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Gary S. May

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4 years

What if I were running in Brunswick, GA on February 23?

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5 years

Even Jeopardy knows who we are.

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4 years

Be gentle since I don’t have much hair left.

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4 years

Rumor has it if you rub chancellor Gary May’s head you will pass all your finals #ucdavis

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4 years

In 2014, I tried to explain the Garner incident to my daughters. Yesterday, I tried to explain the Floyd incident to myself. In both cases, I fell short. Murder captured on video defies explanation. For my full statement:

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Gary S. May

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4 years

I may work in the halls of academia, but I still live in the real world. All too frequently, I’m reminded of that fact. George Floyd could have been any African American man, including me.

UC Davis chancellor: George Floyd could have been me

Diversity — like social justice — doesn’t come easy. It requires collective effort....

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Gary S. May

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4 years

Excited to welcome my new boss. 👋🏿

UC Newsroom

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4 years

This just in: The University of California Board of Regents have announced the appointment of Michael V. Drake, M.D., as the 21st president of UC’s world-renowned system. Learn more:

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Gary S. May

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Received my #COVID19 #vaccination and can proudly display my band aide. It was fast and painless. I accepted the opportunity to get vaccinated only after frontline/essential workers @UCDavisHealth went first. I hope to encourage other people of color to #GetVaccinated .

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Gary S. May

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5 years

A true Homecoming. Welcome back @keelandoss ! #GoAgs

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3 years

UCD is green, baby! Tops in the US, #5 in the world. This is who we are ...

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3 years

This is who we are ...

NBC News Tech

@NBCNewsTech

3 years

WATCH: The City of Davis and UC Davis are teaming up to protect students and residents from Covid-19 through a new initiative called "Healthy Davis Together." @byjacobward is live from the school's campus with details.

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Gary S. May

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4 years

No move subtle flexing. This is who we are ...

UC Davis Ranked Among World’s Top Universities

Two rankings out this week recognize UC Davis among the world's leading universities.

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4 years

My daughter was meant to graduate 5/9, but #COVID19 intervened & the ceremony was postponed indefinitely. @ucdavis seniors, I get it. I understand what you're going through. I cannot promise any particular outcome at this point, but we will try to do right by you if we can.

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Gary S. May

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5 years

The stereotype of “the starving student” has no place @ucdavis . The Pantry is now more visible and accessible than ever.

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Gary S. May

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3 years

We join others across the nation in expressing relief that justice was served. Whatever you feel about today’s verdict, it’s another reminder of how much more we have to do to heal as a nation. The work continues.

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Gary S. May

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4 years

For all you @EarthWindFire fans, I gave LeShelle her engagement ring on this date in 1993. I say "gave her" because while I did ask her to marry me, she did not answer. She immediately screamed & ran to a phone to tell her mother (no cell phones in those days). Still no answer.🤨

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Gary S. May

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3 years

It’s a sad day in America. (A thread) It didn’t start out that way, though. I awoke this morning and went for my morning run, buoyed by the thoughtful reflection shared by newly elected Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock.

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Gary S. May

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2 years

Aggies, we are listening. Based on positivity rates, staffing, operational & community concerns, we have decided it is prudent to continue remote instruction/work through 1/28. Look for an update from me 1/14. Thanks for your patience. #EveryAggieTogether

Update on Remote Instruction and Work for Winter Quarter 2022

Chancellor May provides an update to the UC Davis campus community about the impact of COVID-19 on the 2022 winter quarter. The update includes an announceme...

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3 years

Today, I met the newest member of the Executive Leadership Board of the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology: the proprietor of @DWadeCellars .

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Gary S. May

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4 years

UC Davis alumnus Charles M. Rice (BS in zoology, 1974) has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine! The prize was awarded for the discovery of the Hepatitis C virus. This is who we are ...

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4 years

Not new to this, true to this. #girlsdad

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Gary S. May

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3 years

And then I said, "It's gonna be (Chancellor) May!"

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3 years

As a black man in America I often feel like Schrödinger's cat: I exist in an uncertain state, simultaneously considered both alive and dead, subject only to a potential random interaction w/ an incompetent/fallible/malicious police officer that may/may not occur. It’s exhausting.

University of California

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3 years

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. issued the following statement today on the killing of Daunte Wright: "Sunday’s killing of Daunte Wright is yet another senseless tragedy that tears at our hearts and reopens deep wounds.” Read the full statement ⬇️

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Gary S. May

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4 years

UC Davis is the #5 public university. This is who we are ...

2021 Best Colleges in America: Harvard Leads the University Rankings

The Ivy League dominates this year’s Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. But the future of U.S. universities has never been murkier.

