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SUMMARY:Picnic Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Picnic Day at UC Davis is filled with activities\, Aggie Pride\, and a campus full of students\, families\, and community members. We hope you will join us for fun and educational experiences highlighting the Department of Food Science and Technology\, the Department of Viticulture and Enology\, the Honey and Pollination Center\, and the UC Davis Olive Center. The UC Davis Bookstore will be selling honey and olive oil to support the two centers (credit card only)\, and the Olive Center will also have shirts\, hats\, and olive wood for sale (cash/check only). See the full schedule below!\n\nThe Cool Science of Ice Cream\n10:00 am to 2:00 pm\, Good Life Garden\nLearn about and taste ice cream made at the UC Davis Pilot Plant. \nRMI Centers of Excellence\n10:00 am to 2:00 pm\, Sensory Building Courtyard\nFind out about upcoming events and programs\, the Friends program\, and becoming a volunteer. \nHoney Tasting\n10:00 am to 2:00 pm\, Sensory Building Courtyard\nCome taste and learn about UC Davis honey and honey varietals from North America. Honey is available for purchase. \nExtra Virgin: How to Identify and Taste Olive Oils\n10:00 am to 2:00 pm\, Sensory Building Courtyard\nTaste the delicious Olive Center olive oils\, meet and discuss how the olive oils are made\, how to taste them\, detect the differences and appreciate them with our staff. Olive oil is available for purchase. \nExplore the Department of Viticulture & Enology with the Davis Enology & Viticulture Organization (DEVO) \n\nWinery Tours\n11:00 am to 1:30 pm\, Winery Building\nGrapevine Giveaway *while supplies last\n11:00 to 2:00 pm\, Good Life Garden\nBarrel Making Demonstration\n12:00 to 1:00 pm\, Winery Building Courtyard\n\nVisit the Picnic Day website for a full schedule of events
URL:https://grandchallenges.ucdavis.edu/event/picnic-day-2024/
LOCATION:Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science\, RMI Sensory\, 392 Old Davis Rd\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Writing in the Wine World" featuring Karen MacNeil
DESCRIPTION:Writing in the Wine World\nKaren MacNeil is one of the top wine professionals in the United States. Her deep understanding of wine and engaging style are evident in her book\, The Wine Bible\, recently released in its third edition. It is the best-selling American book on wine and one of history’s top five best-selling American wine books. She is also the creator and editor of WineSpeed. She has forged her own path through the world of wine and will share her story and knowledge during an engaging lecture. \nEvent Schedule:\n5:30 pm: Doors Open \n\nWelcome reception with a hosted bar.\nAutographed book sales of the “The Wine Bible\, 3rd Edition“\, provided by Avid Reader.\nUC Davis Library Archives and Special Collections will have a curated pop-up exhibit of related works.\n\n6:00 pm: Lecture “Writing in the Wine World”\n7:15 pm: Reception \nRegistration:\nThe lecture will be in the Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater on the UC Davis Campus. Seating is limited. Tickets are $25 per person. \nEvent is Sold Out\nSpeakers:\nKaren MacNeil is the author of The Wine Bible and creator and editor of WineSpeed. She has won numerous awards\, including the James Beard Award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year\, the Louis Roederer Award for Best Consumer Wine Writing\, and the International Wine and Spirits Award as the Global Wine Communicator of the Year. MacNeil was previously a wine correspondent for the Today Show\, host of the Emmy award-winning PBS series “Wine\, Food and Friends with Karen MacNeil\,” and USA Today’s first Food and Wine Editor. \nWalt Klenz began his California wine industry career in 1973. In 1976\, he was named Director of Marketing at Beringer Vineyards. Klenz held several senior marketing\, financial\, and operations positions at Beringer until his appointment in 1990 as President. After Beringer was sold to Foster’s Group in 2000\, he headed Foster’s global wine business. Klenz served on the Advisory Board of ASC Fine Wines from 2008 to 2010 and on the Board of Directors of J. Lohr Winery and Columbia Sportswear Company. He is a past Napa Valley Vintners President and a past Wine Institute Chairman. \nAbout:\nThis event is part of the Walt Klenz Lectureship Series on Wine Business\, which brings leading figures in the domestic and international wine business to the institute for evenings of talks\, insights\, and unique perspectives about the wine industry. \nVenue & Parking:\nThis event will be in-person at Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater at the Robert Mondavi Institute\, Sensory Building. Parking is available at the Gateway Parking Structure. Parking payment is enforced on weekdays. There are three options for parking payment: \n\nUC Davis uses AggiePark via the AMP app – please be sure to download the app ahead of time and set up your profile. Select the zone which you parked using the map or icon in the top right corner of the app. This is the preferred and easiest method.\nIf you do not have a smartphone to download the app\, you can also sign up for an account online and follow the steps on the website: https://aimsmobilepay.com/\nAlternatively\, permit machines in the Gateway Parking Structure accept credit cards. You will need to enter your license plate number into the machine to purchase a permit. We recommend this option as a last choice.\n\nQuestions?\nIf you have questions about this event\, please email rmievents@ucdavis.edu.
