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Winners, Losers and Leaders
Michael Reagan · Nov. 19, 2015
President Obama's reaction to the horrible terrorist attacks in Paris has been strange — and disturbing.
Instead of rallying the country and calling for the United States to lead the fight to wipe out the Islamic State, what did he do first?
He took pot shots at Republicans for their reluctance to open our borders to thousands of Syrian refugees.
He even said some Republicans were helping ISIS recruit new fighters by suggesting that the United States should give preference to Christian refugees over Muslims.
We're stuck with Obama and his failed leadership for another 13 months.
Meanwhile, we'll have to hope that Francois Hollande of France and Vladimir Putin of Russia can lead a coalition to victory over the Islamist extremists.
Unlike Obama, President Hollande reacted to the Paris attack like a real leader.
He immediately called it what it was — an act of war perpetrated by terrorists — and he promised the whole world that his government would not let ISIS get away with it.
"I want to say we are going to lead a war which will be pitiless," Hollande said as he toured the music hall where more than 100 of his countrymen and women were slaughtered.
"Because when terrorists are capable of committing such atrocities they must be certain that they are facing a determined France, a united France, a France that is together and does not let itself be moved, even if today we express infinite sorrow."
Obama did not seek to unite America after Paris. He sought to divide it.
He didn't promise to make the Islamic State pay for Paris or any of its earlier atrocities and war crimes.
The mass murders in Paris and the blowing up of a Russian airliner finally woke up Hollande and Putin to the threat posed by ISIS.
What will it take to wake up Obama?
His policy towards ISIS reminds me of detente, the foreign policy practiced by Republicans and Democrats alike during the Cold War.
Detente is the French word to describe the easing of tensions and hostilities between the governments of the United States and the Soviet Union.
What the policy of detente meant in practice, however, was not exactly something to be proud of if you were a freedom-loving American.
It basically said to the Soviets — and other totalitarian countries — that we don't care if you torture or imprison or mistreat your own people as long as you don't do anything to harm us.
Detente with the Evil Empire was OK with both parties and it would have continued for God-knows how long except that my father came along in 1980.
Shortly after his inauguration, when he was asked what his foreign policy was vis-a-vis the Soviets, he shocked everyone in Washington.
"We win. They lose," he said. That was his "radical" position from Day 1 and he stuck to it.
He didn't say how he was going to achieve victory over Communism or how long it would take, but eight years later the Berlin Wall came down.
President Obama has been practicing a form of detente with ISIS.
As long as you are only slaughtering and enslaving people over in Syria and Iraq, he seems to have been saying, we'll just bomb you here and there but we won't try to destroy you.
Well, ISIS is no longer just "over there." It's in Paris and Lebanon and Egypt and it's certain to be coming soon to our backyards.
Obama says what he is doing is the right way to defeat ISIS, but that it'll take a long time.
He says we Americans have to stay the course, yet he is unwilling to change his failed course and assume leadership in the fight against terrorism.
Once he does that, his foreign policy should be real simple. "We win. They lose."
Copyright ©2015 Michael Reagan
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Results from the 2015 Association of American Universities (AAU) Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct highlighted a local problem to a national epidemic on college campuses: the prevalence of sexual assault and dating violence among the college population at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Nelson previously served as a peer educator for the sexual violence prevention program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There, they were involved in the First Year Campus Acquaintance Rape Education program.
In September, they joined the Violence Prevention and Survivor Services team as a Violence Prevention Specialist.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About the Shubert Theatre
By Jennifer Ashley Tepper | Nov. 26, 2014, 08:00 PM
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In honor of the publication of "The Untold Stories of Broadway, Volume 2," we asked theater historian (and one of Backstage's future power players of Broadway) Jennifer Ashley Tepper to share some of the stories she learned from her extensive interviews. Here are six facts about the famed, 101-year-old Shubert Theatre on West 44th Street, currently home to "Matilda."
Heather Tepe played Baby June in "Gypsy" at the Shubert in 2003. She and the other young kids from "Gypsy" made a time capsule and buried it under the carpeting in one of the Shubert's rooms. Now in her 20s, Heather is a swing in "Matilda," and dug up the time capsule on the first day of tech in 2013.
Stars Are Born
In the 1970s, John Travolta owned the Shubert stage in "Over Here!," right before he was whisked off to Hollywood. Mae West played her largest role on Broadway at the Shubert in 1918. Valerie Harper made her Broadway debut there, sharing a sliver of the ladies' ensemble dressing room in 1959. In 1928, a 25-year-old ensemble member in the musical "Ups-a Daisy" received faint praise for his turn as a comic butler—he was named Bob Hope.
Please Wash Your Hands
Let's just say that in the "good old days" sometimes there weren't enough bathrooms backstage, so everyone but the star would just pee in their dressing room sink! (You're going to have to get the book to find out more about this one.)
Sardi's Restaurant originally occupied the spot on 44th Street where the St. James Theatre now sits. Sardi's and the Shuberts go back a long time; Sardi's used to send dinner across the street to Lee Shubert's office above the theater every night. When Sardi's was booted from its original spot, the Shubert brothers came to the rescue. In 1927, they took land that belonged to them farther east on 44th Street and turned it into a new office building. They gave Sardi's the first few floors. The Shuberts had originally intended to build a small theater there.
In the ladies' room located in the lower lobby, there is a secret pass door to get backstage. It leads directly to the basement-level dressing rooms. During "Matilda," when the cast members enter and exit from the audience, they do so by running through this door. Because of this, part of the bathroom is roped off, except during intermission. According to original cast member Taylor Trensch, "It didn't stop patrons from using that bathroom during the show, though. I had a lot of laughs with Lesli Margherita over bathroom noises."
While the star dressing room is lovely, often the most coveted dressing room at "the Shubes" is onstage up a long set of stairs. This dressing room has a fire escape terrace that is large enough to garden on. As Tim Federle told me, "When a show runs long enough, eventually you see a picture of its chorus boys planting things. That's when you know a Shubert show is a hit: when the chorus boys create a garden in Shubert Alley."
Connecting Doors
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The offices of the Shubert Organization are right above the theater of the same name. The floors that are now offices were first built as the penthouse apartment of founder Lee Shubert. An elevator that runs from the basement dressing rooms all the way up to the penthouse was supposedly built so that Lee could bring the prettiest chorus girls upstairs to his lair. When I interviewed current Shubert President Robert E. Wankel, he took me down a staircase leading directly to the balcony section of the theater, and told me he'd often sneak down to watch shows on Wednesday matinee days. Former chairman Gerald Schoenfeld did the same, and often dashed in for the overture of "Gypsy." A trapdoor in the offices used to allow leaders of the organization to spy on the show from upstairs, but it's now closed.
No Small Parts
During the summer of 1975, when "A Chorus Line" was rehearsing at the Shubert, the creative team couldn't hear Paul's now-famous monologue from the back of the theater over the sound of the air conditioning. They contemplated putting a body mic on Sammy Williams, who played Paul, but sound designer Abe Jacob thought that would harm the realness of the moment. Instead, it was decided that each night, at the end of "The Music and the Mirror," stagehands would turn off the air conditioning for the entire theater. No one would hear the motors shutting down over the loud applause. Paul's monologue would be performed while the theater was silent and still, and afterward the air would be turned back on. Throughout the run, Abe observed that the sudden hotter temperature in the audience contributed to the tension of the moment.
No one knew how carefully orchestrated that part of the show was, and it contributed to how "A Chorus Line" affected its audiences for 15 years. As a young person, Broadway music director David Loud was a huge fan of "A Chorus Line," and saw it many times. During the 10th year of the run, he was watching a performance when he spotted an usher putting a Playbill over an aisle light at the top of the show. David asked why she was doing that and she told him: When the show began, there was a sudden blackout and when the lights came up, the stage was full of people. The usher explained that director Michael Bennett had asked her to cover the light during that one moment. It made the blackout blacker, and was a little piece of offstage input that made the onstage story even stronger. The "A Chorus Line" musicians even warmed up in the alley, since warming up in the pit would remind audience members that they were at a show.
