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Climate Workshop Prepares Humphrey Fellows for Global Change

The UC Davis Humphrey Fellowship Program hosted a climate change communications workshop for Humphrey fellows as UC Davis welcomed 30 Humphrey fellows representing 27 countries from 11 Humphrey host campuses throughout the United States, positioning them to lead compelling conversations about this important topic in their workplaces and home communities around the world.
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UC Davis Resources and Support for Our Community Impacted by the Crisis in Ukraine and in Other Regions of the World

We continue to closely follow reports of the recent Russian invasion in Ukraine and support UC Davis students, scholars, faculty, staff, partners and international visitors from Ukraine and other regions affected by violence and conflicts. UC Davis students, faculty, staff, and scholars are encouraged to pursue the resources available and learn about how UC Davis continues to support our local and global community impacted by the crisis in Ukraine and other regions of the world.  
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UC Davis Students Selected for Prestigious Critical Language Scholarships

  • by Scott Palmer, UC Davis Prestigious Scholarships Advisor

Five UC Davis students have been recognized by the U.S. Department of State as 2022 Critical Language Scholars (CLS). Gurshan Rai ’23, Moriah Shih ’23, Charles Sills ‘25, Carlie Whiteman ’23, and a fifth student (anonymous) will spend 8-10 weeks this summer mastering critical languages and improving their cultural competency as part of the program.

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Graduate Studies Announces 2022 UC Davis Grad Slam Top 10

  • by Elizabeth Lambert, UC Davis Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies is thrilled to announce the 10 finalists that will compete in the 2022 Semi-Final Grad Slam competition at the University of California, Davis. 

In the annual Grad Slam tournament, master’s and doctoral students are challenged to share their research stories, concisely and compellingly, in three minutes or less. The top 10 finalists will present their research to an audience and panel of external judges for a chance to win $2,500.

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Travel Announcement: Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 4 — Do Not Travel Warning for Ukraine due to conflict. As a result, and out of concern for the well-being and safety of the UC community, the University of California Office of the President is directing all members of the UC community to avoid all travel to Ukraine at this time. Additionally, travel to neighboring countries should be carefully evaluated.
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Diverse Group of 2022 Grant Recipients Advance United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 

On March 3, 2022, three research teams were honored with $7,500 in grant funding each to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The grants were announced at the seventh annual Global Affairs International Connections Reception, hosted by Global Affairs, a special event that celebrates the global engagement of UC Davis faculty, staff and scholars. 

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