April 2008

* sponsored or co-sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies

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Wednesday, April 2
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | ARC  Meeting Room #3

Keeping Sane in Transitions

This workshop will explore ways in which we can take care of ourselves in the midst of life transitions, whether it is graduation, relationships, or life decisions. There are ways to make room for peace and balance among the chaos. Facilitator: Christy Hofsess, Ph.D.

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Sunday, April 5
9:00 a.m. – Noon | Stebbins Cold Canyon

Healing Plants

Come explore nature’s pharmacy as we take a leisurely stroll and learn about the natural remedies in the healing plants that grow in Stebbins Cold Canyon. Guide: Kami McBride. To RSVP for this outing, include your name, telephone number, and the date of the presentation you would like to attend in an e-mail to Jeff Falyn (jfalyn@ucdavis.edu). For a complete list of spring/summer 2008 nature outings, visit http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/stebbins.html. RSVP as early as possible, spots fill up quickly.

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Sunday, April 6
9:00 a.m. – Noon | Stebbins Cold Canyon

Wildflowers and Ticks – Beauty and the Beast

Imagine this: You’re walking up the trail admiring the vibrant colors of the wildflowers, when suddenly you notice a tick crawling up your arm. To most people, this combination is like joining beauty with the beast. But on this outing, the guides will attempt to dispel the stigma attached to ticks, as they feature the diversity of wildflowers through a leisurely hike along the trail. Guides: Barbara Byrne, Emily Evans and Nate Nieto. To RSVP for this outing, include your name, telephone number, and the date of the presentation you would like to attend in an e-mail to Jeff Falyn (jfalyn@ucdavis.edu). For a complete list of spring/summer 2008 nature outings, visit http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/stebbins.html. RSVP as early as possible, spots fill up quickly.

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Monday, April 7
Noon – 1:00 p.m. | Carlson Health Sciences Library Conference Room, 128

Endnote for the Health Sciences

This class may include how to obtain EndNote, using Connect with PubMed, exporting records from databases to EndNote, linking EndNote and Microsoft Word, and obtaining or modifying EndNote filters. Topics covered will be dependent on the interests of the attendees. Bring your laptop to try out new techniques. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Monday, April 7
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | CA House, 433 Russell Blvd.

"Language of God" Discussion

Are science and religion incompatible? Join our inquisitive journey... CA House and the DCC 20s/30s invite you to an open-ended discussion of Chapter 2 of Francis Collins's Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief. The book is a survey of the problems of science and faith, written by the director of the Human Genome Project ($15 at Borders). We will discuss one chapter of this book at a time, at CA House at 433 Russell Blvd. on the first and third Monday of each month. CA House is a progressive Christian organization that serves the UC Davis community. The DCC 20s/30s is a community of young adults exploring faith and spirituality. Sponsored by Davis Community Church. All religious perspectives welcome and encouraged. For more information, contact Amanda Kimball (alkimball@ucdavis.edu).

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Tuesday, April 8
Noon – 1:30 p.m. | Mee Room, Memorial Union

Translating the Advanced Degree: Transferable Skills Workshop*

Every graduate student and postdoctoral scholar has a wealth of skills that can be transferred outside of academia.  Join us for this interactive workshop/ discussion to help you identify what these skills are and how they can be your ticket to many different types of exciting career opportunities beyond academia.  Even if you do not plan to leave academia, you will want to take stock of the many skills and abilities you've developed as a graduate student or postdoc. No registration necessary. Workshop Leaders: Janice Morand, Coordinator, Health & Biological Sciences, Internship and Career Center and Teresa Dillinger, Career and Professional Development Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies & Internship & Career Center. Sponsored by the Internship and Career Center and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Wednesday, April 9
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

ARTstor: Digital Images for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

ARTstor contains over half a million high quality digital images for use in teaching and research. This class will show you how to search and save images in ARTstor with a special focus on finding relevant images for the arts, humanities and social sciences. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Wednesday, April 9
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | ARC  Meeting Room #3

The Art of Sleeping

Learn how to fall asleep faster, improve your productivity by sleeping more effectively, and improve your mood, energy, and stress level by sleeping more efficiently. Facilitator: CAPS Staff.