The "star" dressing room at the Shubert is on stage left, near the theater's stage door. It includes a room in which to greet guests, a room to change in, and a private bathroom. The Shubert's star quarters have been home to performers including Jerry Orbach, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters, Judy Holliday, and David Hyde Pierce. Donna McKechnie told me that during the 15-year run of "A Chorus Line," the production maintained that there were no stars—onstage or off—and the dressing room was turned into a stage management office.
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2. Are we the right owners to execute on the strategic plan?
These are all situations in which the right decision may be to seek a new owner. Sometimes answering this question requires admitting relative defeat on a certain investment but that is preferable to spending years working on a portfolio company that is outside a firm's investment strategy.
3. Does the company have the right CEO to execute on the strategic plan?
Most private equity investors are good at figuring out when a CEO is underperforming. It's more difficult to determine whether a good CEO is in the wrong role, particularly if the core strategy has changed. Sometimes a company needs an entrepreneurial visionary, other times it might need an operational "Mr. Fix-It." Sometimes a company may need a turnaround specialist, other times it may need a sales and marketing expert. A visionary's talents are not appropriate for a turnaround strategy, nor should a sales and marketing guy be focused primarily on operational efficiencies.
4. Is the company earning an appropriate return on invested capital?
The key unit economics of the company's products must be earning more than a sufficient return on invested capital. The ROIC methodology varies by industry (a mature product manufacturer needs to monitor different metrics than a growth-stage online software company, for example), as does the cost of capital. No matter what the stage of business, however, at some point the core business must be able to profitably generate revenue. There is no point investing in revenue growth if the unit economics won't work.
5. Is the company gaining market share?
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Investors with the discipline to consistently ask these five strategic questions will have a framework to evaluate a company's tactical performance, which in turn will enable the investors to create more portfolio company value. After all, creating portfolio company value is what private equity investors are paid to do.
Tyler Newton is a partner and research director at Catalyst Investors, a growth private equity firm focused on tech-enabled services. He is based in New York City and blogs at www.tylernewton.com.
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Cashiers, NC only microbrewery with full restaurant is hiring a Head Brewmaster. This is a year round position with great pay, including benefits for the right candidate. WBC is located in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina, near the center of town and next door to Laurelwood Inn. WBC has a great team already in place and has just completed a very successful first season in 2018. However, our current Brew Meister, Dieter Kuhn, will be retiring and we need a qualified candidate to carry on the traditions established and create new brews to satisfy the demand. We are a family owned operation creating a safe environment for all employees. Incredible advancement opportunities as we grow with the ever increasing market here in Cashiers. We are looking for the right candidate to fit with our family environment. That means a good work ethic, honesty, and a friendly, genuine attitude.
We operate a 7BBl direct fire system using 5 fermentation tanks. Production is based on in house needs and keg delivery to several local country clubs and events facilities.
Working with the owner to set upcoming production schedules for both taproom and distribution.
* At least two years brewery experience and/or a certification from a brewing program.
* Independent work ethic, good time management.
* Have a skill and desire for writing new recipes.
* Ability to lift at least 55lbs at a time.
* Good organization and cleanliness.
* General knowledge of infrastructure such as plumbing, glycol, electrical, CO2 delivery.
* Experience building and maintaining draught systems.
* Understanding of cleaning and sanitary procedures to minimize the risk of cross contamination between sour and clean beers and equipment.
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We've arrived at the main event, as UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre (22-2) returns to the Octagon to face interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit (28-5). The talk is over, the fighters have hit the Octagon, and it's time to see who will lead the 170-pound division into 2013. The referee will be Yves Lavigne.
Round 1: What an atmosphere. The Bell Centre was a perfect place for GSP's return, as the Canadian crowd quickly begins chanting. No signs of Octagon rust, as both men are moving, flowing perfectly right off the bat. Condit throwing a lot of leg kicks, as GSP comes in and throws a huge right. GSP has Condit caught up against the fence. Condit lands a nice right off a combo attempt, and GSP fires back with a kick. GSP with a nice right, as Condit counters. GSP goes for the single-leg, and gets it, scoring with his first takedown attempt. Condit goes for a quick armbar, but GSP rolls out and goes back to attack. GSP in half-guard, unloads with a nice left-right. GSP throwing more lefts and rights in the guard of Condit. GSP storms down with a big right and back into the guard. Total control, but GSP is leaving his arm open and Condit is looking for a potential armbar - much like Vitor Belfort did to Jon Jones earlier this year.
Round 2: There's a cut over the right eye of Condit, who also has some damage under the same eye that I noticed before he entered the Octagon. An elbow by GSP bloodied up Condit's face. Condit fluid, throwing a nice punch-kick combo, and another, though neither do much damage. GSP throws his own head kick that Condit moves away from with ease. Big right connects by GSP, as Condit throws a couple of kicks at the lead left leg of GSP. Another head kick attempt by GSP, as Condit is trapped along the fence. Straight left jab by GSP lands, and the blood starts to flow. Condit with a combo that backs GSP up, and a body shot courtesy of Condit. GSP times Condit and lands a right that excites the Montreal crowd. Blood coming from the nose of Condit now, as well as the eye area. Spinning back fist by Condit catches GSP's hand and Condit winces. GSP drops and gets the takedown, moving into half-guard and landing an elbow, as the blood is pouring from the face of Condit. Blood is covering the back of Condit, as the interim champion tries fighting off his back. Condit throwing elbows towards the head of GSP as we go under a minute in the round.
Round 3: Small cut under the left eye of GSP, but nothing like the one Condit has. A left and a side kick by GSP, but Condit lands a kick to the head of GSP that floors him and Condit pounces. Condit is on top, landing big rights to the head. Elbow to the head by Condit, as a huge head kick connected and sent GSP flying back. Condit in control, hammering away and he has opened a cut under the eye of GSP. St-Pierre gets up and eat a left. GSP comes in, angered, lands a left, a right and gets the takedown. Over two minutes left in this round, as Condit is going for a submission from his back. Swelling for GSP on the right side of his head, and Condit delivers some nice elbows to the top of GSP's head, as well. St-Pierre firing back with elbows of his own, working the body of Condit with rights. Condit gets up to his feet, as GSP is able to break an arm submission lock by GSP. Condit looking for the armbar again, as GSP moves into half-guard with 20 seconds left in the round. What a crazy five minutes.
Round 4: The replay of the Condit head-kick was incredible, as it came out of nowhere and GSP never saw it coming. GSP catches, and lands a kick of his own, as we get a small screen of Anderson Silva watching the fight from Octagon-side. GSP gets the takedown and into side-control with four minutes to go. GSP landing, but so is Condit from the bottom. Nice right lands by GSP, as he goes body-head, but Condit fires back. Condit attempting another armbar, now a knee-bar, and moves into a triangle attempt. GSP gets out, as both are slippery from sweat and blood. Condit gets to his feet, and reverses into control. GSP gets up, and takes Condit down, and Silva offers a clap. Silva seemed legit worried when Condit reversed the takedown.
Round 5: We've reached the fifth round, and I know I may be living in the present, but this is Fight of the Year as far as I'm concerned. Condit's corner tells him he needs to finish GSP to win the fight. Condit looking for a big shot, as he cannot afford to get too close to GSP and risk the takedown again. GSP with a huge right connects. Three minutes to go, and Condit comes in with a flying right and a straight left. GSP blocks the head kick attempt, but eats a left on an exchange. Uppercut misses by Condit. GSP lands a stiff jab, and a double-jab, and has Condit up against the fence. GSP gets the takedown and we go under two minutes with GSP in half-guard. GSP working for the submission, while also being cautious now as 90 seconds remain. GSP takes the back as Condit gives it up trying to make something happen with a minute left. Can't fault Condit there, as he knew the situation. Body shots by GSP, as the crowd begins cheering, incluing Silva. Condit going for a kimura as we go under 10 seconds. Vicious elbows will finish this battle by GSP.


