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This blog shares news, information and resources relevant to UC ANR academics and staff across the state.

Robbin Thorp was a world authority on Franklin's bumble bee. Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey

In memoriam: Robbin Thorp

June 7, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Robbin Thorp, a global and legendary authority on bees and a distinguished emeritus professor of entomology at UC Davis, passed away Friday, June 7, at his home in Davis, surrounded by family. He was 85.

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File Vault to retire in September, share files with Box

May 30, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Have you heard of Box? UC Davis staff, students and faculty are entitled to an account with the cloud file-sharing service box.com; this covers most ANR staff. It includes the ability for users without ANR Portal accounts to send files to ANR staff.

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UC Staff Engagement Survey closes June 7

May 30, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Dear UC ANR staff members, Please complete UC's Staff Engagement Survey by June 7 if you haven't done it already. Your unique survey link is in an email from Willis Towers Watson.

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Communications Advisory Board seeks new members

May 14, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The advisory board to ANR Communication Services and Information Technology (CSIT) is seeking to fill positions. Nominations for Communications Advisory Board membership can include, but are not limited to, specialists, advisors and faculty affiliated with UC ANR.

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The UC ANR delegation, including Glenda Humiston and Wendy Powers, poses with the California bear statue outside the governor's office.

UC ANR visits the Capitol

May 7, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC ANR Day at the Capitol was held on March 26, 2019, to update California legislators and legislative staff on UC ANR's research and outreach projects.

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