February 2022 Global Engagement Insider
Global Engagement Insider Newsletter - February 2022
Funding, opportunities, announcements, and resources for UC Davis globally engaged faculty and staff
Global Funding and Engagement
Global Affairs Opportunities
Spotlight on Mexico
UC Davis Global Centers, Latin America and the Caribbean supports academic mobility and research opportunities between UC Davis and the region. During the 2021-22 academic year, we have been spotlighting Mexico in public events, student programming, and other initiatives. If you are a member of the UC Davis community and involved in a project or event in the region or with a partner institution from the region, please email Faculty Director Chuck Walker cfwalker@ucdavis.edu, so we can include your activity in our outreach to campus and external partners.
UC Davis and University of California Opportunities
Propose a Quarter at Aggie Square Experience
Quarter at Aggie Square, UC Davis' immersive quarter learning experience in Sacramento, taught by an interdisciplinary group of faculty, can be an excellent venue for global learning courses and is accepting proposals for planning grants of up to $25,000 for the 2022-23 year. Deadline: March 13
External Opportunities
UTFORSK Funding for Partnerships with Norway
Funding is available for joint bilateral or multilateral projects between higher education institutions in Norway, the United States, and eight other prioritized countries. Projects to be funded include joint educational activities, increased student mobility, including internships, integration of higher education and research and strengthen involvement of non-academic partners. Deadline: April 20
2023-24 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Competition Now Open
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers awards for U.S. citizens to teach, research and conduct professional projects in more than 130 countries. The Fulbright website offers program details, application guidance and other resources. Deadline: September 15
Global Events and Programs
International Connections Reception
March 3 Join Global Affairs for a celebration with globally engaged faculty, staff and scholars. We will announce the winners of the Chancellor's Awards for International Engagement and acknowledge the recipients of our participants in the following Global Affairs programs: Seed Grants for International Activities, Grants for Advancing Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Education for All Steering Committee and Fellows. Register to attend.
Virtual Global Learning Advisor Coffee Hour
February 16 Join the Global Learning Hub for the 18th Annual Global Learning Advisor's Event. This year’s event will be held virtually from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Register to attend and consider nominating your colleagues for supporting students with global learning activities.
Students Leading for Climate Action and Justice
March 2 As part of the 2022 UN SDGs Action and Awareness Week, Global Affairs hosts a student-run virtual symposium on how UC Davis students are advancing the UN SDGs, particularly SDG 13: Climate Action. The winter 2022 SDG interns and UC Davis student speakers will discuss advancing climate justice along three dimensions–through awareness building, policy advocacy and direct action. Register to attend.
Campus Global Events
UC Davis Mondavi Center Announced 2021-22 Season, Including Several Global Works
UC Davis Global Affairs is a proud sponsor of the Mondavi Center’s 2021-22 season of performances running through May 2022. Among several global works are Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández (March 18), and Las Cafeteras (April 28). Ticket discounts are available for current and retired UC Davis faculty and staff.
Announcements
COVID-19 Travel Advisory
The CDC announced that as of December 6, 2021, all air passengers two years or older with a flight departing to the U.S. from a foreign country are required to show a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken no more than one day before travel or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days, before they board their flight.
Global Affairs Q&A Related to COVID-19
Questions and answers are available related to travel, services for international students and scholars, study abroad and other global learning programs, and more.
Visiting Academic Collaborators Policy
A new policy for domestic and international Visiting Academic Collaborators is now in place for those visiting the campus to participate in or observe teaching, research, or public service activities for more than ten consecutive working days in collaboration with a member of the UC Davis community.
Just in Time Teaching: Global Learning
Visit Undergraduate Education’s Just-in-Time Teaching resources for a range of strategies instructors can readily use in their classrooms. In addition, Global Affairs has contributed a new section on Global Learning under Planning Instruction and Learning Activities.
Global Spotlights
Happy Lunar New Year from UC Davis!
Happy Lunar New Year from UC Davis Global Affairs! We send our best wishes for a year filled with happiness, health and ambitions fulfilled!
UC Davis to Host 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
UC Davis is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, UC Davis will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging Public Management leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
International Visitors and Agreements
Recent International Delegation Meetings (January 1-31, 2022)
- American University of Armenia | Armenia
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) | Australia
- Ghaziabad Institute of Management Technology | India
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) | Japan
- Tecnológico de Monterrey | Mexico
Recent International Agreements Signed (January 1-31, 2022)
- Ochanomizu University | Japan
Learn more about hosting visitors from around the world, or the international agreement process on the Global Affairs website.
- Share your global opportunities, events and announcements in a future issue of the Global Engagement Insider.