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Campus News

Chancellor to visit Iranian universities

In his last year as chancellor of UC Davis, Larry Vanderhoef is in no way taking it easy. The long-serving chancellor embarks on his second trip to Iran tomorrow.

Chancellor Vanderhoef will make the visit along with five other American university leaders as part of a delegation sponsored by the American Association of Universities. On the seven-day trip, the group will visit several Iranian universities in the interest of strengthening scientific and educational ties between the two countries.

Pulitzer Prize winner to discuss ‘The New Deal Now’

During an economic crisis that evokes comparisons to the Great Depression, many historians are arguing that the New Deal has never been more relevant.

The Center for History, Society and Culture is sponsoring "The New Deal Now," a two-hour public forum that will feature three historians from three different universities. The event will begin today at 5 p.m. at the University Club, located in the Arboretum just across from Mrak Hall and next to Wyatt Pavilion.

UC Davis urges President-elect to give science adviser cabinet rank

At the end of October, almost 180 science, education and business groups - including UC Davis - sent a letter to Senators Barack Obama and John McCain urging them to appoint a science adviser with a cabinet rank by Inauguration Day on Jan. 20.

The letter notes that many issues - health care, energy, economic competitiveness, climate change - require sound scientific advice, making it "critical that the next president seek out and rely upon sound scientific and technological advice early and often in the new administration."

ASUCD Senate Elections Begin Today

Beginning today and until Friday at 10 a.m., students can vote online at elections.ucdavis.edu to select their top six senate candidate choices. ASUCD senate elections take place every fall and winter quarter, and six new senators are elected bi-annually to serve a one-year term in office.

UC Davis professor receives grant from Gates Foundation

UC Davis professor of medicine, Jay Solnick, will continue his groundbreaking research in latent tuberculosis thanks to a recent grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

UCD study reveals dynamics of ecological networks

UC Davis scientists have made an important discovery in the field of animal science and ecology, by using mathematical models to explain animal habitats and ecosystems. The study could aid in properly designing corridors for animal migration.

UC Davis scientists to use $4 million grant for research in Indonesian island

UC Davis scientists recently received funding to conduct the first comprehensive study of an Indonesian biodiversity "hot spot." The International Cooperative Biodiversity Group, a program led by the National Institutes of Health, has granted a group of UC Davis researchers $4 million to conduct study on biodiversity in the tropical forests of southeastern Sulawesi, an Indonesian island.

ASUCD Senate debate raises important questions

Proposition 8 passed and Obama won the presidency, but election season isn't over yet. Wednesday afternoon marked an exciting start to this week's ASUCD Senate elections, as candidates hashed it out over budget cuts, the slate system, financial aid and number of other student-centered issues.

Regents question transparency of student fees

Students at UC Davis pay approximately $16 million every year in registration fees. As that number increases, so do the questions many students have as to where exactly that money is going. Student regent for the University of California, D'Artagnan Scorza, commissioned a recently released report on fee accountability in the hope of answering some of the questions regarding the use of student registration fees.

Senate Briefs

Ivan Carrillo, ASUCD president, not present

Molly Fluet, ASUCD vice president, present

Lula Ahmed-Falol, ASUCD senator, present

Andrew Bianchi, ASUCD senator, present

Sergio Blanco, ASUCD senator, present

Correction

In the Nov. 5 issue of The California Aggie the article "Chancellor Vanderhoef talks finances with students," referred to Dr. Dorje Jennette as "Droje" as well as subsequently incorrectly referring to him as "she." The article also quotes Dr. Jennette as referring to a study done by the American Psychiatric Association, when he was referring to a study done by the American Psychological Association. The Aggie regrets the errors.

Craft Center silent art auction to begin today

It's that time of the year again, where looking for that perfect holiday gift can either result in great delight or acute anxiety attacks. Either way, this year that gift might be just around the corner at the Craft Center.

The Seventh Annual Staff Show and Auction begins today, showcasing handicrafts donated to the Craft Center by its participants.

UCD sees record research funding last year

Despite a faltering national economy, UCD has set a new record in research funding for the 2007-2008 fiscal year that ended on June 30, receiving a total of $586,181,880.

"The figure represents an increase of $54 million or 10 percent over the previous year's figure," said Barry Klein, vice chancellor for research in the Office of Research at UCD in an e-mail interview.

Important Notice

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Class-action gender discrimination lawsuit certified against UC Davis

UC Davis is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that its intercollegiate athletics program discriminates against women.

Judge Frank C. Damrell Jr. certified Brust et al. v. Regents of the University of California as a class-action lawsuit on Oct. 24. The suit claims that the university is not in compliance with Title IX, a federal law enacted in 1972 that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program receiving federal funds.