AggieXtra - Spring 2016

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Spring 2016 Volume 19 No. 2

#AggiesatWork SF Giants VP Jack Bair pg. 6

ASUCD Centennial pg. 4 Favorite CoHo Recipes pg. 16 One family’s 100th Picnic Day pg. 18 Meet the Hendersons

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ormer ASUCD president Jack Bair ’86 served as the point person for the San Francisco Giants’ ballpark project. During that process, his father’s old-time glove inspired the concept for the world’s largest baseball glove that sits above the left field bleachers at AT&T Park. Read more about him and other past ASUCD presidents beginning on page 4.

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ASUCD celebrates its 100th birthday

Former Coffee House employees dish on their favorite recipes

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The Stasulat family’s century-long connection to Picnic Day

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#AggiesatWork: Shehzad Lokhandwalla’s passion for service

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SigEps brothers create the largest scholarship in the UC Davis Greek system

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UC Davis’ new 62-acre solar farm is up and running

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Save the date: spring CAAA events abound

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University news: UC Davis vet school is no. 1 in the world again

Play the CAAA Game of Life

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Arizona chapter Q&A with Kate Traci

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The Henderson family takes the path of Aggie Pride

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Remembering an Aggie legend

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Go on an Aggie Adventure in 2016

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alumni.ucdavis.edu

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ASUCD Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

For 100 Years, ASUCD has enhanced student quality of life and taught young leaders to be changemakers

By Laura Pizzo

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n other college campuses, student organizations often come and go. But, at UC Davis, student-run organizations stay around, including the UC Davis undergraduate student government— Associated Students, University of California, Davis (ASUCD)— which celebrates its centennial anniversary this year.

Founded by students of the University Farm during the 1915-16 academic year, ASUCD began as an association focused on enhancing the quality of student life by providing student services, social functions and entertaining programs.

Today, ASUCD is an association of 14 elected officers and employs upwards of 1,500 students per year. The group manages some of the largest student-run programs in the country. These programs include Unitrans, Picnic Day, the Coffee House, the Bike Barn, AggieTV, and a new ASUCD legacy fund.

ASUCD has helped a great many Aggies find their calling, teaching them the skills they need to find success in their careers along with the resolve to leave an impact on their communities and the world.

In honor of the ASUCD centennial, here are stories from some of ASUCD’s notable leaders.

Jack Bair Makes a Giant Impression ............. 6 Caliph Assagai Comes Back to Campus............... 8 Horace Hampton: ASUCD’s First AfricanAmerican President......... 9 Sheryl Schecter: ASUCD’s First Female President ...........................10 Erin Glanville Speaks Up .........................11 Mariah Watson’s Learning Laboratory.......12 Carly Sandstrom’s Political Pursuits ..............13 Former ASUCD President and Mayor of Davis Bob Black Founded Unitrans ..........14

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A Giant Impression UC Davis alumnus Jack Bair helps transform the San Francisco Giants and their city

By Laura Pizzo

Bair’s father’s old-time glove inspired the concept for the world’s largest baseball glove that sits above the left field bleachers at AT&T Park.

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s executive vice president and general counsel to the San Francisco Giants, Jack Bair ’86 admits he has to pinch himself every now and then.

Like when he marched down Market Street in the 2010, 2012 and 2014 World Series parades, with orange and black confetti fluttering through the air and uniting San Francisco as one Giant baseball town.

“There is something special and unique about working for a baseball team,” Bair said.

“You’re rooting for the team’s success, you’re following them day-to-day, you can talk shop with your family, and you experience camaraderie that is different than that at most work environments.”

The desire to build and strengthen communities has motivated Bair since his time at

“In ASUCD, you mature and you grow a

UC Davis, where he served as ASUCD president and student assistant to the chancellor.

But when Bair began working for the Giants, the franchise was struggling. Some days, only a couple thousand people cheered from the stands in Candlestick Park.

Nonetheless, Bair believed the franchise could be transformed if it successfully built a ballpark that made attending baseball games in San Francisco an experience comparable to Fenway Park or Wrigley Field. With that belief in mind, he became the point person for the Giants on the ballpark project, overseeing the ballpark election campaign, working with the architectural team to shape the ballpark design and negotiating all facets of the real estate transaction with the City.

On March 26, 1996, thanks to Bair’s efforts, voters approved the ballpark by more than 66 percent of the vote.

“If I was going to ask myself what moment in my career was most special, in some ways it was winning that night and knowing that I was a big part of saving baseball for San Francisco,” Bair said. “And now it’s hard to imagine San Francisco without the Giants and without AT&T Park.”

Bair in part credits his UC Davis experience for preparing him for his career. As ASUCD president, he championed a major renovation of the Memorial Union, a renovation of the Coffee House, and improved student services.

“In ASUCD, you mature and you grow a little thicker skin, and, at times, you have to ask yourself

what you believe in and how best to approach difficult problems and find the best solutions,” Bair said.

“In a way, that’s great training for what I do now.”

Since graduating, Bair has remained connected to UC Davis.

A CAAA life member since 1993, he served on the CAAA Board of Directors from 1997 to 2003 and the UC Davis Foundation Board of Trustees from 2006 to 2012. He is also a proud donor to the university, supporting scholarships, the annual fund and athletics.

“It’s rewarding as alumni to return to campus and relive the great memories we had as students,” Bair said. “But it’s also increasingly important to contribute to the university to support scholarship and other programs, given state budget cuts and escalating cost of higher education.”

Bair works alongside several other Aggies at the Giants, including Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Relations Shana Daum. His current projects include serving as president of the Giants’ real estate entity that is sponsoring the Mission Rock Project, which aims to develop and improve a 28-acre parcel of land just south of the ballpark into an exciting new addition to the neighborhood with a major waterfront park and a mix of uses, including housing, retail and office.

“I’m proud of the contributions the Giants make every day in the community,” Bair said. “From sponsoring 25,000 kids to play baseball through the Junior Giants program and helping fund a widerange of non-profit organizations, the Giants strive to be winners on and off the field.”

little thicker skin, and, at times, you have to ask yourself what you believe in and how best to approach difficult problems and find the best solutions. In a way, that’s great training for what I do now.”

— Jack Bair

ASUCD Centennial Alumni Luncheon at Picnic Day

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ome celebrate the centennial with ASUCD alumni, current ASUCD officers and staff liaison Mark Champagne. This event is the first time that UC Davis has hosted a special reception for ASUCD alumni on Picnic Day. Lunch and a short program will take place in the Shields Library Courtyard. Historic photos will be on display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Details Saturday, April 16 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Shields Library Courtyard, UC Davis Cost: $5 per person Website: Click here Deadline: Please register by Thursday, April 14 at 5 p.m.

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Finding Your Life’s Service Caliph Assagai inspires UC Davis students

By Yinon Raviv ’17

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aliph Assagai ’06

has the room’s full, undivided attention.

Every UC Davis student is sitting straight, ramrod straight.

All eyes are pointed at him. Not a cell phone in sight.

“I was just elected President of the Associated Students of the University of California, Davis.

I just finished my final exams. I was ready to start my summer internship in the Capitol, doing work I’ve dreamt about doing,” he said, pausing. Fifty pairs of eyes in rapt attention, 50 pairs of ears hanging on his every word.

He continued, “I’ll never forget that call from my stepdad. On the first day of summer before my senior year, my mother passed away.”

Assagai was back at UC Davis to speak as part of the ASUCD’s Student Appreciation Week, offering his perspective to students

who were once in his shoes: still figuring out their path in life, still learning how to handle life’s challenges, still finding their voices. Whenever he’s not running his social-justice-lobbying form, Public Interest Advocacy, Assagai moonlights as a motivational speaker. Tonight, he’s at his alma mater, giving back with his insights and musings.

“I’m living my dream. I’m doing what I love to do, which is using my soft skills to empower those who need it, while getting paid,” said Assagai, an alumnus continued on page 37

Caliph Assagai, president of Public Interest Advocacy, stands inside the California State Capitol.

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Blazing a Trail Horace Hampton: ASUCD’s first African American president

By Laura Pizzo

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ive years before the U.S. Supreme Court would rule in Brown vs. the Board of Education that separate was not equal when it came to educating African Americans, Horace Hampton ’50 was elected president of the Associated Students at UC Davis. In 1949, Hampton became one of the first African Americans to be elected to such a post at a major U.S. university and the first in the UC system.

“He saw himself as a kind of pioneer, blazing the way,” the late Mark Clevenger ’51 told UC Davis Magazine. “He told me a few years ago that being student body president was one of the high points of his life.”

At the time, Hampton was one of only a couple dozen African American students who had ever attended UC Davis. Known as a clever man with a humble demeanor, Hampton was always seen with a cigar—whether he was smoking in the shower or sitting in class with it dangling unlit from his mouth. He was also much older than the average student, having served in the Marines before attending university.

