Campus and Lab News
UC RiversideNew picture of ancient ocean chemistry 3D model of ocean structure points to chemically layered water some 600 million years ago. 
MulticampusUC responds to Haiti quake crisis Campuses raise funds, send personnel to help stricken Caribbean nation.
UC San Diego ----------------------------------------Feeling blue? You’ll shun the new A negative mood imparts a warm glow to the familiar; happiness, on the other hand, makes novelty attractive.
UC Davis ----------------------------------------Oscar questions? Ask the experts Faculty expertise spans film industry, movie history and, of course, the Academy Awards.
UC Davis ----------------------------------------Adapt agriculture to cope with climate, population Warmer temperatures, more people require sweeping changes in how the world produces food and fiber.
UC San Diego ----------------------------------------New treatment for hereditary nosebleeds Cancer drug proves effective in stemming severe nosebleeds linked to inherited vascular condition
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----------------------------------------New drug keeps tumor growth switched off Kinase 'switch' halted by drug generated by combination of chemistry and supercomputer technology. More Campus and Lab News Science Today
A UC Davis physician has created greater awareness of how doctors are influenced by prescription drug advertising. The research has led to public policy initiatives that may limit the extent of direct consumer advertising in the U.S.
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Top Feature Health UC's public health schools take the lead Berkeley, UCLA schools tackle some of state's biggest health issues while striving to address growing shortage of public health professionals. More Top Features Office of the President News
General NewsPresident Yudof reports on budget advocacy progress Students, other stakeholders plan rallies, other strategies to bolster support for higher education. 
BudgetGovernor's budget partially restores funds to UC Additional $371 million earmarked for UC, but still falls short of $913 million requested by the university. 
MulticampusFormer students receive honorary degrees Japanese-Americans whose studies were interrupted by World War II internment get diplomas.
Admissions ----------------------------------------UC to wait-list some freshman applicants Most campuses will be affected; eligible applicants will be offered admission at a campus that has space.
UC Regents ----------------------------------------UC to cut fewer freshmen from fall 2010 enrollment State budget will force some reductions but not the 2,300 anticipated earlier.
Labor ----------------------------------------PERB rules UC conduct fair, union strike plan illegal Public Employment Relations Board finds against nurses' union in 2005 case; damages still to be determined.
Faculty ----------------------------------------Academic communication report available in eScholarship Study of academics from 45 research institutions explores needs of faculty for scholarly communication when research is in progress.
Administration ----------------------------------------Nathan E. Brostrom appointed UC executive VP for business operations Former vice chancellor for administration at UC Berkeley served as interim vice president of business operations.
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----------------------------------------Farmworkers at high risk of diabetes, respiratory disease In California Agriculture: Air pollution, other environmental factors raise health risks for more than 1 million workers. More Office of the President News |
