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Fourth-year Native American student strives to make UC Davis’ data on its Native population more comprehensive
FeaturesMay 19, 2021
Tori McConnell, in collaboration with faculty and other Native students, aims to break down the data of UC Davis’ Native student population to more fully represent its diversity Tori McConnell, a fourth-year Native American studies major from the Yurok and Karuk Tribes of Northern California, helped to form the Native American and Indigenous Advisory Committee […]

UC Davis students and staff voice concerns over Accellion nationwide cyber attack
FeaturesMay 17, 2021
Recent breach of private information leaves many UC Davis employees and students in a state of paranoia and questioning if their private information is truly confidential The entire UC system, including UC Davis, fell victim to a nationwide cyber attack in which there was a breach in the private information of many employees and students. […]

UC Davis study shows COVID-19’s disproportionate negative effects on caretakers
FeaturesMay 14, 2021
UC Davis Health’s Family Caregiving Institute studies caretakers’ ethical dilemmas during pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have had to step up as caregivers for family members—especially for elderly people—whose support services were shut down as nonessential services in March of 2020, according to Dr. Terri Havrath, the director of the Family Caregiving Institute […]

Five courses to take this summer session
FeaturesMay 13, 2021
Students and professors share their favorite course offerings for summer 2021 As the second year of all-remote summer session classes approaches, students and professors share their favorite courses from last year, and even some courses unique to 2021 to add to this year’s summer class load. ETX 110: Toxic Tragedies and Impact This course focuses […]

On-campus organizations celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
FeaturesMay 13, 2021
UC Davis’s AAPI community continues to celebrate its history and culture amid lockdown restrictions and anti-Asian racialization of COVID-19 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May is a time for celebration of AAPI culture and their contributions to the U.S. To commemorate this month, students and faculty members at UC Davis have […]

UC Davis Craft Center gets creative in pandemic
FeaturesMay 12, 2021
Employees of the Craft Center share their experiences crafting online The UC Davis Craft Center, a part of Campus Recreation, welcomes students and community members who have an inclination toward crafting to explore their artistic talents, providing them with purchasable passes for classes, studios and galleries. “The Craft Center is a hidden gem on campus, […]

As restrictions begin to be lifted, summer travel becomes more possible
FeaturesMay 11, 2021
Employees of the travel industry discuss the greater possibility of summer travel In anticipation of widespread vaccine eligibility and the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions on June 15, more people in the U.S. are planning on traveling this year. Samantha Mott, the public information specialist for the Sacramento County Department of Airports, said that the […]

UC Davis photographers share the challenges and significance of documenting moments during the pandemic
FeaturesMay 10, 2021
Photographers discuss their pandemic-inspired projects and how their creative influences have evolved With changing environments due to the pandemic, three local photographers noted that their projects and key inspirations have been transformed. Gregory Urquiaga, a principal photographer for UC Davis Strategic Communications, stated that he has an emotional connection with the moments he captures in […]

Professors discuss global vaccine inequity and its potential consequences
FeaturesMay 6, 2021
With growing vaccination rates in the U.S., two professors share their thoughts on the consequences of the inequitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines While vaccination rollout in the U.S. is well under way, with about 42% of the population at least partially vaccinated as of April 25, there are still many countries who have not been […]

Professors discuss global vaccine inequity and its potential consequences
FeaturesMay 6, 2021
With growing vaccination rates in the U.S., two professors share their thoughts on the consequences of the inequitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines While vaccination rollout in the U.S. is well under way, with about 42% of the population at least partially vaccinated as of April 25, there are still many countries who have not been […]

Students reflect on safe activities from Picnic Day 2021
FeaturesMay 5, 2021
A second Picnic Day spent in the pandemic comes to a close Picnic Day, a yearly UC Davis event, took a different course this year and last due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All official Picnic Day operations were completely virtual, creating a new reality of online activities for students and the community. UC Davis students […]

Alumna helped innovate the recently flown Mars helicopter, Ingenuity
FeaturesMay 3, 2021
Sara Langberg, a UC Davis 2016 graduate, details her experience in bringing Ingenuity to life and how her studies at UC Davis led to her work with NASA Sara Langberg, who graduated from UC Davis in 2016 with a degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering, has helped to build and test the first ever helicopter […]