“His mannerisms were much like a professor or something of that nature,” said Earl Brown of Fresno, Hampton’s close friend and protégé. “He was able to convince people of things that they may not have otherwise considered.”

From the start of his time at UC Davis, Hampton served the

university community. He was editor of the Aggie and a member of the student body’s Executive Committee and Publications Council. He also volunteered for the California Club and the Activities Award Society, a group that honored fellow Aggies involved in student activities.

So when it came time for student body elections in 1949, a group of students convinced Hampton to run. In the end, Hampton was elected by a large margin.

Although Hampton only served six-months, choosing to step down to focus on his studies, he set in motion a lasting reorganization of the student body government.

He transferred responsibility for ASUCD’s financial affairs from the university comptroller’s office to a business manager hired and supervised by the student body.

“He talked about serving as student leader an awful lot,” Brown said. “It was a matter of pride for him—the things that he did as an African American that improved the campus and student body by encouraging a greater understanding of minority issues.”

Hampton graduated in

“It was a matter of pride for him—the things that he did as an African American that improved the campus and student body by encouraging a greater understanding of minority issues.”

— Mark Clevenger

1950 with his bachelor’s degree in agricultural education. He worked as a farmer and labor contractor and then joined the staff of the Model Cities Program in Fresno.

He later headed the Fresno West Development Corporation and the Yosemite Capital Investment Company. Hampton also served on the loan board for the Fresno County Farmers Home Administration. He died in 1991.

Horace Hampton served as a Marine prior to attending UC Davis.

Source: UC Davis Magazine volume 9, number 4

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A Vastness of Thinking First female ASUCD president Sheryl Schecter has defied many barriers

By Laura Pizzo

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heryl Schecter ’75

prides herself on her ability to remain determined despite challenges.

As a student at UC Davis, she became the first female ASUCD president—an achievement that, to this day, reminds her that there are countless ways to overcome obstacles.

“I have a slightly different perspective on the world than many people,” Schecter said. “For example, I ran for student body president when there was no logical reason that I should have.

I’ve always seen the world as an opportunity. And I’ve always seen obstacles as not things that stop you, but as challenges that you have to figure out.”

Schecter’s curiosity and determination has resulted in a wild and varied career path. She has worked in political campaign management and done public relations and marketing for architectural firms.

“I caught the bug for campaigns really bad at UC Davis,” she said.

“Jerry Brown was running for his first term as governor, students were a pretty big-sized voting block and I was student body president, and of course we were coming out of the Vietnam

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War. We all felt empowered.”

Now, Schecter writes creative nonfiction essays and OpEd pieces from her home in Washington state. Her essays tackle complex subjects, such as relationships, maintaining a sense of freedom despite obligations, and aging while still feeling vital.

“When I write, I have one simple goal,” she said. “Will one person read my essay, and even if I don’t change their viewpoint, will they at least stop and consider that there is a different, valid perspective?”

Originally from Los Angeles, Schecter credits UC Davis for changing her perspective and inspiring her to live in a more rural location. “In college, I even learned to milk a cow,” she laughed.

She now lives, writes, and keeps her horse on five acres of land that is 25 minutes outside of Seattle.

“The university was linked to agriculture, but it also brought all this culture in,” she said. “So this vastness of space became intricately linked in my thinking to a vastness of thinking and opportunity and ideas.”

Speaking Up As ASUCD president, Erin Braddock Glanville discovered the importance of local issues

By Laura Pizzo

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Erin Braddock Glanville ’93 was ASUCD

president during a tumultuous time at UC Davis.

Cuts in state funding led to rising student fees and campus protests, the future of funding student publications was on the line, and the impact of UC Davis becoming an NCAA Division I athletics program was a hotly debated topic.

Glanville said leading the student body during these controversial issues taught her lifelong lessons.

“As ASUCD president, there were long hours, there were a lot of issues—one thing that I learned was to not take things very personally,” Glanville said. “I tried to really separate out criticism and stay focused on the core principles, keeping in mind why my vice president and I were there and what we wanted to accomplish.”

As ASUCD president, Glanville was also exposed to state and city-related issues related to the university’s growth. Glanville said this experience ignited a passion for local issues, which influenced both her blog for the Silicon

Valley newspaper, Almanac News, and her local involvement in her hometown of Menlo Park, Calif.

“As ASUCD president, I learned how important it is that if you see an issue, you speak up,” said Glanville, who had a successful career in high tech before becoming a blogger.

Glanville has since retired from blogging and is now a stay-at-home mom raising three children, who she and her husband, Jeff Glanville ’93 would be happy to see go to UC Davis.

“Now, my daughter is going to high school next year, and I don’t know what or where she’ll land for college. It’d be wonderful if she went to UC Davis, but we’re continued on page 15

Erin Glanville and her husband, Jeff, enjoy a vacation in Maui with their three kids.

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A Learning Laboratory ASUCD is a home and laboratory for recent past president Mariah Watson

By Laura Pizzo

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SUCD’s first AfricanAmerican female president Mariah Watson ’16 ’s first shining moment as a leader came in the 8th grade. She gave the culmination speech as the treasurer of her school’s student leadership group, after which the moderator called her “the woman most likely to rule the world.”

While Watson hasn’t achieved that status just yet, she is one of the most influential student leaders at UC Davis, having been responsible for running the student-led nonprofit organization, where she has gained access to the state capital and countless opportunities to participate in university decisions.

“ASUCD is a learning laboratory, which I love,” Watson said.

“I learned how to communicate across differences, write a $13 million budget, and to be an advocate for a large constituency.”

Watson noted that ASUCD has taught her that flexibility and communication are her greatest assets as a leader. These qualities help her negotiate without losing mutual respect, such as when she needs to voice unpopular opinions or hold people accountable

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for the good of the university.

“In ASUCD, you’re in a room with people who will not agree with you, and from it you’ll learn about different leadership styles, different backgrounds, and so much more,” she said.

Watson, whose term as president ended in early March, has been involved in ASUCD and other student organizations as long as she’s been at UC Davis. She has served as an ASUCD senator, ethnic and cultural affairs commissioner, peer educator at the Cross Cultural Center, and was a key player in the founding of the new Center for African Diaspora Student Success.

“Since my first quarter, ASUCD has been my home away from home and a life coach in a many respects,”

ASUCD president Mariah Watson speaks during the New Student Celebration in the Pavilion on Monday, September 21, 2015.

said Watson, who is considering law school after graduation this spring. “I’ve made friendships here that will last a lifetime.”

During her term, Watson helped establish the ASUCD Legacy Fund, an endowment that will allow ASUCD officers to participate in leadership development opportunities. (See sidebar on page 15.) She was also the first to donate to the fund.

“It has been my greatest joy at UC Davis to serve the student body and positively impact their lives, and I wanted to extend that impact beyond my time on campus,” she said. “Also, I hope my donation of $100 will encourage others to give to the endowment as well.”

Political Pursuits You can’t spell ASUCD without DC

By Yinon Raviv ’17

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ormer ASUCD President Carly Sandstrom ’14, who now lives a mileand-a-half from the White House, might have some advice for her neighbor about terming out and making the most out of the postpresidency life. While representing 30,000 students at the world’s top veterinary school isn’t the same as being President of the United States, Sandstrom knows what it’s like to spend her time and energy serving the public.

“When I set foot on campus freshman year, I wouldn’t have imagined that I’d eventually be president of ASUCD,” Sandstrom said. “But I learned early on to take whatever opportunity opens up to me, do my best, and see where it takes me. That’s basically my path to becoming president of the UC Davis student body.”

ASUCD has two main functions: a legislative function and a business function. The latter, which Sandstrom credits for teaching her about business management, involved developing, passing and managing a $12 million budget during her term.

This massive budget went toward 24 student government units and services in total, which together employed upwards of 1,200 students. Sandstrom found this practical, hands-on business experience an irreplaceable, uniquely valuable element of being involved with ASUCD. “It’s so rare for college students to be given something and to be

told that it’s theirs to own. We’re often interns for some larger organization,” she said. “But at ASUCD, student-run means student-run. As a student, I got to manage budgets, manage people and manage projects. I learned by doing.”

This experience taught Sandstrom that she excelled at managing projects from start to finish. She enjoyed working with different units, meeting deadlines, empowering other students, and strategizing for the future.

So while planning out her next step as a senior, Sandstrom connected with a former ASUCD Vice President, Molly Fluet ’09, who works at Politico—the political media organization based in Arlington, Virginia. Politico Pro, the premium subscription service designed for policy professionals,

had an opening for the role of business development associate.

Sandstrom landed the job, realizing that she could build upon all that she loved about ASUCD in this new role. Upon graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she now manages operational projects for the business team, coordinates teamwide activities and trainings and improves processes.

