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CHANCELL-ING: Investing in the Arts To Imagine a Brighter Future

Cody Kitaura — November 05, 2024 - 8:00am

If you’ve spent any time at �ٺ��Ƶ, you know the Egghead sculptures that dot our campus. Whether they’re gazing at the stars or giving students luck before important exams, the Eggheads are an indelible part of campus life.

CHANCELL-ING: The Gifts That Keep on Giving

Cody Kitaura — October 08, 2024 - 2:28pm

I’m sure you’ve noticed that fall quarter is well underway, and Aggies are, at every turn, heading to classes and research labs, meeting new friends on the Quad and in dining commons, and exploring all that Davis has to offer.

CHANCELL-ING: Key Step Toward Equity, Student Success

Cody Kitaura — September 13, 2024 - 9:48am

Preparing students to succeed in a workforce that’s increasingly diverse and global gets to the heart of our mission at �ٺ��Ƶ. So, it’s incumbent that we remove barriers for students who have been historically excluded from higher education and create additional opportunities for these populations.

CHANCELL-ING: Planting Roots in Davis After Graduation

Cody Kitaura — August 02, 2024 - 11:01am

Two months ago, I had the honor of shaking more than 7,000 hands at �ٺ��Ƶ' commencement ceremonies. It's when we celebrate our graduates' successes and recognize how much the world benefits from their bright minds and compassionate hearts.

CHANCELL-ING: In Memory of Mom, My Original Mentor

Cody Kitaura — July 08, 2024 - 1:24pm

My family and I thank the community for the outpouring of condolences following the passing of my mother, Gloria Hunter May, on May 21. Your compassion and kindness have helped ease the burden of our loss.

I’m still reflecting on her impact on me and many others. In difficult times, I remember that she expressed how proud she was of me, of who I became, and of the daughters LeShelle and I raised.

CHANCELL-ING: Fulfilling the Promise of Brown v. Board of Education

Cody Kitaura — June 07, 2024 - 9:00am

As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, what could have been a celebration should instead be a national reckoning. Decades later, we are failing to allow every student from every socioeconomic, ethnic and racial background to succeed. The ongoing debate about college admissions often ignores the reality that educational opportunities are still separate and unequal in the United States.

CHANCELL-ING: A Town-Gown Partnership Like No Other

Cody Kitaura — May 09, 2024 - 3:52pm

This month, I’ve invited a special guest to join me in writing this column. Josh Chapman was appointed as the mayor of Davis in January 2024, but I’ve known him for years through his service on the Davis City Council. In the spirit of partnership, we wanted to express our commitment to maintaining the strongest possible town-gown relationship between �ٺ��Ƶ and the city, along with sharing what you can expect in the upcoming months.

CHANCELL-ING: Year of the Eggheads

Cody Kitaura — April 04, 2024 - 2:40pm

Everyone who visits the �ٺ��Ƶ campus can’t help but notice the Eggheads. Seven of these sculptures are installed among five spots, such as the beloved “Bookhead” next to Shields Library and the upside-down “Eye on Mrak (Fatal Laff)” near our central administration building.

CHANCELL-ING: Driving Home the Importance of Partnership

Cody Kitaura — March 01, 2024 - 9:34am

Most of us are familiar with the red buses that wind through the �ٺ��Ƶ campus and surrounding city streets; they are a defining element of Davis life. Whether they are the stylish double-deckers from London that started operating in 1968 or from the newer fleet that runs on electricity, these Unitrans buses are a core element of shuttling students and townspeople around Davis.

CHANCELL-ING: A Look Forward to All That’s in Store in 2024

Cody Kitaura — February 01, 2024 - 2:04pm

Winter quarter at �ٺ��Ƶ is well underway and we continue to advance our mission of excellence in research, teaching and public service. That mission allows us to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our times, including climate change, feeding a growing world, and bettering the health of all living beings. Also at the core of our efforts is our commitment to being a good neighbor with the city and surrounding region.