Digest: β Parking updates & summer perks
Find out how many pennies are left on campus, how to use AI efficiently and more
Dear Colleagues,
Recently, I learned UC Davis is down to its last $6 in pennies. While I knew that the Treasury Department had decided to discontinue producing pennies back in 2025, it never dawned on me that there could be implications at UC Davis.
After all, like many people, I rarely think about pennies anymore. Most of us tap a phone, swipe a card or pay online without giving it much thought. And yet, somewhere between a bowling game at the Memorial Union, a purchase at the Bookstore, a visit to the ARC or a payment at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, pennies have been quietly circulating through campus life.
Read the rest of Clareβs message on the last pennies on campus.
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βͺ Be aware of parking rate updates
- As of July 1, daily parking rates will increase by 50 cents and monthly parking rates will increase by $5 to support ongoing maintenance, operations and mobility programs. Learn more, including how to pay for commute costs with pre-tax dollars.
βͺ Plan around ARC parking lot closures
- From June 15 to mid-September, Lot 25 β the parking lot adjacent to the ARC β will be closed to accommodate circulation and safety improvements in a popular convergence area for cars, pedestrians, bikes and other micromobility vehicles. Learn more about what to expect during and after construction.
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πΉ See Beethoven performed at a discount
- Todayβs the last day to get up to two $10 tickets to see pianist Christopher Taylor perform four Beethoven symphonies this weekend. Secure your tickets.
π₯«Mark your calendars for food distribution event
- Following a recent food drive, a food distribution event will be held next week to support staff and retirees experiencing food insecurity. Learn more about the June 9 event.
πΈ Take advantage of student loan resources
- UC Davis employees have access to student loan debt counseling, including one-on-one consultations, personalized guidance, and help understanding forgiveness options. Explore the resources.
π Cheer on Valkyries at a discount
- Get discounted tickets (and a co-branded UC Davis T-shirt) for the WNBAβs Golden State Valkyries' June 24 game. Learn more and purchase tickets by June 10.
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Try practical AI tips to save time at work
The second FOA Efficiency Series webinar shared real-world practices from FOA staff members who use approved tools like Copilot, Zoom AI Companion, ChatGPT and NotebookLM to summarize their work, draft responses and organize information more efficiently. Skim the article and watch video clips for ideas.
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π Keep track of the fiscal close calendar
- See dates and deadlines as fiscal close approaches at the end of this month. Explore the full calendar.
π Take note of changes to Lot 30
- Beginning July 1, Lot 30 β located next to the Rec Pool and the new Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation β will be updated from L and C zones to C and A zones. Learn more.
π New resources for research administrators
- In order to support departmental research administrators, the Contracts and Grants Accounting team designed a new interactive orientation program explaining processes and available resources. Learn more about the new training session.