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Mercado Named Deputy Fire Chief

Cesilio “Cess” Mercado was appointed deputy fire chief of the UC Davis Fire Department effective Jan. 5, a position he has held in an acting and interim capacity since November.

Teamwork Lights up Touchdown Tower

A Facilities Management team was highlighted during a recent UC Davis football game for their work on the shining refurbishment of “Touchdown Tower.”

A Campus Connection

Newly appointed UC Davis fire chief Nate Hartinger ’00 identified his career path by the time he graduated with dual degrees in communication and sociology. He’s since worked with the campus fire department for 25 years and counting.

Donations for Citations

Nov. 12 - 21: This program lets students and employees donate qualified food and essential items to The Pantry instead of paying an eligible parking citation or invoice fee.

Celebrating Safe Science at UC Davis

Members of Safety Services and the UC Davis research community gathered to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Lab Safety Awards, in recognition of the people and practices who keep research safe, responsible, and forward-thinking.