“Serving as president of ASUCD made me realize how much I love working on and managing teams that do interesting and important things,” said Sandstrom, who helps lead the Cal Aggie Alumni Association network in Washington, D.C. “I’m getting this itch scratched at Politico right now, and I’m excited to see where my journey takes me!”

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Learning is Everything Former Davis mayor Bob Black got his political start as ASUCD president

By Laura Pizzo

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or a man who has achieved a lot in life, it may be surprising that Bob Black ’73, J.D. ’76

doesn’t think success is just about winning.

“I believed that government could make a difference in

Black, who served as a student driver after establishing Unitrans, enjoys the view from the driver’s seat as an alumnus.

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people’s lives, even student government,” Black said. “And in pushing for change, one of the insights I gained was that you really learn by doing. In terms of politics especially, you learn by engagement. Winning isn’t everything; learning is everything.”

The former Davis mayor and city council member began his political career as president of ASUCD 50 years ago. During his tenure, 1966 to 1967, he transformed ASUCD from being an organization focused on spirit events to one that delivered

impactful student-run services.

Many of these services still exist today and are unique in the nation for their size and scope, including Unitrans, ASUCD Experimental College, and the Coffee House.

Black pitched the idea of a student-run bus system to the UC Davis administration and earned approval for a one-month trial with two buses. After it proved a success, Black—under the advisement of a fellow student— helped coordinate the shipment of the first two double-decker London buses to campus. To today’s audi-

ence, ASUCD got them for a steal.

“If I recall correctly, the London buses were around $2,000 each, delivered to the Port of Oakland and driven to Davis,” he said.

“After that, Unitrans was up and running.”

After his term as president, Black took academic leave to serve as an activist against the war in Vietnam among other causes. In 1972, 18-year-olds received the right to vote. This inspired Black to run as a student for a seat on the Davis city council.

“Even though I didn’t technically have a student body card, I was still kind of selfidentifying as a student,” Black said. “And I was known for some of the things that ASUCD had accomplished during my tenure, which effectively put me on the city council.”

After being elected, Black returned to UC Davis, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science and then a law degree.

After his term as city council member, he was re-elected and became mayor of Davis, making him the youngest person to hold this position in the city’s history.

Despite being very junior when compared to his peers and predecessors, Black said he could hold his own because of the skills he learned as ASUCD president and from university leaders, including the late Chancellor Emil Mrak.

“When students were demonstrating during the first months of my tenure as ASUCD president, Chancellor Mrak came to Freeborn Hall, which was packed with a couple thousand students who were angry about something,” Black said. “And instead of taking the stage, he took one single chair, and he put it down on the floor and answered their questions and dealt with their issues, eye to eye. We didn’t always agree, but his openness and engagement made a huge impression on me.”

Although Black now lives on the Northern California coast, where his law firm emphasizes municipal law, he has continued to be actively involved in UC Davis and the surrounding community.

He served as legal counsel for ASUCD until 1998, previously participated in a program where attorneys gave pro-bono legal advice to students. He also was the Picnic Day marshal in 2009.

“I’m amazed by how the campus has evolved,” Black said.

“I get nostalgic for the days when the Coffee House was in East Hall— those buildings and institutions that don’t exist anymore or that have morphed into something new were fun while they lasted; but I know they were replaced by institutions that are meaningful to the students that are here today, and that’s what counts.”

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“There are so many aspects of UC Davis that students don’t quite realize how special they are until they leave,” she said. “And now, when I run into somebody who went to Davis, I think ‘Oh my gosh! You went to Davis,’ because we instantly have a connection and I kind of know something about that person—they’re a hard worker, an open person and have that Aggie spirit.”

keeping an open mind,” said Glanville, donor to the UC Davis Annual Fund. “I do hope she goes to a place that inspires intellectual curiosity and has as wonderful a campus as UC Davis does—the way it feels safe, artistic, and engaging.”

Glanville says that she has fallen even more in love with the UC Davis community since she graduated.

“I believed that government could make a difference in people’s lives, even student government.”

— Bob Black

ASUCD Legacy Fund: Celebrating 100 Years of Changing Lives

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o honor 100 years of educational leadership development and student service, ASUCD seeks to inspire former officers and all UC Davis alumni and friends to raise $100,000 to create permanent funding for the ASUCD Legacy Fund.

This endowment will provide financial support for ASUCD officers to participate in leadership development opportunities, such as courses, trainings, and conferences.

“I’ve learned so much in ASUCD and wanted to extend that opportunity to future student leaders, which is why I helped create this fund and felt inspired to give the first donation,” said Mariah Watson ’16, recent past-president of ASUCD. Your gift—no matter the size—makes a real difference.

Please help ensure that student leaders receive support for years to come.

You can donate to this fund by clicking here.

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Good Life

Chicken Tetrazzini Ingredients

Local Flavor We asked former Coffee House employees for their favorite CoHo recipes. The following were among the most popular.

1-1/2 lbs. chicken, boneless skinless thigh meat, coarsely chopped 2 T. canola oil 1/4 c. butter 1/2 c. red or yellow onions, diced 1/4 c. red bell peppers, diced 1-1/2 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c. plus 2 T. flour 1/3 t. salt 1 pinch pepper 4 c. chicken stock 1 lb. pasta, dry 1 T. parsley 1 c. shredded cheese (optional)

Preparation Heat 1 T. oil in pan. Add chicken. Sauté until cooked throughout. Dice into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside and keep warm. Sauté onions, bell peppers, garlic and mushrooms in 1 T. olive oil until soft. Remove from heat.

In a sauce pan, melt butter. Turn off heat and whisk in flour, salt and pepper. This will form a very thick paste. Whisk until smooth with no lumps. Turn heat to medium, slowly whisk in chicken stock. Whisking constantly on a higher heat, cook until sauce thickens, about 5-10 minutes. Add cooked chicken and mushroom mixture. Stir and heat until hot.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Mix sauce and pasta together. Add cheese, if desired. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Yield: Eight 1/2-cup servings Recommended by Andrea Brisker Tyson ’09, Jacklyn Castellanos ’10, Abraham Castillo-Ruiz ’11, Nycole Copping ’14, Jason Druyan ’11, Monica Erezo ’12, Kendal Fletcher ’08, Jade Gardner ’09, Kate Garner ’11, Paola Gonzalez ’12, Anne Hambright ’07, Jeanine Mae Hernandez Rufkahr ’06, Sarah Herrera ’13, Jared Hippler ’08, Sara Jablow ’09, Janine Johal ’13, Kitty Lee ’08, Kimberly Llewellyn ’07, Lizzy Lopez ’10, Mitzirubi Martinez ’12, Megan McCaffrey ’13, Iris Pedowitz ’11, Valerie Sarni ’07 and Katie Trauner.

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Out-of-this-World Meatloaf (for a crowd) Broccoli and Tofu in Peanut Sauce Ingredients 1 lb. tofu 4 c. broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 T. sesame oil 3/4 t. fresh ginger, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium yellow onion, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces 4 oz. bean sprouts, rinsed 1/2 c. peanuts, raw unsalted

Ingredients, marinade 1 c. creamy peanut butter 1-1/2 c. hot water 1/4 c. cider vinegar 1/2 c. soy sauce 1/4 c. brown sugar or molasses 1 t. cayenne pepper

Preparation Cube tofu into 1/2-inch squares. Whisk together marinade ingredients in a bowl and pour over tofu.

Mix well and chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour. Drain tofu. Save marinade. Bake tofu at 350° until almost dry (flipping halfway through) about 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Keep warm.

Place peanuts on a sheet pan and toast in oven until golden, about 3 minutes. Heat sesame oil in a sauté pan. Add fresh ginger, garlic and onions and sauté until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add reserved marinade and heat thoroughly. Remove from heat.

Add tofu. Mix gently. Garnish with bean sprouts and peanuts. Serve over rice.

Ingredients 50 lbs. ground beef 1-1/2 gal. ground croutons 1 gal. milk 48 eggs 4 onions, finely chopped 1/2 c. salt 1 T. black pepper 1/4 t. cayenne pepper

Ingredients, sauce 4 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. dry mustard 5 c. ketchup

Preparation Mix all ingredients in a Hobart mixer on low speed until blended. Do not overmix.

Press mixture into four 4-inch hotel pans, then form into two loaves lengthwise in each pan. Bake meatloaves at 325° for 1-1/2 hours. Mix sauce ingredients together.

Spread over loaves and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Yield: Four 4-inch deep hotel pans Recommended by Rockwell Bounos ’12, Daniel Friedman ’14, Shai Lavi ’08, Kimberly Llewellyn ’07, Megan McCaffrey ’13, Danny Sacher ’10 and Jess Tokunaga ’09.

