Going ‘Face to Face’ With UC Davis’ Student Regent
Miguel Craven, a grad student studying energy systems and an advocate for housing, is this month’s guest on Face to Face With Chancellor May. Watch the full interview to learn about his goals and upcoming issues facing the UC Board of Regents.
Jonna Mazet, vice provost of Grand Challenges, plans to retire in December after decades on campus as an epidemiologist, wildlife veterinarian and expert in emerging zoonotic diseases.
The student who designed new packaging for UC Davis-roasted coffee beans discusses her experience with the Coffee Center and the inspiration for her project, including New Deal-era National Parks posters.
Water quality notification — Two wells on campus have tested above a state standard for hexavalent chromium. Water is still safe for drinking and other uses.
CoHo open during construction — The Coffee House will remain fully open during a 10-month project to add more external seating and renovate restrooms.
New museum hours — The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art is now open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday. Art Spark events will continue to be held on Saturdays.
Bicycling survey — Share your thoughts about the experience of biking on campus and help UC Davis retain its status as a Platinum Bicycle Friendly University. Also, watch for bikes on National Bike and Walk to School Day, (Oct. 1) and every day.
AggieSurplus — Open for in-person shopping, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday and Friday (Oct. 2 and 3). All sofas will be half-price.
Research office hours — Vice Chancellor for Research Simon Atkinson is scheduled to be joined by Chancellor Gary S. May and others to provide updates and answer questions on federal actions related to research. (Oct. 6)
Chancellor’s Achievement Award for Inclusive Excellence — Nominations are open through Oct. 31 for this award, which honors extraordinary contributions that bring the Principles of Community to life — fostering innovation, cultivating the next generation of scholars and providing service to our university community and beyond.
This discount, available starting tomorrow (Oct. 1), can be used to purchase two $10 tickets for the Oct. 15 performance by the master of Hawaiian falsetto and traditional song.
The LGBTQIA Resource Center, Cross Cultural Center and the Latinx Staff & Faculty Association will host an hour of games and conversation. (Oct. 15, Free)
This UC Davis researcher is one of the few people in the world who is proficient at using this nuclear method to measure tiny particles in the air, and he recently spent time doing so in Southern California. (Inside Climate News)
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