In times of polarization, how can we foster meaningful connections and psychological safety? Dr. Hendry Ton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at UC Davis Health, shares trauma-informed strategies to help communities engage in deeper, more compassionate conversations. With his expertise as a clinical professor of psychiatry, Dr. Ton’s guidance is essential as we strive to create environments where all voices are heard and respected.
Tune in to "Activism, Elections and the Promise of Higher Ed to Change the World," the latest episode from SpeechMatters — the official podcast of the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement.
The next book project title is Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society, by Arline T. Geronimus, a professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. It is part of this year’s theme, health equity and justice, and will guide discussions, lectures and other events, culminating in a campus visit by the author on March 5.
In support of our patients, faculty, employees, students, and community members we would like to share resources for awareness, care, and guidance around accommodations to consider when hosting gatherings and/or meetings where food is provided during this time.
During February 12–16, the UC Davis campuses in Davis and Sacramento celebrated Principles of Community Week — a time spent reflecting on the shared aspiration to advance respect, equity, learning and community. This year, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was delighted to highlight Dr. Jann Murray-García of UC Davis Health. Murray-García’s inspirational career embodies the principles and its core values.
The Mondavi Center hosted Miller-Idriss on Feb. 5. She is an expert on identifying and combating extremism worldwide, and her book, Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far Right, was the 2023-24 selection for the UC Davis Campus Community Book Project.
April 12, 2021–UC Davis recognizes the many contributions and experiences of undocumented students and families. Our support for undocumented undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty and community members is unequivocal and longstanding.
With the transition to a new United States presidential administration and proposed immigration reforms, UC Davis has received inquiries and concerns regarding the advocacy and support resources that will be available to the undocumented community long term.
We write to express our collective support for our Undocumented community at UC Davis and beyond. We center their humanity and acknowledge the continued strength and fortitude demonstrated despite facing numerous barriers including unjust and inhumane immigration policies. We remain committed to advocacy and supporting our Undocumented community through our words and actions.
