
Digest: Celebrating staff, sustainability and diversity

Get COVID-19 Vaccine Text Alerts
It’s easy now! We’ll text you no more than once daily when vaccine appointments are available at the UC Davis vaccine clinic. Join our standby list for afternoon drop-ins. Text DavisVAX to 888777 to sign up for the waiting list.
Prepare for fall planning in upcoming webinar
Get guidance and information on flexible work arrangements, space planning, the future of public health measures and more in the Workplace Reimagined: Resources and Guidance for Fall Planning webinar on Thursday May 20 at 9 - 10:30 a.m. Find out more and register in advance.
Celebrate TGFS with two hours of release
Thank Goodness for Staff – Staff Appreciation Week will run from Monday, May 17 to Friday, May 21 and feature a mix of morale boosting, professional development, family friendly and artistic events. Staff have been granted two hours of release time during their work week to participate in TGFS events. Find out more and register for TGFS events.
Learn about and shop drought-tolerant plants
UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Nursey Manager Taylor Lewis shared the importance of drought-tolerant plants along with examples from the Arboretum Teaching Nursery with KCRA. Some of the plants Lewis mentioned are available at the upcoming public clearance plant sale on May 20 - 24. Find out more and shop.
Recognize sustainability achievements
The Sustainability Summit is an annual opportunity to highlight and honor sustainablity initiatives and champions. Hosted by UC Davis Sustainability, the Summit celebrates accomplishments across the university and awards Sustainability Champions — students, academics and staff who go above and beyond to promote a sustainable campus. This year's summit is Friday, May 21 from 10-11:30 a.m. with Q & A from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Register now.
Safety Services wins diversity and inclusion award
The Sustainability Summit is an annual opportunity to highlight and honor sustainablity initiatives and champions. Hosted by UC Davis Sustainability, the Summit celebrates accomplishments across the university and awards Sustainability Champions — students, academics and staff who go above and beyond to promote a sustainable campus. This year's summit is Friday, May 21 from 10-11:30 a.m. with Q & A from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Register now.
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