Gospel singer/contestant on The Voice Donna Allen worked on new material with producers Jeffrey Davis and Jody Hill (Allen also produced) and engineer Fredric Freeman…Jazz group Oriente worked with producer Eddy Balzola and engineer Freeman…Peruvian rock band Campo de Almas worked with producer Jeffry Fischman and engineer Duane Baron…Rock band Romulus was with producers Henry Sosa, Daniel Fuenmayor, and Freeman (Freeman also engineered)…Haitian jazz artist Bemol Telfort worked with Freeman, who produced and engineered new material (Telfort also produced).
The studio's Yamaha C7 has become the favorite of Miami pianists, according to Clay Ostwald, owner and founder of Red Rock and award-winning producer and keyboardist for Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine since 1986. There has been steady growth in acoustic jazz and classical recordings at the studio, which features Nuendo, Cubase, Logic and Pro Tools systems…Singer Khristian Dentley was in Studio A with engineer Clay Ostwald tracking new material for Take 6 in Studio A (Dentley also produced)… Jazz singer Cecile McLorin Salvant recorded a vocal session for Federico Britos' CD in Studio A with Carlomagno Araya producing and Ostwald engineering…The Henry Mancini Institute String Quartet was in Studio A with Stephen James Guerra, Jr. producing and Ostwald engineering…Brazilian pop group P9 was in Studio B working on a pre-production session, with Keithin "Mizzle" Jamal Pittman producing and Dorian Reyes engineering…Trinity McCray was in Studio B working on pre-production for Total Divas music, with Reyes producing and engineering…Timmy Thomas and Alana Joy recorded a remake of Thomas' classic hit "Why Can't We Live Together" in Studio B, with Reyes producing and engineering…Lindsey Blair Quartet tracked and mixed A New Dawn in Studio A, with Blair and Ostwald producing and Ostwald engineering.
Pop singer Claudia Ray worked on "Alive" with Alex J. producing and engineering…Alex J. tracked Latin Grammy-nominee and urban/reggaeton artist Farruko, Latin Grammy-nominee and reggaeton singer J. Balvin, and Mexican pop band La Santa Cecilia for Terra Live Music sessions...Jazz-fusion group Aaron Lebos Reality tracked guitars, bass, keys and drums with Alex J. engineering and the band self-producing…Latin pop artist Alex Miró worked on his Elemental EP, with Alex J. producing and engineering.
Cumbia group Kumbia All Starz, Grammy-nominated pop singer Cristian Castro, Mexican pop singer Verónica Castro, bandleader/salsa and bolero singer Gilberto Santa Rosa, singer-songwriter Jon Secada, guitarist/singer/composer José Feliciano, and Marciano Cantero (lead singer/bassist for Los Enanitos Verdes) were all in the studio recently working on material, with AB Quintanilla and studio owner Luigi Giraldo producing, and Giraldo also engineering…Producers Yarka Miller and Giraldo worked on Navidad Con Amigos for the Telemundo Network and Nuestra Belleza Latina for Univision Networks (Giraldo also engineered both projects)…Singer-songwriter/musician Jencarlos Canela worked on material with producers Julka Brothers and Julio Reyes and engineer Andres Bermudez.


