April 2022 Global Engagement Insider
Global Engagement Insider Newsletter - April 2022
Funding, opportunities, announcements, and resources for UC Davis globally engaged faculty and staff
Global Funding and Engagement
External Opportunities
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Supplemental Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science (SC) encourages university principal investigators who currently receive financial assistance from SC to consider requesting supplemental funds to host or collaborate with students or scientists who the war in Ukraine has impacted.
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 strengthening non-academic partners' involvement. 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
Global Affairs Events
Achieving Sustainable and Inclusive Development: Emerging Issues in Research and Policy
April 11 Join the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor and Global Affairs for an in-person symposium to explore current challenges and approaches to achieving sustainable and inclusive development. The event will feature an introduction by Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan, UC Davis faculty experts Eric Chu from the Climate Adaptation Research Center, Woutrina Smith from the One Health Institute in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Kelly Kissock from the Energy and Efficiency Institute, and a keynote address by Dr. Mari Elka Pangestu, Ph.D. ’86, World Bank managing director of development policy and partnerships. Reception to follow. Register to attend.
Campus Global Events
Give Day 2022
April 22-23 Invest in the future of global education, research and engagement! This year’s Global Affairs Give Day contributions will support:
- Expanding student participation in global learning opportunities, including virtual internships, community-engaged learning, study abroad and more
- Supporting faculty in bringing the world to their classrooms
- Advancing global faculty research
- Supporting our community of international students and scholars
- Expanding the Global Aggies Award for LGBTQIA+ Rights
Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities of more than $20,000 from some of our most generous donors, including Ralph J. Hexter and Manfred Kollmeier, Bob and Cathy Kerr, Eivind Lange and Mary Puma, and Peter and Marion London. Join us on April 22-23 or give early and be counted on Give Day!
Picnic Day
April 23 Join UC Davis as they celebrate the 108th Picnic Day with the theme of "Rediscovering Tomorrow." Visit the World Stage sponsored by Global Affairs in front of California Hall for performances from Manasa (FCBD(r)Style belly dance), California Standard, Brazilian Capoeira Angola Club of UC Davis, San Kazakgascar and Dog People.
Global Health Day
May 7 A system-wide conference on global health that showcases the outstanding research, training and outreach across the University of California. The conference is in-person at UC Santa Cruz with a free virtual option.
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 Las Cafeteras (April 28). Ticket discounts are available for current and retired UC Davis faculty and staff.
Announcements
COVID-19 Travel Advisory
Due to the current review of risks in regard to COVID-19, UC Davis has decided to end the requirement for all travel to CDC COVID level 3-4 countries to be approved before travel. As of March 21, 2022, the university has returned to its pre-COVID International Travel Policy. The Travel Security Manager will continue to monitor the COVID-19 rates closely and adjust the policy if necessary.
Travel Advisory: Ukraine and Russia
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 4 — Do Not Travel Warning for Ukraine and Russia 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 and Russia at this time. Additionally, travel to neighboring countries should be carefully evaluated.
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.
New Resources for Those Affected by Conflict in Ukraine
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.
Global Spotlights
Global Affairs Annual Report
Global Engagement for the Global Good
At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the traditional ways students connect with global learning opportunities, faculty and staff pursue global engagement, and global partners connect and collaborate across the world, UC Davis is adapting. We invite you to take time to find inspiration in the pages of the Global Affairs Annual Report.
AIEA Recognizes Dr. Joanna Regulska with the 2022 Charles Klasek Award for Outstanding Service to the Field of International Higher Education
On February 21, 2022, the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) announced that Joanna Regulska, vice provost and dean of UC Davis Global Affairs, was selected as the 2022 Charles Klasek Award Recipient for her longstanding and exceptional service to the field of international higher education.
UC Davis Students Team with Students in Mexico for Expanded Learning Students
As part of the Global Classroom program funded by a Universitas 21 grant, UC Davis School of Education lecturer Sophia Mattingly worked with Professor Gabriela Mendez from the Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico to expand students' learning experiences. Together, they created an opportunity for students to connect, share and learn about educational experiences in another country, which can create better outcomes in classrooms.
International Visitors and Agreements
Recent International Delegation Meetings (March 1-31, 2022)
- University of Adelaide | Australia
- Embassy of India | India
- Institute of Management Technology Ghaziabad | India
- Plaksha University | India
- Somaiya Vidyavihar University | India
- University of Nottingham | United Kingdom
Recent International Agreements Signed (March 1-31, 2022)
- Universidad de los Andes | Chile
Learn more about hosting visitors from around the world, or the international agreement process on the Global Affairs website.