Dean's Message: Fall Kickoff
Greetings Aggies,
Next week marks the beginning of a new school year, one that is sure to be different in so many ways. Students are trickling back to Davis and on to the campus; it has been nice to see them wearing masks and being mindful of physical distancing. They also are participating in asymptomatic COVID screening, thanks to a campus-wide effort including a significant investment in technology acquired by the Genome Center. It is hoped that in the near future all faculty, staff and students on campus can be screened weekly.
The stories in this month’s newsletter have something in common — dedication to the biological sciences. This dedication begins with longtime faculty member Mel Green, who, along with his wife, Kathleen, is being honored by the renaming of the Life Sciences building to Green Hall. As well, former students of the late professor Kentauro Inoue dedicated their academic pursuits in continuing his work. And in a generous gift to the College of Biological Sciences, the Koret Foundation gave $1.75 million to BioLaunch, a program dedicated to first year and transfer students when they arrive on campus — whether virtually or in person.
Here’s wishing you all a safe start to the fall.
Go Ags!