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Events in the year 1955 in Germany.

Incumbents
President –  Theodor Heuss
Chancellor –  Konrad Adenauer

Events

 May 15 - Rhineland-Palatinate state election, 1955
 June 24 - July 5 - 5th Berlin International Film Festival
 July 2 - Tierpark Berlin opened.
 July 15 - September 18 - documenta 1 in Kassel
 August 11 - 1955 Altensteig mid-air collision
 September 20 - Treaty on Relations between the USSR and the GDR

Births
 4 January - Wolfgang Tiefensee, German politician
 14 January - Jan Fedder, German actor (died 2019)
 16 January - Martin Roth, German museum director  (died 2017)
 18 January - Gerburg Jahnke, German comedian
 25 January - Petra Gerster, German journalist
 1 February
 Hans Werner Olm, German comedian
 Christian, Duke of Oldenburg, head of the Grand Ducal Family of Oldenburg
 10 February - Bernd Martin, German football player (died 2018)
 6 March - Friedbert Pflüger, German politician
 8 March - Thomas Bellut, German journalist
 11 March - Nina Hagen, German musician
 21 March - Bärbel Wöckel, German sprinter
 13 April - Ole von Beust, German politician
 29 April - Klaus Siebert, German biathlete (died 2016)
 15 May - Claudia Roth, German politician
 15 May - Alexander Pusch, German fencer
 26 May - Doris Dörrie, German film director
 2 June - Heiko von der Leyen, German physician
 10 June - Annette Schavan, German politician
 11 June - Marie Gruber, German actress
 1 July - Rosemarie Wenner, German Methodist bishop
 29 July - Christian Tramitz, German actor, comedian, voice actor and author
 9 August - Udo Beyer, German track and field athlete
 15 August - Roger Willemsen, German author, essayist and TV presenter (died 2016)
 20 August - Helge Schneider, German comedian, jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist, author, film and theatre director, and actor
 25 August - Gerd Müller, German politician
 2 September - Claus Kleber, German journalist
 14 September - Wilhelm Huxhorn, German footballer (died 2010)
 20 September
 Georg Christoph Biller, German choral conductor (died 2022)
 Lilo Wanders, German transvestite entertainer, comedian and theatre/television host
 22 September - Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, German football player and trainer
 25 September - Peter Müller, German politician
 25 September - Richy Müller, German actor
 30 September - Andy Bechtolsheim, German businessman
 11 October - Hans-Peter Briegel, German footballer
 25 October - Peter Nocke, German swimmer
 10 November - Roland Emmerich, German film director, screenwriter, and producer
 8 December - Martin Semmelrogge, German actor
 15 December - Renate Künast, German politician
 22 December - Thomas C. Südhof, German biochemist
 31 December - Gregor Braun, German cyclist