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Saturday, April 12
9:00 a.m. – Noon | Stebbins Cold Canyon

The Song of Birds – A Journal Approach

Birds call and sing. People listen. But what is the significance of the calls and songs? And what memory or image do the bird calls stimulate in the listener? Join Alison Kent, local Audubon chapter president, as she helps the listener tune into the song of birds. Bring paper or a journal and something to write with. All levels welcome. Guide: Alison Kent. To RSVP for this outing, include your name, telephone number, and the date of the presentation you would like to attend in an e-mail to Jeff Falyn (jfalyn@ucdavis.edu). For a complete list of spring/summer 2008 nature outings, visit http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/stebbins.html. RSVP as early as possible, spots fill up quickly.

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Sunday, April 13
9:00 a.m. – Noon | Stebbins Cold Canyon

The Poetry of Nature

The cool water slips down the creek by a meadow of blue wildflowers, as the ravens soar on the warm thermal air. Nature has always inspired people to acknowledge their feelings through poetry. Join Iraj Deilami as he presents the poetry of Rumi and other nature poets. The images of the words blend with the beauty of Cold Canyon in the spring. Participants have the opportunity to record their own feelings, so bring along something on which to jot down your thoughts. Guide: Iraj Deilami. To RSVP for this outing, include your name, telephone number, and the date of the presentation you would like to attend in an e-mail to Jeff Falyn (jfalyn@ucdavis.edu). For a complete list of spring/summer 2008 nature outings, visit http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/stebbins.html. RSVP as early as possible, spots fill up quickly.

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Monday, April 14
Noon – 1:00 p.m. | Carlson Health Sciences Library Conference Room, 128

Tips for Finding Vet Med and Medical Information

Database searching strategies covered may include: topic/keyword, title and author searching; using the wildcard and limits; and using the thesaurus, index, and search history features.  Current Awareness or update/alert services and how to use UC-eLinks will also be discussed. Topics covered will be dependent on the interests of the attendees. Bring your wireless-capable laptop to try out new techniques. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Monday, April 14
Noon – 1:00 p.m. | 229 South Hall

Entry Point! Information Session - Internships for Students with Disabilities*

ENTRY POINT!, a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), offers outstanding paid, 10-week internships and semester co-ops in major companies throughout the United States, including NASA, IBM, NOAA Merck, Google, CVS, NAVAIR and Lockheed Martin. ENTRY POINT! is available to graduate and undergraduate STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES majoring in life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and some social science and business fields. In addition to the information session, Ms. Jean Morrell, Entry Point! AAAS Consultant and Field Recruiter, will be available to meet with students individually to discuss internship options and look over resumes and application materials. To sign up for an appointment with Ms. Morrell, please e-mail Teresa Dillinger (tldillinger@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the Student Disability Center, the Internship and Career Center and the Office of Graduate Studies (Professional Development Series).

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Tuesday, April 15
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Getting Started with GIS

So you think you want to use geographic information system (GIS) applications in your research, but don’t know where to start? This workshop is designed to provide a brief introduction to what GIS is, what types of things GIS programs can do, and what resources are available in the library and elsewhere on campus to get you started. It does not provide hands on experience with GIS software. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Tuesday, April 15
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Carlson Health Sciences Library Conference Room, 128

Endnote for the Health Sciences

This class may include how to obtain EndNote, using Connect with PubMed, exporting records from databases to EndNote, linking EndNote and Microsoft Word, and obtaining or modifying EndNote filters. Topics covered will be dependent on the interests of the attendees. Bring your laptop to try out new techniques. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Thursday, April 17
4:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 25 Wellman

Cross-Cultural Communication Between North American Students and International Instructors*

Are you befuddled and bemused by your students? To be an effective instructor it is essential to have a working knowledge of your students. This seminar will explore the diverse backgrounds, cultures and expectations of both International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) and domestic students. We will focus on reconciling your teaching styles with student learning styles. Participants will learn concrete ideas on how to diversify their teaching to cater to their students, as well as some tips on what to expect from and how to approach their students and teachers with different educational and cultural backgrounds. This seminar is part one of a three-part series and is designed for international teaching assistants seeking to build their skills in the classroom and as professors in North American universities. Sponsored by the Teaching Resources Center, Professors for the Future and the Professional Development Series (Office of Graduate Studies).

