Rain pattered gently outside the UC Davis Student Community Center, but inside, warmth and calm filled the space. A mellow playlist drifted through the room, its soft melodies barely audible over the low, cheerful hum of student chatter and laughter. Circular tables were scattered throughout the room with coloring sheets, paints, bracelet-making supplies and even a pile of Lego bricks, inviting students to sit, create and breathe.
🌟 Presented by Dr. Jann Murray-Garcia 🌟 Sponsored by African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) Davis, AAFSA Health, and Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Doreen Joseph, Ph.D. candidate in computer science at UC Davis, is steadfast advocate for building community at UC Davis. We had the chance to sit down with Joseph to learn more about the community she helps create here at UC Davis.
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.
