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Digest: ❇️ Warm wishes for winter break

Dear FOA Team, 

As the holiday season unfolds, I'm reminded of cherished memories and the importance of time away from work.

Growing up in Germany, my holidays were always a mix of laughter and learning, thanks to my educator parents. One of my fondest memories is of my father, dressed as the German "Nicolaus," visiting my mother's classes to surprise her students with treats. I'll never forget the year he wore tennis shoes with his costume …

Read Clare’s personal note, including highlights from FOA Mobile Socials and her adventurous plans for winter break.

Vice Chancellor Clare Shinnerl

Clare Shinnerl
FOA Vice Chancellor

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  • ⚪ Find holiday stress relief

  • ASAP offers UC Davis employees tips for managing stress and complications associated with winter holidays, including enjoying treats in moderation, taking time for yourself, and budgeting your time. Check out the tips.

  • ⚪ Take note of closures

  • From coffee to parking, see what’s open over winter break. See what to expect until normal service resumes Jan. 8.

  • ⚪ Check service schedules

  • Find out what to except from Mail Services, Repro Graphics and other services over the upcoming break. See Supply Chain Management closures.

  • ⚪ Prepare for Aggie Enterprise launch

  • Jan. 4 will be the first day with the new systems for employees who are involved in campus finance, planning and business operations. Find a go-live checklist, resources and support.

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Vice Chancellor Clare Shinnerl poses with two other FOA employees

Celebrate FOA connections

Staff members across FOA units were invited to mix and mingle with colleagues, including Vice Chancellor Clare Shinnerl at several Mobile Social gatherings held in recent months. Browse event photos with smiling faces and even some furry friends.

Mail Services employees pose behind tables full of toys

Thanks for making the holidays brighter

Mail Services teams at UC Davis and UC Davis Health collected more than 3,000 pounds of food and other donations for UC Davis pantries in November, and more than 300 toys for families in Yolo county. See food drive and toy drive results.

 

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  • 📄  Prepare for tax forms

  • If you haven’t in the past, sign up to receive electronic delivery of your 1095-C and W-2 statement for 2023. Make sure to meet the January deadlines.
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  • 🥇  UC Davis ranks first in sustainability again

  • For the eighth year in a row, the university has been recognized as the “greenest” campus in the country and among the top five campuses in the world. Read about how UC Davis earned this top UI GreenMetric rating.
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  • 🏗️  Reflect on Aggie Square’s year of progress

  • Construction milestones, partnerships with local businesses and impactful engagement opportunities were all part of 2023 for Aggie Square. Review this year at Aggie Square.
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  • 🦺  Nominate a colleague in public safety

  • Recognize someone who takes collaborative, cooperative and proactive action to promote public safety with a Calvin E. Handy leadership award. Submit a nomination by Jan. 12.
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