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Chancellor Gary S. May Statement on Catastrophic Fires in Lahaina, Hawaii

Cody Kitaura — August 14, 2023 - 1:51pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (Aug. 14).

As Californians, we are no strangers to the danger of wildfires and their impact on our communities. The recent wildfire destruction that ravaged the Lahaina community on Maui is incomprehensible. The loss of life is devastating, and we mourn for the people of Hawaii and the tragic loss of the historic town.

Statement in Response to Blocking of New DACA Applications

mlblouin — July 16, 2021 - 9:22pm

A federal judge has blocked new DACA applications. Here at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis, we have a dedicated community of undocumented and DACA recipient students from across the globe. These students — many of whom are the first in their families to attend college — contribute to our rich diversity of cultures and perspectives that is integral to our success as a global university. We reiterate our unwavering support for our students. Our students can find resources at the AB540 and Undocumented Student Center.

Chancellor’s Statement on George Floyd

Cody Kitaura — May 28, 2020 - 4:00pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (May 28):

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community:

“I can’t breathe.” These were the last words uttered by Eric Garner as he was being murdered on Staten Island in 2014.

“I can’t breathe.” These were among the last words spoken by George Floyd as he suffered the same fate under hauntingly similar circumstances in Minneapolis on Monday evening.

Chancellor’s Statement on the Department of Education’s Rules on Sexual Harassment

Cody Kitaura — May 07, 2020 - 9:45am

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (May 7):

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community:

Chancellor: 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Is Committed to Our Undocumented Community

Anonymous — April 28, 2020 - 5:53pm

In these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone in our campus community is dealing with a certain amount of stress and uncertainty. Many in our community are experiencing another level of uncertainty as we await the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. I want to assure you that 51�ԹϺ�� Davis remains committed to supporting our undocumented community, no matter the outcome of this decision.

Chancellor’s Statement on Donating Blood

Dave Jones — April 02, 2020 - 11:03am

Updated April 2, 2020

Message to Campus Community on COVID-19

Cody Kitaura — February 27, 2020 - 12:49pm

Updated Feb. 29 — It was announced on Feb. 29 that one student, who had been in isolation off campus, tested negative. The two other 51�ԹϺ�� Davis students have also been notified and released from isolation. Read more.

Chancellor Gary S. May and 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Health Vice Chancellor and CEO David Lubarsky issued the following statement today (Feb. 27):

Dear 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community:

Chancellor’s Statement on Email Messages

Cody Kitaura — October 25, 2019 - 4:00pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (Oct. 25):

Someone using the presumed pseudonym of “John Smith” has targeted faculty and students in our ethnic studies programs with an email message repeating the message, “It’s okay to be white.” Since the first round of emails, there have been copycat emails sent containing the same message.

The police have been notified, and they are investigating. At least one of the people sending these emails is from out of state.

Chancellor’s Statement on Kendra Chan

Cody Kitaura — September 04, 2019 - 2:00pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (Sept. 4):

Chancellor’s Statement on Margery Magill

Cody Kitaura — August 29, 2019 - 12:35pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (Aug. 29):