the White House in 1995 and is administered by the National Science Foundation. The most prestigious mentoring award bestowed by the White House, it recognizes mentors who work with underrepresented groups to fully develop the nation's human resources in STEM.

New Plans Seek to Streamline Building Evacuations

Cody Kitaura — January 28, 2025

�ٺ��Ƶ Department Safety Coordinators, or DSCs, have worked together with Emergency Management to update the process and documentation for implementing building evacuation plans, establishing a repository of newly approved Emergency Action Plans.

Emergency Action Plans, or EAPs, contain procedures that are to be followed during emergencies, outlining actions that will promote safe evacuation from buildings.

Men and Women Equally Attracted to Younger Partners, �ٺ��Ƶ Study Suggests

Karen Michele Nikos — January 27, 2025

Men and women alike are drawn to younger partners, whether or not they realize it. The conclusion came from a University of California, Davis, study of 4,500 blind dates of people seeking a long-term partner.

How Urban Streams, Climate Change and Unhoused People Intertwine

Katherine E Kerlin — January 27, 2025

A search for compassionate, sustainable solutions takes researchers to Bay Area streams to investigate the intersections of climate change, urban streams and unhoused people.

�ٺ��Ƶ Unveils Maria Manetti Shrem Art District: A Bold New Era for the Arts

Karen Michele Nikos — January 27, 2025

The University of California, Davis, ushered in a new era for the arts with the grand opening of the Maria Manetti Shrem Art District — a vibrant hub designed to expand creativity, innovation and collaboration on campus and beyond.

Updated: Campus Joins Together to Provide Support for LA Fires

Cody Kitaura — January 24, 2025

Updated 3 p.m. Jan. 24: �ٺ��Ƶ Fire Department Capt. Steve Dunn returned to campus Wednesday night from his assignment battling the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County, Interim �ٺ��Ƶ Fire Chief Nathaniel Hartinger said.

With his return, all �ٺ��Ƶ Fire Department personnel who were assisting in Southern California have returned safely to campus.

The Eaton Fire was still 14,000 acres but had reached 95% containment as of Thursday morning, Cal Fire said.

Dining Out with San Francisco’s Coyotes

Katherine E Kerlin — January 22, 2025

As their traditional dining options dwindle, the native coyotes of San Francisco are shifting what they eat. A �ٺ��Ƶ study reveals what's on the menu.

Aggie Square: Redefining Sustainability in Commercial Development

Anila Mary Lijo — January 21, 2025

A key element in the vision of Aggie Square is sustainability — a broad concept that encompasses and inspired the massive project’s design at all levels, from its use of all-electric energy sources down to the details of reducing the carbon footprint from transporting materials with the use of locally produced brick and glass envelope. The sustainability goals set by the University of California system are ambitious, and Aggie Square is poised to exceed them.

ORG CHART: Global Learning Hub, Office of Research, Viticulture and Enology

Cody Kitaura — January 21, 2025

This week’s edition of Org Chart includes information about recent appointments in the Global Learning Hub, the Office of Research, Viticulture and Enology and the School of Veterinary Medicine — read on to find more information.

Little Birds, Little Poops, Little Food Safety Risk

Katherine E Kerlin — January 21, 2025

It doesn’t require a degree in ornithology, a lab test or even an app for most growers to determine whether bird poop near their crops presents a food safety risk. They just need to ask themselves a simple question: How big is it?

THE DOWNLOAD: Venmo Research, Methane Research

Cody Kitaura — January 21, 2025

Journalist Soledad O’Brien to Speak at �ٺ��Ƶ Women & Philanthropy Event

Cody Kitaura — January 21, 2025

Award-winning journalist, documentarian and bestselling author Soledad O’Brien will headline an inspiring symposium on women, philanthropy and leadership on March 9 at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at the University of California, Davis. Tickets are on sale now.

Award to Highlight Well-Being in the Classroom

Cody Kitaura — January 21, 2025

Student Health and Counseling Services’ Health Education and Promotion and the Center for Educational Effectiveness are launching an award to recognize instructors and teaching assistants who prioritize student well-being by doing things like promoting available resources on campus and modeling healthy behaviors.

WarnMe Test on Jan. 29 To Introduce New Feature

Julia Ann Easley — January 21, 2025

�ٺ��Ƶ will begin posting WarnMe and Aggie Alert messages to a new webpage when it tests its emergency notification system Jan. 29.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Setting the Standard for Campus Sustainability

Cody Kitaura — January 17, 2025

To the �ٺ��Ƶ Community:

As the new year begins, our commitment to sustainable practices remains at the heart of �ٺ��Ƶ’ DNA. Students, faculty and staff are all determined to make our campus environmentally friendly, now and in the future.

University News

Clear Lake Water Quality Report Recommends Rehabilitation Strategy

THE DOWNLOAD: Aggies in Love, Lunar New Year

UC President Michael V. Drake’s Message on Federal Funding Freeze

Luis Carvajal-Carmona Champions STEM Diversity

Among the Academies: Solving Outbreak Mysteries

Presidential Awards to Faculty

New Plans Seek to Streamline Building Evacuations

Men and Women Equally Attracted to Younger Partners, �ٺ���Ƶ Study Suggests

How Urban Streams, Climate Change and Unhoused People Intertwine

�ٺ���Ƶ Unveils Maria Manetti Shrem Art District: A Bold New Era for the Arts

Updated: Campus Joins Together to Provide Support for LA Fires

Dining Out with San Francisco’s Coyotes

Aggie Square: Redefining Sustainability in Commercial Development

ORG CHART: Global Learning Hub, Office of Research, Viticulture and Enology

Little Birds, Little Poops, Little Food Safety Risk

THE DOWNLOAD: Venmo Research, Methane Research

Journalist Soledad O’Brien to Speak at �ٺ���Ƶ Women & Philanthropy Event

Award to Highlight Well-Being in the Classroom

WarnMe Test on Jan. 29 To Introduce New Feature

Checking In With Chancellor May: Setting the Standard for Campus Sustainability

Men and Women Equally Attracted to Younger Partners, �ٺ��Ƶ Study Suggests

�ٺ��Ƶ Unveils Maria Manetti Shrem Art District: A Bold New Era for the Arts

Journalist Soledad O’Brien to Speak at �ٺ��Ƶ Women & Philanthropy Event