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Yaye wears an orange and yellow linen tunic with a black beaded necklace with a gold medallion. Her earrings are gold hoops and she wears round metal glasses. She speaks with a woman whose back is to us, but who wears a scarf on her head and a white blouse that dips to a V in the back.

Meet Yaye Sene, 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow

July 15, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

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."

Meet Kurutsi Tabki Joshua, 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow

July 15, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

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."

Attendees of the APRU Annual Presidents' Meeting stand for a picture in front of the Chinese Heritage Centre in SIngapore.

APRU ends pandemic hiatus with first physical meeting at NTU Singapore and highlights urgency to collaborate through international university networks

July 14, 2022

Partnerships & Collaborations

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.

Global Affairs Prioritizes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Through New Task Force

July 14, 2022

University News

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.

Outside in the sunlight, Zengani kneels on his left knee next to a green sign with yellow writing that says Sacramento Juneteenth. His right fist is raised in solidarity with the African American community. He wears blue jeans and a white T-shirt with embellishments in tribal patterns in red, orange, green and black. Behind him, people gather by trees and a white tent.

Meet Zengani Mbambara, 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow

July 12, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

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."

Gloria wears a floral top in white with pink flowers. Andiswa stands next to her in a red top with white polka dots, a red pleated skirt, a woven collar in black and orange, black glasses and a colorful headband. She holds a small South Africa flag and a certificate proclaiming her an honorary citizen of Davis. Next to Andiswa, Shelly wears a sleeveless blue and white floral dress with a white scalloped collar with blue stripes. The trio stands inside in front of a wall of polished stone tiles.

Meet Andiswa Nyongwana, 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow

July 12, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

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."

Kaustella wears a traditional Liberian headwrap and dress in yellow with and embellished patterned in gray and red. Down the front of the dress are diamond shapes in red, yellow and black. She wears metal framed glasses. She stands at a podium and is speaking. Her arms are spread wide as she gestures.

Meet Kaustella Kialain-Sarsih, 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow

July 12, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

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."

Nanyangwe Siuluta wears a black jumpsuit with large yellow and white geometric flowers and white dots, and a large white beaded necklace. Her hands are tucked into her pockets and she stands in front of a blue wall with repeating logos for UC Davis and Global Affairs in yellow and white.

Meet Nanyangwe Siuluta, 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow

July 12, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

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."

Collins speaks at a podium. He wears a red hat and a red tunic with large roaring lion heads.

Meet Collins Obi, 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow

July 12, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

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.

APWiL Mentorying Program - 3rd Cohort - Photo of two women climbing a hill, with one reaching back to help the other up.

Call for Nominations: Association of Pacific Rim Universities Asia Pacific Women in Leadership Mentoring Program

June 30, 2022

Faculty & Scholar News

UC Davis Global Affairs and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are excited to share that the nomination period is now open for the third cohort of the APWiL Mentoring Program. This exciting opportunity pairs a faculty mentor and mentee on a year-long program focusing on empowerment, professional growth and development in order to expand the pipeline of aspiring APRU women leaders.

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Supporting the Afghan Community Following the Devastating Earthquake

June 24, 2022

University News

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.

24 Mandela Washington Fellows stand in two rows in front of the International Center on the UC Davis campus. The morning light is diffused by the trees in the area. The Fellows smile at the camera and are in various states of professional dress, including suits, dresses, and some in traditional colorful tunics and hats.

Welcoming the 2022 Cohort of Mandela Washington Fellows Back to the UC Davis Campus

by Sara Makena Alquist, Student Writing Intern
June 22, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

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.

Travel Announcement: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

June 14, 2022

Travel Updates

Global Affairs is monitoring the situation in countries and assisting travelers based guidance from the University of California and based on the assessments of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the U.S. Department of State.

The Humphrey fellows wear graduation robes and hats. They each hold blue Jose Palma, Khatia Basilashvili, Sytekon Caspar Tarty, Andréia Coutinho Louback, Sergey Vassilyev, Meysam Vadiati, Shelia Apopo, Ana Dominguez and Ahmed Abdalgader (Sudan)

UC Davis Bids Farewell to the 2021-22 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Cohort with Community Celebration

by Sara Makena Alquist, Student Writing Intern
June 13, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

The UC Davis 2021-22 Hubert H. Humphrey fellows recently marked the conclusion of their program with a ceremony and celebration welcoming members of the UC Davis and Davis communities in person and virtually hosting family and friends from around the world.

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June/July 2022 Global Engagement Insider

June 08, 2022

University News

The June/July 2022 Global Engagement Insider Newsletter with funding, opportunities, announcements, and resources for UC Davis globally engaged faculty and staff.

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