URL:https://grandchallenges.ucdavis.edu/event/writing-in-the-wine-world-featuring-karen-macneil/
LOCATION:Sensory Theater\, Robert Mondavi Institute\, 392 Old Davis Road\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Walt Kleinz Lectureship Series on Wine Business":MAILTO:rmievents@ucdavis.edu
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SUMMARY:Nutrition Management of Canine & Feline Obesity & Osteoarthritis
DESCRIPTION:CNC x Purina is hosting Dr. Avi Shaprut who will be talking about nutritional management of canine and feline obesity and osteoarthritis.
URL:https://grandchallenges.ucdavis.edu/event/nutrition-management-of-canine-feline-obesity-osteoarthritis/
LOCATION:1041 Valley Hall
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SUMMARY:Apps for Food and Ag Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Running from Friday\, January 26 – Sunday\, January 28\, is the 2nd annual Apps for Food and Ag Hackathon! Led by Christine Diepenbrock\, Assistant Professor in Plant Sciences at UC Davis\, and supported by the AI Institute for Food Systems (AIFS)\, this event provides an opportunity for more than 30 students to create apps focused around three themes: \n\nFood Systems and Supply Chain Resiliency\nAI-Driven Food Systems to Improve Human Health\nClimate Adaptation and Sustainability\n\nRikin Gandhi\, the co-founder and CEO of Digital Green\, will give a keynote address to kick off the event. Mentors from private industry and UC Davis will be provided to the student teams to advise and support their development process. Winners will be announced on Sunday\, January 28.
URL:https://grandchallenges.ucdavis.edu/event/apps-for-food-and-ag-hackathon/
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SUMMARY:UC Davis Integrative Center for Alternative Meat & Protein Launch
DESCRIPTION:UC Davis Integrative Center for Alternative Meat & Protein Launch \nWhen: January 17-18th\, 2024      RSVP by: January 9th\, 2024 \nWhere: University of California\, Davis Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science \nWho: Industry professionals\, researchers\, regulators\, and other stakeholders in alternative protein \nHosted by: UC Davis\, UCLA\, Culinary Institute of America\, USDA\, University Baltimore Maryland County\, Solano Community College \nThis two-day event will set in motion a new center of excellence and showcase the innovative and groundbreaking plant\, fungal\, and cell-based meat and protein work of our world leading researchers/partners. \nWe will begin with an Innovation Day on the 17th with a brief introduction to iCAMP and then lightning talks from our researchers\, program leads\, and partners to share our research\, collaborations\, and programs that will push forward food innovation for alternative meat and proteins. \nJanuary 17th\, 2024 Agenda: \n8:30 am Registration & Light Breakfast\n9:00 am Introduction and Welcome to iCAMP\n9:15 am Intellectual Property\, Entrepreneurship\, Commercialization structures\n\n9:45 am – 4 pm Lightning round presentations on: \n\n\nPlant\, Fungal\, Cell-based meat & protein research\nIP structure\, Entrepreneurship & Commercialization\nWorkforce Development & Technical Training\nCulinary & Dining partnerships\n\n4:00 – 5:00 pm Regional capacity to support food innovation and bioprocessing capacity panel\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00 pm iCAMP Dinner & Mixer \nWe will host our first Partner’s Retreat on the 18th.  We will lead discussions aimed at identifying needs (e.g.\, materials\, knowledge\, equipment\, funding\, partnerships) and frameworks for collaboration (e.g. structures\, IP protections) for implementing the new center of excellence. \nJanuary 18th\, 2024 Agenda: \n\n\n\n\n8:00 am Light Breakfast\n8:30 am Center Mission and Organization\n9:45 am Funding Opportunities\n10:30 am Strategic Events and Activities\n11:00 am iCAMP Partnership Program\n\n\n\n12:00 pm Lunch\n1:00 pm Discussion\n2:00 pm End\n\nThe launch will be held under Chatham House rules (the information may be shared\, but neither the identity nor affiliation of the speakers may be revealed). A summary announcement of the launch will be shared publicly outlining the outcomes while protecting IP concerns of participants.
URL:https://grandchallenges.ucdavis.edu/event/icamp/
LOCATION:Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science\, RMI Sensory\, 392 Old Davis Rd\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Food Systems Connect
DESCRIPTION:Our Sustainable Food Systems Connect on January 16th\, 2024 is a by-invite space for faculty\, staff\, and other researchers working in the realm of food\, agriculture\, and food-related social systems across UC Davis to create meaningful connections\, foster collaborations\, and collectively impact outcomes. See our event flyer for details: 1.16.24 SFS Connect
URL:https://grandchallenges.ucdavis.edu/event/sustainable-food-systems-connect/
LOCATION:Interntional Center\, 463 California Ave #3140\, Davis\, CA\, 95618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Food Systems
ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Challenges":MAILTO:grandchallenges@ucdavis.edu
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SUMMARY:PMI Dept Seminar - Jennine Ochoa
DESCRIPTION:Vet Med: Pathology\, Microbiology and Immunology (PMI) department seminar series: “California Animal Health & Food Safety Lab System (CAHFS) Tulare Lab’s Trials and Tribulations of Agricultural Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology including “The Flood”. \nRegister online
URL:https://grandchallenges.ucdavis.edu/event/pmi-dept-seminar-jennine-ochoa/
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