On behalf of Global Affairs, I would like to congratulate and welcome Nancy Erbstein, associate professor in residence in the School of Education, as our new Associate Vice Provost of Global Education for All in Global Affairs, effective June 1, 2019.

The Davis campus is urging students and employees to check their immunity to measles and consider vaccination after cases led to the recent quarantine of hundreds at UCLA and California State University, Los Angeles. Student Health and Counseling Services, or SHCS, has posted measles information on its website, and has vaccination appointments available for students. Employees are encouraged to check with their health care provider.

Let there be no doubt: At UC Davis, we highly value our international researchers, scholars and students. Indeed, our international relationships and collaborations form an essential part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. All members of our community have contributed to our excellence in research, teaching and service.

Our hearts are heavy as we join the world in mourning those who lost their lives this past weekend in Sri Lanka. We struggle to find words of comfort in situations like these, but please know that Global Affairs is here to support our international community. You can contact Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) within Global Affairs if you have concerns or need assistance by emailing siss@ucdavis.edu or finding staff contact information on the SISS website.

On behalf of Global Affairs, I would like to congratulate and welcome Professor Michael Lazzara, who has been named our new Associate Vice Provost of Academic Programs in Global Affairs, effective May 1, 2019.

Support Global Affairs on Give Day 2019! UC Davis Give Day is a 29-hour online fundraising drive to support initiatives at UC Davis, beginning at noon on Friday, April 12 and ending at 5 p.m. on Picnic Day, Saturday, April 13.