Digest: โ Summer glow-ups, from buildings to benefits
Check out consolidated HR teams, de-escalation training, the old boathouse, You Can Talk to Me buttons, backpack donations and more
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โช Learn to be a safe, supportive colleague
- Take the new "You Can Talk to Me" training to learn how to recognize mental health challenges and respond with care. Complete the training and earn a pin to let others know they can reach out.
โช Share your career expertise
- Employees are invited to propose presentations for Career Development Week happening in November.Submit your proposal by Aug. 8 to be considered as a presenter.
โช Donate backpacks for families
- Help K-8 students who live on campus prepare for the school year by donating backpacks and supplies by July 31. Drop off donations at UC Davis Police Department locations.
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Get inspired by campus innovations and efficiencies
The 2025 Continuous Improvement Showcase brought together staff from throughout UC Davis to share projects, tools and ideas that support more efficient, innovative and sustainable operations. See event highlights with more than a dozen innovative project examples.
Meet the new leader of the Arboretum and Public Garden
Carmia Feldman has been named director of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden after more than 20 years of serving the Arboretum with compassion, collaboration and strategic vision. See her accomplishments and the leadership she brings to this role.
Honoring FOA's 2025 retirees
In case you missed it, over 50 FOA staff members retired this year after contributing more than 1,000 years of service across the university. Celebrate their lasting impact and see who's beginning a well-earned next chapter.
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๐งฉ Employee support services consolidated
- Human Resources has brought several employee well-being and support services together in a new Benefits and Employee Support department, including the Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP), WorkLife, Recognition, and Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being. Learn how the reorganization provides more integrated support to employees.
๐ก๏ธ Learn how to prevent workplace crises
- Gain skills in de-escalation, risk assessment and physical intervention through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training, including a new, virtual verbal de-escalation course. Read more and register for the next session on Aug. 14.
โ๏ธ Where to snack and sip this summer
- See hours for the CoHo, food trucks and other campus eateries, plus changes to Unitrans schedules and fares. Bookmark Dateline's guide to summer hours and services.
๐งผ Building entrances get a summer glow-up
- Entryways across campus are being refreshed through a pressure-washing and landscaping effort undertaken by Building Maintenance Services in partnership with Arboretum and Public Garden interns.See what buildings are scheduled.
๐งน Audits coming to FOA websites
- A new, regular review process will help identify and address outdated, inaccurate or inaccessible content across FOA websites. Learn what to expect from the audits and which sites are up first.
๐ฃโ Pause and learn at the Arboretum Waterway
- The new Waterway Education Pavilion offers a shaded spot to reflect while learning about habitat restoration, flood protection and student-led stewardship at the Arboretum. Swing by this once-forgotten boathouse.
๐ Redwood SEED Scholar continues with FOA
- UC Davis recently celebrated its first graduating class of Redwood SEED Scholars, including at least one graduate who will continue working in FOA. Read about the scholars' achievements and the inclusive program.