May 2008

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

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Thursday, May 1
4:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 25 Wellman

Money, Jobs, and Professionalism: Becoming an Academic in the United States*

As International Teaching Assistants (ITAs), sometimes we have more questions than answers. What are the tacit expectations of academic life? How do I communicate effectively as a second language speaker? What are the sources of funding and how do I apply for them? What does the job market really look like? What shall I do now as an international graduate student to get ready for a professorship in research and teaching? Join us in a colloquium with several accomplished international professors who will share their experiences navigating professional life in American academia. In this workshop we will learn how to keep the balance between teaching, research and other professional responsibilities and we’ll hear some tips on facilitating a future successful career in an American university. This seminar is part two 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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Friday, May 2
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Endnote for the Physical Sciences

Learn to use Endnote in a class focused on physical sciences databases. Class will cover: creating Endnote libraries, adding citations to your libraries, direct export of citations from article databases, output styles, and Cite While You Write (using EndNote with Microsoft Word). Although the class will focus on physical sciences databases, all are welcome. 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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Friday, May 2
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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Saturday, May 3
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | | Wellman Hall

Registration opens April 7 at noon – free lunch given to the first 200 grad students and postdocs who register! Register online at http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/pathway.htm.

Pathways Career Symposium*

All graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to attend this professional and career development symposium. There will be 12 panel discussions and workshops offered throughout the day, as well as a networking luncheon where free lunch will be provided. Workshop and panel discussions will focus on both academic and non-academic careers. Topics include:

• An Inside Look at an Academic Search  Committee (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/AcademicSearchCommittee.htm)
• Writing the Teaching Philosophy Statement (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/TeachingPhilosophy.htm)
• Negotiating Your First Position (Beyond Academia) (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/NegotiateIndustry.htm)
• Finding a Postdoc Position & Getting the Most Out of  It (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/FindingPostDoc.htm)
• Social Sciences & Humanities Careers Beyond  Academia (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/SocSciHumBeyondAcademia.html)
• Engineering & Physical Sciences Careers Beyond  Academia (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/EngPhySciBeyondAcademia.html)
• The Academic Job Talk (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/AcademicJobTalk.html)
• Agricultural & Environmental Science Careers Beyond  Academia (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/Env&AgBeyondAcademia.html)
• Interview Etiquette: Strategies for  Success (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/InterviewEtiquette.htm)
• Negotiating Your First Faculty Position (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/NegotiateFaculty.htm)
• Biological Sciences Careers Beyond Academia (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/BioSciBeyondAcademia.html)
• An Inside Look at an Interview in Industry (http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/MockInterview.htm)
  

To sign up and for more information about workshops and speakers visit http://gsps.ucdavis.edu/pathway.htm or contact Teresa Dillinger (tldillinger@ucdavis.edu). Sponsored by the Internship and Career Center and the Office of Graduate Studies.

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Saturday, May 3
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Stebbins Cold Canyon

A Day in Paradise – People with Limited Mobility Welcome

Tom and Ginny Cahill, landowners northeast of Stebbins Cold Canyon, have made their land available to explore a private and remote location along Putah Creek. Four-wheel drive vehicles are available to shuttle people with limited mobility or special needs to the lunch spot. For those who would like to walk, the hike is one mile. There will be an activity to highlight your senses in the outdoors and we will enjoy lunch by the banks of Putah Creek. For those interested, there is also a hike paralleling the creek. Please e-mail any questions regarding your special needs and access. Guides: The Cahills and Jeff Falyn. 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, May 4
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Bobcat Ranch

Watercolors and the Outdoors

The group will take a leisurely walk to a quiet spot within Bobcat Ranch. The color, shadow, and sweeping scenery will be the backdrop for painting. No experience necessary, just a willingness to experiment with paints and openness to the surrounding beauty. This outing is available to all skill levels. Materials included. Group will meet at Steady Eddy’s in Winters at 8:30 a.m. Guides: Barbara Byrne and Stacie H. Frerichs. 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, May 6
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Searching the Agricultural Literature: CAB and Agricola Databases

Learn how to search efficiently in the WebSpirs version of both the CAB Abstracts/Archives and Agricola databases. The unique scope and content of each database will be reviewed. Researchers in the farm animal (including veterinary), entomological (pest), fruit and vegetable crop, farming systems, and human nutrition areas will find these databases to be the most pertinent to their research needs. Topics covered include: keyword, title and author searching; using the wildcard and common limits; and using the thesaurus, index, and search history features. Current awareness or update/alert services, how to use UC-eLinks, and how to cross-search both databases simultaneously 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, May 7
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Using the Library: Catalogs and 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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Wednesday, May 7
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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Wednesday, May 7
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | ARC  Meeting Room #3

Cultivating Your Creativity for Wellness and Balance

Learn ways to experience your own sense of creativity and imagination and how to incorporate it into your life on a daily basis. Understand how your creativity can contribute to greater life satisfaction and a balance among the demands of academia. Facilitator: Karin Lawson, M.S.

