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Learn from us on how to get involved with campus, build and curate your resume, and take your networking skills to the next level! ✍️🧠 This event takes place Tuesday, October 27th, from 6:30-7:30PM at Olson 250. This event counts as professional credit as well! 🕴️
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Can you believe that October is almost over?! Which means that our November Science Café is coming up soon! Join us for Professor Poulin’s talk on metals and their impact on people and the planet
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What does it take to climb more than 23,000 feet? 🏔️ UC Davis chemistry professor Davide Donadio spent a month climbing two of Tajikistan’s highest peaks — Ismoil Somoni and Korzhenevskaya. Months of training, subzero temperatures, and dangerously thin air made for an expedition unlike any other. Visit the link in our bio to read more. •••••• Image description #1: Climbers carve a path on a snow-covered mountain ridge on the way to Ismoil Somoni Peak. Image description #2: Professor of Chemistry Davide Donadio takes a selfie at the summit of Ismoil Somoni Peak, the highest peak in the former Soviet Union. Image description #3: A wooden signpost at the Moskvina Base Camp. Green tents pepper the rocky landscape. Korzhenevskaya Peak stands in the background. Image description #4: A high-altitude camp with red tents on narrow snowy ridge under bright sun. Snow-covered mountain range under a clear blue sky with climbers ascending the slopes. Snowy peaks stretch into the distance. A text overlay reads: "UC Davis Professor Davide Donadio scales two of Tajikistan's highest peaks."
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Five faculty. Five book projects. Five fascinating areas of research. 📚 The Davis Humanities Institute has named five women from the UC Davis College of Letters and Science as its 2026-27 Faculty Research Fellows. Their projects explore language education, wellness, climate change, caregiving, dance and music — and the connections between them. Visit the link in our bio or comment "FELLOWS" to meet the fellows and learn more. A bronze statue of a classical figure wearing a headpiece and holding an object, possibly a fan or decorative item, against a turquoise background. Text reads: "Meet the Newest Davis Humanities Institute Faculty Research Fellows."
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Majors Fair is 1 week away! Come to the Tercero Quad on October 28th, 2026 from 1-3PM. Speak with advisors from different colleges to talk about major & minor requirements & career pathways. There will also be snacks & raffles & lots of games & prizes! Free Woodstock’s Pizza and refreshments are provided while supplies last!   Colleges at Majors Fair:       •    College of Letters & Science     •    College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences • College of Biological Sciences     •    College of Engineering     •    Graduate school of Management Questions? contact firstyear@ucdavis.edu   Image Description: A carnival themed flyer with red and yellow curtains on the sides and a carnival sign in the middle to promote Majors fairs. Surrounding the sign are a list of colleges that will be at Majors Fair and the Woodstock’s Pizza logo promoting free pizza at the event.
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What does Reconstruction have to do with voting rights today? 🗳️ UC Davis historian Gregory Downs explores the historical parallels between the end of Reconstruction and a recent Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana's congressional map. Visit the link in our bio to learn more. A group of people participating in a civil rights march hold signs stating, "Freedom," "We March for Integrated Schools Now," and "We Demand Equal Rights Now." The march takes place on a street lined with trees. The participants are dressed in formal attire, including suits and dresses.
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Could what you watch affect how you feel? New UC Davis research is exploring the connection between media choices and mental health. Researchers found that loneliness, depression, and anxiety were associated with different media preferences — and say smarter recommendation systems could potentially help people make healthier choices. Read more at the link in our bio. A person holding a smartphone displaying a social media app, sitting in front of a TV with Netflix on the screen. A blue banner reads, "How to hack media choices to improve mental health, according to new research."
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Enjoying your Classics classes? Interested in learning more about the Classics Major or Minors? Make an appointment with the academic advisor, http://appointments.ucdavis.edu/ or see the LinkTree in our bio! 💙💛 @ucdlands Classics Majors Classical Language and Literatures Lower Division: 34 units Upper Division: 40 units Classical and Mediterranean Civilization Lower Division: 12-27 units Upper Division: 40 units Interested? Make an appointment: http://appointments.ucdavis.edu/
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UC Davis core ➡️ image description: students sitting on the quad with text overlay that reads “courses you might not know exist at UC Davis” Discover how horror and historical representations of vampires reflects cultural fears and explores themes of race, gender, class, medicine, prejudice, and modern life across the world. image description: the water tower at night with crows in the sky with text overlay that reads “FMS Vampires and other horros in film and media” An introduction to the essentials of horse care and ownership, including selecting the right horse, owner responsibilities, recreational use, and raising foals. image description: a horse with text overlay that reads “ANS 15 Introductory Horse Husbandry” This course introduce students to the wider fields of cultural meanings of food and to explore the intersections of religious, ethical, and political issues that address the uses of food. image description: the food hole at UC Davis with text that reads “RST 11 Ethical Eating” This hands-on course allows students to get behind the wheel of tractors and engage in handling tractor operated implements. Students will learn about the different types, components, operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting of farm tractors and field equipment. image description: a tractor with text overlay that reads “ABT 49 Field Equipment Operation” Through close readings, discussions, listening sessions, and lyrical analysis, students uncover Taylor Swift’s storytelling techniques, easter eggs, and the ways her artistry and world building influences popular culture. image description: a student in a class with a Taylor Swift shirt with text overlay that reads “First Year Seminar Folklore and Fairytales: the literary worlds of Taylor Swift” Learn how game design and software engineering come together to create gameplay systems, focusing on the unique technical challenges that arise from different game genres and designs. image description: students playing video games with text overlay “ECS 179 Gameplay Programming” Explore the wild side of UC Davis through outdoor discovery, observation, and documentation of the campus’s natural environment, wildlife, plan
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Political polarization isn't just a U.S. phenomenon. 🌎 A new review co-authored by UC Davis Professor Magdalena Wojcieszak examines how political polarization differs around the world and explores the roles of social media, AI, political systems, and other factors. The researchers argue that understanding polarization requires more research across countries. Comment "link" or visit the link in our bio to learn more. A large crowd of people gathered for a protest. Central in the image are two oversized caricature figures: one with "BREXIT" on an extended nose, and another with a suitcase labeled "ECONOMY" wearing a hat with the British flag. A banner reads, "Countering Political Polarization Globally in the Age of Web Influence and AI." The setting is a city street with trees and buildings in the background.
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UC Davis College of Letters and Sciences 75th Anniversary Celebration!
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What is the “presidential penalty”? 🗳️ UC Davis political scientist Erik Engstrom explains why the president’s party often loses ground in midterm elections — and how redistricting and voting rules shape the 2026 election landscape. Visit the link in our bio or comment "MIDTERM" to learn more. •••••• Image description #1: A person stands at a voting booth, looking down and filling out a ballot. Text over the image reads: "Can Republicans Avoid the Presidential Penalty in the 2026 Midterm Elections?" Image description #2: A photo shows an official voting ballot drop box on the sidewalk in San Francisco. Text over the image reads: "How Could Congressional Redistricting Affect the 2026 Midterm Elections?" Image description #3: A scenic view of Washington, D.C., featuring the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building at sunset. In the foreground, a text box reads, "What could the 2026 midterm elections mean for control of Congress?" Image description #4: A vibrant illustration encourages students to cast their vote in the United States midterm election by November 3rd. A person stands in a voting booth with "VOTE" and an arrow pointing left on the divider. An American flag is visible. Text overlay asks if Republicans can avoid the presidential penalty in the 2026 midterm elections.
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