Volume 31, Number 3 M A G A Z I N E Summer 2014 Margrit Mondavi and the art of giving WHY ZEBRAS HAVE STRIPES • THE DOCTOR IS ONLINE TRANSFORMING OUR UNIVERSITY Dear fellow Aggies, The history of UC Davis is marked by our ambition to accomplish great things. From our beginning as the University Farm to our current standing as a world-class research university, making a difference in California and the world has defined our work. This tradition continues today and served as the driving force behind the first comprehensive fundraising initiative in our history—The Campaign for UC Davis. Having raised an astounding $1.1 billion from nearly 110,000 Linda P. B. Katehi donors, the campaign has come to a formal conclusion, but the end of the campaign is truly a new beginning for UC Davis. This edition of UC Davis Magazine highlights how philanthropy is transforming our university and bolstering our local and global efforts. You will also see how our students played a central role in the campaign. Of course, the real value of the campaign is not measured in dollars or donors. Its true impact is found in how it will transform our university. Thanks to the campaign, we have created hundreds of new scholarships, fellowships and awards for our students, doubled the number of endowed faculty positions and raised nearly a half billion dollars to advance our world-renowned research. While the stories of generosity are nearly 110,000 strong, the result is the same—the world will be a different place because of The Campaign for UC Davis. As you read this magazine, I hope you enjoy meeting some of those who made the campaign a success and learning how the generosity of so many is helping UC Davis change the world. As always, thank you for all that you do for UC Davis. Linda P. B. Katehi Chancellor MAGAZINE Volume 31, Number 3/Summer 2014 FEATURES Gooooaaaal— and beyond! 14 UC Davis surpassed its $1 billion goal for its first comprehensive campaign. Read about what nearly 110,000 supporters accomplished together. by Corinna Fish and Sarah Colwell Margrit Mondavi 26 The doctor is online 32 The arts lover who helped make Napa Valley a Telemedicine is connecting rural patients with cultural destination says the time is right for the arts specialists—and equalizing access to quality to blossom at UC Davis. healthcare. UC Davis has helped lead the way. by Sarah Colwell by Josh Baxt Departments About the cover: 3 Calendar For Margrit Mondavi, art and beauty are 4 Letters experiences to be shared. She put that 6 Discoveries, News, Health philosophy into practice in the Napa Valley—helping to transform the region 12 Parents into an epicenter for art, music and food. 38 Class Notes As an ardent supporter of UC Davis, she’s still sharing—contributing to a new art 42 Sports museum, creating student scholarships 44 One to One and helping to shepherd the university’s The view from inside Gunrock’s suit $1.1 billion comprehensive campaign. RECYCLED • RECYCLABLE UC DAVIS MAGAZINE / Summer 2014 1 “While an individual effort may seem insignificant, the individual efforts of many make a significant difference.” — Tyler Felix ’07 $25 Annual Fund donor 100,000th donor to The Campaign for UC Davis Thank you to Tyler and the thousands of donors who gave to the Annual Fund during The OPPORTUNITY Campaign for UC Davis. Every gift, every donor G makes a difference. N I C N A DV A giving.ucdavis.edu 530-754-4438 CALENDAR Ellis Marsalis Jr. and Delfeayo Marsalis The patriarch of America’s first family of jazz and his second son, trombonist Delfeayo, on The Last Southern Gentlemen tour. Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall Sept. 19 Music Exhibitions Football Screen Prints 1970 UC Davis at Stanford Works by 74 artists affiliated with Stanford Stadium the printmaking department of the Aug. 30 Art Institute of Chicago. C.N. Gorman Museum Home opener vs. June 23–Sept. 12 Colorado State University Aggie Stadium Youth theater Sept. 6 Nickel Creek Camp Shakespeare Grammy Award-winning progressive Theater games, acting workshops, and a Celebrations bluegrass trio. special production of Much Ado About Convocation Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall Nothing, for children ages 7–12. More Aug. 3 information at shakespearedavis.com. Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall UC Davis Arboretum Oct. 1 Brazilian legend July 21–Aug. 1 Homecoming Weekend Caetano Veloso Aug. 4–15 Oct. 10–12 Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall Sept. 18 More events Mondavi Center Visitor Services Design Museum The Art Lounge mondaviarts.org visit.ucdavis.edu designmuseum.ucdavis.edu campusunions.ucdavis.edu Department of Music Arboretum Athletics Richard L. Nelson Gallery music.ucdavis.edu arboretum.ucdavis.edu ucdavisaggies.com & Fine Arts Collection Department of Craft Center Gallery C.N. Gorman Museum nelsongallery.ucdavis.edu Theatre and Dance cru.ucdavis.edu, click on gormanmuseum.ucdavis.edu theatredance.ucdavis.edu Recreation & Activities More event information at ucdavis.edu/calendar. UC DAVIS MAGAZINE / Summer 2014 3 LETTERS Right admiral, non-same-sex persons have always been wrong command free to leave their assets to a surviving I want to point out an error in the [spring spouse totally free of inheritance tax. ’14] article about Picnic Day. Admiral This reflects a view that both spouses usually do contribute to the couple’s UC Davis Magazine Chester Nimitz did not command the MANAGING EDITOR U.S. Navy during financial success and, in any case, it’s Kathleen Holder World War II. bad for society to leave surviving spous- ART DIRECTOR es impoverished or forced to sell the Russ Thebaud That rank was DESIGNERS held by Ernest J. marital home. Jay Leek, Laurie Lewis, King, Chief of There is no reason for same-sex couples Lisa Wells ’03 PHOTOGRAPHERS Naval Operations to be treated any differently from non- Karin Higgins, Gregory Urquiaga (CNO). Admiral same-sex couples. In both cases, they MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST Joe Proudman Chester Nimitz Nimitz was com- should have the right to decide whether to EDITORIAL ASSISTANT mander in chief undertake that package of legal rights and Gheed Saeed ’14 of the Pacific Fleet, and therefore report- obligations that come with civil marriage. ed to Admiral King. After World War II (How easily one forgets that there are ended, King retired and Nimitz suc- duties as well as benefits!) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS ceeded him in the rank of fleet admiral With the ability to provide for one’s CHANCELLOR Linda P. B. Katehi (five stars) and CNO. After Nimitz surviving spouse assured, it then ASSOCIATE CHANCELLOR retired, he moved to Berkeley and served becomes far easier to think of providing OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS as a UC regent for eight years. In any for others, whether those others are other Luanne Lawrence case, Nimitz was a brilliant strategist people, pets or one’s university . With UC DAVIS MAGAZINE with a calm, confident demeanor. He did the deceased partner’s estate not gobbled Published three times a year by the University of California, Davis, for members of the a tremendous job of coordinating the up by 50 percent tax on bequest to a Cal Aggie Alumni Association, members of the Aggie Parent and Family Association, and efforts of the other highly qualified spouse, it’s far more likely that there will many donors and other friends of the campus. admirals in defeating Japan (Halsey, be enough left to contribute to the cou- © 2014 by The Regents of the University of California, Davis campus. Persons wishing Spruance, Kinkaid, Mitcher, etc.). He ple’s cherished causes. to reprint any portion of UC Davis Magazine’s was truly the right person in the right contents are required to write in advance for Pam Green permission. place at the right time. 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It was without a doubt the closely follow the pattern of sound bites Correction most fun I had while at UC Davis, forever and tweets. It also brings into question The spring 2014 calendar incorrectly cementing my love of alternative rock. the level of education we are providing identified the curator of a Nelson Gal- to UC Davis students in the lery exhibition. Erin Dorn, M.A. ’14, Stacy Forster Pena ’88 21st century. curated Hollingshead: the Art of the Los Altos Portrait. Bill Wagman ’68 Magazine changes Davis I was a bit surprised to learn that one of the reader comments that led to Love the changes you have made. I SEND YOUR LETTERS for our next UC Davis Magazine’s format change was really enjoyed reading the spring ’14 issue to UC Davis Magazine, UC Davis, that some readers found the stories “too issue.