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Tuesday, May 13
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, May 14
2:10 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

EndNote and EndNote Web

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 databases. You will also be shown the version of EndNote accessible through the web. 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, May 14
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | ARC  Meeting Room #3

A Walking Meditation

Mindfulness meditation is about learning to experience life fully as it unfolds moment by moment. Walking meditation is a form of meditation in action. It is easy to practice, and enhances physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. In this workshop, you will learn some basic principles of this practice and also participate in a walking meditation. Facilitator: Diana Hill, M.A.

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Thursday, May 15
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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Thursday, May 15
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Searching the Biological Literature: BIOSIS Previews and PubMed Databases

BIOSIS Previews and PubMed are general databases for nearly all biological topics and are especially important for the molecular and cellular sciences. Database searching strategies covered include: topic/keyword, title and author searching; using the wildcard and limits; and using the thesaurus/MeSH terms, and search history features. 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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Thursday, May 15
4:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 25 Wellman

Comparing Educational Cultures: An Examination of Higher Education Practices Around the World*

Have you ever wondered what a provost does? Are you planning on teaching and researching abroad in the future? In this workshop, we will investigate the similarities and differences between higher education in the United States and many of the countries where our faculty and students come from. We will begin with a description of the administrative and academic culture of UC Davis and then move into comparisons with different systems around the world. Participants will share their many perspectives on higher education and learn specific tips for navigating U.S. academe. The workshop is geared toward international teaching assistants (ITAs) and anyone who plans to teach, research, or live abroad in the future. This seminar is part three 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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Saturday, May 17
9:00 a.m. – Noon | Stebbins Cold Canyon

From the Trail to the Garden: Native Plants and Wildflowers

Many of the native plants and wildflowers of Stebbins Cold Canyon can also grow beautifully in home gardens and landscapes. Join Ryan Deering, former plant propagation specialist for the UC Davis Arboretum, on a stroll through the canyon as he highlights the familiar and unusual plants of the reserve with a special emphasis on their potential use in your garden. Guide: Ryan Deering. 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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Saturday, May 17
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Stebbins Cold Canyon

Full Moon Hike and Storytelling

This is a fantastic opportunity to hike the canyon and see it in a different light – under the FULL MOON. At the homestead the group will share stories about “things that go bump in the night”. The hike is approximately 2.5 miles round trip. Bring a story! Guides: The Group. 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, May 18
9:00 a.m. – Noon | Stebbins Cold Canyon

Preserve the Reserve – Promoting Native Vegetation

It’s amazing what a group of people can do in a short amount of time! The Preserve the Reserve group gathers a few times a year to help restore the natural communities of the reserve. On this outing, we’ll assist native vegetation by removing invasive weeds like Italian thistle and Yellow Starthistle. Guides: The Reserve Land Stewards. 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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Wednesday, May 21
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | ARC  Meeting Room #3

Relax Your Body

Learn to integrate deep breathing and muscle relaxation so that it becomes a quick and easy stress reliever. You will learn passive progressive muscle relaxation, a deep relaxation technique that can be used to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, insomnia, and certain types of chronic pain. Facilitator: Karin Lawson, M.S.

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Thursday, May 22
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, May 22
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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Friday, May 23
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Shields Library Instruction Lab, Room 165

Searching the Animal Sciences/Veterinary Medical/Wildlife Biology Literature

Dependent on the subject interests of attendees, bibliographic databases and library resources from the appropriate animal-related Subject Guides will be presented. Potential Subject Guides to be covered are: Animal Sciences, Entomology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Marine Biology. Relevant e-book collections will also be discussed. 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. 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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Tuesday, May 27
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Memorial Union, Moss Room

GSCSC Meeting

At this month's GSCSC Meeting, we will be discussing this summer's service projects and continuing to plan the Fall Week of Welcome Service Activity (WOWSA 2008). 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).