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Sunday, April 20
1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Bobcat Ranch

Geology and Climate Change

Climate change is at the forefront of current discussion. Join Eldridge and Judy Moores as they explore the geology of Bobcat Ranch. They will reflect on existing climate when the rocks were deposited, the possible climatic impact of the deposition of similar rocks worldwide, and geologic signs that indicate climate change. Group will meet at Steady Eddy’s at 1:00 p.m. Guides: Eldridge and Judy Moores. To RSVP for this outing, include your name, telephone number, and the date of the presentation you would like to attend in an e-mail to Jeff Falyn (jfalyn@ucdavis.edu). For a complete list of spring/summer 2008 nature outings, visit http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/stebbins.html. RSVP as early as possible, spots fill up quickly.

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Tuesday, April 22
2:10 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Using the Library: Catalogs & Services

Find books and journals at UC Davis and in all the UC libraries using the Harvest: UC Davis Catalog and the Melvyl Catalog. Learn how to start your research and use effective search strategies. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Tuesday, April 22
4:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 126 Voorhies

Kluge: The Haphazard Human Mind*

Director of the Infant Language Learning Center and Professor of Psychology at New York University, Gary Marcus writes about his research on developmental cognitive neuroscience for both academic and popular publications. "Through the integrated study of psychology, linguistics, and molecular biology," he writes, "I aim to understand the origins of the human mind." He regularly writes articles for Science, Nature, Cognition, Cognitive Psychology, and the Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. He will talk particularly about the process of writing his most recent book, Kluge: The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind (2008). Co-sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, the Plant Genomics Program, the Physics Department, and the University Writing Program. For more information, please contact Amy Clarke (amclarke@ucdavis.edu).

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Tuesday, April 22
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Silo Pub, South Silo

GSA Speed Dating

The Graduate Student Association is hosting a "Speed Dating" event for graduate students. This will be a fun event where you will get the chance to meet other people from different departments. Each participant will spend five minutes with eight different people. The event will be held on campus at the South Silo Pub and appetizers will be provided. To sign up go to the GSA office at 253 South Silo (Monday-Friday 9:00 am-Noon or 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.) with $5 (check or cash). You may also sign up at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center. Sign your name on the list, include your e-mail address and choose which group you would like to participate in. The three groups are boy-girl, girl-girl and boy-boy. For more information please visit http://gsa.ucdavis.edu or contact the GSA Campus Organizing Director Matthew Thompson (gsacod@ucdavis.edu).

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Wednesday, April 23
Noon – 1:00 p.m. | Carlson Health Sciences Library Conference Room, 128

Endnote for the Health Sciences

This class may include how to obtain EndNote, using Connect with PubMed, exporting records from databases to EndNote, linking EndNote and Microsoft Word, and obtaining or modifying EndNote filters. Topics covered will be dependent on the interests of the attendees. Bring your laptop to try out new techniques. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Wednesday, April 23
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

ARTstor OIV:  Digital Image Presentation Tool

The ARTstor Offline Image Viewer (OIV) is an easy-to-use image presentation tool. Learn how to use its many special features including marking, cropping, annotating, and magnifying images in this hands-on class. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Wednesday, April 23
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | ARC  Meeting Room #3

Get Pumped Up for School

Learn mental skills taught by sports psychologists, such as confidence building, positive self-talk, and anxiety control to help reduce test anxiety, improve your study habits, and improve your overall performance academically and in life. Facilitator: Misty Hall, M.A.

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Thursday, April 24
3:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

EndNote for the Biological Sciences

Learn to format bibliographies easily and automatically using this special bibliographic management tool. You will be taught how to download and export citations from catalogs and selected biological databases. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Thursday, April 24
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Carlson Health Sciences Library Conference Room, 128

Tips for Finding Vet Med and Medical Information

Database searching strategies covered may include: topic/keyword, title and author searching; using the wildcard and limits; and using the thesaurus, index, and search history features. Current Awareness or update/alert services and how to use UC-eLinks will also be discussed. Topics covered will be dependent on the interests of the attendees. Bring your wireless-capable laptop to try out new techniques.  Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Sunday, April 27
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | South Fork of the American River, Camp Lotus

GSA Rafting Trip

The Graduate Student Association has planned a rafting trip for graduate students. We will meet at 7:00 a.m. by the South Silo parking lot and we are expecting to be back at 7:00 p.m. that evening. Cost is $25 per person. To sign up, go to the GSA office at 253 South Silo (Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – Noon or 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) with $25 (check or cash) and fill in the sign-up sheet. There are only 32 spots available so sign up early. For more information, please visit http://gsa.ucdavis.edu or contact the GSA Campus Organizing Director Matthew Thompson (gsacod@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by UCD Outdoor Adventures.

