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• ⚪ Expect TRS to get a makeover

• The Time Reporting System, or TRS, will unveil a fresh new design on Oct. 17 to enhance the user experience, without changing the actual timesheet processes. Find out more.
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• ⚪ Be ready for WarnMe earthquake drill

• UC Davis will send test WarnMe alerts as part of the Great California ShakeOut for earthquake preparedness on Thursday, Oct. 17. Find details and get more earthquake tips. 

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Take a look around the new Chemistry Building

The Chemistry Building addition — a 35,000 square foot expansion equipped with modern, multidisciplinary lab and work spaces — has opened after three years of construction, making it the latest in a series of major projects overseen by Design and Construction Management that improve the building and its surroundings. Read more and check out photos of the new space.

Paws to celebrate another FOA retiree

After a 10-year career, Charlie the black Labrador retriever is retiring from the UC Davis Police Department— leaving two younger pups to carry on his community outreach work, Cali and Leia. Browse more K-9 photos and find out how his role helped build community.

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• 🦆  Arboretum Waterway ahead of schedule

• Major construction for the Arboretum Waterway habitat enhancement project is set to be completed in November, nearly one year before expected. Find out how the extra time will boost native plants and what comes next.
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• 📦  Get the lowdown on campus logistics

• Take a 90-minute, behind-the-scenes tour of the Logistics hub on Hopkins Road, including Mail Services, Aggie Surplus and more. Register for a tour on Oct. 15 or other dates.
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• 🐴  Make horse friends

• Tour the UC Davis Equestrian Center to meet horses, learn about the center’s activities, snap photos and even feed the horses treats. Sign up for a chance to attend this Oct. 17 event.
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• 🎙️  Catch popular Portuguese star at Mondavi

• See Portuguese fado singer Mariza, with an employee discount through the first Well-being Ticket Deal of the season. Buy $10 tickets by Oct. 16 ahead of the Oct. 18 show.
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• 🚌  Help improve transit in Davis

• Provide your feedback on bus services in the city of Davis, including Unitrans, to shape the next five years of transit services around town. Take the survey or join an in-person meeting.
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• 📗  Design your career journey

• The Career Design Lab offers tools for planning career growth or change, for UC Davis and UC Davis Health employees in any stage of their career. See prerequisites and register for the Oct. 24 or Dec. 11 session.
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• 🍓  Shop the farmers market

• Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, sweets and more at the weekly UC Davis Farmers Market at the Student Community Center. Stop by on Wednesdays through Oct. 30.
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• 🛒  Maximize your purchasing power

• UC Davis staff involved in purchasing can meet university suppliers, get purchasing tips and hear updates at the upcoming Supplier Showcase. Learn more and attend Oct. 30.
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• 🤲  Consider donating to emergency fund

• Employees are invited to pledge money to the Staff Emergency Fund this month as part of Crowdfund UC Davis, to help staff members during personal crises. Find out who has already pledged and how to join.
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• 🏅  Nominate a DEI champion

• Staff, faculty and students are invited to nominate someone who has made significant contributions to fostering diversity and inclusion for the Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community. Submit a nomination by Nov. 8.
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• 🗂️  Explore new job description tools

• The new Job Builder tool, revealed by HR, allows staff members to download their own job descriptions and provides supervisors with better tools for writing job descriptions. Learn more and try it out.
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