Meet the recipients of the Global Aggies Award for LGBTQIA+ Rights! These students have been supporting LGBTQIA+ graduate students and staff from around the world through their research in the Queer Trans Lab, which they plan to visually showcase via social media and a large art installation.
What motivates you? "My greatest motivation has been my family. I grew up with my mother’s sister and she has achieved quite a lot in life because of her dedication and hard work."
What motivates you? "The majority of my population is in some form of poverty and indigence; I have made an oath to put my people before anything and I intend to keep it."
What motivates you? "Seeing people struggle to get primary healthcare and quality healthcare because they are poor. Inequality amongst the population, especially women."
What motivates you? "I am driven by achievements. I am continually trying to reach a higher or better version of myself by being fully engaged and passionate about everything I do to be able to appreciate my efforts and progress with tangible results."
What motivates you? "My motivation comes from my desire to make things around me better, and guarantee a better life for all, now and for the future generation."
The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) wrapped up the 26th annual Presidents’ Meeting held at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore on July 9, 2022. UC Davis Chancellor Gary May, accompanied by Global Affairs Vice Provost and Dean Joanna Regulska, represented UC Davis as a member university. As a network of leading universities linking the Americas, Asia, and Australasia, APRU brings together thought leaders, researchers and policy-makers to exchange ideas and collaborate on practical solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.
In support of Global Affairs' ongoing commitment to fostering a culture that thinks and acts in accordance with the values of diversity, equity and inclusion, Global Affairs convened a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force.
What motivates you?
"The desire to improve the livelihoods of rural communities in Zambia, which have been significantly hit by the effects of climate change and environmental degradation."
What motivates you? "I am motivated by helping other people. In my professional work I am motivated by supporting vulnerable communities to be climate resilient and seeing the outcomes of the support I have provided."
What motivates you? "I am passionate about bridging the developmental gaps within my country to improve access to farms, schools, hospitals, and other socioeconomic activities and centers."
What motivates you? My career goal is to perform research of the highest quality, thereby providing evidence that will influence policy formulation and implementation in order to ensure efficient and effective health care delivery targeting HIV and other infectious diseases among women."
What motivates you? Economic development and shared prosperity for developing economies like Nigeria may not be achieved without solving the prevalent energy poverty and accessibility problems.
The recent earthquake in Afghanistan near its border with Pakistan was a devastating event in an area of the world that has seen tremendous upheaval, uncertainty and tragedy. We share your concern and wish to express our sympathy for members of our UC Davis community impacted by this terrible catastrophe.
After hosting a virtual program in 2021, UC Davis enthusiastically welcomes our 2022 Mandela Washington Fellows in person this summer. Twenty-five young African leaders from 15 countries will participate in the six-week Leadership in Public Management Institute at UC Davis, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. This is the first Mandela Washington Fellowship cohort to join us on campus since the COVID-19 global pandemic began.