Yield: Eight 1-cup servings Recommended by Ellie Avery ’12, Stephanie Barambani ’06, Jason Druyan ’11, Daniel Friedman ’14, Jade Gardner ’11, Anne Hambright ’07, Amelia Hassani ’09, Sara Jablow ’09, Kimberly Llewellyn ’07, Cece Ou ’13, Hannah M. Reff ’09, Ashley Song ’07 and Crista Thomas ’13.

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By Laura Pizzo

One Family’s 100th Picnic Day The Stasulat family’s century-long involvement with Picnic Day

Who’s who?

Caroline Stasulat ’07 is the latest in a long line of UC Davis luminaries. Laura Lockhart Carroll ’72 is Caroline’s second cousin. Edie Wilson Stasulat is Caroline’s mother. Joseph (Joe) Stasulat is Caroline’s father. Marilyn Lockhart Wilson is Edie’s mother.

James French Wilson and Robert (Bob) Lockhart are Edie’s grandfathers.

1916 Robert Lockhart serves as the first Picnic Day student chair and is credited with riding the first bike on campus

1908 UC Davis opens its doors as University Farm

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1909 First ever Picnic Day

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ome families cherish 100year old recipes.

Others are diehard fans for the same team, generation after generation.

For the Stasulats, the tradition that holds the greatest family pride is Picnic Day. The family has gathered for Picnic Day every year since 1916. That year, Robert Lockhart, great-grandfather to Caroline Stasulat ’07, served as the very first Picnic Day student chair.

“In this day and age, I think it’s fairly uncommon for a family to have a century-long tradition in one particular place,” said Caroline, a CAAA life member.

“In this day and age, it’s

Her mother agrees. “I remember when we brought our own picnic because food wasn’t as readily available on campus,” said Edie Wilson Stasulat, who retired from UC Davis in 2015 after a 12year career. “Even though it changes every year, it always feels nostalgic.”

Both Caroline and her mother Edie noted that, as children, Picnic Day had a magic about it that directly impacted their college dreams.

“My parents would laugh that Picnic Day was how they got us interested in going to college,” Edie said.

“Going to Picnic Day as a child gave me regular exposure to a college campus,” Caroline agreed.

“It demystified the under-

1919 James French Wilson is appointed assistant professor of animal husbandry; he teaches courses in feeds and feeding, applied animal genetics, sheep production and wool technology

1916 Attendance increases to 15,000 attendees due in large part to Molly, a dairy cow who performed a record 97-hour cow-walk from Davis to Berkeley to publicize the event.

uncommon for a family to have such a longstanding tradition like going to Picnic Day, or even just having this much family history in one particular place.”

— Caroline Stasulat

graduate experience.”

These days, the Stasulats favor the animal events that give Picnic Day “a state fair feel,” such as the Doxie Derby and the sheepdog trials.

“Even after all these years, I always learn something,” Edie said. “I love going to the entomology department for the cockroach races—it’s such a unique event! And there’s also the honey tasting

1957 James French Wilson becomes a professor emeritus

1942 During World War II, the Army Signal Corps controlled the campus and Picnic Day was canceled from 1942 to 1944

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and the chance to learn about unfamiliar bugs.”

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largest Picnic Day reunion the family has ever organized will take place in honor of their centennial anniversary of involvement, followed

by a special celebration at Caroline’s late grandmother’s house.

“Picnic Day has always been a family tradition for us,

Caroline and Edie Stasulat don Picnic Day t-shirts from 2014, which honor UC Davis’ 100th celebration of the event, two years before the family’s centennial Picnic Day.

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1969 Marilyn Lockhart Wilson begins working in the botany department

1971 & 1972 Laura Lockhart Carroll serves on the Picnic Day Committee.

1973 Joseph Stasulat works at the Internship and Career Center and lectures in the Department of Land, Air and Water Resources

2003-2007 Caroline Stasulat works as a student advisor at the Internship and Career Center, chairs the Native American Culture Days at the Student Programs and Activities Center, and serves as a multicultural/special projects intern at the Cross Cultural Center

2003 Edie Wilson Stasulat starts working at UC Davis, beginning in human resources and later moving to the Activities and Recreation Center, anthropology, sociology, and philosophy

2006 A building in the Colleges at La Rue is posthumously named after Joseph Stasulat

2007 Caroline graduates with degrees in English and Native American Studies

2016 The Stasulats celebrate their family’s 100th Picnic Day

2014 Official Picnic Day centennial celebration

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A Century of Celebration Here are a few photos of early UC Davis and Picnic Day, courtesy of the Stasulats.

“It is really special to have that hertiage, especially in Davis and at UC Davis, where many of us have all sorts of positive memories and connections as well.”

— Caroline Stasulat

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so whoever is in town that day will naturally pop by campus,” Caroline said. “But this year, because it is our centennial anniversary, more family members are going to make the effort to come specifically for this day.”

Caroline and Edie will

be joined by several family members and friends, some traveling from as far away as Washington state.

“It is really special to have this heritage, especially in Davis and at UC Davis, where many of us have all sorts of other positive memories and connections as well,” Caroline said with pride.

Many Connections

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he Stasulats’ longtime connection to UC Davis stretches beyond Picnic Day, into the classroom and workplace. (Please see the timeline on the previous spread.)

Joseph Stasulat, Caroline’s late father, worked in the Internship and Career Center (ICC) for 29 years. As a student, Caroline had the opportunity to follow in her father’s footsteps by working in the ICC as a peer advisor.

Caroline’s mother, Edie; grandmother, Marilyn; and great-grandparents, James and Bob; as well as other relatives have served as UC Davis faculty or staff.

“I am proud of my career at UC Davis because it gave me the opportunity to learn about what was going on in California and around the world, which is what I always hoped for in a career,” Edie said.

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Picnic Day giveaways!

Join Cal Aggie Alumni Association for Picnic Day 2016 and enjoy the #AuthenticAggie experience! CAAA invites all Aggie alumni, friends and families to come back to campus and celebrate this year’s Picnic Day—themed “Cultivating Authenticity.”

CAAA members are invited to enjoy the VIP Member lounge inside the Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center. Enjoy complimentary pizza and beverages when you show your membership card.

Limited time offer: Win tickets for the Chemistry Magic Show!

Enter into a drawing by clicking here or by connecting through the CAAA Facebook page and be automatically entered into a drawing for two sets of tickets to one of the most coveted Picnic Day events. Don’t wait in line! Save hours of time by simply “Liking” us today!

For more information, please contact CAAA office at (800) 242-GRAD or alumni@ucdavis.edu or visit us online at alumni.ucdavis.edu.

I’m a big fan of the Aggies!

Receive this cool Authentic Aggie t-shirt by becoming an annual or lifetime member of CAAA. This t-shirt, which features the UC Davis mantra, is only available to new CAAA members who sign up through this special Picnic Day offer. Join today online or by phone at (800) 242-GRAD using promo code PDY16 to receive this special offer.

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One Aggie Network. Many Connections.

Welcome.

CAAA is excited to recognize the following new life members who joined September 1, 2015 through March 1, 2016.

Kirstie D. Andersen ’93 Ahmad S. Aref ’16 Dustin L. Ashford ’10 Ron Austin, Jr. Peter G. Barrick ’02 Christopher A. Beck ’15 Christopher C. Bonham ’15 Jennifer M. Bratt ’01 Tyler L. Brennan ’09 Collin T. Brennan ’10 Kayla N. Burns Kyle Nicolas E. Cabigon ’13 Victoria M. Carter ’10 Adela G. Cech ’93 Lani C. Chan ’05 Tracy L. Chan ’10 Christopher P. Chin ’10 Rachael N. Cushing ’16 Anne L. Dieu ’87 Loren E. Dieu ’89 Zhihong Ding ’08 Adam Endelman Irma Endelman Conrad P. Fay ’16 Evan T. Felsing ’96 Ryan V. Flavell ’10 Alexander J. Fong ’15 Andrea L. Freeland ’10 Arthur H. Fung ’10 Ryan E. Fussell ’06 Jesse E. Gipe ’14 Maria B. Glick ’04 Jose R. Gonzalez, Jr. ’02 Karen M. Grinyer ’12 Lesli M. Hamamoto ’10 Michael A. Haralambides ’16 Marylee Hardie ’64

Mark Harrison Syed A. Hassan ’15 Victor M. Hernandez ’09 Ashley L. Herrera ’15 Stephen M. Hill ’15 Korey S. Hlaudy ’12 Thomas Ho Lauren K. Hofmann ’14 Seyedeh Sona C. Hosseini ’13 Megan G. Hungerford ’10 Dawn M. Jesse ’01 Nikki S. Kimura ’15 Jeremy T. Kirshner ’16 Justin J. Kohn ’15 Danielle L. Koning ’15 Flora C. Kwan ’14 Chandran Lakshmanan ’15 Quocdung T. Lam ’80 Tyler C. Lanham ’15 Jason C. Lucash ’06 Colum M. Malec ’10 Patricia J. Miller ’15 Karen D. Miner ’70 Robert B. Mitchell ’13 Roneka W. Muhammed ’16 Richard C. Murphy ’15 Stephanie A. Nail ’14 Eloy Navarro Melody Navarro Leslie A. Nemeth ’08 Robert O. Norris ’03 Chelsea R. Norris ’03 Gustav Nystrom ’99 Scott F. Oliver ’15 Raymond G. Olsson ’86 Peter M. O’Malley ’10 Jonathan Oseguera ’15

