Face to Face With Chancellor May

Meet UC Davis' New Head Football Coach

Chancellor May sits down to chat with Tim Plough, UC Davis' new head football coach, in this episode. Coach Plough is a former Aggie quarterback and talks about his passion for the game and the Davis community. He also assures Chancellor May the Causeway Cup will remain with the Aggies this year.

Seeking New Solutions to Social and Political Injustices

In this episode, Chancellor May chats with Benjamin Weber, associate professor of African American studies, about his new book "American Purgatory: Prison Imperialism and the Rise of Mass Incarceration" and his research focused on racial inequity. Weber also shares the surprising job he would have in an alternate universe.

Representing the Unrepresented

Chancellor May chats with transfer student and computer science major Ahmed Eltayeb in this episode. Among his many endeavors, Eltayeb started his own media production company, Five Percent Studios, to tell the stories of the Black student experience at UC Davis. The two connect over being a part of the National Society of Black Engineers, and Eltayeb gives Chancellor May some music recommendations.

Graduating With Experience

In the latest episode of Face to Face, Chancellor Gary S May speaks with Julia Lee and Dustin Lower about their unique pathways towards graduating and the experiences that helped them make their next steps after graduation more tangible through on-campus resources. 

Making LEGO Dreams Come True

Chancellor May invites mechanical engineering graduate student Marc Corfmat on the show to chat about the LEGO Polaroid camera he designed and is now available on store shelves. The two connect over their shared interest in engineering and discuss the "rivalry" between "Star Trek" and "Star Wars."

The Art Scene That's Making a Global Impact

In this episode, Chancellor May sits down to talk with Rachel Teagle, founding director of the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. Rachel came to UC Davis to help build the museum from the ground up. She shares her unique metric for success at the museum and her favorite work of art that she says has the power to change your life.

The Pre-Vet Med Student Experience

Chancellor May chats with pre-vet med student Orli Algranatti in this episode. Orli is a fourth-year animal science major who is passionate about helping animals. The two discuss the value of mentorship and undergraduate research opportunities and discover a shared love of travel.

Supporting Student Refugees' Right to Education

Chancellor May sits down with third-year student Dheera Dusanapudi in this episode. Dheera is an international studies major and is the student lead of the Human Rights Studies program Article 26 Backpack, which assists and advocates for refugee students and their right to education. Chancellor May asks her about lessons she's learned from her humanitarian work and plans after graduation.

The Goal is Global Education for All

Chancellor Gary S. May sits down with Joanna Regulska, vice provost and dean of Global Affairs, in this episode of "Face to Face" to talk about UC Davis' efforts to provide global education for all. In the conversation, Joanna shares details about an exciting coffee research collaboration in Indonesia, and in the "Hot Seat" round, Chancellor May and Joanna discover a shared taste in music.

Advocating for Diverse Perspectives in Environmental Policy and Planning

UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May talks with Beth Rose Middleton in this episode of "Face to Face." Beth Rose is a professor of Native American studies, and her research focuses on Native and Indigenous environmental policy and planning. The two discuss Beth Rose's books and the removal of the dams on the Klamath River, which have impacted the fisheries and local tribes' traditions for decades.