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Robbin Thorp would have been proud of what happened on Thursday, Jan. 14. When the UC Davis emeritus professor of entomology, a global authority on bumble bees, died June 7, 2019 at age 85, scientists found a way to memorialize him and what he loved.

An internal search to fill the director position at Sierra Foothills REC was conducted during November-December 2020. Unfortunately, no applications were received. UCANR leadership and UC Livestock & Natural Resources academics are exploring options to provide sustained leadership for SFREC.

Agricultural Extension specialist Ian Grettenberger, coordinator of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology's seminars, has announced the list of the virtual seminars for the winter quarter. All seminars will be held on Wednesdays at 4:10 PM (PST).

Earlier this month, we received a gigantic mound of wood chips, bigger than we've ever received in the past. This mound (or hill) covered our entire extra driveway and part of the garage, so it blocks my husband's car.

A UC Davis postdoctoral researcher who studied with global bumble bee authority Robbin Thorp is fittingly the winner of the Bohart Museum of Entomology's inaugural Robbin Thorp Memorial First-Bumble-Bee-of-the-Year Contest.

Dear 4-H families, On Tuesday, January 19th, the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. The location will be via Zoom All 4-H families are invited to attend and take part in the councils discussion and planning.

Dear Colleagues, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service released the announcement below. If you are an ANR academic, please contact Robin Sanchez if you are interested and would like guidance on ANR's procedures at (530) 750-1235 or email her at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu.

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I'm pleased to announce a new partnership between UC ANR and the UC Davis Harassment and Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program (HDAPP). HDAPP supports the University's commitment to a harassment-free and discrimination-free work and learning environment.