Thomas C. Parker ’15 Katrina E. Peterson ’82 Hayley D. Porter ’15 Liliana N. Prado ’09 Daniel L. Redfern ’15 Mikki M. Riella ’89 Nadia N. Riggs ’13 Julian A. Roque ’14 Jeffrey T. Safarik, O.D. ’84 Carlos F. Sanchez ’15 Ellice H. Sanguinetti ’77 Artin Shakiba ’10 Alexandre C. Silva ’10 Amanpreet K. Singh ’09 Christi-Anne Sokolewicz Andres F. Soohoo ’15 Nicole L. Sorace ’15 Karla G. Stevenson ’93 Douglas Tan ’15 Phyllis M. Thomas Maytika Thomas ’15 Deborah A. Thompson-Austin ’87 Natalia I. Valadez ’08 Jessica M. Valdez ’15 Le Vang ’97 Heather R. Vasquez ’98 Renee A. Vassilos ’07 Katherine E. Vieiramendes Lei Wang ’07 Laurie K. Wasserman ’80 Nicholas S. Werner ’14 Keith J. Woodcock ’75 Carrie Wright ’99 Lihong Yu ’10 Yue-On Yuen ’94 Sandra A. Zachery ’71 Grant G. Zaiger ’79

Membership dues allow CAAA to offer a wide variety of programming and alumni networking locally, across the United States and around the world. Thank you for your continued support and dedication, both to your alumni association and to UC Davis.

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By Laura Pizzo

Worldwide Service

Inspired by UC Davis mentors, alumnus pursues global opportunities

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hehzad Lokhandwalla ’15 graduated

In Tanzania, Lokhandwalla’s female student shatters stereotypes by earning the highest scores in biology and technology on the first exam of the year.

from UC Davis less than a year ago with a bachelor’s in computer science and a minor in education. Since then, he has lived and worked in three continents and pursued more diverse opportunities than many people achieve in their entire careers.

Lokhandwalla has served as a software developer intern at the United Nations in

Switzerland, a technology consultant at a children’s hospital in Laos, and is now a technology fellow at Tanzania Education Corporation, which supports a secondary school in Tanzania focusing on technology curriculum.

“Two things have inspired me to take on these challenges,” Lokhandwalla said.

“First, I had really great mentors at UC Davis, including Chancellor Katehi, School “I told my supervisor that I wanted to leave a legacy and do something to stand out. That’s when he said that I could work on a crowd funding app.”

— Shehzad Lokhandwalla

of Education Dean Harold Levine and Professor Sarah Perrault in the English department. Second, I love children and education, so my passion drives me to always do a little more and be selfless in it.”

Lokhandwalla’s passion for service ignited when he was serving as an ASUCD senator and working as a student assistant to Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi.

“One thing Chancellor Katehi said to me was, ‘A leader always has to give something back,’” Lokhandwalla said. “So if a leader earns

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something—like education and knowledge—you’re expected to give that back.

She also said that public service is the most important thing you can do in your career.”

Lokhandwalla credits Levine and Perrault for encouraging him to explore opportunities where he could combine his skills in software development with his passion for education.

“At the time, I wasn’t sure how to go forward, so Professor Perrault suggested that I work in the non-profit sector, teaching people about the intersections between business and technology.

Her suggestions inspired me toward ideas for my future,” Lokhandwalla said.

Give Globally Want to get involved with CAAA internationally? Contact Ginger Welsh, director of international alumni and development at UC Davis, at gwelsh@ ucdavis.edu.

While a student at UC Davis, Lokhandwalla learned about public service as an ASUCD senator and student assistant to the chancellor.

Leaving a Legacy

Although Lokhandwalla’s time at each employer has been brief, he has left a mark on all three organizations.

“When I was working at the UN as a software engineer, most of my job involved making changes to web applications,” Lokhandwalla said. “But I told my supervisor that I

wanted to leave a legacy and do something to stand out.

That’s when he said that I could work on a crowd funding app.”

Lokhandwalla spent a few weeks conducting research and working on an initial design for the app, which could help the UN collect donations in the future.

“Although it hasn’t been completed yet, it’s nice to know that I am the first one who did the initial design and research for it,” he said.

At the hospital in Laos, Lokhandwalla developed and taught the staff to use a computer software system where they could enter and store patient information for easier access. Prior to this, patient information was kept in paper files. He also created a photo booth where pediatric patients could take pictures with their friends and family, which helped improve the day-to-day experiences for the children at the hospital.

Currently, at the Tanzania Education Corporation, Lokhandwalla’s teaches students ages 16-17 about software engineering. As the inaugural technology fellow, he is developing the curriculum and shaping the organization for years to come. In addition, he hopes other schools in Tanzania will Patients at Friends Without A Border, a pediatric hospital in Laos, play with the photobooth that Lokhandwalla developed.

adopt his curriculum as well.

Lokhandwalla plans to one day establish a non-profit school for Indian adults who want to start their own technology businesses. In Tanzania, Lokhandwalla is earning invaluable teaching experience and learning what it takes to run a nonprofit school, which will be supremely helpful in pursuing his long-term goals.

Staying Connected

Lokhandwalla’s commitment to service does not stop with his career. He also considers himself an ambassador for UC Davis, having helped the Cal Aggie Alumni Association organize events in Geneva and making a point to connect with Aggies around the world.

“I want to give back as much as UC Davis has given me,” Lokhandwalla said.

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By Laura Pizzo

Keeping the Party Going

UC Davis Sigma Phi Epsilon brothers create largest scholarship in UC Davis Greek system

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he sixties-era UC Davis Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEps) brothers say their first “real” party was in 1967, in the winter before the summer of love.

Little did they know then that their parties would go on for another 50 years.

“This is the prime driving force right here,” said SigEp Tim Doyle ’68, gesturing toward Clyde Beffa ’67, as the two enjoy lunch together at a Davis eatery.

They also didn’t know back then that their social gatherings would eventually leave a mark that will last longer than even the best party—an endowed scholarship in memory of their founding member, the late Randy Randall ’66.

“Randy lived the values of friendship and brotherhood, and he had a positive impact on people,” said SigEps brother Don Gonzales ’70.

Because Randall was the “a guiding light” for the group, his name was a natural fit

when Beffa began to brainstorm an endowment that would inspire his social group to give back to UC Davis.

The Randy Randall Scholarship Endowment has now reached more than $100,000, making it the largest endowment ever established by a Greek organization at UC Davis.

Although, it’s not just SigEps that are contributing—a group of college friends fondly called “the Reubens” have also contributed as friends of UC Davis.

Randy Randall smiles from the upper left-hand corner of this photo of SigEps brothers taken in 1965.

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Neda Othman ’16, who received the Randy Randall Scholarship this year, is finishing her bachelor’s degree in animal biology at UC Davis and will be starting at the School of Veterinary Medicine in the fall of 2017.

“I wrote Mr. Beffa to thank him and tell him a little bit about myself,” Othman said. “To my surprise, he wrote back, congratulated me about getting in to vet school and told me about his dogs; it’s really nice to get to know the donors as real people.”

The Randy Randall Scholarship is open to any UC Davis undergraduate student and every other year preference is given to a current SigEp or the son or daughter of a former SigEp. More than 55 people who attended UC Davis in the late 60’s and early 70’s have contributed to the endowment, some of them anonymously.

“I give back because UC Davis gave me a fantastic four years,” said Beffa, adding that he would he would like to see the scholarship reach $150,000 in the next few years. “In fact, if you spoke to any of the alumni who come to our events, they would say that UC Davis is where they got their start and where they learned a lot.”

Have You Heard About Aggie Classrooms?

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stablished by the UC Davis Student Alumni Association (SAA) in 2008, UC Davis’ Aggie Classrooms began when a few Aggie-alumni teachers wanted to help inspire their students to dream about attending a four-year university. The Aggie Classrooms program has now reached nearly 20 elementary schools in low-income neighborhoods.

Through the program, UC Davis students give a first-hand presentation about college life and answer any questions the elementary school students have. Participating classrooms also receive UC Davis posters, pennants, stickers and SAA t-shirts.

“The Aggie Classrooms program inspires children in underserved communities to get excited about college,” said Aggie

Classrooms Director

Federica Sartori ’16.

