Digest: โ Fall perks, turkey trivia and more
Free groceries and football tickets, plus fresh photos and videos from around campus.
Dear Colleagues,
More than just a few times, I have found myself waiting for a group of turkeys to cross the road. They were in no hurry. If you spend much time on the Davis campus, you know the scene.
Earlier this week, as I waited longer than usual, I started wondering: Who at UC Davis is responsible for the turkeys?
The answer surprised me ...
Read the rest of Clare's message to find out what happens after the turkeys cross the road ๐ฆ
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โช Donโt take the bait
- Be aware of phishing attempts, as scams designed to seize control of UC Davis accounts are on the rise and may seem legitimate coming from real, but compromised, university emails. Find tips to protect your account and spot scams.
โช Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
- The University of California strongly recommends that all employees receive both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines by Dec. 15 โ though only healthcare workers are required to report their status. Learn more and find local vaccine clinics.
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๐ฅช Pick up free groceries for your household
- Employees and retirees can pick up a free, pre-packed bag of groceries from the Staff and Retiree Food Distribution event at Administrative Services West. Get details for this event on Oct. 7.
๐ Enjoy on-campus farmers market
- Find fresh produce and flowers at the UC Davis Farmers Market, Wednesdays in October with a special 20th anniversary event on Oct. 14. Learn more and mark your calendars.
๐ See dance at a discount
- Starting tomorrow, get $10 tickets to see the Akram Khan Company, an all-female dance ensemble, perform a program about diverse rituals of remembrance and connection. See details for the Oct. 17 event.
๐ Reserve your free football tickets
- UC Davis and UC Davis Health staff members can claim two free adult tickets for the Nov. 7 football game against Utah Tech and join the Staff Assembly tailgate at 1 p.m. for free food, drinks and giveaways. Claim your tickets for the Nov. 7 game and tailgate.
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Go behind the scenes with student firefighters
Glimpse student firefighters and new recruits as they tackle ladder and hose drills in this fresh photo essay about UC Davisโ residential student firefighter program, one of only two such programs in the nation. Take a closer look.
See a campus mapmaker in her natural habitat
A new FOA video looks at how GIS Specialist Naomi Kalman helps make sense of our ever-changing campus and created a new campus map โ from buildings to parking lots, gardens to Eggheads. Watch this 1-minute documentary of FOA at work.
Reminders to ride safely
As students flock to campus, the UC Davis Police Department, Transportation Services and Student Affairs are resuming "safety corridors" to educate riders and encourage safe riding. Watch Chancellor Mayโs recent comments about why the corridors matter.
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๐ฎ Police chief plans farewell
- UC Davis Police Chief Joe Farrow has announced his plans to retire following almost a decade of service with the department. Read the announcement in Dateline.
๐ Explore new on-campus dining options
- From salad and gluten-free options at the CoHo to a ramen bar at Latitude Market, there are new lunch options available this fall. See all the new and seasonal items.
๐ฆ Falcons and vultures and hawks (oh my)
- Learn all about raptors through presentations, chats with handlers, and opportunities to see birds up close at the California Raptor Centerโs fall open house. Attend the Oct. 10 event and register in advance for free beer and wine tasting.
๐ซ Drop in for support
- Find comfort among peers through a variety of recurring support groups for employees on topics including grief, uncertainty, neurodivergence, eldercare, pet loss and mental wellness. See the schedule for upcoming meetings.
๐ค Become an ambassador for new employees
- Help introduce recent hires to the university as a volunteer at one of the Campus New Employee Welcome events, to be held monthly in 2027. See event dates and sign up.