Dear Colleagues,

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2nd annual FOA Excellence Awards for Innovation, Collaboration and Moved Mountains.

These awards underscore the significant impact our dedicated staff members have on the success and innovation of UC Davis.

This year’s honorees exemplify the spirit of innovation, collaboration and resilience that drives the university forward.

Clare Shinnerl 
FOA Vice Chancellor

• Three staff members from Human Resources, Finance, and Supply Chain Management are being recognized for their creative problem solving, exception collaboration and impactful leadership. Learn more about the awardees and what they've accomplished.

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• ⚪ Keep recognizing colleagues

• If you’ve received above-and-beyond service from an FOA employee, take a few minutes to nominate them for a Customer Service Champion award or recognize their efforts in other ways. Learn more about staff recognition options and nominate.
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• ⚪ Switch to the Duo Mobile app

• If you don’t already use the Duo app, you need to know that as of Feb. 23, UC Davis employees will no longer be able to use Duo texts and callbacks as login approval options to access campus services and UCPath. Learn more about switching to Duo Mobile (and Duo's current status). 

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7 ways UC Davis is improving traffic safety

Catch up on the many ways that FOA teams have been working together to slow traffic, increase visibility, and otherwise make progress toward the university’s “Vision Zero” commitment to eliminate traffic tragedies. Have you noticed these seven transportation updates?

Watch sustainability update

Hear from Eric O' Brien of Sustainability and Joshua Morejohn of Facilities on UC Davis' approach to stewarding a greener future and the huge role the Big Shift plays. Watch the first episode of the student-hosted “Sustainably UC Davis” series.

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• 🔔  Track federal changes

• The UC Office of the President has launched a website tracking changes to federal policies and the UC system's approach to executive orders — including guidance on research, immigration, and more. Browse the federal tracker.
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• 😌  Practice mindfulness

• Attend guided mindfulness meditation sessions offered on Mondays and Thursdays through March 27. Learn more and register.
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• 🗓️  February is Black Futures Month

• See a full lineup of events like book talks, music performances, and game nights celebrating Black Futures Month. Explore the calendar.
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• 👔  Donate professional clothes for students

• Participate in the Aggie Reuse clothing drive by donating business casual clothes — like blazers, blouses and dress shoes — to be provided to students for free. Donate at the Aggie Reuse Store in the Memorial Union by Feb. 20.
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• 💬  Attend police board meeting

• Learn about how the Police Accountability Board operates, the complaint process and more at its upcoming public meeting. Register for Wednesday, Feb. 19 event.
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• 🧘  Do lunchtime yoga

• Join weekly, virtual gentle yoga classes to enhance strength and encourage inner awareness. Register for Tuesday sessions through March 18.
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• 🕺  See dance program at a discount

• Use the Well-Being Ticket Deal to get discounted tickets to see the Bereishit Dance Company perform, incorporating themes of human relationships, sports rules and conflict. Buy tickets before Feb. 18 for the Feb. 20 event.
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• 🚘  Take driver training en español

• Safe Driver Awareness Training — which is mandatory for anyone who drives for university business, in university or non-university vehicles — is now offered in Spanish. Learn more and take the training.
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• 🏠  Grant for first-time homebuyers

• Through University Credit Union, UC Davis employees who are first-time homebuyers can get grant assistance of up to nearly $31,000 for their home purchase. Find out more.