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• ⚪ Expect an emergency notification test

• On Wednesday, Jan. 25, there will be a test of WarnMe, the campus’s emergency notification system. Update your contact information on the WarnMe website. Update your contact information on the WarnMe website.

• ⚪ Save the date for a UC Town Hall

• Staff members are invited to submit questions for discussion at a webinar hosted by President Drake and staff advisors to the UC Regents. Share your question for the Feb. 24 event.

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Get inspired with ideas to improve UC Davis

Employees have pitched more than 500 IDEA$ for ways to improve processes, identify savings or suggest revenue opportunities for the university — including a four-day workweek, electronic diplomas and tent rentals. Preview 50 suggestions so far and submit your ideas to win prizes.

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• 🌳  Envision the future of our trees

• Find out how the Arboretum and Public Garden team is implementing climate-ready initiatives to manage campus's urban forest, especially after the impact of recent storms. See how the Arboretum is protecting the campus canopy.
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• 📝  Learn new professional skills

• Find self-paced courses, eBooks and audiobooks on topics like communication, leadership and technology in the UC Learning Center’s updated Skillsoft eLearning library. Find recommended courses.
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• 💡  Help keep campus nights bright

• Join the Campus Safety Lighting Walk to spot obstructed or faulty lights, get free swag and earn volunteer hours. Meet at the Memorial Union at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
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• 🤝  Join session on diversity metrics

• See new diversity, equity and inclusion data and learn how to use it to measure and communicate progress at HR’s upcoming Race Matters forum. Register for the Jan. 25 event.
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• 🎙️  Get discounted tickets for jazz concert

• See jazz singer Cecile McLorin Salvant perform songs from Kate Bush, Gregory Porter and original compositions as part of this month’s Well-being Ticket Deal. Purchase your tickets using promo code “BEWELL” for the Jan. 27 show.
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• 💌  Practice kindness

• Participate in the Kindness Counts challenge, running from Feb. 6 to March 3, to improve your mental and physical wellness by intentionally practicing kindness. Sign up for the email campaign.
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• 🧘  Pitch a project to promote wellness

• Get a grant to support community health and well-being funded through Healthy UC Davis, especially if your project focuses on diversity, equity, mental health and inclusion. Apply by Feb. 17.

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