‘A World Anew’ for Singers, Musicians

They are singing together again and playing music together again — our UC Davis Choruses, Concert Band, Jazz Bands and Percussion Ensemble — all presenting year-end concerts next week, open to in-person audiences (or livestream if you prefer). Counting the regular Shinkoskey Noon Concert, the Department of Music will be presenting five concerts in four days, Nov. 30-Dec. 3.

• Grief Support Group (weekly on Mondays through Dec. 20, remote)
• Holiday Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Community (weekly on Tuesdays through Dec. 21, remote)
• Defeating Isolation: Men’s Support Group (Dec. 3 and 17, and Jan. 7, remote)
• Mindfully Navigating Workplace Transitions (Dec. 8, remote)

• Social Justice Journalism, With Sasha Abramsky of the University Writing Program (Nov. 30)
• Interprofessional Book Club: Discussing How to Be an Antiracist (Dec. 1)

Faculty Parent Support Group

Last meeting of fall quarter, Nov. 30, remote.

Talks in the Sound Lab

Performance and talk by Zachary James Watkins, composer and electronic music artist. (Nov. 30, in-person)

Gingerbread House Tips and Tricks

Get advice from UC Davis Chef Kue, via Zoom, Dec. 2. Submit photos of your creation by Dec. 31 for People’s Choice judging sponsored by Staff Assembly.

Staff Assembly’s 1st Winter Warmer

Hot beverages and light snacks; cookie decorating, craft stations, giveaways and gingerbread house display. Please RSVP. (Dec. 8, in-person)

SIPS AND BITES: Artisanal Tea

Learn about UC Davis’ Global Tea Initiative and, even though this is a remote program, participate in a tasting with teas you can purchase ahead of time. (Dec. 15, free, remote)