Deaths

 15 January — Johannes Baader, German architect, writer and artist (born 1875)
 24 January - Friedrich Wilhelm Kopsch, German anatomist (born 1868)
 20 February — Eugen Schmalenbach, German economist (born 1873)
 24 March - Otto Gessler, German politician (born 1875)
 18 April — Albert Einstein, German theoretical physicist (born 1879)
 29 May - Rudolf Klein-Rogge, German actor (born 1885)
 29 June - Ernst Legal, German actor (born 1881)
 29 June — Max Pechstein, German painter (born 1881)
 2 August - Rupprecht, Crown Prince of Bavaria, German nobleman (born 1869)
 12 August — Thomas Mann, German author (born 1875)
 13 August — Wilhelm Kreis, German architect (born 1873)
 19 August - Otto Weiß, Luftwaffe officer (born 1907)
 25 August - Heinrich Spoerl, German author (born 1887)
 31 August:
 Willi Baumeister, German painter, scenic designer, art professor and typographer (born 1889)
 Eberhard Koebel, German youth leader and writer (born 1907)
 9 October — Joseph Vollmer, German engineer (born 1871)
 15 December —  Otto Braun, German politician (born 1872)
 19 December - Herbert von Dirksen, German diplomat (born 1882)

References

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Homepage / Ground Warfare / Saturn Arch Completes Final US Army Central Command (CENTCOM) Mission
U.S. Army Saturn Arch Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) configured Dash-8 aircraft
Saturn Arch Completes Final US Army Central Command (CENTCOM) Mission
Project Director Sensors-Aerial Intelligence (PD SAI) successfully completed the final mission for the Saturn Arch Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) aircraft in support of the U.S. Army Central Command (CENTCOM) on July 31. Initially developed by Joint Improved Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) to support emerging immediate requirements in CENTCOM in the beginning days of the Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) conflicts, the Saturn Arch program advanced geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities included hyperspectral, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), and high-resolution imagery (HRI) sensors. As the drawdown in CENTCOM occurred, the Saturn Arch sensors and aircraft were slowly retrograded from theater.
"The Saturn Arch QRC program was so successful that the Army funded it to build up to a fleet of 10 total aircraft over the past 10 years," said Michael Payne, Product Manager Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System. "Additionally, the Army successfully enhanced the sensors and architecture of the system to enable remote processing, exploitation, and dissemination capabilities of the hyperspectral and GEOINT data collected on the platform allowing personnel on the ground to perform near real-time data analysis enabling intelligence products being more rapidly provided to the warfighter."
The Saturn Arch completed its final mission in US Central Command (CENTCOM) on July 31, 2022. (Photo by U.S. Army)
Since the program transitioned to the Army in 2012, PD SAI has worked with the user community and partner program offices to maintain and build upon the extremely successful performance of the Saturn Arch hyperspectral and GEOINT sensor capabilities. Under the Army's management, the program proved to be one of the most highly sought-after assets in CENTCOM. Saturn Arch successfully performed missions for more than 10 years resulting in about 72,500 mission hours flown and more than 18,000 intelligence products generated saving countless warfighter lives. With the Army's change in focus to Multi-Domain Operation requirements, PD SAI is working with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command and development lab partner communities to transition the sensor capabilities to other efforts.
Leidos has been awarded a US$27 million contract for Saturn Arch Quick Reaction Capability Aircraft, the US Department of Defense announced on August 27, 2018. In 2013, Saturn Arch was tranfserred to the US Army Intelligence and Security Command. In April 2015, the US Army ordered six new Dash-8 to serve as ISR platform for Saturn Arch under a $39.2 mn contract awarded to Dynamic Aviation Group. The Dynamic Aviation Group already provided the U.S. Army with 30 ISR aircraft, including at least four Dash-8-300s in either Saturn Arch or Desert Owl configuration. Saturn Arch aircraft are all fitted with a range of ISR devices, including high-resolution electro-optical-infrared imagers, full-motion video, foliage-penetrating radar, synthetic aperture radar, digital mapping tools, and signals intelligence and communications intelligence capabilities.
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Q: How do I enable logging of detailed information about garbage collection through the command line? I need to log info about GC through Java. How is it done and what exactly is the command to be used.
Thank you

A: For details regarding GC calls you can enable it by passing these arguements to the command line
-XX:+PrintGCDetails -XX:+PrintGCDateStamps -XX:+PrintGCTimeStamps

Sample output logs will look something like below
2015-05-26T14:45:37.987-0200: 151.126: [GC (Allocation Failure) 151.126: [DefNew: 629119K->69888K(629120K), 0.0584157 secs] 1619346K->1273247K(2027264K), 0.0585007 secs] [Times: user=0.06 sys=0.00, real=0.06 secs]
2015-05-26T14:45:59.690-0200: 172.829: [GC (Allocation Failure) 172.829: [DefNew: 629120K->629120K(629120K), 0.0000372 secs]172.829: [Tenured: 1203359K->755802K(1398144K), 0.1855567 secs] 1832479K->755802K(2027264K), [Metaspace: 6741K->6741K(1056768K)], 0.1856954 secs] [Times: user=0.18 sys=0.00, real=0.18 secs]

To understand the above logs, take

*

*2015-05-26T14:45:37.987-0200 – Time when the GC event started.

*151.126 – Time when the GC event started, relative to the JVM startup time. Measured in seconds.

*GC – Flag to distinguish between Minor & Full GC. This time it is indicating that this was a Minor GC.

*Allocation Failure – Cause of the collection. In this case, the GC is triggered due to a data structure not fitting into any region in Young Generation.

*DefNew – Name of the garbage collector used. This cryptic name stands for the single-threaded mark-copy stop-the-world garbage collector used to clean Young generation.

*629119K->69888K – Usage of Young generation before and after collection.

*(629120K) – Total size of the Young generation.

*1619346K->1273247K – Total used heap before and after collection.

*(2027264K) – Total available heap.

*0.0585007 secs – Duration of the GC event in seconds.

*[Times: user=0.06 sys=0.00, real=0.06 secs] – Duration of the GC event, measured in different categories:

*

*user – Total CPU time that was consumed by Garbage Collector threads during this collection

*sys – Time spent in OS calls or waiting for system event

*real – Clock time for which your application was stopped. As Serial Garbage Collector always uses just a single thread, real time is thus equal to the sum of user and system times.

