It’s officially spring in Davis. That means finding your bike or scooter – or even car – covered in a yellow dusting of pollen. In my Colorado days, dusting was snow! 

On Saturday, April 18, Picnic Day will welcome thousands to the UC Davis campus for tours, activities, a parade, music and lots more. If you’re in the area, I hope to see you there. It’s also UC Davis Give Day – now in its tenth year! Gifts of any amount support everything from undergraduate study to critical research facilities, and help us unlock challenges that provide even greater support. I hope you will consider giving. 

This month also saw two significant rankings, which placed UC Davis in the top 25 nationally and top 50 globally for biological sciences. I could not be prouder of our faculty, staff and students for their many contributions to the success of our college. 

On that note, I was also very pleased to see several CBS-affiliated faculty elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science – a prestigious honor that speaks to the profound impact and importance of their work. 

Finally, I am happy to share that Dave Furlow, a professor of neurobiology, physiology and behavior, has agreed to step into the role of associate dean for undergraduate academic programs starting July 1. It is a pleasure to share the news of Dave’s appointment. 

As you can see, April – and spring – is a time of remarkable achievement and activity here in the college. 

Go Ags!