Many of you may have seen the recent headlines regarding the removal of health care protections for the LGBTQ+ community at the federal level. UC Davis affirms our commitment to continuing to provide medical, counseling and community resources for our trans and non-binary students.
Ever notice the small, round arrow markers on footpaths around campus? The four marked walking paths and Stride for Aggie Pride project came to fruition during UC Davis’ three-year commitment with the Healthier Campus Initiative of the Partnership for a Healthier America. As part of the recently-completed initiative, the university implemented 23 guidelines related to food, physical activity, sustainability and general wellness, becoming the second UC to do so.
Everyone in the UC Davis community is living with a high degree of uncertainty right now. But however uncertain the times, what’s certain is that campus is here for you, even if you’re far from Davis, and there are many, many virtual places to turn to for help.
The frequently asked questions (FAQs) on this page are applicable to spring quarter and summer sessions. Visit the Campus Ready website for information specific to fall quarter 2020.
Dr. Hendry Ton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, shared a “Leadership Message” below with the UC Davis Sacramento campus last week. We post it below to share with all of our campus sites and the community at-large. We ask you to put our Principles of Community into practice and actively denounce and discourage xenophobia (prejudicial actions against people from other countries), bigotry and racism and treat all with respect.
See results and action plans for the 2020–21 academic year below.
Last year, the Division of Student Affairs carried out its third annual campuswide survey to hear directly from students about their experiences with the division’s service areas.
While your friends out east may not believe it, Davis in winter can be tough. Between the rain, wind and chill, it can be downright gloomy, and biking during winter quarter … well, hats off (and helmets on!) to those brave souls.
Here are five warm, dry places on campus where you can study, socialize, game and chase gains during this gray time of the year.
Be a part of the all-new, one-week Aggie Orientation 2020, keep your summer and get paid $1,200+ for a one-and-a-half-week commitment!
600 Orientation Leaders are being recruited to welcome, guide and serve as a resource for new UC Davis students and family members in the week before fall quarter 2020. On top of creating lifelong friendships, Orientation Leaders develop resume-boosting leadership and communication skills and make a lasting impact on how a new crop of Aggies will experience UC Davis.
Or "room for improvement?" It’s not too late to take advantage of the free academic tutoring options that literally surround us at UC Davis. Wherever you are on campus, Academic Assistance and Tutoring Centers (AATC) offers a tutoring option near you. You might even have already used their services without realizing it—but it's worth taking a minute to familiarize yourself with what's available.
As we enter peak wildfire season, we want to share some important resources to help you be prepared and stay informed. Since weather-related events or the recent planned outages can be unpredictable, it is critical to make a plan while it’s calm.
The following FAQs are intended to serve as guidelines both when classes are canceled due to a change in campus operating status and after classes resume.
Academic senate leadership has posted Frequently Asked Questions for Instructors. We thought it might be helpful to rewrite them from the students’ perspective (see below).
In recent weeks and days, we have seen increased discussions and gatherings related to the protests in Hong Kong on our campus. As stated in our campus Principles of Community, “we affirm the right of freedom of expression within our community.” We fully support the open exchange of ideas and expression of perspectives.
Taking steps to stay secure in your online life. Boring? Sometimes... Important? Most definitely! Anyone can fall victim to breaches, cyber-attacks and scams in the Wild West that is the internet, and there’s no reason to feel bad if this has ever been you. Sixty percent of Americans say they or a close family member have been victims of a security scam or breach.
So, here are three easy, student-schedule-friendly things you can do right now—today—to help keep yourself protected.
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation this year designated Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) an “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader” for the first time. Earning a score of 100 on the foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), SHCS are one of only three student health centers in the country so recognized, and the only one in the UC system.