A: For a detailed information you need to pass all the arguments that I will list below. These options make Java to log garbage collector activities into specified file. All records will be prepended with human readable date and time. Meanwhile you should avoid using -XX:+PrintGCTimeStamps as it will prepend record with useless timestamp since the moment Java application start. Read more about GC arguments here and here.
-XX:+PrintGCDateStamps //adding DateStamps to log
-verbose:gc  //activates the a "simple" GC logging
-XX:+PrintGCDetails //we activate the "detailed" GC logging mode

Sometimes it is interesting to know how long your application
runs between garbage collections. That can be calculated from the
GC logs but a convenient way to see that information is through
the the output that the next two flags produce. Read more.
-XX:+PrintGCApplicationStoppedTime
-XX:+PrintGCApplicationConcurrentTime

Enable log rotating. It's important. The reasons is whenever the application is restarted, old GC log file will be over-ridden by the new GC log file as the file path is same (i.e. /home/GCEASY/gc.log). Read more about GC log rotating.
Also, GC log files rotation makes analysis of garbage collection problems easier, also it guaranties that disk is protected from space overconsumption.
-XX:GCLogFileSize=2M //default will be set to 512K
-XX:+UseGCLogFileRotation //must be used with -Xloggc:<filename>
-XX:NumberOfGCLogFiles=10 //must be >=1, default is one

And the file to write log into:
-Xloggc:$LOG_DIR/gc.log

Pass all of those in one line like:
XX:+UseGCLogFileRotation -XX:NumberOfGCLogFiles=10 -XX:GCLogFileSize=2M -XX:+PrintGCDateStamps -XX:+PrintGCApplicationStoppedTime -XX:+PrintGCApplicationConcurrentTime -verbose:gc -XX:+PrintGCDetails -Xloggc:$LOG_DIR/gc.log

A: You can enable it with -XX:+PrintGC or -verbose:gc. For full details see https://blog.codecentric.de/en/2014/01/useful-jvm-flags-part-8-gc-logging/

A: As stated in http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/java/vmoptions-jsp-140102.html

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*-XX:-PrintGC Print messages at garbage collection. Manageable.

*-XX:-PrintGCDetails  Print more details at garbage collection. Manageable. (Introduced in 1.4.0.)

*-XX:-PrintGCTimeStamps   Print timestamps at garbage collection. Manageable (Introduced in 1.4.0.)

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Social Issues | Hunger/Food/Nutrition News
Fallout Reverberates from End of WA Pandemic Emergency Declaration
$100K Grant Will Fund CA Food-Box Program to Fight Child Hunger
NC Housing Authority Launches 'Pay What You Can' Mobile Food Bus
DoorDash Partnership Brings Food to WV Families in Need
A public-health state of emergency had been in place in Washington state since February 2020. (fabrus/Adobe Stock)
The Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank distributes fresh produce in the rural area in the mountains near San Diego. (Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank)
According to data from UNC-Chapel Hill, more then 30% of kids living in Robeson County live in food-insecure homes.
Volunteers pack boxes at Mountaineer Food Bank in Gassaway, West Virginia. (Mountaineer Food Bank/Facebook)
Washington state has ended its COVID-19 state of emergency, and that's having effects on the public benefits people were relying on to get through the pandemic.
The state of emergency came to a halt at the end of October. The declaration had lifted some of the more onerous restrictions for benefits.
Christina Wong, director of public policy and advocacy with Northwest Harvest, said temporary expansions of relief also were connected to the health emergency.
"People might have fewer resources to help pay for essentials," said Wong. "That will then mean they'll be considering skipping meals in order to make savings to continue paying for those other really important needs."
Wong said people still are in a precarious position, struggling with higher prices at the grocery store and other costs of living such as rent and transportation.
She noted that people will rely more on food banks, but that pantries are feeling a squeeze from higher prices as well.
Marcy Bowers is the executive director of the Statewide Poverty Action Network, based in Seattle.
She said some of the waivers in place - such as suspending reviews for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled and Housing and Essential Needs referral programs - provided more flexibility and time for the people who rely on these programs.
She added that it also boosted confidence in the system.
"Many people told me that they felt like the state systems trusted them for the first time in a long time," said Bowers, "that they didn't have to continuously prove how much they needed something."
The emergency food allotments that boosted the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - or SNAP - also were tied to states' emergency declarations, leaving the future of these additional benefits uncertain.
Wong said fortunately, there could be a way to fix that.
"The good news," said Wong, "is that there are lots of examples out there about how other states who have ended their state public-health emergency declaration have still been able to get approval to provide emergency SNAP allotments by connecting it to the federal emergency health declaration."
However, Wong noted that the federal emergency declaration is set to expire in February.
Bowers said the additional benefits provided during the pandemic have helped many people who were struggling.
She said she's concerned that ending those resources abruptly could be like pulling the rug out from under them and leave them worse off than before the pandemic.
Bowers said there are positive lessons to be learned from the response to this public health emergency.
"Many of the things that we did better during the pandemic were a result of waivers and, sort of, a suspension of the rules," said Bowers. "But we do have the ability via public policymaking to change those rules so that we can better serve people."
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States COVID emergency order ends next week the Governor of Washington 10/28/22
San Diego may seem like a wealthy area, but the mountain communities in the eastern part of the county still struggle with hunger and poverty.
Now, a new $100,000 grant from Save the Children's Innovation Lab will fund the development of a program to mailboxes of shelf-stable food to low-income rural families, starting next year.
Anahid Brakke, president and CEO of the San Diego Hunger Coalition, said the program has been a big hit in other communities.
"The parents said, 'It's like Christmas.' The kids feel like it's Christmas, you know, they get this food box; you know, it's for them," Brakke explained. "It really helps supplement the whole household."
A team from the San Diego Hunger Coalition is at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, this week to learn best practices from other communities. The funds will also be used to train community health navigators who can help people sign up for programs like CalFresh and WIC.
Esther Liew with Save the Children says food boxes that arrive by mail provide rural communities greater access to nutritious food.
"There's little public transportation in rural communities, meaning that they then have limited access to grocery stores and places where they can get fresh and nutritious foods," Liew pointed out. "That makes it really difficult to provide the food that they need for their children and their family members."
Hunger Coalition data showed about 35% of children in the Mountain Empire region live in poverty, which is nearly triple the rate for the rest of San Diego County.
In a recent community food survey of local residents, almost three-quarters said they would run out of food at some point in the last 30 days and did not have the resources to buy more.
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Research San Diego Hunger Coalition March 2022
One North Carolina Housing Authority in Robeson County has plans to launch a mobile "pay-what-you-can" food bus loaded with fresh fruits, vegetables and other foods that will serve families lacking transportation. The pilot program is one of a handful across the country to receive a $100,000 dollar grant from Save the Children's Rural Child Hunger Research and Innovation Lab to tackle rural hunger.
Colton Allen Oxendine, resident services director with the City of Lumberton's Housing Authority, said many residents have to walk miles to the nearest grocery store because they have no transportation.
"So this bus is going to reach well over 3,000 to 5,000 people," he said. "The goal is to make this a success."
He said residents will be able to use debit, credit, food stamps and whatever cash they have on hand at the mobile bus, and added he expects the program to be up and running by August. According to data from UNC-Chapel Hill, more then 30% of kids living in Robeson County live in food-insecure homes.
Allen Oxendine said many housing authority residents persist largely on processed, unhealthy foods.
"A lot of them resort to the smaller stores like gas stations, Family Dollar, Dollar General. We all know they do not carry fresh fruit and vegetables," he said.
Esther Liew, Lead Associate for Food Security Projects with Save the Children, said solutions to stop child hunger must come from within rural communities.
"What we're hoping is that they will be able to develop ways of working that maybe look a little bit different from how these similar types of programs would work in urban settings, so that we can help them to develop solutions that are specifically for rural contexts," Liew said.
A recent survey by Save the Children and the Child Action Network found 77% of rural parents report being worried they might not be able to afford enough food to feed their family.
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Food Insecurity Statistics in NC SE University Consortium 2023
Save the Children Innovation Lab Readies to Launch Food Access Solutions for Rural Kids in Need Save the Children 2023
Rural Voters Support Investments to Address Hunger & Provide Quality, Affordable Child Care Save the Children Action Network 2023
Mountaineer Food Bank is partnering with DoorDash to home-deliver groceries to Mercer County's neediest families. The pilot program is one of a handful across the country to receive a $100,000 dollar grant from Save the Children's Rural Child Hunger Research and Innovation Lab to tackle rural hunger.
One in six West Virginia kids struggles with an empty stomach every day, according to Feeding America.
Gabriela Schoolcraft, communications coordinator for Mountaineer Food Bank, explained most families in the state's rural counties do not have a vehicle or are limited by fuel costs. She added the program, which begins this year, will initially serve 200 families.
"We'll get the foods in Mercer County and DoorDash will meet us at a pickup location," Schoolcraft said. "And we'll deliver the food to families that need it within the county. "
Schoolcraft said the food bank worked with the Mercer County Board of Education to determine which families would benefit the most. She added DoorDash drivers will be paid for their deliveries, and called it a win-win to increase job security in the region while helping families.
Schoolcraft said the food boxes will be tailored to individuals' household circumstances, noting that many families lack the resources to cook meals from scratch.
"For example, some families only have a microwave," she said. "So if that's the case, we'll only provide foods that are microwave centered, but they'll also receive fresh produce and proteins and dairies."
Esther Liew, the Lead Associate for Food Security Projects with Save the Children, said solutions to stop child hunger must come from within rural communities.
"What we're hoping is that they will be able to develop ways of working that maybe look a little bit different from how these similar types of programs would work in urban settings, Liew said. "So that we can help them to develop solutions that are specifically for rural contexts."
A recent survey by Save the Children and the Child Action Network found 77% of rural parents say they are worried they might not be able to afford enough food to feed their family.
Investments to Support Rural Child Care Save the Children Action Network 2023
Hunger in West Virginia Feeding America 2023
In 2021, the total cost of the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was around $113 billion. The significant increase from the previous year's total of $79 billion was in large part the result of extra pandemic-related benefits. (Adobe Stock)
IA Lawmakers Propose Severe Restrictions for Food Assistance
SNAP helps hundreds of thousands of Oregonians but excludes people with undocumented immigration statuses. (jetcityimage/Adobe Stock)
Bill Extends Food Aid to All Oregonians Regardless of Immigration Status
The California Food Assistance Program currently works alongside CalFresh to benefit many income-eligible people who hold green cards. (JetCityImage/Adobe Stock)
CA Anti-Hunger Groups Slam Governor's Proposed Budget
The Utah Food Bank says updating its infrastructure will enhance its ability to establish a delivery baseline for the top 15 "culturally responsive" foods. (Adobe Stock)
UT Food Bank Receives $100K for Culturally Responsive Foods


