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• ⚪ Help your network find a UC Davis job

• Take advantage of recruiting tools developed by Human Resources, including one-on-one Career Chats, to help job applicants find their place here. Share these resources.

• ⚪ Find a mentor or become a mentor

• Make valuable connections in professional development by participating in the upcoming group mentor program. Apply by June 10.

• ⚪ Attend a town hall on our fossil fuel-free future

• Find out about tangible actions and measurable goals UC Davis will use to move away from fossil fuel use. Attend the meeting May 17 or 19.

• ⚪ See you tomorrow at Kelly's farewell rally

• FOA employees in particular are invited to start the party early, 1:30 p.m. at UC Davis Health Stadium to help Vice Chancellor Kelly Ratliff celebrate her retirement. Remember to wear your Aggie pride!

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How Kelly left her mark on campus

See how Kelly Ratliff went from a student living in Tercero in 1982 to our retiring vice chancellor — spreading her own brand of warm, pragmatic, smart leadership over her 35-year career at UC Davis. Read the profile and click to see Kelly in her early days.

FOA at Thank Goodness for Staff

FOA units were out in full force at yesterday’s TGFS Picnic, sharing their accomplishments and the important work they do for campus. See some highlights in our photo gallery.

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• ♻️ Attend the Sustainability Summit

• In addition to recognizing Sustainability Champions and highlighting sustainability accomplishments, this year’s summit will feature a keynote discussion held by Leah Thomas on carbon neutrality and intersectional environmental justice. RSVP by May 15.
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• 💆  Learn techniques for managing stress

• Attend a WorkLife workshop about recognizing stress, decreasing anxiety, and exercising self-compassion on May 17 at 12 p.m. Register for the event.
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• ⚠️  Prepare for wildfires and smoke impacts

• Learn how decisions are made during a smoke event and help prepare your department for an emergency, when one occurs, at an upcoming Safety Month webinar. Register for the May 18 event.
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• 📚 Watch book project discussion on antiracism

• The 2021-22 Campus Community Book Project centering on How to be an Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X Kendi culminated in a panel between Dr. Kendi and UC Davis representatives. Watch the conversation before it expires on May 20.
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• 🏢 See Aggie Square come to life

• The architects for Aggie Square supplied new renderings complete with engaging scenes of interior and exterior vignettes. Browse the new images showcasing shared community spaces.