Welcome to UC Davis

Transcript

Okay everyone let’s first head over and meet the chancellor of UC Davis. Now, most university chancellors don’t have an affectionate following from their students but most universities don’t have Gary S. May. He’s an accomplished scholar and engineer in his own right, and he’s gonna give us a bird’s eye view of a campus that covers a lot of ground. Okay chancellor May, the floor is all yours, please take it away.

– Hello everyone, welcome to UC Davis. I’m Chancellor Gary May and I’m thrilled to introduce you to our Aggie community. At UC Davis choice is abound, we have more than 100 undergraduate majors, and more than 90 graduate programs. We’re the most comprehensive school in the University of California system with four colleges and six professional schools. No matter what you study, you’ll find a world-class education and a diverse community. People who come to UC Davis wanna make the world a better place. We’re on the front lines of critical issues like managing climate change, bettering the health of humans and animals and seeking a more sustainable future. When COVID struck, UC Davis helped lead the way to solutions. You may have seen the New York Times story that highlighted UC Davis as a role model in keeping not just our university safe but the whole Davis community. Located in the heart of California just west of Sacramento, Davis is California’s college town is a place of big ideas and innovation in a friendly small town setting. Our icon isn’t a the bell tower, or an Eiffel Tower, but a water tower. Think of Davis as the middle of everywhere. The outdoor adventures of Lake Tahoe, tourist spots in San Francisco are just a short drive away. UC Davis attracts students and faculty from all over the world, walk around campus or the city and you might hear people speaking, French, Farsi, Mandarin, and so many other languages. We’re an active community where biking is the preferred mode of transportation. We’re committed to sustainability and healthy living. Our farmer’s market is among the oldest in California, and it’s the place to be on Saturday mornings. We’re known for having one of the worlds best agriculture and veterinary medicine programs, but we’re so much more. Our region is thriving with technological development and entrepreneurship. Opportunity is everywhere. My goal is for each of our students to graduate with a job offer and with as few financial burdens as possible. In fact, 55% of our students graduate without student loan debt. Looking back, I remember how excited I was to plan for college, but I had a lot of questions too. UC Davis graduates consistently say their favorite aspect of life here is how welcomed and supported they felt. We take our academics seriously at UC Davis but we’re not afraid to be eccentric, make others smile and help in times of need. Today you’ll meet several students who are eager to share their experience with you. Thanks again for joining us and I hope you enjoy learning more about UC Davis. Go Aggs, back to you Alex.

– Chancellor Gary May I can see why you’ve got such a following. I love how pragmatic your approach is, graduating with more career opportunities and less debt is something I know is on the minds of many. I have a feeling that’s not the last surprise we’ll get out of UC Davis. Thanks for giving us the big picture. Take care of chancellor May.