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California Special Election: Drop Off Your Ballot, Cast Your Vote on Campus

Cody Kitaura — October 28, 2025 - 11:15am

Election day for the statewide special election is next Tuesday (Nov. 4), but you don’t need to wait until then to cast your vote.

A Yolo County ballot drop-box is open 24/7 on Tennis Court Lane, adjacent to the Memorial Union Bus Terminal. Similar to dropping your ballot in the mail, deposit any California ballot in the box and it will be forwarded to your home county, even if you don’t live in Yolo County.

Día de Muertos Celebrations Planned On and Off Campus

Jose Antonio Vadi — October 28, 2025 - 9:48am

Día de Muertos, the annual day of the dead that honors those that have passed, returns this Saturday (Nov. 1). These events offer participatory experiences for attendees at Woodland's TANA (Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer) and on campus at Sproul Courtyard and the Mondavi Center. They include several ofrendas, or altars, that honor loved ones through written notes and photography. Get in the spirit and learn more about each free opportunity below:

Employees Get Free Tickets to Saturday’s Football Game

Cody Kitaura — October 28, 2025 - 9:15am

Hot off a road win that extended its undefeated streak in conference play, the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis football team returns home to say thank-you to all 51�ԹϺ�� Davis employees by offering two free tickets per person to this weekend’s football game.

IN MEMORIAM: Kevin Copley

Cody Kitaura — October 28, 2025 - 9:00am

Kevin Copley, a member of the Transaction Support Services Team in Supply Chain Management, died peacefully on Sept. 21. He was 55 years old.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Chancellor May Appoints Mark I. Rosenblatt as Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences

James Michael Nash — October 22, 2025 - 10:00am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Chancellor Gary S. May has appointed Mark I. Rosenblatt to the position of vice chancellor of human health sciences, overseeing 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Health, which includes three hospitals: the nationally ranked 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Medical Center and 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Children’s Hospital, as well as the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Rehabilitation Hospital. It also includes oversight for two nationally ranked schools of health — the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing — and 17 primary care clinics serving communities across Northern California. He will begin Jan. 19, 2026.

ORG CHART: Institute Directors, Associate Deans

Cody Kitaura — October 21, 2025 - 1:00pm

In this edition of Org Chart, Dateline 51�ԹϺ�� Davis is sharing news of a number of recent appointments to lead various institutes at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis, as well as leadership positions within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Continuing and Professional Education. Read on to find out more.

University Updates Mailing List Policy

Bill Kisliuk — October 21, 2025 - 10:30am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis has updated its policy governing mailing lists to better align with other University of California and 51�ԹϺ�� Davis policies on uses of proprietary electronic communications. The updates to PPM 310-18, Email Lists and Mass Electronic Messaging cover topics including who may serve as the administrator or owner of a campus mailing list and the university’s approach to closing mailing lists that are out of compliance with policy.

Among the Academies: A Vision for One Health

Cody Kitaura — October 21, 2025 - 9:29am

In recent decades, the global landscape of health has shifted dramatically. Pandemics, climate change, food insecurity and emerging zoonotic diseases have highlighted intricate connections between animals, humans and the environment, underscoring the fact that veterinary medicine is not just about the care of animals — it is essential to the health of people and the planet.

October Crowdfund 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Features 30 Projects Led by Students, Faculty and Staff

Cody Kitaura — October 21, 2025 - 9:16am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis has launched its October Crowdfund 51�ԹϺ�� Davis campaign, offering the community a chance to support 30 projects led by students, faculty and staff. Running through Oct. 31, the campaign highlights initiatives that create meaningful change on campus and beyond.

This year’s projects span four key themes:

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Launches New Phase of From Labs to Lives Campaign to Highlight Value of Federally Funded Research

James Michael Nash — October 15, 2025 - 7:27am

The University of California, Davis, has launched the next phase of its campaign highlighting the value of federally funded research, From Labs to Lives, as threats to research funding continue — putting at risk future lifesaving cures, U.S. leadership in technology and innovation and jobs.