Dear Colleagues,

I hope you’ll join us for our next FOA All-Staff Meeting on April 28, whether you’re tuning in on Zoom or joining one of the many watch parties happening in your departments. These meetings are an important time to come together, reconnect and stay informed …

Read Clare’s full message for a look at the meeting agenda. 

Clare Shinnerl FOA Vice Chancellor

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• ⚪ RSVP for FOA-wide meeting

• Don't forget to register for the upcoming FOA All-Staff Meeting for behind-the-scenes updates and a chance to win prizes. RSVP as an individual or on behalf of a watch party for the April 28 meeting. 
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• ⚪ Join a committee

• Consider joining an Administrative Advisory Committee — on topics such as child care, disability and parking — for the opportunity to use your perspective to advise campus leaders on priorities and recommendations. Apply by May 9 for consideration.

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How you can help prevent overdose

It's gotten easier for anyone on campus to pick up a free box of naloxone nasal spray — an opioid antidote that can be used easily by bystanders — thanks to new cabinets in high-traffic locations managed by the UC Davis Fire Department. More about this life-saving medication at UC Davis.

Meet new leader in contracts and grants

Join the Finance team in welcoming Nicole Tardiff as the new director of Contracts and Grants Accounting, where she’ll oversee the management of research funds across UC Davis. Learn about Nicole's extensive experience and her love of softball.

What's behind UC Davis real estate deals

From leasing agreements to public-private partnerships, the Real Estate Services team in Design and Construction Management plays a critical role in shaping the university’s built environment and long-term financial stability. Read more about agreements behind Aggie Square, Aggie Village, student housing, and more.

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• 📣  Support your gut health 

• Learn about the gut microbiome, including why it matters and practical ways to enhance and maintain a healthy gut at this webinar. Register for this April 15 webinar.
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• 🤝 Improve conflict management 

• The ongoing Conflict Competence training series offers workshops on developing communication skills, building trust and fostering understanding of different behavior styles. Register for the April 16 event on constructive feedback.

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• 👦 Bring your kid to work 

• Participate in Take Our Children to Work day – organized as a “mini Picnic Day” to showcase campus and careers through a wide range of events. Enter to attend lottery events by April 17 and see the full schedule for April 24.
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• 🩺 Sign up for evidence-based wellness

• Participate in the seven-week, in-person Lifestyle Medicine Program for one-on-one coaching, resources and emails on preventing and managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Register by April 21 to participate in May and June.
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• 💆 Get tools for managing stress

• Attend a Stress Resilience workshop to learn strategies for dealing with stress to improve your well-being. Register for this April 22 online event.
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• 🖨️ Clear out e-waste

• Bring non-functioning, university-owned desktop (or smaller) electronics to be properly disposed of free of charge. Stop by the e-waste event on April 23.
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• 🔗 Participate in group mentoring

• This six-month professional development program pairs mentors with small groups for in-person and virtual activities. Apply to be a mentor or mentee by April 30.

  🏗️ Flip through featured construction updates

• From Aggie Square to Young Hall, check on ongoing construction and what’s coming next to campus. Click through for quick status updates.