Events and Opportunities

EVENTS AND

OPPORTUNITIES

At Global Affairs, we welcome the world to UC Davis. Part of that means helping our international students and scholars create a home away from home. There are a number of events and opportunities on campus and throughout the region to help you find your community and enjoy your time here.

The Global Learning Hub

Studying in the U.S. is just one of the many global experiences you can have while at UC Davis. There are so many more, including studying abroad for part of your time at UC Davis. Through the Global Learning Hub within Global Affairs, every UC Davis student can find global learning opportunities on campus, in the region, and around the world. To learn more and use the global learning search tool, visit globallearning.ucdavis.edu.

“Take advantage of

campus events as

much as possible! A

new, exciting one UC Davis has is the Global

Learning Conference. It’s a great way to connect with other international and globally-passionate students!”

—Dana Armstrong, Assistant for Student and

Advisor Outreach, Global Learning Hub,

Global Affairs

WHO ARE GLOBAL AGGIES?

Global Aggies are members of the UC Davis community who are living the Global Affairs mission: to inspire global curiosity, understanding, and engagement. Visit globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/globalaggies to learn more.

International student Radhika Marwaha received a grant through Global Affairs to travel to India and continue her work with a student club, Project RISHI.

International students and former Global Ambassadors Jonathan Su and Jeremy Chuardy took a taste from their home countries and developed a sustainable soybased cracker that earned a spot in a major product development competition.

International scholar and plant biologist Philipp Zerbe leads by example, inspiring his students to embrace an intercultural and interdisciplinary approach through exchanges and exposure to collaborative research.

starting somewhere new. There are many opportunities on campus that can help in

your transition to UC Davis. There are more than 750

student organizations at UC Davis that focus on a broad range of topics. The Involvement Fair occurs early in fall quarter and is a great chance to see more than 200 groups and other opportunities for involvement. It may take some effort to get involved, but the rewards of connecting with other students on campus is well worth it. More information can be found at csi.ucdavis.edu. ”

—Paul V. Cody, Assistant Director, Center for

Student Involvement

Campus Global Theme

The Campus Global Theme program identifies a topic linked to one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and engages the entire UC Davis community in related discussion, learning, discovery, and action. Learn more and find events at globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/campus-global-theme.

International Festival Davis

The International House Davis (I-House) and UC Davis invite people of all cultural backgrounds to participate in a day full of festivities like cultural performances and food tastings. Learn more at internationalfestivaldavis.org.

Postdoc Appreciation Day/Week

Since 2009, the National Postdoctoral Association has sponsored National Postdoc Appreciation Day/Week to recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to U.S. research and discovery. UC Davis hosts a special event each year. Learn more at grad.ucdavis.edu/npaw. Picnic Day is a campuswide open house and a revered generations-old tradition that brings thousands of visitors to experience all that UC Davis has to offer through exhibits, shows, demonstrations, a parade, and more. International students, scholars, and their families are invited to march in the parade with UC Davis Global Affairs and I-House Davis, and participate in globally inspired exhibits while exploring the fun throughout campus. Learn more at picnicday.ucdavis.edu.

International Graduation Celebration

Each June, in celebration of the UC Davis international community, SISS hosts a ceremony and reception for graduating international students. Family and friends are also invited to attend and celebrate!

Learn more at globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/internationalgraduation-celebration.