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3 years

I joke that when you start getting "lifetime" awards, it mostly means you're old. But in all seriousness, I am truly honored to receive this award and humbled that I can help uplift others on their own roads to success. @aaas

UC Davis Chancellor Receives Lifetime Mentor Award From AAAS

Updated 2:30 p.m. Feb.

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4 years

1st in diversity and internationalization. 1st in veterinary science. 2nd in agriculture and forestry. This is who we are ...

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5 years

25 years. Infinite happiness. Happy anniversary.

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Gary S. May

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6 years

Today, anti-Semitic flyers were found on campus. @UCDavis is a diverse community comprised of individuals having many perspectives and identities. Please know I won't stand for intolerance of any kind.

Statement on Community Principles

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Gary S. May

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2 years

Me telling LeShelle that stormtroopers don't use the force. 😂 Happy Halloween, Aggies!

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Gary S. May

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3 years

A monumental effort for a monumental impact. Because keeping our entire community (not just our campus) safe is who we are. #EveryAggieTogether

The New York Times

@nytimes

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Last fall, universities across the U.S. were accused of enabling the pandemic’s spread by bringing students back to campus. But the University of California, Davis, has quietly spent the past six months making a bubble that encompasses the entire city.

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San Francisco City Hall lit up in Aggie Blue and Gold.

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Hat tip to our sister UC in the top spot, but UC Davis is the 4th ranked public university in America and # 20 overall according to Forbes. This is who we are ...

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Gary S. May

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5 years

My heart goes out to those who were killed senselessly at mosques in New Zealand. No one should live in fear while in a place of worship. Our @ucdavis community mourns with the Muslim community and all those who are impacted by this act of hatred and violence.

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Gary S. May

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5 years

It's an honor to host the memorial services for Officer Corona at @ucdavis . Davis is the community she loved and was dedicated to serving.

CBS Sacramento

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5 years

The casket carrying Officer #NatalieCorona 's body has arrived at UC Davis. (📸: @UCDavisDateline )

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Gary S. May

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4 years

I've said it before, wearing a mask can help you (and others) live long and prosper.🖖🏾 #WhyIMaskUp

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Gary S. May

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4 years

Watch out, COVID -- we're coming for you!💉

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4 years

Please join me in celebrating the silver anniversary of the 29th birthday of Leshelle May. I don't deserve her, but I love her.

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2 years

It’s my UC Davis-versary. It's been a wild 5 years, but I'm so glad to call @ucdavis my home and Aggies my family.

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4 years

I met this woman on this day, February 13, 1993. For 27 years, we've been laughing together. She is my best friend.

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4 years

To our @ucdavis Dreamers and everyone in our undocumented community, keep dreaming! We stand with you every step of the way.

Chancellor May Applauds Supreme Court DACA Decision

To the UC Davis Community: Today marks a significant victory in the name of social equity. I’m pleased to share that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to end the...

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Gary S. May

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2 years

Today is the annual celebration of the anniversary of Leshelle's 29th birthday. Happy birthday, my dear!

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Gary S. May

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5 years

No university in the country provides the ideal combination of elite academics, Division I athletics and personal growth like UC Davis.

Recent NCAA reports prove UC Davis student-athletes succeed in the classroom and in competition -...

Follow UC Davis: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

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Gary S. May

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2 years

I met my Valentine on this day - February 13, 1993. Twenty-nine years later, there is nothing I enjoy more than spending quiet time sitting on a bench with her. That will still be true when the bench turns into rocking chairs.

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Gary S. May

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4 years

It's an engineer thing.

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Gary S. May

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3 years

So far, so good, but more work to do.

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Gary S. May

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5 years

We marched for the Dream this morning.

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Gary S. May

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6 months

I absolutely condemn the posts attributed to a @ucdavis faculty member that recently appeared on social media. I find the comments revolting in every way, and I disagree wholeheartedly with them. Read my full statement: 1/5

Statement on Comments Attributed to a Member of Faculty

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Gary S. May

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1 year

Six years ago today.

UC Davis

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. @UofCalifornia : Gary May, dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering, to become 7th @ucdavis #chancellor

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Gary S. May

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4 years

Not to brag or anything ... 🌎💚

UC Davis

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4 years

Today is 50th anniversary of Earth Day (although isn't every day Earth Day here? After all, we *are* the No. 1 “most sustainable” university in the United States!). Here are a few ways you can celebrate remotely: 🌎

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Gary S. May

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4 years

. @repjohnlewis was a beacon of hope. We looked to his courage & persistence in the face of inequality. We trusted his leadership in determining what kind of future we want for our children. He was one of my role models & as @BarackObama said, we all stand on his shoulders.

