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Rhonda Lake

“I enjoy the dynamic environment [at UC Davis] and working with so many dedicated professionals. The depth and breadth of knowledge is impressive.”

Inter-Departmental Effort Successfully Hosted Bernie Sanders Rally

June 9, 2016
By Lauren Riebs

About a week before the California Primary Election, over 9,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members turned out to greet one of the three remaining presidential candidates, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.

Hutchison Field was magnetic and fiery with Davis political spirit, despite the 100° F weather. And thanks to the collaborative effort by several of our departments, the Bernie Rally was a major success.

Students seek community volunteers for harvest event

June 9, 2016
By Lauren Riebs

Looking for a fun way to enjoy the sunshine and give back to the community? In an effort to increase access to fresh food for those in need, UC Davis students are hosting a community harvest of student-grown crops for donation to the Yolo Food Bank Friday, June 10 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Keavagh Clift

"The progress that individuals can make over the course of the [WorkStrong] program can be life changing for some and set them on a new path with a fresh outlook on life."

UC Davis Employees Revitalized Thanks to WorkStrong Program

May 10, 2016
By Lauren Riebs

Due to pre-existing back injuries, David Epling could barely lift himself up from the ground after painting baseboards on campus without holding onto something. Since 2009, he said he was “13 percent disabled” and his muscle tendons had shrunk due to underuse.

Learning by Leading

April 27, 2016
By Lauren Riebs

As a Sustainable Environmental Design major, Nguyen Nguyen is passionate about implementing sustainable and beautiful landscape throughout campus. Through the UC Davis Arboretum’s Learning By Leading program, Nguyen is able to pass down his knowledge and experiences to fellow students by leading lawn conversion projects on campus. 

Michelle Belden

“My job allows me to meet so many campus and public people and provides an opportunity to visit different locations on campus. On top of all that I get to be involved with supporting sustainability at UC Davis!”

The Unbreakable Tire Pump

By Lauren Riebs
April 4, 2016

At UC Davis, students and researchers are not the only ones encouraged to explore and pioneer creative innovation. In fact, UC Davis employees continually discover unique solutions to campus problems every day, such as fashioning a bike pump to withstand a university of over 15,000 cyclists.

Kiernan Salmon

"I like to stretch what’s possible and see how far I can push things, giving others some freedom to creatively approach a problem."

Bill Varley

“Staying at the forefront of technology for reduction of energy use and resources, is a hallmark of UC Davis construction.”