Two faculty members from the University of California, Davis who are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education were among six scientists in the country to be awarded a 2024 Science Education and Outreach Award from the Society for Neuroscience.
Distinguished Professor George “Ron” Mangun received an Award for Education in Neuroscience and Assistant Professor Theanne Griffith received a Science Educator Award. The awards were presented during Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in November 2024.
How can we bridge divides and foster connection in the wake of emotional, polarizing events? Dr. Hendry Ton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at UC Davis Health, shares trauma-informed strategies to create compassionate, safe spaces. Drawing from the UC Davis Principles of Community, his approach offers tools to heal and unite through understanding and respect.
What does community engagement mean across UC Davis and UC Davis Health, and how does it shape the university’s impact on its surrounding communities? These questions were at the heart of two summits that brought together faculty and staff to seek input and feedback about community engagement across the university.
A gastroenterology fellow devoted to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in graduate medical education has been recognized for his passion by UC Davis Health peers and faculty.
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.
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.
2022-23 CAMPOS faculty scholar and medical anthropologist Adeola Oni-Orisan recently joined the department of Family and Community Medicine at UC Davis Health.
Dr. Hendry Ton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as one of the Top 25 Asian American Pacific Islander regional “Change Makers” in 2022.
On Friday, June 3rd, the Office of Student and Resident Diversity (OSRD) celebrated with a Closing Ceremony to honor the 2022 cohorts in the Medical School Preparatory Enhancement Program (MSPEP) and the Post-Baccalaureate Program. The keynote speech was delivered by Dr. Brandee L. Waite, PM&R Sports Medicine Section Chief and Fellowship Director and Co-Director of UCD Health Sports Medicine.
