For Provost, Fond Memories and Respect for UC Davis

UC Davis’ new provost and executive vice chancellor returns to Davis with appreciation for the campus and the expertise of its people, recalling the realization that her final stint as an undergraduate had been more valuable than her first two years working toward a doctorate at Johns Hopkins: “Oh, my God! Davis is the unsung hero of undergraduate education in this country.”

Aggie Square to Boost Region by $5 Billion Each Year

Aggie Square will not only create thousands of construction jobs, but will lead to 25,000 ongoing jobs and an annual economic impact of $5 billion among the six-county region, according to a study by Economic & Planning Systems. Aggie Square Phase 1 will be 1.2 million square feet and include an office and classroom building, a science and technology building, housing and more.

Providing Context for Calls to Topple Public Monuments

UC Davis scholars are adding their voices to the discussion over whether to remove public monuments of historic figures, and the answers often aren’t simple. Take the statue that was removed today from the rotunda of the state Capitol: It features Christopher Columbus, who quickly saw the possibilities for enslaving Native Americans, and his patron, Queen Isabella of Spain, who defended them.

Your Mask Reduces Own Risk of COVID-19 Infection by 65%

New research has reinforced the importance of face coverings to stop the spread of the coronavirus, experts said on last week’s UC Davis LIVE: COVID-19. “You’re being an irresponsible member of the community if you’re not wearing a mask. It’s like double-dipping in the guacamole,” says Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.