by Chancellor Gary S. May
May 14, 2021
In Thursday Thoughts
, above, Chancellor May and LeShelle answer the question, “Is it weird to be famous?” No, but it’s definitely humbling. And when they’re on vacation, the chancellor adds, it’s LeShelle who people think is a celebrity. The chancellor also responds to a questioner who is reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
To the UC Davis Community:
By now you have probably heard the good news that the federal government and the California Department of Public Health have authorized the administration of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15. The Davis campus vaccine clinic administered its first two doses in this new age group at 8 a.m. yesterday and appointments for next week are available on the state’s My Turn website.
Shola Richards will give keynote on “Unstoppable Resilience”
Activities also include Scavenger Hunt and Petting Zoo(m)!
Thank goodness for a Thank Goodness for Staff celebration this year that isn’t completely virtual.
With an easing of COVID-19 restrictions in our region, TGFS organizers saw an opportunity to treat staff to a drive-in movie, Friday (May 21). Not exactly an in-person event with people from outside your household, but close enough!
HERE COMES THE SUN
Your 2021 TGFS Logo Contest winner is Mark Deamer of Information and Educational Technology, where his responsibilities include web/graphic design and communications. About the logo, which appears at the top of this page, Deamer explained: “The sun peeking out of the cloud represents new days and new hope ahead.” Thank you for your optimism, Mark, and congratulations.