Campus and Lab News
UC San DiegoComputer scientists propose new data center architecture Co-author of data center proposal also receives HP Labs Innovation Research Award. 
UC DavisUC Davis celebrates its centennial "Dream Big" State Fair exhibition kicks off celebration, experts available. See news release, chancellor's message.
UC Santa Barbara ----------------------------------------Researchers assess extinction risks among mammal species Way found to predict one's evolutionary future, potential impact of current human activity of world's biodiversity.
UC Santa Cruz ----------------------------------------Anthropologist explores plausibility of bulbs and tubers in diet of early human ancestors Call it the "chewability factor" -- our earliest ancestors may have eaten a diet rich in plants.
UCLA ----------------------------------------Toll roads more fair than taxes Joint UCLA-USC study shows tolls impact low-income residents less than tax-based road improvements.
UC Riverside ----------------------------------------Researcher develops novel method to grow human embryonic stem cells Method uses no animal-based materials, could change how labs culture human embryonic stem cells in future.
UC San Diego
----------------------------------------Promising new drug developed UC San Diego Medical Center researcher develops drug to treat painful bladder syndrome. More Campus and Lab News Science TodayViewing the Science Today video requires the free Flash player. Get Flash.
Scientists at UC Berkeley are embarking on a new project to understand
how global warming is affecting our fresh water supply. To learn more, view this video fearured on KQED's QUEST, a multimedia series exploring Northern California science, environment and nature.
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Top Feature Athletics UC Olympians go for the gold Among the athletes competing in Beijing are 101 with ties to UC. Track their competitions and read their blogs for an insider's view of the 2008 Summer Games. More Top Features Office of the President News
AdministrationRobert D. Grey named interim UC provost Grey, longtime UC academic administrator, previously was UC Davis provost, UC Riverside acting chancellor.
UC Regents ----------------------------------------UC Regents' audit committee to meet Aug. 27 Agenda includes status of UC's 2008 financial statement audit, update on compliance program.
Administration ----------------------------------------Departing UC provost to take senior position at United Arab Emirates University Wyatt R. (Rory) Hume will become provost of UAE University on Sept. 1.
General News ----------------------------------------Statement on Santa Cruz firebombings UC President Mark Yudof calls attack at homes of UC Santa Cruz researchers a threat to public safety. Animal research information.
Employees ----------------------------------------UC response to governor's executive order on state pay Message from Provost and Executive Vice President Wyatt R. Hume.
Compensation ----------------------------------------Media advisory: 2007 UC annual payroll report released The annual report on systemwide employee compensation is available online.
General News ----------------------------------------Revised contracts and procedures improve construction process at UC More flexible process will encourage wider participation of qualified contractors, consultants in UC projects.
UC Regents ----------------------------------------UC Regents approve systemwide ethics and compliance program, appoint new compliance advisor Odell Guyton, former U.S. attorney, corporate compliance officer for Univ. of Pennsylvania, named compliance advisor.
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----------------------------------------2008 IT innovation winners announced Larry L. Sautter Award honorees include Calendar Network, Effort Reporting System, Epilepsy Phenome Genome Project. More Office of the President News |
