Global Education & Student Life

Global Aggies Blog: Aggie Compass Provides Resources to All

UC Davis’ actions toward promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on campus have become more apparent on a student level over the years as students find opportunities to contribute to addressing global challenges on a local level. One example of these actions is how student volunteers engage in the SDGs at the Aggie Basic Needs Center.

‘Face to Face’: Standardizing Student Advising

Global Learning Advising and Outreach Coordinator, Stephanie Zarate, engages in a conversation with campus leader, Kayton Carter, as they join Chancellor May for an episode of "Face to Face with Chancellor May." Read an excerpt of the article below and follow the link to read the original article. 

Taking Action Locally

Applications for the Winter 2022 SDG Internship are now open. Learn more about the internship.

Most of us, myself included, tend to think on a macro-level when we think about making a difference in the world—but in truth, there are so many groups and organizations in our own communities already doing so much of that work. While attending a research university is an incredible opportunity to participate in the research and innovations solving global problems, it’s equally as beneficial to take action locally.

Humphrey Fellows Put Students in the Driver’s Seat on Climate Action

The 2022–23 UC Davis Humphrey fellows arrived on campus with the goal of strengthening their professional development and collaborating on global challenges using their collective expertise. During the fall quarter in collaboration with UC Davis Sustainability, the fellows facilitated a First-Year Aggie Connection for new undergraduate, international and transfer students on climate change.

Indonesian Consulates Visit UC Davis in Support of IISMA Students

This month, UC Davis welcomed Prasetyo Hadi, head of mission, Mahmudin Nur Al-Gozaly, consul for information and socio-cultural affairs, and Cindy Claudia German, socio-cultural officer, from the Consulate General of Indonesia in San Francisco to celebrate the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) participants and UC Davis’ collaboration with Indonesian universities.