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As part of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, UC ANR is recognizing the contributions of three Latino professionals.
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Join Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Sept. 15-Oct. 15

August 31, 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a celebration is to recognize Hispanics' contributions and vital presence in the United States. President Lyndon Johnson first approved Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and it was expanded to a full month by President Ronald Reagan.
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ANR has adapted Food Solutions New England Sustainability Institute's 21-Day Equity Challenge for ANR employees .
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UC ANR 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge Sept. 14–Oct. 5

August 28, 2020
Welcome to ANR's 21-Day Anti-Racism Challenge! Sept. 14Oct. 5, 2020 ucanr.edu/21days ANR employees, along with other UC locations and thousands of other people across the US and beyond, are committing to deepening understanding of, and willingness to confront, racism for 21 consecutive days.
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McHughen demystifies DNA for nonscientists

August 28, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
With personal genetic testing kits in homes and GMO labels on foods in stores, DNA is an increasingly familiar, if not well-understood, term. As part of his outreach efforts, UC Cooperative Extension specialist Alan McHughen gives talks to the general public about plant biotechnology and genetics.
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Ray Lucas stands beside a tall avocado tree.
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Videographer Ray Lucas retires after 35-year UC career

August 28, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Ray Lucas, senior producer and director of digital media, will retire Sept. 1 after 35 years of UC service, including the last 23 years with UC ANR. In 1984, Lucas joined UC Davis in Instructional Media, now called Academic Technology Service.
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