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Gary S. May

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7 years

I stand firmly in support of our #DREAMers and call on Congress to defend #DACA .

A Message From the UC Davis Chancellor About DACA

Abandoning the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program runs counter to the University of California principles of open and equal access to higher education for students of all backgro...

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Gary S. May

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2 years

Somebody said today I became Dr. Dr. May. So blessed to share this moment @GeorgiaTech with these three.

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Gary S. May

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5 years

27 degrees doesn’t stop us from cheering on @UCDfootball . Let’s #GoAgs !

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Gary S. May

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5 years

This ends my brief tenure as a Raiders fan and begins my support for the Jaguars.

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Gary S. May

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2 years

I am sickened by the shootings in Buffalo that targeted the Black community & took the lives of 10 people. My heart goes out to the Buffalo community & to ours on campus. I know many of you experience incidents like this the way I do—it feels personal.

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Gary S. May

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5 years

Officer Corona will remain foremost in our minds as someone who paid the ultimate price for protecting and serving our community. We mourn her loss and offer our heartfelt condolences and gratitude to her family, friends and her fellow officers.

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Gary S. May

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2 years

I’m not always the smartest person in the room. Today I wasn't even the smartest person in my office with sibling prodigies Tanishq and Tiara Abraham shadowing me. Tanishq is an 18-year-old PhD candidate in biomed engineering & Tiara is a 16-year-old vocalist graduating in June.

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Gary S. May

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4 years

Moooooore to come ...

Helene Dillard

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4 years

We "herd" from @Chancellor_May that students were missing the campus #cows , so we visited our beautiful bovine to see what they were up to at the #UCDavis Dairy.

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4 years

My great uncle: Isaac Wilford, Sr. Tuskegee Airman. #VeteransDay

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Gary S. May

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5 years

College throwback, hairline included.

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Gary S. May

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3 years

Take that Bill Nye !

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Gary S. May

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3 years

So this guy is going to guest host @Jeopardy . I've heard he's done a few other things in his career as well. #bydhttmwfi

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Gary S. May

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1 year

I am simply devastated that the young person killed Saturday night at Sycamore Park in Davis was a @ucdavis student, Karim Abou Najm. By all accounts, he was an exceptional student, son and friend. Full letter with safety tips and campus resources:

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Gary S. May

@Chancellor_May

2 years

@DrTZemenfes @ucdavis 1/ UC Davis condemns Professor Emeritus Yilma’s statements that imply violence directed at any people. Such statements do not reflect the institutional values outlined in the University’s Principles of Community, which explicitly state that we reject violence in all forms.

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5 years

Incredibly proud of our @ucdfootball team and coaches. It’s been a historic season and we’ve all felt a new wave of Aggie pride. #GoAgs

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Gary S. May

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6 years

More good news. We're one of @Forbes #TopColleges in the U.S. Go Ags!

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Gary S. May

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5 years

Thrilled to have @Renetta_Tull join my leadership team as the new Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

UC Davis Chancellor Selects Renetta Garrison Tull as Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and...

Chancellor Gary S. May of the University of California, Davis, has selected Renetta Garrison Tull to serve as vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion, a new position May announced last...

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Gary S. May

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3 years

This is the May ... Happy #MayThe4th

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Gary S. May

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4 years

Black Panther was one of my favorite comics growing up. Saddened by this news. Rest in #WakandaForever ✊🏾

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Appreciate everyone coming together at the biggest university open house in the country! #PicnicDay105 #GoAgs

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7 years

Here for my orientation. #New2UCDavis

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Gary S. May

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7 years

Joined the MOOve-in crew to welcome our newest #Aggies to UC Davis.

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Gary S. May

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5 years

Even the Chancellor gets to cut down the net.

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Gary S. May

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4 years

It’s an honor and privilege to be a #girldad to these two.

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5 years

We are cancelling classes and closing both campuses through Thanksgiving break. In this season of giving thanks, I hope each of you will consider how you can contribute in meaningful ways to the communities, people and animals in need.

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4 years

The UC Davis College of Biological Sciences just received its largest single gift -- $2.5M -- to fund a program for transfer students! @ucdavisbiology

AvenueB Creates a Path to Success for Biology Students

The Genentech Foundation has donated $2.5 million to the University of California, Davis, College of Biological Sciences — the college’s largest single gift ever — to fund a program that will help...

