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Daily Archives - November 3, 2010

November 3 2010 Archives

Yolo Hospice to offer holiday bereavement workshops

City NewsNovember 3, 2010
Yolo Hospice will offer special bereavement workshops to the local community. The free meetings are designed to help people cope with loss this holiday season.

University staff encouraged to attend program to develop leadership skills

Campus NewsNovember 3, 2010
Approximately 134 university administrators and supervisors participated in a two-day leadership challenge development program this fall, designed to hone skills key in increasing leadership effectiveness.

Science of the Week

Science & TechnologyNovember 3, 2010
If there was a “Yes/No” survey asking how many UC Davis students have a scary memory that still gives them the chills, chances are the majority of students would answer “Yes.”

Raindrops on roses, and on you

FeaturesNovember 3, 2010
While many students would prefer to stay at home drinking cocoa under a blanket during the cold spells and rainstorms, senior UC Davis students know how to cope with the weather.

Q&A with career expert Tom Dezell

Campus NewsNovember 3, 2010
Tom Dezell, author of Networking for the Novice, Nervous or Naïve Job Seeker, recommends that college students begin searching for internships this winter. The Aggie had a chance to speak with Dezell and hear his advice about networking.

President Obama recognizes UC Davis grad student

Science & TechnologyNovember 3, 2010
President Barack Obama held the first annual White House Science Fair on Oct. 19 in recognition of several teams of high school and college students. UC Davis graduate student Wilson To was one of the finalists recognized as a member of the Mobilife Team, which worked on smartphone software. To’s software design project could help diagnose vascular diseases in third-world countries.

Photo of the Week

FeaturesNovember 3, 2010
Nearly every day since fall quarter started I have seen this picture in my mind. When my daily French class ends at 11:50 a.m., I walk out of my second floor Olson Hall classroom and head for the stairs. Just before I turn right to go down the steps, I see this picture. The busy people – tiny and out of context – the geometry of the building and the different levels of Olson are all visible from this perspective. Finally, I decided to capture the moment.

New center provides accessible technology for people with disabilities

Campus NewsNovember 3, 2010
UC Davis now has a place on campus where anyone can use assistive technology to help them with school and research.

Men’s Soccer Preview

SportsNovember 3, 2010
Who to watch: This game will be a homecoming for Riverside, Calif. native Kevin Schulte.

From Waste to Biodiesel

Science & TechnologyNovember 3, 2010
Students at UC Davis are aiming to turn waste into a commodity. After cooking countless meals for students, the dining commons produce around 200 gallons of vegetable oil waste per month. In the spirit of repurposing, students are striving to convert this waste vegetable oil (WVO) into biodiesel for tractors on the UC Davis student farms.

Field Hockey Preview

SportsNovember 3, 2010
Who to watch: Sophomore Lydia Brambila will be looking to have another strong performance at the NorPac Conference Tournament.

Dining in Davis: Namaste Nepal

FeaturesNovember 3, 2010
Namaste Nepal (825 Russell Blvd., Suite 30). Hours: Open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Lunch buffet 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: $ of $$, grad student/alum $10 to $15. Ambiance: 2 1/2 stars of 4. Ambiance: 2 1/2 stars of 4.