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Plant Protein 'Doorkeepers' Block Invading Microbes, Study Finds
A group of plant proteins that “shut the door” on bacteria that would otherwise infect the plant’s leaves has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers in Denmark, at the University of California, Davis, and at UC Berkeley.
Tue, Jun 30 | from UC Davis
UC Davis receives 2 best practices awards at sustainability conference
UC Davis' sustainability efforts merited two best practices awards in this year's competition among the state's three public institutions of higher learning: UC, California State University and California Community College. UC Davis sustainability
Fri, Jun 26 | from UC Davis
Obituary: Joe M. Smith, 93, Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering
From 1945 to 1957, Smith taught at Purdue University in Indiana. He then served as dean of technology at the University of New Hampshire for a year before moving to Northwestern University in Illinois as chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Mon, Jun 22 | from UC Davis
UC Davis to receive best practices awards at sustainability conference
The people on the front lines of UC Davis sustainability efforts are headed to Santa Barbara for the eighth annual UC, CSU, CCC Sustainability Conference, for the UC and California State University systems, and California Community Colleges. UC Davis sustainability
Fri, Jun 19 | from UC Davis
Big Bang winners at UC Davis bank on water-cleanup method
USA That marriage of innovative product and marketing is at the heart of the Big Bang, the annual business-plan competition at the University of California, Davis. A $15000 prize goes to the team whose proposal is judged most likely to succeed. ...
Sun, Jun 7 | from Sacramento Bee
New book demystifies organic gardening
OR According to UC Davis research, organically grown fruits and vegetables may have higher levels of antioxidants than their conventionally grown counterparts. "You have fewer worries about the safety of your food, too," said Bradley, noting recent ...
Fri, Jun 5 | from Mail Tribune
Opinion: LAURELS
A cover story on in the March 2009 issue of National Jurist magazine praises the UC Davis School of Law as having one of the most diverse faculties of any American law school. The article, “The Search for the Missing Voices,” interviews Dean Kevin R. Johnson on the law school’s diversity. UC Da...
Fri, May 15 | from UC Davis
Opinion: If you run across a mountain lion, maybe it's better to run away
Now UC Davis researchers, after analyzing more than a century of cougar attacks, say it might be better in some cases to run instead. Logan has studied cougars in Colorado, California, New Mexico and Wyoming. He's seen wild mountain lions "a few hundred times" and been charged twice.
Wed, Apr 15 | from Sacramento Bee
Web keeps cyclists in the know
The crack research team has been bitten by the bicycling bug. Before the guys got too far on the American River Trail, they found some useful sites for area cycling: Davis Bike Club Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates Sacramento Wheelmen Sacramento Bike Hikers
Fri, Apr 10 | from Sacramento Bee
Davis eatery starts days with diner food, transitions to Thai
Diane McArthur, who is Thai, has owned three such restaurants in Sacramento over the years. Michael Nicholas, 34, a doctoral student at University of California, Davis, frequents Cindy's about twice a month for eggs "over medium," hash browns, sausage and an English muffin.
Thu, Apr 9 | from Sacramento Bee
Jill Nye the Fanfic Spy
Author: clairedecerises Keywords: DHC Davis UC Davis Davis Honors Challenge Convocation Jill Nye Fanfiction Fanfic Spy Added: March 15, 2009
Sun, Mar 15 | from YouTube
Opinion: College groups vow to get vocal at UCD's HellaCappella
The Spokes provide a telling example of how a cappella groups are increasing in popularity on college campuses nationwide. As the first and only female a cappella group at the University of California, Davis, these musicians are all about seizing the moment.
Fri, Feb 6 | from Sacramento Bee
Opinion: Composer George Perle Helped Launch UC Davis Music Department
In addition to his contributions to the UC Davis Department of Music, Perle helped to make the University of California Press a "powerhouse in music" publishing, said D. Kern Holoman, professor of music at UC Davis and a University of California Press author.
Tue, Jan 27 | from UC Davis
Opinion: UC Davis Medical Center to close liver transplant program
Three other Northern California hospitals perform liver transplants: University of California, San Francisco; Stanford University; and California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. All did more than 50 liver transplants in 2007, with UCSF performing 127.
Sat, Dec 13 | from Sacramento Bee
Podcast: GSPP 2008 Commencement Ceremony
A native of Modesto, California, Ann received her Bachelor's degree from UC Davis and her Master of Public Policy degree from GSPP. She also holds a juris doctorate degree from UC Hastings College of Law. From 1995 to 1999 she was Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agricultu...
Fri, May 16 | from webcast.berkeley
Podcast: Choosing the President: Immigration
Frank Bean, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Research on Immigration, Population and Public Policy, UC Irvine Moderator: Jack Citrin, Professor of Political Science; Director, Institute of Governmental Studies, UC Berkeley
Tue, Apr 1 | from webcast.berkeley
