Dear Colleagues,

After nearly a decade with UC Davis, Blair Stephenson has announced his retirement this summer. Blair has made a lasting impact on FOA, leading with integrity, innovation and a deep commitment to our mission. We are incredibly grateful for his contributions and wish him the very best in this next chapter!

As part of this transition, we are making a few organizational adjustments …

Read more about FOA reorganization in the rest of Clare’s message.

Clare Shinnerl 
FOA Vice Chancellor

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• ⚪ Expect causeway delays

• Starting this Friday at 9 p.m. through Tuesday at 5 a.m., Sacramento region commuters should expect delays as eastbound US-50 will be fully closed through parts of West Sacramento. See the closure map for more details.
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• ⚪ Make plans for performance appraisal

• The performance appraisal period for non-represented staff members and K-3 skilled craft employees is underway until mid June. Get resources for completing the self-evaluation, including a webinar on March 25.

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Get campus budget update

Join the next Staff Assembly general meeting to hear the latest on the UC Davis budget from FOA’s Sarah Mangum, the featured speaker. Register for Tuesday's meeting. 

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• 📣  Get updates on federal actions, DEI and research

• Join Renetta Tull, Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Simon Atkinson, Vice Chancellor for Office of Research; and other campus leaders to hear about the effects of the latest federal actions surrounding DEI and research initiatives. Register and submit your questions for Friday's event.
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• 📆  Reduced schedule for the Digest

• Attend guided mindfulness meditation sessions offered on Mondays and Thursdays through March 27. Learn more and register.
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• 🏸  Secure a spot in summer camp

• University employees and students can get priority registration for UC Davis youth summer camps for incoming 1st through 12th graders. Check camp details and register starting Monday.
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• ⭐️  Register for management conference

• Join networking opportunities and discussions on AI in administration, creative problem-solving and people management at the 2025 ADMAN conference on April 2. Apply for a scholarship by March 18.
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• 💆  Attend a wellness workshop

• Throughout March, ASAP is hosting in-person and virtual workshops on topics like grounding techniques, managing acute stress and cultivating self-compassion. See the full slate and register.
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• 🏵️  Nominate colleague for wellness efforts

• Consider nominating yourself or another employee who shows a commitment to promoting wellness through research, education or advocacy for the Jacquelyn Anderson Wellness Innovation Award. Learn more and submit a nomination by April 11.
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• 💻  Shop and ship a used laptop

• AggieSurplus can now ship laptops purchased from their inventory throughout the country. Shop available used laptops.