Dear Team,

I’m excited to share that we just published strategic goals for FOA, focused on projects with measurable results for the current fiscal year. Keep reading to find out what you can do to contribute to FOA’s shared goals.

Clare Shinnerl
FOA Vice Chancellor

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• ⚪ Get your flu vaccine

• Staff and faculty members are required to get vaccinated against influenza this season (or opt out with a declination form) and are eligible for a free flu shot at first-come, first-served clinics next Tuesday and again on Nov. 2. See more about the clinics and vaccine policy.

• ⚪ Order your free personalized calendar

• Get your 2024 calendar, featuring custom dates and your favorite university photo, offered to every UC Davis employee free of charge. Place your order with Repro Graphics by the end of the month.

• ⚪ Follow updated safety tips

• Stay aware around campus using tips on personal, building, bike and vehicle safety provided by the UC Davis Police Department. Browse the advice.

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Elevating cleanliness with window washing drones

High above or outside your window on campus, you might spot a new window washing drone, which Facilities Management is using to clean windows on tall buildings. Read about the safety and other benefits to this new technology.

Explore FOA's goals and align your work

Browse metrics and other details of FOA's strategic goals for the 2023-24 fiscal year, including dozens of ways that FOA teams will work to improve the university across dimensions of safety, service, resources, people and place. Sort and filter goals by theme, unit responsible and more.

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• 🍂  Watch video on campus fall prep

• A two-minute video from FOA features nine key ways that UC Davis employees made campus a better place to live, learn and work before the fall quarter started. Watch the video or browse highlights for more info.
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• 🚲  Find bikes for cheap

• Check out the ongoing Transportation Services bike auction to find bikes — including top-end brands — starting at $5. Browse the selection before the auction closes on Sunday.
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• 🤝  Connect with Davis neighbors

• Join a neighborhood gathering as part of the Davis Neighbors’ Night Out, which includes potlucks, ice cream socials and other get-togethers around the city. Find events near you this Sunday evening.
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• 🚶  Walk NYC's boroughs with colleagues

• Participate as an individual or in a team in the latest Walker Tracker challenge, which encourages daily physical activity, represented as an exploration of New York City. Learn more and register for the challenge.
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• 🎻  Enjoy a concert at a discount

• Attend the performance by the Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico at the Mondavi Center for only $10 using the Well-Being Ticket Deal. Purchase your tickets by Oct. 16 for the Oct. 19 event.
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• 📵  Discard your electronics

• Bring university-owned electronic materials to the e-waste drop-off event hosted at Hopkins Services Complex for easy disposal. Make plans to swing by next Tuesday.
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• 👮  Engage with police accountability

• Attend the upcoming Police Accountability Board public meeting for the chance to hear more about the board’s work, ask questions, and learn how to file complaints. Register for the Oct. 18 event.
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• 🌱  Shop plants at renovated nursery

• New paths and signage will greet shoppers browsing the wide selection of water-wise, region-appropriate plants at the upcoming Arboretum and Public Garden plant sale. Mark your calendar for Oct. 21.
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• 🎃  Show off your Halloween spirit

• Submit your costume or decorated office space to Staff Assembly’s Halloween Contest Spook-tacular for a chance to win a prize. Find out how to participate in the last week of October.
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• 🤲  Donate to support staff through hardship

• Participate in Crowdfund UC Davis this month by contributing to the Staff Emergency Fund, which provides financial assistance to staff members in crisis. Learn more and donate.
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• 🏈  Tailgate with fellow staff members

• Enjoy snacks and good company at the Staff Assembly tailgate party prior to the UC Davis vs. Portland State football game — which staff members can get free tickets to. Find out more about the Nov. 4 event.
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