In support of our patients, faculty, employees, students, and community members we would like to share the following resources for awareness, care, and guidance around accommodations to consider when hosting gatherings and/or meetings where food is provided during upcoming observances.
The University of California, Davis, is continuing to build on its track record of creating an inclusive environment for faculty, and was today (Feb. 7) recognized with the highest award available for that work from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Black Futures Month represents the campus community commitment to remembering, celebrating and learning from the proud history of Black Americans and the promising future of all scholars who continue to bring innovation and excellence to our society.
Thirty-five years ago, a community of UC Davis students came together to define a shared set of values related to a sense of belonging and respect that would shape the university’s future. What started as a grassroots movement in Student Housing has since grown into a core part of UC Davis’ identity, culture and everyday interactions.
The UC Davis Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to announce the next installment in its Addressing Bias, Bigotry, and Discrimination at UC Davis speaker series, featuring Rania Awaad, M.D., on February 13, 2025.
The Chancellor writes, "At UC Davis, we believe in the power of community. For 35 years, our Principles of Community have served as a guiding light, fostering an environment of mutual respect, inclusion and belonging. These values are more than words on a page — they are the foundation of our culture, shaping the way we learn, work and engage with one another."
From groundbreaking studies on bias and educational opportunity, to pioneering work on justice and workplace climate, the university's faculty and staff have produced a body of research that is shaping conversations and driving change both at the university and beyond.
The panel of experts explored the findings of the newly released "Ending Unequal Treatment: Strategies to Achieve Equitable Health Care and Optimal Health for All" report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The overarching focus of this virtual event—health equity and justice—is the theme of this year’s Campus Community Book Project.
The UC Davis Library is excited to announce a new resource designed to support this year’s UC Davis Campus Community Book Project selection, Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society by Arline Geronimus. This curated bibliography offers additional reading materials to expand on the book’s themes, providing a deeper dive into the ways systemic inequities in race, gender, and socioeconomic status impact health outcomes.
