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Detect earthquakes with your laptop

An assistant professor at UC Riverside has developed an intriguing new way to detect earthquakes.

Elizabeth Cochran, part of the department of earth sciences, proposed that a network of personal computers be used to help detect oncoming seismic disturbances in real time, according to a press release from UC Riverside.

Currently, there is a slight gap between earthquake detecting equipment gathering information and the information being received, Cochran said.

Cesar Chavez honored throughout week

Cesar Chavez Commemoration Week, hosted by the La Raza Law Students Association at UC Davis School of Law, continues today through Saturday. Events are free and open to the public, with lunch provided daily by El Mariachi.

Kathleen Rojas, the week's co-chairperson, said she is excited about the outreach involved with the week.

It's important to make sure we're reaching the community and furthering our goal of diversifying the legal profession, she said.

Farm subsidies don’t cause obesity, researchers say

080402_ca_farmsubsidies.CHeadline: Farm subsidies don't cause obesity, researchers sayLayercake: UC Davis report goes against common criticismBy MIKE DORSEYAggie News Writer A team of UC Davis researchers...

Judicial Report

Altering an Exam

 

Student Judicial Affairs recently resolved a case involving a junior who altered an exam and submitted it for a re-grade. The student created a new version of the exam based on the original and made substantial modifications to the answers. Because of the striking differences between the two versions of the exam, the professor was thoroughly convinced that the student had altered his test. The student soon admitted to academic misconduct and agreed to 20 hours of community service along with the sanction of Deferred Separation until graduation. Deferred Separation means that a student can continue to attend school unless he or she engages in academic misconduct again.

New UC president receives vote of confidence from public

Though newly appointed University of California President Mark Yudof has yet to officially assume his position, he has received praise from students and faculty alike.

Yudof, 63, was the president of the University of Minnesota before becoming the chancellor of the University of Texas system in 2002. He will replace departing UC President Robert Dynes this summer at a date yet to be determined.

The UC announced Yudof's appointment Mar. 27, seven months after Dynes announced his intent to step down after facing political pressure amid an executive compensation scandal. The university identified approximately 250 candidates to replace Dynes before narrowing the list down to fewer than 10, said UC spokesman Brad Hayward.

UCD offers short course for olive lovers

UC Davis is offering a two-day short course on the growing of olives and production of olive oil from Apr. 18 to 19. The course, held in Lodi, will feature professional olive growers, tree-fruit research specialists, and international olive experts. Attendees do not need a background in olive oil production to attend.

The course is specifically designed for beginners, said Paul Vossen, organizer of the event and Farm Advisor for the Sonoma and Marin Counties Fruits and Vegetables Marketing.

The course covers olive-related topics like orchard establishment, olive production in Spain, harvesting equipment and dealing with pests like the olive fruit fly.

UCD professor gets surprised with $40,000 teaching award

Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef surprised UC Davis professor Brenda Deen Schildgen with a $40,000 teaching prize during her lecture at Olson Hall on Tuesday.

The UC Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement has been awarded to one outstanding professor each year since 1987 and is believed to be the largest undergraduate teaching prize in the nation.

The winner is selected based upon the recommendations of faculty, students and research peers, said Meg Stallard, chair of the UC Davis Foundation Board of Trustees.

This prize is presented each year in the belief that excellence in undergraduate teaching, combined with distinguished scholarly achievements, is what distinguishes universities, she said.

UC, nurses reach contract agreement

080331_ca_ucagreement.CHeadline: UC, nurses reach contract agreementLayercake: Nearly one year negotiation ends with both sides pleasedBy ANNA OPALKAAggie News Writer After 11 months of negotiations, the...

Scholarship deadline approaching for Hispanic engineers

cholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are available for aspiring Hispanic engineers through the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.

The deadline for the Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science scholarships is Apr. 1 and undergraduate and graduate students interested are encouraged to complete applications available on SHPE's website.

Students awarded the scholarship money can use it for a variety of education expenses, such as books or tuition, said Rafaela Schwan, director of programs for AHETEMS.

UC Davis to host regional robotics competition

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology will be hosting the third annual UC Davis robotics competition as a qualifier for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) national robotics competition Mar. 20 to 22.

Approximately 40 teams from Northern California, averaging 20 high school students per team, will be competing in this weekend's event.

In addition to being an exciting event to watch, the event brings a number of talented and motivated high school students to campus, said Karen McDonald, director of the UC Davis engineering program and event coordinator, in an e-mail interview.

ASUCD Seante Briefs

Elected officials' attendance   ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. Times listed are according to the clock at the Mar. 13...

Foundation to sponsor head shaving to raise cancer awareness

The next bald person you see might be trying to raise cancer awareness. St. Baldrick's Foundation will be hosting a head-shaving event today at the UC Davis Cancer Center from 5 to 8 p.m.

St. Baldrick's is a nonprofit organization that raises money for children's cancer research throughout the year. Participants raise money through donations and shave their heads to raise awareness for children who have cancer and may be going through chemotherapy. This year will be the fifth consecutive year that a St. Baldrick's event takes place at UC Davis, organized by the Keaton Raphael Memorial.