Is that just another parent touring the campus? In this video, Chancellor Gary S. May learns what goes into giving a proper tour of campus, then poses as the parent of a prospective student as tour guides lead a group. See how others on the tour react when he reveals his true identity.
Shifting gears, Chancellor Gary S. May sits down for a video interview with two academic advisors to hear how they help equip Aggies for their futures. This month’s installment of Face to Face With Chancellor May features a conversation with Kayton Carter and Stephanie Zarate.
A 22-year veteran of the Mondavi Center will be its new executive director. Jeremy Ganter has served as interim director since Don Roth retired, and will take up the permanent leadership post, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan announced.
Employees commuting to the Davis campus can now use pre-tax money to pay for their trip, and parking once they arrive. New Campus Commuter Cards can be used to purchase daily permits through AggiePark, plus train, bus and other tickets.
Flu and COVID-19 shots urged — As the level of the COVID-19 virus detected in campus wastewater spikes and the Dec. 1 vaccination or opt-out deadline approaches, campus officials are urging action. A free flu shot clinic will be held Thursday.
Not only is this Saturday’s football game Parent and Family Day, it will feature band performances and a mini Doxie Derby. Plus, it’s Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day, which means two free tickets for each employee. Claim yours online.
This documentary follows young people caught in the crosshairs of immigration debates here and abroad. The screening is sponsored by Global Affairs and the city of Davis, and will include a discussion with the director and two protagonists from the film. (Nov. 2)
The head of Genentech Research and Early Development will visit campus to discuss “Design for Inference in Biology, or How to Learn the Convolutions of Life.” (Nov. 3, hybrid)
See a Halloween roundup, featuring a video of “creepy plants” that are carnivores, plus babies, costumes, candy safety and more.
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