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Love, Lenore: jacy's bikini picks!
Fun prints are always a do in swimwear, but the trendiest prints can change from season to season. The ones I'm loving the most this spring and summer are big florals, animal prints, and bright Aztec-inpired patterns.
Spring and summer are always all about coral, but this color is especially prominent this year in swimwear. Not only is coral flattering on anyone, but it's ultra girly and I think it makes you look more tan!
I love "boho" everything and in swimwear I think it's just the cutest. The patterns and crocheted details have a sort of retro, 70's vibe.
Ruffles on swimwear are simply feminine, flattering and beautiful! Need I say more?
What are your swimwear favs this season and which of these trends are you especially loving??
Fortunately I already have multiple coral and bandeau swimsuits so I'm going to be on the hunt for just the right printed bikini!
The Anthropologie's bikinis are awesome !
Oh yay! I love Candice :) I'm personally LOVING the last bikini in the Bohemian section!! The back is gorgeous! Omg I need it! :) I also love the first swimsuit in the ruffles section. The color and style is so precious! Thanks for sharing!
I know, that crochet detail is too cute!! Thank You for sharing - loved hearing what you loved!
Oooh that striped bikini top and circular print bottoms by Anthropology have caught my eye! NEED!
love that grayish bandeau top bikini. so cute!
Love the striped Anthropologie bikini! Adorable print.
The Micoh bikini is absolutely gorgeous! Pity we didn't have much of a summer here is Australia!
I wish we have anthropologie in Italy, that bikini is to die for!
i love all of those printed suits!
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Mase challenges Candelora for district covering Durham, Guilford, North Branford and Wallingford
Unaffiliated Vincent Mase taking on Republican state Rep. Vincent Candelora
Oct. 31, 2016 Updated: Aug. 12, 2017 3:38 a.m.
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NORTHFORD >> Vincent Mase has already beaten long odds by petitioning his way onto the November ballot, but now he is hoping to take his quest one step further and unseat 86th District Republican Vincent Candelora, who is a five-term incumbent in the seat.
To do that, Mase, an Unaffiliate, will have to differentiate himself from Candelora. And one of the areas the two men disagree is the amount of bonding the state of Connecticut has done.
The 86th district covers parts of Durham, Guilford, North Branford and Wallingford.
Candelora, who serves on the state's Bond Commission, says Connecticut need to stop using the borrowing mechanism.
"I do think that we are over-bonded," he said. "Investors are telling people not to buy Connecticut bonds because our credit rating has been reduced."
Candelora said during a recent meeting of the Bond Commission, he voted against every single project that was up for consideration that day. A total of $680 million worth of projects were under consideration during that meeting, he said.
To Mase's way of thinking, rejecting every one of the 43 projects being considered for at the Sept. 30 State Bond Commission meeting was potentially detrimental to the state's economy.
"Those projects went schools, those projects went to build a senior center, those projects went to putting people back to work," he said. "We need to put people back to work if we're going to jump start our economy. If done right, it is one of the better ways to fund projects."
The two men have less divergent view when it comes to education. For example, they agree the cost of educating special education students should be paid for by the state rather than by local school districts.
"If a student moves from one town to another, the cost of educating that child can throw a board of education budget upside down," Candelora said.
The incumbent blames state officials for under funding both urban and suburban districts through its educational cost sharing formula.
"It's not just the cities that are struggling with funding education, it's the towns as well," Candelora said. "In North Branford where I live, the state used to cover 25 percent of the school funding. Now it's down to under 20 percent."
Mase said part of the problem with the state's education system is "teachers being qualified to run their classrooms."
"If the principals and superintendents were able to have some autonomy (from state mandates), they can raise the test scores (in underperforming districts)," he said.
Mase worked as a letter carrier for 30 years before retiring and getting a law degree.
Candelora works at Taconic Wire, a manufacturing business, and also operates the Connecticut Sportsplex, Both are family-owned businesses.
Call Luther Turmelle at 203-680-9388.