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Sunday, April 27
9:00 a.m. – Noon | Stebbins Cold Canyon

Stylish Snakes and Nifty Newts – Reptiles and Amphibians

Join Park Rangers from Lake Berryessa as they walk the Homestead trail, sharing the natural history of the region’s reptiles and amphibians. Photos, interactive activities, and perhaps some live reptiles and amphibians (if you have sharp eyes) will be part of this outing. Guides: Mike McGraw and Jackson Collier. To RSVP for this outing, include your name, telephone number, and the date of the presentation you would like to attend in an e-mail to Jeff Falyn (jfalyn@ucdavis.edu). For a complete list of spring/summer 2008 nature outings, visit http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/stebbins.html. RSVP as early as possible, spots fill up quickly.

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Tuesday, April 29
10:00 a.m. – Noon | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Using ArcExplorer Mapping Software

Are you a complete novice with geographic information system (GIS) software? This is a hands-on class using ESRL’s free ArcExplorer. Learn to create a simple map by adding data layers, symbols, and labels; print or save your map as an image file; and make simple spatial and attribute queries.  The concepts learned can easily be applied to other ESRI GIS products such as ArcView and ArcGIS. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Tuesday, April 29
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

ARTstor OIV:  Digital Image Presentation Tool

The ARTstor Offline Image Viewer (OIV) is an easy-to-use image presentation tool. Learn how to use its many special features including marking, cropping, annotating, and magnifying images in this hands-on class. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Tuesday, April 29
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 1065 Kemper Hall

Research in Electrical Engineering: Overview of IEEE Xplore

Students, faculty, researchers, and other IEEE Xplore users are invited to attend this session to learn timesaving search techniques for finding technology content using the IEEE Xplore database, which covers research and full-text papers in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science and related disciplines. During this live demonstration, presented by IEEE Client Services Manager George Plosker, participants will learn how to get improved research results to increase productivity. For questions and to RSVP, please contact Phoebe Ayers (psayers@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Tuesday, April 29
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Memorial Union, Moss Room

GSCSC Meeting

At this month's GSCSC Meeting, we will be discussing the upcoming May service project. The Graduate Student Community Service Committee (GSCSC) is committed to encouraging graduate students to be involved in their local community. We are looking for graduate students who are enthusiastic about community service and/or want committee experience. Come to this meeting and help us plan the activities for the year. Bring any ideas that you have for groups that the GSCSC could work with and projects that exist. For more information about the committee, to join, or to find out more about graduate student community service opportunities, visit http://gscsc.ucdavis.edu or e-mail the GSCSC chair (gscsc-chair@ucdavis.edu).

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Wednesday, April 30
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Searching the Ecological/Environmental Sciences Literature & GIS Data

Dependent on the subject interests of attendees, bibliographic databases and library resources from the appropriate ecological/environmental sciences related Subject Guides will be presented. Potential Subject Guides to be covered are: Ecology and Conservation Biology; Environmental Sciences; maps and GIS; Marine Biology; and Toxicology. Database searching strategies covered include: topic/keyword, title and author searching; using the wildcard and limits; and using the thesaurus, index, and search history features.  GIS data sources will be explored including the California Spatial Information Library. Current awareness or update/alert services and how to use UC-eLinks will also be discussed. Requires registration at http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/classes. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Wednesday, April 30
3:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Using the Library: Finding Articles and Journals Online

Having a hard time finding the article you want? Is it available in electronic form in one of our full-text sources? This class will guide you through the process of identifying appropriate databases and electronic journals available through the Library Web site. For more information, contact Sandra Vella (savella@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the General Library.

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Wednesday, April 30
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | ARC  Meeting Room #3

Overcoming Negative Thinking . . . Easy as ABC!

Learn to identify and refute your own “negative thinking” to help you remain calm and relaxed during stressful situations. Facilitator: Michael Maguire, M.A.