“I’m so glad to be part of that process, which leads many young students to consider college as an option for the future when they previously may not have known much about it.”

For teachers who would like to participate, download an application here or contact aggieclassrooms@alumni. ucdavis.edu. For alumni interested in volunteering, please contact Federica Sartori at fsantori@ucdavis.edu with your name and contact information.

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Big Picture

Here Comes the Sun UC Davis’ 62-acre, 16.3-megawatt SunPower solar plant will reduce the university’s carbon footprint by 9 percent and is part of the university’s plan to obtain 60 percent of its electricity from renewable and carbon-free sources by 2017. “In the fight against climate change, this is another progressive step forward for a UC Davis campus that is already a global leader in sustainability,” said Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi at the dedication ceremony last November. SunPower is a proud business partner of CAAA. 28

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Event Calendar Boston Aggies Volunteering Opportunity Saturday, April 9 Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: American Red Cross Food Pantry Website: Click here

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oin Boston Aggies at the American Red Cross Food Pantry as we celebrate one of our greatest traditions, joining fellow alumni groups from around the world in service projects for Picnic Day 2016. Over the course of a calendar year, the food pantry serves an average of 105,000 individuals annually or 400-500 families per distribution day, making it one of the largest food pantries in New England.

Golden Society Reunion Friday, April 15 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location: Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center Website: Click here Date:

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OC Aggies Day of Service Saturday, April 16 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Orange County Food Bank Website: Click here Date: Time:

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oin Aggies across the nation as they volunteer in their communities in honor of the 2nd Annual Aggie Week of Service. Enjoy Aggie camaraderie and support the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Alumni, friends and family will be assembling food boxes for children and seniors in Orange County.

For the lastest info about all things Picnic Day, click here.

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embers of the class of 1966 are invited to a special Picnic Day luncheon to celebrate their 50th anniversary and be welcomed into the CAAA Golden Society.

Saturday, April 16 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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oin the UC Davis Seattle Alumni Network as we celebrate Picnic Day. Bring your favorite picnic dish and lawn games. Family, friends and (leashed) dogs are welcome! To give back, the Seattle Aggies will hold a supply drive for Mary’s Place, a Seattle-based family shelter.

Colorado Aggies Picnic Day

Jazz and Wine Social

Sunday, April 17 Time: 12 noon to 4 p.m.

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ring your own picnic, friends, family and dogs to this Picnic Day in-the-park event, where barbeques will be available for use. We would like this to be a charity event, so please check the link for more details on that as the event gets closer.

Saturday, May 21 4 to 7 p.m.

Location: Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center Website: Click here Date:

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njoy the African and African American Aggie Alumni Association’s (5A) annual jazz and wine social immediately following the celebration of Black Family Day. Sample delicious wines made by UC Davis alumni wine partners and enjoy the sound of smooth jazz.

Vintage Aggies

Saturday, April 16 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Location: Howard Field Website: Click here

Friday, April 15 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (tour); 6 to 8 p.m. (Vintage Aggies tasting) Location: Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science Website: Click here

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tart your Picnic Day with a delicious breakfast courtesy of proud CAAA business partner Whole Foods while you enjoy the company of other alumni and a performance by the Cal Aggie Marching Band Alumni Association.

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oin CAAA for this special wine event. All guests will receive one Riedel wine glass to keep.

Only for life members: Enjoy an exclusive tour of the RMI’s sustainable winery at 5:30 p.m. with Professor Roger Bolton.

Vintage Aggies offers the unique opportunity to sample any delicious Aggie-made wines at once.

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EVENT RECAP Bay Area Aggies Know How to Network

Shakespeare’s Globe Reception and Performance Friday, July 22 London, UK Website: Click here Date:

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ather with London alumni and friends at a special performance at Shakespeare’s Globe featuring special guest Dean Harold Levine from the UC Davis School of Education.

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art Grand Opening Sunday, November 13 UC Davis Website: Click here Date:

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Learn More Additional details on these events and others can be found at www. alumni.ucdavis.edu/rsvp.

This January, the Cal Aggie Alumni Association partnered with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce to offer San Francisco Bay Area Aggies an evening of networking and job search support.

The event, dubbed the Job Forum of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, is part of CAAA’s #AggiesAtWork initiative and an example of the board of directors’ commitment to helping alumni lead successful and fulfilling careers.

Whether alumni were just starting their careers or aiming to transition into a new role, this event offered personalized advice from successful business leaders on resumes, interview techniques, and career pathways.

“It’s always a special pleasure to do an event with CAAA—not only for myself but for my colleagues at the

If you’d like to be more involved with the San Francisco chapter, please contact Chapter President Alexandra Velasquez ’04 at sanfrancisco@ alumni.ucdavis.edu.

Job Forum—because of the high caliber of UC Davis alumni,” said alumnus Bill Pollak ’82, who is a volunteer for the Job Forum and an organizer of this event.

The thoughtfulness of the alumni attendees helped make this event a success. “Because this is a forum, it’s not just volunteers like myself that are offering guidance, but it might be the other attendees as well,” Pollak noted. “There was certainly a lot of that at this event, making it really fun and dynamic.”

e the first to enjoy UC Davis’ new contemporary museum of art, where even the building is designed for the future. The inaugural exhibition will unveil many gifts to the collection and feature major public and private loans. Those who will be represented include Wayne Thiebaud, William T. Wiley, Ruth Horsting, Manuel Neri and Roland Petersen.

Bill Pollak (center) helped coordinate the San Francisco Job Forum event in partnership with the city’s Chamber of Commerce. alumni.ucdavis.edu

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University News

No. 3 in the World for Sustainability

MultiTalented

No. 1 Vet School in the World, Again The University of California, Davis, held onto its top spot in veterinary science in the latest QS World University Rankings. As the No. 1 university in veterinary science, UC Davis is renowned for applying a “One Health” approach to addressing critical health concerns on a local and global scale.

Nine UC Davis athletic teams— including football and women’s basketball— posted the highest NCAAA Graduation Success Rates in their respective conferences in 2015.

GreenMetric rankings, an international survey of more than 400 colleges, has ranked UC Davis No. 3 in the world in environmental sustainability for its teaching, research, campus lifestyle and management.

New Art Museum The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art will open to the public on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. The art museum will provide new classroom space for studies in a range of fields and will incorporate two outdoor projection walls, free Wi-Fi access and study areas for students as part of its commitment to 24/7 use for faculty, students, staff and the public.

Record Generosity On March 10, the UC Davis Health System announced receiving $38.5 million in gifts and pledges from Ernest E. Tschannen to support the UC Davis Eye Center and the Center for Vision Science.

These gifts make Tschannen the largest individual donor to UC Davis in the university’s 108-year history.

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At 91 yearsyoung, grateful patient Ernest Tschannen cherishes his time outdoors.

UC Davis Ranked No. 4 in California

Best In Nation

The latest edition of Niche’s Best Colleges ranking put UC Davis in the top 25 public universities in the nation and fourth in California.

It gave UC Davis an “A” grade for its academics, value, student life, and campus quality categories.

Aggie alumni sound off on Facebook:

“Eight years later and I still only have good memories about UC Davis. Everything about this school made my college experience unique and amazing.”

– Roseanna Attema, ’08

Princeton Review ranks UC Davis’ student health services program first in the nation.

Gender Inclusve Bathrooms Male and female signs are being removed from 120 single-stall bathrooms with the goal of increasing access and comfort for those who identify as transgender, genderqueer and gender nonconforming.

The following businesses are proud partners of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association:

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From networking opportunities to discounts on adventures and necessities, CAAA members receive a variety of benefits throughout their lifetimes. Play along with this adapted “Game of Life” to see how CAAA can save you money, keep you connected to UC Davis, and help your family thrive.

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Use your CAAA membership to get a library card for access to all UC libraries

Going on vacation? Use your CAAA membership to get great rates with USI Travel Insurance Services

Use your 15% discount to grab a slice of pizza at Woodstock’s

Start a college savings plan with ScholarShare

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Visit Heringer Estates Family Winery and get a complimentary wine tasting

Save on your electric bill by going solar with SunPower using CAAA’s Affiliate Solar Program

Whether you are buying a home or vehicle, use your Liberty Mutual insurance discount!

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Come back to Picnic Day and visit the VIP CAAA member lounge and Alumni Zone.

Catch a UC Davis Athletics game for a reduced price thanks to your CAAA membership

Planning for a career transition?

Attend a CAAA networking event to meet Aggies in a new field Go wine tasting at Amador Cellars and get 15% off

Go on a road trip! Use your CAAA membership to rent a car for less at Aggie Car Rentals Grab a bite! Your CAAA membership gets you a discount at popular eateries like Starbucks at the ARC, Sudwerk, and Davis Creamery

Protect yourself and your family with a discount on Mercer Health Insurance

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Continue to enjoy life with CAAA membership benefits!

