Our Activities

The college is committed to strategic investments across a wide array of arenas, and in support of a broad coalition of internal and external stakeholders, including students, faculty and staff.  

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Anti-Racist Reading Groups

These quarterly, student-led courses explore anti-racist themes through guided discussions about a curated list of books. 
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DEIJ Initiative Grants

This grant supports graduate student-led DEIJ events in the college and the UC Davis community more broadly. 
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Diversity Programs for Undergraduates

The college partners with programs that support the recruitment and academic growth of undergraduates from underrepresented groups. 
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Graduate Student Advisors to the Dean for DEI

This position works with leadership on college DEI efforts, including the DEIJ fellowship and grants, and with the Faculty Executive Committee. 
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Graduate Student DEIJ Leader Fellowships

This fellowship compensates outstanding graduate students for their efforts to launch DEIJ-focused initiatives.
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Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)

This NIH-funded program supports underrepresented students entering doctoral programs in the biomedical sciences.
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Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program at UC Davis

This NIH-funded program prepares underrepresented postbaccalaureate students for success in biomedical sciences Ph.D. programs. 
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Unit-Led DEI Initiatives

Many units throughout the college have organized DEI-related activities or committees to serve their respective communities.