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• ⚪ RSVP to celebrate Kelly’s retirement

• Join the festivities to cheer on Vice Chancellor Kelly Ratliff’s final days leading FOA, as we celebrate her 35 years of service to the university. Register now the May 13 event.

• ⚪ Don’t miss FOA’s next meeting

• Hop on Zoom with the rest of the FOA team as we recognize our recent accomplishments, look to the future, and send off Kelly. Register now for the May 4 meeting.

• ⚪ Keep up with changing mask recommendations

• Masks are “strongly recommended” indoors, as local public health experts point to increasing positivity rates in Davis wastewater and COVID-19 testing. Review the latest mask recommendations.

• ⚪ Submit your answers to the Staff Experience Survey

• Thank you to the 903 FOA staff members (58 percent!) who have provided feedback about working at UC Davis. To the rest of you, take the Staff Experience Survey before it closes tomorrow.

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Saplings grow and an elder tree transformed

An 80-year old buckeye tree broke apart, and its beautiful, gnarled trunk now stands watch over new saplings planted as part of a ceremony in the Native American Contemplative Garden to reaffirm our campus commitment to acknowledge the Patwin community as first people on the land. Learn more about this community gathering and new Arboretum icon.

Catch up with our Fire Chief

Watch the latest Face to Face podcast, where UC Davis Fire Chief Nate Trauernicht talks with Chancellor Gary S. May about his career path, valuable programs sponsored by the fire department, and the department's role as goodwill ambassadors. Watch the podcast.

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• 🌟 Who will lead FOA in the interim?

• Christine Lovely, chief human resources officer, and Eric Kvigne, associate vice chancellor for Safety Services, will cover interim leadership of FOA, beginning May 15 after Kelly Ratliff retires as vice chancellor. Read more about how they will share responsibilities.
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• 📑 Join an Administrative Advisory Committee

• Help shape university governance on topics like disability, diversity and family care by providing your perspective in campus decision-making. Submit your application by May 5.
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• 🦾 Celebrate Safety Month

• Throughout May, participate in interactive online presentations and take advantage of resources on topics ranging from bike safety to wildfire preparedness to help you protect your physical, mental and emotional health. Find out more about events being held by Safety Services.
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• 🏅  Nominate leaders in accommodating employees

• Help recognize supervisors and managers who have demonstrated exemplary efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities by nominating them for a Disability Awareness Recognition Award. Find out more and submit your nominations by May 4.
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• 🌄 Give your input on Putah Creek public access

• Attend a community meeting at the Putah Creek wetlands to provide feedback on a potential project that would restore a campus property once used for soil mining. Learn more about the area and find meeting information.
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• 🌿 Last chance for Arboretum plants

• Members of Friends of the Arboretum (and those who join online or at the door), can attend the second and final spring plant sale at the Arboretum Teaching Nursery this Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. In the meantime, check out their amazing inventory.