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Network Update

Arizona Chapter

Arizona Aggies enjoy a hike together.

with Kate Traci

As an entrepreneur, Kate Traci ’98 wears a lot of hats—including adventure writer, ghost blogger and social media consultant. She has been leading the CAAA Arizona chapter for nearly two years.

Can you describe your experience building the Arizona network?

We are building a great network and have had a few great events, including our most recent get-together, which was a hike in the Scottsdale area. It was nicely attended and was a pleasant

way to get moving early in the day, see some beautiful areas of Arizona, and chat with fellow Aggies. Every Aggie I meet is so welcoming and very personable. I love Arizona because I can get outside almost every day of the year—that’s a lot of opportunity for adventure!

The presence of Aggies here in Arizona is somewhat scattered so we are always looking for more people to help and new ideas for that perfect event that will bring out the crowds—I know we can build something great in the future if we can get more people involved.

What keeps you motivated to build a larger UC Davis presence in Arizona?

Arizona is such an agriculturally strong state— we grow so much food for the nation here. As alumni from the No. 1 Ag school in the world, that agriculture connection really speaks to our core. But honestly, as an entrepreneur, I would love to network and learn from other

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Arizona Aggies at the Heritage Park Zoo in Prescott, AZ.

Aggies here. We have an opportunity to harness our experiences and mentor each other, knowing that we have common ground.

Why is it important to stay connected to UC Davis and the Aggie family?

I loved my college years.

They shaped me and provided me with some of the best “I loved my college years. They shaped me and provided me with some of the best friends I still have today.

UC Davis is a great school, and I want to give others the chance to enjoy it as I have.”

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friends I still have today.

UC Davis is a great school, and I want to give others the chance to enjoy it as I have.

By staying connected, we also get to experience UC Davis’ growth. It has grown in so

many great ways—from the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts to its newer residence halls—I am looking forward to what UC Davis does next!

What does Aggie Pride mean to you?

Aggie Pride is made up of our memories of going to such a great school and continuing to share those memories now that we’re alumni—memories of the Grad, Sudwerk, the quad, and Chem 194 (now known as Rock Hall). And we can’t forget the dorms and equestrian center and the arboretum! I have great

memories of working in the primate center that I love to share as well. I was also involved with a sorority and made some great friends there even though UC Davis is not a big Greek school— these are the kinds of memories that make up Aggie Pride for me.

How can Arizona Aggies get involved?

First, join our Facebook group here. We use that group to advertise events, including the occasional spur-of-the-moment happy hour. We also share news related to UC Davis, which helps keep us all in the know

even though we live far away.

The second way to get involved would be to host an event for Aggies near you.

Events don’t have to be big or stressful—just a “Hey, I’m

going to a happy hour; any Aggies please join me!” event can be a great way to keep spreading the word about UC Davis’ presence in Arizona and build more momentum.

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as a “farm system” for state politics, much like minor league baseball, since many UC Davis alumni end up with careers in the state and national capitals.

from the College of Letters and Science. “I’m doing what I enjoy, I’m helping others, and I’m supporting myself financially.”

The former ASUCD senator and president currently represents social justice and criminal justice reform clients in the California capital.

Nonprofits like the Children’s Defense Fund and the National Alliance on Mental Illness turn to Assagai’s firm for representation before legislature, administrative agencies and local governments. The idea of socially progressive nonprofits having their own lobbyists was virtually unheard of before Assagai came along.

Now, these previously underrepresented groups have a voice in Sacramento.

“What I’m doing now is a direct extension of what I did in ASUCD. ASUCD allowed me to express my soft skills through running campaigns, passing legislation, and working with the senators to make the university better,” said Assagai, who added that he met some of his best friends through ASUCD and even lived with other ASUCD senators in a house they tried to name the Capitol of UC Davis. “A lot of people found their gifts and their passions in ASUCD.” Assagai describes ASUCD

“What I’m doing now is a direct extension of what I did in ASUCD. ASUCD allowed me to express my soft skills through running campaigns, passing legislation, and working with the senators to make the university better.”

— Caliph Assagai

ASUCD served as a catalyst for students’ personal development, teaching them to use their talents to tackle the issues that were most important to them, he noted.

“Everyone struggles to figure out their life’s purpose,” he said, turning to the crowd of fresh, bright, and slightly anxious faces.

He continued, “I found my answer by asking a different question. Once I stopped asking what my life’s purpose is, and started asking what my life’s service is, I realized that there’s nothing better you can do for yourself than working to improve other peoples’ lives.”

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Parent Profile

By Laura Pizzo

The Path of Least Resistance

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he Law of Least Effort is a Dao philosophy that believes true happiness and success in life is achieved when a person finds and follows a set path that is most natural to him. It was this philosophy—along with Aggie Pride and trust, unity and togetherness— that was imparted upon the Henderson family by the late UC Davis coach, Jim Sochor, and Coach Bob Foster. This, along with lessons bestowed by friends, teammates, and university personnel, has guided the family’s journey to and from UC Davis and back again.

Adam ’86 and Kim ’86 Henderson met as students at UC Davis, where Adam served as captain of the football team and Kim shined as a star student. Now, their sons Spencer ’16 and Grant ’18 Henderson have followed in their footsteps by becoming Aggies and athletes as well—a natural fit after spending countless evenings and weekends as a family watching the Aggies play football at Toomey field.

“UC Davis rarely lost on Toomey Field, so we thought we had the best football team in the nation. My whole life, I wanted to play as an Aggie,” said Spencer, who arrived on campus as a rare two-sport athlete, playing both football

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and baseball, and is currently a two-way starter and pitcher for UC Davis’ baseball team.

Adam credits UC Davis for changing his life. The football program, especially his teammates and coaches (such as Coach Foster, Biggs, “Jim Sochor stayed in my life after I left UC Davis.

I’m president and CEO of an investment company now, and I would say philosophically I probably run that company in a lot of ways that he would appreciate.”

— Adam Henderson

Alexander and Sochor), inspired him to study hard enough to get on the honor roll and continue to influence his philosophy on life and business.

“I’m grateful that Jim Sochor stayed in my life after I left UC Davis,” Adam said.

“I’m president and CEO of an investment company now, and I would say philosophically I probably run that company in a lot The Henderson family poses in front of the Aggie Pack Fire Engine, a symbol of Aggie Pride that is used at football games, parades and Picnic Day.

of ways that he and all my coaches would appreciate; he influenced how I think, how I take care of people, and how I deal with issues.”

It seems the Hendersons also have a natural interest in economics. After Kim changed her major from animal science, she and Adam both ended up with bachelor degrees in econ—a decision that their sons are

now replicating decades later.

“I started out wanting to be a doctor, and I took two quarters of chemistry, and although I did well, I decided that I didn’t want to go through all of those years of education after college,” Grant said. “So now I’m also majoring in managerial economics. I chose it because this major sets you up to kind of do whatever you continued on page 42

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Aggie Tribute

Remembering an Aggie Legend

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hile Hallof-Fame coach Jim Sochor

holds the winningest record in UC Davis football history with 156 career victories, 18 conference championships and eight NCAA postseason appearances, he will likely be best remembered by alumni, student-athletes

and friends of UC Davis as being the father of “Aggie Pride.” The legendary mentor, beloved father and husband, and treasured friend died on November 24 after a long illness. Sochor was 77.

Sochor, a former San Francisco State All-American quarterback, arrived at UC Davis in 1967 to serve as an assistant coach for football and baseball. When he was

Sochor led his team to five straight NCAA playoff appearances in the mid-80s.

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appointed to the football helm in 1970, the Aggies had come off a last-place record in their conference and had not won a league championship since 1951.

Sochor felt a shift in culture would transform the program into a winner.

“When I first established the values of the program, we knew that everybody we played would be bigger, stronger, faster and more talented than we were,” said Sochor in a 2007 interview.

“We had to find a way. And that way was that no one would be closer as a team than we would be. Our central values became trust, unity and togetherness.”

In Sochor’s tenure, the Aggies advanced to the NCAA playoffs eight times, with five straight appearances from 1982 through 1986. In 1982, the football squad reached the NCAA title game; and in 1983, UC Davis finished atop the final national poll, and Sochor was selected as the Division II Coach of the Year.

One year later, he earned the first of two appointments to the East-West Shrine Game coaching staff.

During his tenure, 10 of his players were drafted into the NFL, including Ken O’Brien ’83, Mike Moroski ’80, cred. ’90, MA ’93 and Rolf Benirschke ’77. Eleven won first-team All-America honors.

Even more remarkable, per-

Please Join Us A university celebration of Coach Sochor’s life will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016.

Click here for details.

haps, is the Sochor “coaching tree”—that is, the many disciples who went on to coach collegiate or professional football.

