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CHANCELL-ING: Celebrating Our Core Principles

Cody Kitaura — February 03, 2025 - 9:26am

At �鶹��ý, we believe in the power of community. For 35 years, our Principles of Community have served as a guiding light, fostering an environment of mutual respect, inclusion and belonging. These values are more than words on a page — they are the foundation of our culture, shaping the way we learn, work and engage with one another.

CHANCELL-ING: Collaboration for a More Sustainable World

Cody Kitaura — January 13, 2025 - 8:00am

Many of us often talk about the “Davis Difference.” I want to delve into that for my first column of the new year.

In a world grappling with increasing pressure to address environmental challenges, from pollution to climate change, the city of Davis and �鶹��ý partnership offers hope for a more sustainable future. One bike path, one bus ride and one recycling trip at a time, we’re building that future together.

CHANCELL-ING: Aggies Serving the Greater Good

Cody Kitaura — December 05, 2024 - 12:03pm

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is seeing our Aggies lend a helping hand around Davis. From assisting the city’s unhoused members to supporting food drives and being good stewards of our city’s land, giving back to the community is a hallmark of �鶹��ý.

CHANCELL-ING: Investing in the Arts To Imagine a Brighter Future

Cody Kitaura — November 05, 2024 - 8:00am

If you’ve spent any time at �鶹��ý, you know the Egghead sculptures that dot our campus. Whether they’re gazing at the stars or giving students luck before important exams, the Eggheads are an indelible part of campus life.

CHANCELL-ING: The Gifts That Keep on Giving

Cody Kitaura — October 08, 2024 - 2:28pm

I’m sure you’ve noticed that fall quarter is well underway, and Aggies are, at every turn, heading to classes and research labs, meeting new friends on the Quad and in dining commons, and exploring all that Davis has to offer.

CHANCELL-ING: Key Step Toward Equity, Student Success

Cody Kitaura — September 13, 2024 - 9:48am

Preparing students to succeed in a workforce that’s increasingly diverse and global gets to the heart of our mission at �鶹��ý. So, it’s incumbent that we remove barriers for students who have been historically excluded from higher education and create additional opportunities for these populations.

CHANCELL-ING: Planting Roots in Davis After Graduation

Cody Kitaura — August 02, 2024 - 11:01am

Two months ago, I had the honor of shaking more than 7,000 hands at �鶹��ý' commencement ceremonies. It's when we celebrate our graduates' successes and recognize how much the world benefits from their bright minds and compassionate hearts.

CHANCELL-ING: In Memory of Mom, My Original Mentor

Cody Kitaura — July 08, 2024 - 1:24pm

My family and I thank the community for the outpouring of condolences following the passing of my mother, Gloria Hunter May, on May 21. Your compassion and kindness have helped ease the burden of our loss.

I’m still reflecting on her impact on me and many others. In difficult times, I remember that she expressed how proud she was of me, of who I became, and of the daughters LeShelle and I raised.

CHANCELL-ING: Fulfilling the Promise of Brown v. Board of Education

Cody Kitaura — June 07, 2024 - 9:00am

As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, what could have been a celebration should instead be a national reckoning. Decades later, we are failing to allow every student from every socioeconomic, ethnic and racial background to succeed. The ongoing debate about college admissions often ignores the reality that educational opportunities are still separate and unequal in the United States.

CHANCELL-ING: A Town-Gown Partnership Like No Other

Cody Kitaura — May 09, 2024 - 3:52pm

This month, I’ve invited a special guest to join me in writing this column. Josh Chapman was appointed as the mayor of Davis in January 2024, but I’ve known him for years through his service on the Davis City Council. In the spirit of partnership, we wanted to express our commitment to maintaining the strongest possible town-gown relationship between �鶹��ý and the city, along with sharing what you can expect in the upcoming months.