To the UC Davis community:
We hope you are all doing well with Finals Week and Fall Quarter over. It’s a busy time for many of us, especially students, when additional support is available. Earlier this week, I helped provide Moonlight Breakfast, a traditional and nourishing study break, with Dining Services for preparing the meal, and her ASUCD Coffee House for hosting. , and thanks to the approximately 2,000 students who gathered.
Meanwhile, the Mondavi Performing Arts Center set up study spaces with free coffee and classical music, while Campus Recreation and Hillel brought in fluffy dogs to help students de-stress.
tomorrow is the time to celebrate two starts: Traditional fall semester for undergraduates in the morning, and make-up ceremony for spring undergraduates in the afternoon. We look forward to honoring their collective achievements.
At the same time, I would like to thank the employees of the National Auto Workers Union for their work action, now in its fourth week, and its impact on students, faculty and staff. Although the UC Chancellor’s office handles all negotiations, UC Davis has taken steps to mitigate the impact.
- for students, academic senate extended the deadline (Until December 2nd) Choose pass/fail and satisfaction/dissatisfaction grading for the fall courses.
- we further recognize An increasing burden on our faculty, whose curriculum the overwhelming majority continue to deliver. Moreover, The deadline for submitting grades for teachers has been extended to December 28..
- reassured the students A student record “NG” (indicating that the instructor on record did not submit grades) affects financial aid status, GPA, academic performance, NCAA eligibility, veteran benefits, or visa status. not.
The President’s UC Office Has Arrived Tentative agreements with two of the four attacking UAW units — Postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers – and negotiations continue Academic student employees (teaching assistants/leaders/tutors) and postgraduate researchers. I support the union right to strike and want an amicable resolution as soon as possible.
For the latest information and guidance on strikes, visit See UC Davis Academic Affairs Strike Updates and Support. website.
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COVID-19 and winter break
As cases of COVID-19 and other illnesses continue to rise, students, staff and faculty must remain diligent. We recognize that the COVID-19 situation can change rapidly and reiterate that UC Davis will continue to follow state and county public health guidelines.
Yolo County Public Health Officer Amy Sisson issued a recommendation this week to wear a mask indoors due to the growing spread of RSV and COVID-19. UC Policy In addition, all students, faculty and staff flu vaccine and a bivalent COVID-19 booster. If you haven’t vaccinated yet, please update.
Everyone on the University of Davis campus should pick up a COVID-19 antigen test kit before they leave for vacation and test before they get close to their loved ones to protect others, especially those at high risk. recommend to. Please retest immediately before returning to campus in January and within a week of returning. These tests are available at the Memorial Union Information Desk and at the Davis campus residence halls.
Please note that the closure over the winter holidays means that test kits will be more difficult to obtain. Also, starting in January kits will be available at the ARC and Shields Library front desks, in addition to the MU Information Desk. will be Distribution will continue in the student dormitory.
Please note that the COVID-19 Asymptomatic Testing Center in the UC Davis Human Resources Building will not reopen after Wednesday, December 14th. Number of examination venues Free test kits can also be found at libraries throughout the county, such as the Mary L. Stephens Library in Davis (315 E. 14th St.).
Lastly, stay home if you are not feeling well. A negative COVID-19 test tells us nothing about the flu or her RSV.Check back regularly campus lady For the latest information and guidance on winter break and winter illness.
together hate free
The City of Davis and Yolo County collaboration on Healthy Davis Together was a role model for strengthening community health during the pandemic. We’re working together again, but in this case, hate is the virus we’re targeting.
On November 30th, we announced a new initiative. together hate freeCreated In response to recent incidents of anti-Semitism, racism and other hate speech on campus and around town.
By working with city and county leaders and communities at large, our goal is to condemn hate, ensure safety and foster change. We are also driven to foster an environment that respects diversity, promotes inclusion, and eliminates hate and bigotry in all its forms.
Stay tuned for more details and updates as the project kicks off in 2023.
Economic impact, student dormitories
Annual Towngown Conference with City and County representatives held on November 30 to discuss economic impact and increased student accommodation availability in line with the 2018 Memorandum of Understanding and commitments for extended campus stays shared good news about Scope development plan.
our New economic impact report It shows that the University of California, Davis generated $12.56 billion in statewide economic activity in 2019, supporting 68,900 jobs.
The analysis also found that for every $1 UC Davis spent in California, it generated $1.10 in additional economic activity within the state. As a public university, our mission is to contribute to the local and state economy and the lives of millions of people. Our impact is significant because the University of California is the largest employer in our state.
In terms of housing, the proportion of students living on campus has risen from 29% in 2016-17 to over 38% in 2021-22. This is due to the completion of facilities such as The Green at West Village, which added his 3,290 beds to the campus, and Yosemite Hall and Shasta Hall, which added a combined 440 beds. He also plans to have 1,549 beds available when Orchard Park Apartments open in the fall of 2023.
Confused support
We continue to track widespread unrest in China and Iran. Protests over China’s “Zero COVID” policy continue across China, with many demonstrations taking place on campuses. Additionally, protests in Iran continue to spread across the country following the death of Martha Amini in September and recent violence. More than 100 universities around the world, including a rally at UC Davis, stood in solidarity with Iranian protesters last Wednesday.
UC Davis is committed to defending basic human rights. We affirm the dignity inherent in all of us and strive to maintain an environment of fairness and justice. We oppose the use of violence, coercion and discrimination.
Our thoughts are with community members and others around the world affected by these events and concerned for their families and loved ones. UC Davis can utilize resources in the following ways: agie mental health for students and asap for employees. We encourage you to reach out and support each other with compassion.
bright days ahead
Excited for the new year and all the promise it holds. The sun will soon be out and campus traditions like Picnic Day and the Whole Earth Festival bring yearly joy to the community.
As I mentioned earlier, our Spring Undergraduate Commencement will be moved to Sacramento — we are negotiating a contract with the Golden 1 Center. (We will continue to host vocational and graduate studies initiations at our Davis campus.) Stay tuned for more information.
For now, I wish you all the best in the new year’s holiday. holiday videoI am grateful to be part of a community that demonstrates resilience, passion and care for others. Have a healthy 2023 for her and all that the new year promises.
Sincerely,
Gary S. May
president