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Undergraduate & Post-Undergraduate Degrees
To help you get the most from your education, UC Davis offers many different types of academic advising. College advisors assist you in meeting degree requirements and taking maximum advantage of available university resources. A conference at least once a quarter with your faculty or staff advisor is especially desirable during your first year and during your final quarters preceding graduation. A meeting with a faculty or staff advisor is required each year for students in the College of:
College of Biological Sciences matriculating students in their first-year at UC Davis are required to meet with a BASC advisor in the Biology Academic Success Center (BASC).
For complete information on academic advising, see the College of:
Student Disability Center
Student Disability Center, 530-752-3184, is committed to ensuring equal educational access and opportunities for students with disabilities. An integral part of that commitment is the coordination of specialized academic accommodations and support services. Additionally, the center advises students on their rights and responsibilities, as well as strategies and tools for managing their disabilities. Current and prospective students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to contact the center for information regarding available services, resources, and the accommodation process.
Office of Educational Opportunity & Enrichment Services (OEOES)
The Office of Educational Opportunity and Enrichment Services (OEOES) is a family of services, programs and centers designed to support student learning, enhance the student experience and foster strong communities where students are empowered to achieve their goals. Transition assistance, support services and co-curricular opportunities are offered to all students along with specialized support geared toward various diverse student communities.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Services
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), 530-752-9366, offers an array of services to help first generation students and students from disadvantaged backgrounds adapt both academically and socially to the University setting and successfully achieve their educational goals. EOP provides a caring and supportive environment for students to meet with peer and staff advisors and network with other students. For complete information, see Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).
First-Year Aggie Connections (FYAC)
First-Year Aggie Connections (FYAC) groups first-year students (freshmen and transfers, including international students) into 25-person "Connections" based on a shared purpose, interest, or theme. Connections meet regularly for one academic quarter and are led by staff or faculty facilitators who engage students in discussions surrounding crucial topics related to transitioning to life at UC Davis. The First-Year Aggie Connections program aims to foster opportunities that will empower students as they navigate their first-year at UC Davis.
Guardian Scholars Program (GSP)
The mission of the Guardian Scholars Program (GSP), 530-752-1211, is to empower foster youth at UC Davis to reach their potential by providing a community network that supports their academic progress and personal growth. For complete information, see Guardian Scholars Program (GSP).
Mentorships for Undergraduate Research in Agriculture, Letters & Science (MURALS)
Mentorships for Undergraduate Research in Agriculture, Letters & Science (MURALS), 530-752-9931, is designed to enrich the research experience of students situationally disadvantaged in their access to graduate school. For complete information, see MURALS.
Transfer & Reentry Center
If you transferred to UC Davis, are a reentry student, the Transfer and Reentry Center, 530-752-2200, is here to serve you. Reentry refers to undergraduate students who are 25 years-old or older, graduate students who are 30 years-old or older, married students or student parents. If you or your parent(s) served in the U.S. military and you are unsure of what benefits you may be eligible for, the Transfer and Reentry Center can help. For complete information, see Transfer and Reentry Center.
Pre-Graduate/Pre-Professional Services
Pre-Professional/Pre-Graduate School Advising, 530-752-4475, offers individualized advice and information to students interested in admission to professional and graduate schools (law, Masters and Ph.D. programs, etc.) including prerequisite course planning, exam preparation, evaluation of competitiveness and assistance with all aspects of the application process such as writing the personal statement, getting good letters of recommendation, selecting schools/programs and strategies for becoming the most competitive applicant possible. In addition, the program offers small group advising and informative workshops, and hosts visits from admissions officers from various professional schools. For complete information, see Pre-Professional/Pre-Graduate School Advising.
Special Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP)
Freshman EOP students are invited to participate in the Special Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP), 530-752-2013. The program begins in summer and continues through the first two academic years. STEP offers preparatory course work, academic assistance and advising to help students adjust and succeed academically and socially. For complete information, see Special Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP).
Success Coaching & Learning Strategies
Services offered by Success Coaching & Learning Strategies, 530-752-4475, are designed to help undergraduate students become the designer and driver of their academic, personal, and professional success. Through workshops and one-on-one appointments, students learn new strategies, build skills, and reflect on their experiences to develop practical strategies for solving problems and achieving goals.
Veterans Success Center
The Veterans Success Center provides veterans, service members and dependents a welcoming space, a community network, guidance with educational benefits and engagement opportunities that span the university and the larger Davis community. For complete information, see Veterans Success Center.
The First-Year Experience Program, 530-752-5566, is one component of the New Student Academic Services unit in Student Housing & Dining Services, which includes the new student Orientation program and the academic year First-Year Experience Peer Advising program. The Residence Hall Advising Team (RHAT) is a collaboration between NSAS, the four colleges and Study Skills Assistance to provide drop-in academic peer advising and tutoring within the residence halls.
New Student Orientation, 530-752-4443, assists new students and their families with the transition to UC Davis. Orientation includes assistance with academic advising, course registration, information for campus resources and social integration.
Student Conduct & Assistance
Office of Student Support & Judicial Affairs, 530-752-1128
The Office of Student Support & Judicial Affairs (OSSJA) upholds campus standards of academic honesty and student conduct by resolving alleged violations of university policies or campus regulations. OSSJA Case Managers serve students in distress by coordinating campus resources for assistance and care. OSSJA also provides conflict resolution services and general problem solving for students.
Code of Academic Conduct
A long tradition at UC Davis, students are expected to uphold high standards of honesty and fairness in their academic work. The Code and additional information may be found at the Office of Student Support & Judicial Affairs.
Students are responsible for complying with the announcements and regulations in this catalog and with all policies, rules and regulations of the university and this campus. Students will not be able to register or receive transcripts of record or diplomas until they have met all university obligations.
Nondiscrimination & Sexual Harassment/Sexual Violence Prevention
Nondiscrimination | Sexual Harassment | Sexual Violence
If students believe that they have been subjected to prohibited discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or sexual violence, they may contact the Harassment & Discrimination Assistance & Prevention Program (HDAPP) at 530-747-3864 or hdapp@ucdavis.edu. We also offer an anonymous call-in line at 530-747-3865.
Resolving Academic Problems
Grade Changes
Students who believe they received an incorrect grade due to a clerical or procedural error should ask their instructor to file a Request for Grade Change form with the Office of the University Registrar; for complete information, see Grade Changes and the guidelines for the Committee on Grade Changes.
Associated Students, University of California at Davis (ASUCD)
The Associated Students, University of California, Davis (ASUCD), 530-752-1990, is constituted to represent its membership in the University of California and in the greater community and to increase the role and impact of its members on those decisions affecting their lives.
ASUCD is run by a three-branch, federal model government with some city council-style modifications. It consists of an executive branch, a legislative branch, and a judicial branch, as well as administrative support units. ASUCD is one of the largest student employers on campus and offers a variety of services that provide resources for UC Davis students and create a great environment for academics as well as for entertainment.
The Association aims to create and provide services and activities which its membership shall consider important to fulfilling the experience of being a student attending the University of California, Davis.
Academic Assistance & Tutoring Centers
Academic Assistance & Tutoring Centers (AATC)
Academic Assistance & Tutoring Centers (AATC), 530-752-2013, exist to help undergraduate students thrive at UC Davis and beyond. We provide an inclusive and interactive environment where students participate in reinforcing and retaining knowledge in multi-disciplinary writing, math and science through co-curricular academic services provided by both professional staff and peer tutors. We strive to support students in developing the academic competence and confidence that will empower them to succeed at UC Davis. AATC provides academic support to undergraduate students enrolled in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Writing Across the Disciplines. Our instructional professional staff offer classes, workshops, office hours, individual writing appointments, and a Writing Studio. To support our professional staff and our services, AATC hires 300 undergraduate tutors to provide drop-in tutoring for students enrolled in math and science courses and in writing across the disciplines. For complete information on our academic support services, see https://tutoring.ucdavis.edu/.
Internship & Career Services
Located in South Hall.
Gain practical skills that will transfer to the workplace. Apply your coursework. Launch your career. Take advantage of hundreds of internships organized through the Internship & Career Center (ICC) or initiate your own. There is literally something for everyone! An internship may be full time or part time, credit or non-credit, voluntary or paid, depending on your skills, needs and interests, as well as the availability of openings. Internship experiences must emphasize learning and be supervised by a professional. Get your approved internship documented on your UC Davis transcript by completing Transcript Notation (TN). Academic credit is awarded for experiences planned and approved in advance by a sponsoring faculty member.
The Internship & Career Center (ICC)
The Internship & Career Center (ICC) works with undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D students, postdoctoral scholars and recent alumni. The ICC can help you identify your abilities and interests and relate them to career options; gain access to practical experience to increase your competitiveness in the job market; and employment. Attend ICC workshops on finding an internship or part time job, beginning a job search, developing a resume, networking and preparing for an interview. Each academic year, the ICC hosts four to six large internship and career fairs, fiving UC Davis students and alumni the opportunity to connect with employers.
Masters, Ph.D., & Postdoc Services
The Internship & Career Center (ICC), located in South Hall, provides comprehensive career services for UC Davis Master's and Ph.D. students, and Postdoctoral scholars (MPP). Career advisors can assist you with all aspects of your career search whether it be within or beyond academia, or both. Our career services include confidential one-to-one advising with individualized review of curriculum vitae (CV), resumes, and cover letters; workshops and panel discussions; recruiting and networking events; and employer information sessions, all specifically designed for advanced degree holders.
Located in South Hall, Student Employment is a resource within the Internship & Career Center (ICC) that connects students to paid opportunities (on and off campus) that help fund their educational expenses, while gaining professional skills and a professional network. With support from the Internship & Career Center, students have easy access to student employment as well as internship and career opportunities.
UC Davis Study Abroad
UC Davis Study Abroad, 530-752-5763, is one of the richest educational experiences a student can have. When students return from study abroad in places like Italy or Hong Kong, they describe their time abroad as an experience that changed their lives and prepared them to learn, work, and engage in a globally interconnected world. UC Davis Study Abroad is home to UC Davis Quarter Abroad, UC Davis Summer Abroad, UC Davis Internships Abroad, UC Davis Seminars Abroad, UC Davis Exchanges, and the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP). For complete information, see UC Davis Study Abroad.
First-Year Seminars Program
The UC Davis First-Year Seminars Program gives first-year students the opportunity to study with faculty members in small groups, meeting in settings more informal than the ordinary classroom. For complete information, see UC Davis First-Year Seminars Program.
CalTeach/Mathematics & Science Teaching Program (MAST)
The UC Davis CalTeach/Mathematics & Science Teaching Program (MAST), 530-754-1056, provides students with opportunities to explore careers in mathematics and science education. For complete information, see Mathematics & Science Teaching Program (CalTeach/MAST).
Undergraduate Research Center
The Undergraduate Research Center, 530-752-3390, serves as the campus hub to inspire and facilitate all UC Davis undergraduates to engage in faculty-sponsored research, scholarship, design and creative activities, and also coordinates various awards, programs and funding opportunities. For complete information, see Undergraduate Research Center.
UC Washington Program
The University of California hosts a system-wide academic internship and residential program for undergraduate students attending from each of the UC campuses. The programs provide undergraduates an opportunity to enrich their education while in residence for one quarter in the nation's capital. Students also have unparalleled access to a wide range of internship opportunities. For complete information, see UC Washington Program, 530-754-5718.
Student Resource & Information Centers
Center for Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE)
The UC Davis Center of Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE) is committed to reducing sexual violence and its impact using a multifaceted approach including primary prevention, education and awareness, trauma-informed survivor services, and advocacy for victim rights at the campus, University of California, and state level. We work to broaden public awareness about the nature of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and their impact on people of all identities. We foster a culture intolerant of sexual violence by promoting healthy sexual communication, safe relationships, and respect.
All survivor advocacy and support services are confidential, free, and available to any UC Davis affiliate who has experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking. For complete information, see Center for Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE), 530-752-3299 (Davis Campus) or 916-734-3799 (Sacramento Campus).
Center for Leadership Learning
The Center for Leadership Learning (CLL), 530-752-6908, offers a unique space for undergraduates to engage in the study of leadership through a variety of interactive, experiential learning environments, including quarterly workshops, certificate programs, a speaker series, and annual conference. CLL programs are open to the undergraduate community and welcome students from all majors, class levels, and degrees of leadership experience. For complete information, see Center for Leadership Learning.
Center for Chicanx/Latinx Academic Student Success (CCLASS)
The Center for Chicanx/Latinx Academic Student Success is dedicated to welcoming, supporting, retaining, and informing students as they navigate the university. It is a space for students to find community and familia on campus. The unit contributes to the university's commitment to campus diversity and inclusion. At its core, the unit acts as an academic support space for students to thrive as scholars and unique individuals. We are dedicated to retaining, empowering, and graduating Chicanx and Latinx students at UC Davis. By offering and providing authentic and culturally relevant opportunities for academic and personal growth, El Centro seeks to support Chicanx and Latinx students as they navigate the university from first year students to graduating seniors. For complete information, see Center for Chicanx/Latinx Academic Student Success or 530-752-8402.
Cross-Cultural Center
Born out of student activism and political struggle, the Cross Cultural Center (CCC) provides a culturally relevant community space where student voices can be expressed and respected. The CCC cultivates critical consciousness and cultural competency by providing learning opportunities at the crossroads of the many aspects of our identities and experiences. By embracing our cultural and intellectual heritage, the CCC supports student leadership in advancing our collective vision for community empowerment and social justice. For complete information, see Cross Cultural Center or call 530-752-4287.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Resource Center (LGBTQIARC)
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Resource Center (LGBTQIARC), 530-752-2452, provides an open and inclusive space and community that is committed to challenging sexism, cissexism/trans oppression/transmisogyny, heterosexism, monosexism, and allosexism. For complete information, see Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Resource Center.
Services for International Students & Scholars (SISS)
Services for International Students & Scholars (SISS), 530-752-0864, assists international students, faculty and researchers in gaining and maintaining an appropriate immigration status while at UC Davis. SISS provides orientation and other information and assistance as part of its mission to build a campus community that is fully inclusive of international students and scholars. For complete information, see Services for International Students & Scholars.
Women's Resources & Research Center (WRRC)
The Women's Resources & Research Center (WRRC), 530-752-3372, promotes gender equity and aspires for a campus where students, faculty, and staff of all genders can thrive. All are welcome to visit the WRRC and learn about gender equity, connect with community, and find resources and support. For complete information, see Women's Resources & Research Center.
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