For the first time at UC Davis, two types of imaging – positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – have been combined into a single scanner. Both are medical imaging techniques used to see inside the body. MRIs use radio waves to excite the water molecules in the body to show a detailed image of the body but do not show how the body part is functioning, explains Simon Cherry, professor of biomedical engineering and director of the Center for Molecular and Genomic Imaging.

TODAY Career advising for women Noon to 1 p.m. 104 North Hall Still trying to figure out what to do with your major, career or life in general? Drop in and talk with an Internship and Career Center counselor. Arboretum tour Noon to 1 p.m. Arboretum Headquarters, La Rue Road Join UC Davis Arboretum

In the Mar. 6 issue of MUSE, a photograph was run in Artsweek titled as the UC Davis Gamelan Ensemble when in fact it was a photograph of Gamelan Çudamani, a professional group from Bali, Indonesia who performed at the Mondavi Center during fall quarter.

Davis collision rates have made a dramatic 50 percent decrease over a span of five years. From 2002 to 2006, the California Highway Patrol compiled data on collisions at various intersections throughout the city, investigating possible causes and preventative measures. The term collision refers to an accident between a motor vehicle and another motor vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian or any other object.

By appointing a renowned expert in education and social issues for children with high-functioning autism, UC Davis officials aim to make the university a leader in the field. Developmental and clinical psychologist Peter Mundy brings over 25 years of experience to his dual post as the Lisa Capps chair for neurodevelopmental disorders and education in the UC Davis School of Education and director of educational research at the UC Davis MIND Institute.

Campus Judicial Report for Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2008 Copying homework Two students were referred to Student Judicial Affairs after a grader noticed that their homework assignments were identical. One student received an administrative notice as a warning measure, and the other’s case is still pending. Plagiarism A senior was referred to SJA for stealing another student’s work. The student admitted to the violation and agreed to a sanction of disciplinary probation until graduation and community service.

Innovative risk services programs have saved the UC approximately $101 million since 2005. The Be Smart About Safety program is the most significant factor in financial savings in years, said Jennifer Ward, spokesperson for the UC Office of the President. It’s been beneficial on many campuses and has saved a lot of money, Ward said. We’re using principles like ergonomics and holding seminars on following proper safety procedures in the workplace.

A state appellate court recently ruled that California parents must have a teaching credential to homeschool their children. Previously, the state has allowed homeschooling for parents without credentials if they established themselves as a small, private school, hired a credentialed teacher, or enrolled their child in an independent study program.

Among all the random bits of profundity and nonsense I wrote in my column last week was a quote about truth (one I wish I could take credit for, but no, the deacon of my parish is responsible). It said, Truth is not because it happened but because it is a story we share we know to be true. I believe fiction novels, particularly the good ones, to be exemplary of this statement. The stories found in novels never happened, yet they echo throughout history on intrapersonal and global scales.

On Mar. 6, the ASUCD Senate unanimously passed a bill to allocate $12,586.04 from capital reserves to the Entertainment Council to fund sound equipment.

Traveling from downtown Davis to campus during lunch rush hour in the middle of the day can prove a harrowing task. The city of Davis is currently communicating with Specialized Transportation Services on the UC Davis campus to develop a shuttle service that would take patrons from the downtown area to central campus during lunch hours.

Let’s make s’mores! Individuals were seen camping out in front of store on E. Eighth Street. The other sister Individual said she was mentally ill and had possibly been assaulted on Fifth Street. Oh, that’s not part of the street? An individual drove over the sidewalk on L Street. Surprise! A small box wrapped in brown paper was sitting on a fence on L Street.