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Gary S. May

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3 years

A perfect night for homecoming. 🏈 #GoAgs

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Gary S. May

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1 year

A lot of you have asked if I actually read the comments on my social media, so in the spirit of Jimmy Kimmel's Meant Tweets, I give you the Chancellor's Comment Vent. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed reading all your comments. Full video:

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Gary S. May

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3 years

I condemn the increased racism and xenophobia directed at the Asian Pacific Islander community. I want to acknowledge that violence, harassment, and other racist actions and comments directed at one community affects all of us. Read my full statement:

Message in Support of the Asian Pacific Islander Community

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Gary S. May

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11 months

Seems like just yesterday, but it was 29 years ago today. Thank you, Leshelle, for making me the happiest man alive. Happy Anniversary.

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Gary S. May

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3 years

I'm told it's Bike to Work Day. Zoom in on the pennant (and try not to be jealous).

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Gary S. May

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1 year

Today we made a big announcement for an amazing pilot program here at @ucdavis ! I'm excited to present to you the Aggie Eats Food Truck which will provide 500 meals to students daily using a pay-what-you-want model. @UCDAggieCompass

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Gary S. May

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2 years

In the words of Outkast, "What's cooler than being cool?"

UC Davis Researchers Develop Ice Cube That Doesn’t Melt or Grow Mold

UC Davis researchers have developed new "jelly ice cubes" that are reusable, flexible, compostable, won't melt and prevent cross-contamination.

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2 years

I think they are shooting me out of a cannon at the next game. Imagine description: Chancellor May rides a horse onto the football field leading the traditional Running of the First Years.

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Gary S. May

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2 years

Today, four white men wearing black clothing and masks displayed a banner over the Highway 113 bicycle overpass that contained racist anti-Semitic statements. We are sickened. White supremacy, hate and intimidation have no place here. Full message:

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5 years

I stand with undocumented students because they deserve justice and the opportunities all Americans enjoy. Join me in raising awareness. #UCDACA #UCisHome

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3 years

Always the third wheel with these two.

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Gary S. May

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2 years

I share @UCPrezDrake 's sentiments. This is a sobering moment in our nation's history. - If you find yourself in need of reproductive, mental or general health services, we are here for you. - Your reproductive options in the state of California will remain the same. 1/2

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. @HBO made a visit to @ucdavis last week. Tune in tonight to see @keelandoss . #GoAgs

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5 years

Out of this world. Congrats to professor Steve Robinson and team who received $15 million from NASA to develop a sustainable smart habitat on the Moon and Mars.

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Gary S. May

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3 years

Congrats to all our UC Davis professors who have been elected as AAAS fellows. This is who we are ... @Tessa_M_Hill @phylogenomics @SpicyBotrytis @jrossibarra

11 Professors Elected as AAAS Fellows

Eleven UC Davis professors have been elected in this year’s class of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, the world’s largest general scientific society. The...

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Gary S. May

@Chancellor_May

5 years

In memory of Officer Corona.

UC Davis

@ucdavis

5 years

Tonight we honored @CityofDavis Police Officer Natalie Corona and found solace in one another. Let’s make sure this moment matters. We will show the power of community can rise above the most despicable acts of violence. #FiatLux

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2 years

Be sure to marry the person who laughs at your jokes.

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6 years

One of the perks to being chancellor is having the best vantage point during commencement. Congratulations Class of 2018!

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Gary S. May

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5 years

We are 8-and-Stanford. #GoAgs

UC Davis

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Nothing like singing the fight song after another win. #GoAgs

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#3 in the nation. Sincerely, @ucdavis .

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Gary S. May

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4 years

I know many of you are experiencing trauma in light of recent & past events. I am hurting, too. I want you to know resources are available for you as we begin or continue our healing. Thanks to VC @Renetta_Tull & @UCD_Diversity for their continued support.

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Gary S. May

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2 years

My daughter Jordan is a teacher. We spent much of yesterday talking about how she would protect herself & her students in an active shooter situation. I grieve for the children whose lives were stolen & the families whose lives will never be the same.

Statement by UC Davis Chancellor May on School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas

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Gary S. May

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5 years

Aggies advance! Great game tonight @UCDfootball ! #GoAgs

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Gary S. May

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4 years

OK, so now I apparently have something in common with Benjamin Franklin, JFK, and MLK, Jr.

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Gary S. May

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3 years

Disappointed, but not discouraged. The rich diversity of our state WILL be represented across higher education and we will continue our efforts.

Chancellor’s Statement on Proposition 16

UC has long been committed to attracting and educating a student body that reflects California’s cultural, racial, geographic and socioeconomic diversity. UC Davis remains committed to this mission...

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