Face to Face With Chancellor May

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.

How Community Spaces Help Students Succeed

Chancellor May talks with Kayton Carter, executive director of academic advising enrichment, and Stephanie Zarate, global learning advising and outreach coordinator, in this episode of "Face to Face." Kayton was the founding executive director of the Student Affairs Retention Initiatives and the inaugural director of the Center for African Diaspora Student Success (CADSS) at UC Davis. Stephanie is an alumna of UC Davis and worked at CADSS as a student. The two sit down with Chancellor May to discuss the role of the student success centers and how they support communities at UC Davis.

How to Talk About Politically Charged Issues

Chancellor May sits down with Kevin Johnson, dean of the UC Davis School of Law, to talk about immigration law, freedom of expression, and how to disagree respectfully as we head into an election year.

Turning Waste into Wealth

Chancellor May sits down with Mandela Washington Fellow Uyi Effiom in this episode of “Face to Face.” Uyi works for an environmental nonprofit in Nigeria and manages a unique project for repurposing fishing net waste. She is one of 25 fellows visiting UC Davis to learn about leadership in public management.
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The fellowship empowers young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa through academic coursework, leadership training and networking opportunities.

What it Means to Become a Hispanic-Serving Institution

In this episode, Chancellor May sits down with Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Director Lina Mendez. Lina is leading UC Davis toward becoming a federally designated HSI and talks about what it means to be an HSI and her vision for the future.
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Telling Stories Through Landscape Architecture

UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May talks with Bob Segar, assistant vice chancellor of campus planning and environmental stewardship, who is retiring after 34 years of service to UC Davis. Bob's work changed the campus landscape, most notably with the addition of the Gateway District that welcomes visitors to campus. In addition to the Davis campus, Bob's vision extended to the Sacramento campus where he was instrumental in helping plan the Aggie Square project.

How Marine Species Adapt to Climate Change

UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May sits down with assistant professor Rachael Bay to talk about the evolutionary adaptations of marine species in response to climate change in this episode. Rachael was named among of "The Brilliant 10" by Popular Science for her work and research looking at reef-building corals and how they've responded to warming oceans.