April 2023 Global Engagement Insider
Global Engagement Insider Newsletter - April 2023
Funding, opportunities, announcements and resources for UC Davis globally engaged faculty and staff
Picnic Day and Give Day
Picnic Day 2023: Ignite Our Moment
April 15, 2023
Picnic Day is one of UC Davis' most revered traditions and serves as the university's annual open house. Cheer on Global Affairs and the International House Davis as they walk in the parade while carrying international flags and representing global cultures.
After the parade, enjoy entertainment from around the globe at the World Stage at California Hall, sponsored by Global Affairs.
Give Day: Invest in the Future of Global Education
April 14-15, 2023
Coinciding with Picnic Day is the seventh annual UC Davis Give Day, a 29-hour fundraising drive to support UC Davis programs and research that make an impact on California and the world.
We invite you to join us in advancing the interdisciplinary research and collaborations that will solve global challenges, and prepare our students to create a more just and equitable world.
You can donate to UC Davis during Give Day, which starts Friday April 14 at noon and ends on Saturday, April 15 at 5 p.m., or by giving early to the Global Affairs Annual Fund, Global Education for All Excellence Fund, International Scholars and Students at UC Davis, Global Community Emergency Fund, Global Aggies Award for LGBTQIA+ Rights or another fund of your choosing.
Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact by supporting one of our matching gift opportunities of more than $17,400 thanks to some of our most generous donors, including Bob and Cathy Kerr, Drs. Peter and Marion London and Ralph J. Hexter and Manfred Kollmeier.
Global Funding and Engagement
Global Affairs Opportunities
Teaching for Global Learning
This faculty workshop series offers UC Davis faculty members from all disciplines, colleges and schools concrete tools, techniques and strategies for globalizing their course content. The “hands-on” workshops assist faculty in developing global learning frameworks and practices, grounded in theory and with measurable outcomes, to make their students’ learning experiences more responsive to global challenges and opportunities. A few spots are still available in the next cohort, which begins on April 14, 2023. Please contact Elizabeth Langridge-Noti at elangridge@ucdavis.edu or Aliki Dragona at apdragona@ucdavis.edu, if you are interested.
Azrieli Fellowship Program Launches Postdoc in Israel
The Azrieli Fellowship Program is officially launching Postdoc in Israel, a website developed in collaboration with the Council of Higher Education in Israel.
Fulbright Opportunities
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Launches 2024-25 Competition
In February 2023, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program launched its 2024-25 competition! Hundreds of awards across all world regions will allow academics, professionals and artists to teach, research and carry out professional projects abroad. Curious to see what awards in 2024-25 have to offer? Join a webinar to learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, awards and the application process.
April 11: Opportunities in American Studies for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Applicants
April 12: Ask Us Anything: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2024-25 Open Forum
April 13: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities for Artists and Professionals
April 20: Opportunities in Business, Economics, and Entrepreneurship
April 27: Opportunities in STEM for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Applicants
May 3: Opportunities in Social Sciences and the Humanities for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Applicants
May 4: Scholar-in-Residence 2024-25 Application Q&A – Last Call
May 4: Fulbright International Education Administrator (IEA) Awards
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Virtual Information Session
April 6, 2023, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST, virtual
Join UC Davis Global Affairs and the Institute of International Education (IIE) for a workshop on Fulbright opportunities for administrators, faculty members and professionals. Topics covered in the session will include: opportunities for teaching, research and flexible initiatives in more than 130 countries, tips on how to craft a competitive application, information about the selection process and an opportunity for your questions.
Global Events and Programs
Global Affairs Events
Alienation and Liminality: An Installation on International LGBTQIA+ Graduate Student Experiences on Campus
April 13 through June 8, 2023, in person at the International Center Lobby
International LGBTQIA+ graduate students encounter unique challenges and experiences navigating the context of UC Davis. Join the 2022 Recipients of the Global Aggies Award for LGBTQIA+ Rights for an interactive art and augmented reality installation in the main lobby of the International Center.
International Migration in the Midst of a Climate Crisis
April 13, 12 p.m., in person and virtual
Global Affairs is proud to co-sponsor this event. Join Professor Sylvie Sarolea as she talks about climate migrants as a human reality that concerns us all and how climate change can affect the foundation of international law.
Global Spotlights
Fulbright Chair from Brazil Brings Research on Child Nutrition in the Amazon to UC Davis
Marly Augusto Cardoso served as UC Davis’ inaugural Fulbright Chair from Brazil. A senior scientist from the University of Sao Paulo, Cardoso specializes in child and maternal nutrition in the Amazon—expertise that brought her to the Department of Nutrition and helped immerse her in the larger university community.
Recent International Delegation Meetings (March 2023)
- University of Sydney | Australia
- Chinese University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong
Recent International Agreements Signed (March 2023)
- The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) | Australia
- Amrita University | India
Learn more about hosting visitors from around the world, or the international agreement process on the Global Affairs website.
- Share your global opportunities, events and announcements in a future issue of the Global Engagement Insider.