Sochor retired from his football coaching post in 1988 and served as UC Davis’ director of athletics for a few years. He finished his Aggie career as head coach for the men’s golf team until the 1996-97 season.

Through the years, Sochor continued to be an active member of the Aggie family, mentoring coaches and staff, giving donations to support UC Davis athletics, and attending university events and competitions to cheer on student-athletes.

“Coach Sochor meant a lot to UC Davis, not only as the most successful football coach in Aggie history, but as a trusted colleague and friend to many fellow

“We had to find a way. And that way was that no one would be closer as a team than we would be.”

— Jim Sochor alumni.ucdavis.edu

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Golfing with Aggie Pride

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n July 2015, Aggie Adventures Travel toured Scotland on its inaugural golf trip. Hosted by Coach Jim Sochor and Women’s Golf Coach Anna Temple, UC Davis alumni and friends enjoyed the infamous St. Andrews Old Course and the sights of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Sochor left a lasting impression on the group, who—like so many other Aggies—will always remember his Aggie Pride and community spirit.

“The involvement of Jim Sochor added significantly to the trip. As a former football player at Davis, it was a special treat to spend time with Jim.”

– Anna Temple, UC Davis Women’s Golf Coach

“This was a trip of a lifetime and we were so thankful we could go! It was great to see Coach Sochor after 43 years— what a great golfer and easy-going spirit!”

— Mark Honbo with contributions from Mike Robles

Aggie Track & Field Coach Passes

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on Vochatzer, whose career as a UC Davis educator, head men’s track & field coach, and assistant football coach spanned 30 years, passed away on February 22 at the age of 71. A celebration of life with his Aggie family occurred on March 13.

Read more by clicking here. Contributions to the Coach Vee Memorial Fund may be made by clicking here.

– Joan Schopf ’74

Fellow Aggies and friends at St. Andrews Castle Course in Scotland.

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want in your career.”

Adam and Kim are glad their sons have the opportunity to attend to UC Davis—a hope that they’ve shared since before their sons were born.

“We almost decided to move to Davis permanently and start our careers here,” Kim said. “But then we thought, you either raise your kids here and then they go away to college because they don’t want to go to school in the same town, or

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program. The playing field at Aggie Stadium bears his name. The words “Trust, unity, togetherness” adorn numerous department posters and apparel. Even non-athletics organizations have adopted his legacy: the university’s student-run philanthropic group calls itself “We Are Aggie Pride.”

Coach Sochor is survived by his wife, Donna, and daughters, Terri and Holly.

– Linn Wiley ’64

“A favorite memory was seeing Coach Sochor and his dear friend tee off on the Old Course. Coach had a smile from ear to ear and it was clear what this moment meant to him. To be playing at the home of golf, with someone who meant so much to him, in near perfect conditions was absolutely wonderful.”

coaches, student-athletes, faculty and staff members,” said Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi. “He was well-known and admired for what he did on the sidelines, but he is remembered just as warmly for the impact he had across this campus and on so many members of the UC Davis community.”

An enshrinee of both the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta and UC Davis’ own Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Fame, Sochor’s presence is still felt around the athletics

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we can live elsewhere and hope that someday they come to school here.”

The Henderson family includes two other sons: Tom, who will play baseball as a freshman for UC Berkeley next fall; and Nick, who is a sophomore in high school and who they hope will go to UC Davis.

The family of six can be spotted tailgating before UC Davis football games, where—with Aggie Pride that comes so naturally to them— they welcome any student to enjoy in their festivities.

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Board’s Eye View The CAAA board met with student scholars in October 2015.

A Message from CAAA Executive Director Rich Engel ’90, Cred. ’91 Alumni Engagement

The Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA) and the CAAA Board of Directors has been tirelessly working on several major initiatives to drive alumni engagement.

These efforts attempt to help alumni remain connected to UC Davis and our Aggie family—whether they live instate, out-of-state, or internationally—and would not be possible without the dedication of alumni volunteers.

With these efforts, there are now countless opportunities for alumni to get involved no matter where they live. These opportunities include regional scholarship programs, where you can give to a scholarship that will be awarded to a student from your region; giving opportunities in research and capital projects that allow you to develop your passion; giving and engagement opportunities in support of special interest groups and scholarships; and chapter events all over the world.

CAAA is still expanding its offerings for career services including enhancing our existing relationships with the UC Davis Internship and Career Center and building out our event offerings throughout California, the nation and the world. We are calling on all alumni to help build and strengthen this alumni career pipeline.

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California Engagement

While our highest alumni concentrations are in the Bay Area and the Sacramento regions, we nonetheless have active and dedicated alumni all over California. The Orange County and San Diego Chapters have done exceptionally well in engaging Aggies in their regions, through events, community service, and overall stellar communication.

National Engagement

In the United States, we have 240,532 alumni. Of those, more than 41,000 live outside California. Currently, our Boston, DC, New York and Seattle chapters are among the most active, although we are determined to foster Aggie connections throughout the nation.

To facilitate those efforts, CAAA has hired a full-time staff member to work with out-of-state alumni, chapters, and networks, as well as special interest groups.

International Engagement

The number of international alumni networks has grown considerably in the last several years, with more than 20 networks outside the United States.

Similarly to what CAAA has done to drive national engagement, we have a dedicated staff member who focuses exclusively on international networks and alumni. We’ve also expanded our efforts in Asia and South America.

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BOARD UPDATE

he nomination and governance committee of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA) is pleased to present the following group of new and continuing directors of the CAAA Board. Directors can serve up to three consecutive terms. The current term begins July 1, 2016 and runs through June 30, 2018.

Directors nominated for their first term:

Bridget Bugbee ’13 Scott Judson ’09, J.D. ’12 Alex Kang ’09 Molly Mrowka ’93 Frederick Taverner ’87 Directors nominated for their second term:

Sandra Frye-Lucas Ph.D. ’03 Ron Maroko J.D. ’86 Kyle Trinosky ’05, MBA ’12 Jon Weiner ’85 Directors nominated for their third term:

Toni Alejandria ’08 Jill Miller ’97 Scott Stevenson ’92 William (Bill) Cochran ’73, Cred. ’74 will begin serving as the Executive Vice President/President Elect, beginning July 1, 2016 The Executive Director shall be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for each of the above-named nominees unless a petition in the form described below is delivered to the Executive Director at the offices of the Association located at Room 211, Cal Aggie Alumni Association, Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center, University of California, Davis, CA 95616-8517, on or before April 15, 2016. To the petition shall be attached the declarations, in the form and format set forth in Appendix A to these bylaws of 100 sustaining members. The petition shall be in the following form, “We (those sustaining members who have completed the attached declarations) hereby nominate ________________ for the office of ________________. He/she has indicated by the attached letter his/her ability to assume the office for which he/she is nominated.

We hereby request that an election be held to fill this office.” The form of the declaration may be obtained from the Executive Director.

CAAA staff Adrianne Bataska Facility Manager

Charlie Hildeburn Crystal Lake Outreach Director

Val Bishop-Green ’05 Director of Partner and Member Services

Coleen Hildeburn Crystal Lake Outreach Director

Sarah Colwell Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications Amanda Crisman Data Administrator Bela Crispin Chief Business Officer Jamie Dixon ’05 Director of In-State Chapters, Student and Scholarship Programs

Heather Hunter ’96 Associate Executive Director/ Chief Revenue Officer Rita Lundin Executive Analyst to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Cal Aggie Alumni Association Michelle McKim ’89 AggieXtra Designer Sandré Nelson Volunteer Engagement Assistant

Heidi Wohlwend Director of Alumni, Parent and Student Membership Margaret Wong ’10 Marketing and Multi Media Communications Specialist Carrie Wright ’99 Associate Executive Director/ Chief Programs Officer Coming back to campus?

Drop by and see us. We’re in the Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center—the building with the blue roof, next to the Mondavi Center. Heading east or west on Interstate 80, take the UC Davis exit and head north. Follow the signs to your campus home.

Rich Engel ’90, CRED. ’91 Assistant Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations and Executive Director, Cal Aggie Alumni Association

Laura Pizzo Senior Writer Jennifer Thayer ’02 Interim Director of Programs

Mail Cal Aggie Alumni Association University of California One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616-8517

Becky Heard Director of Parent and Family Programs

Gregory Urquiaga Photographer

Web alumni.ucdavis.edu

Jaime Heppler Director of Partnership Sales

Ginger Welsh ’95 Director of International Alumni Programs and Development

Email alumni@ucdavis.edu

Jasmine Herrera Student Alumni Association Marketing Coordinator

Thomas Whitcher Director of Out-of-State and Special Interest Alumni Programs

Phone (530) 752-0286 or (800) 242-GRAD (530) 752-3395 (Fax)

To enrich the lives of alumni, students, families and friends worldwide, and develop lifelong ambassadors for UC Davis.

CAAA BOARD Ramak Siadatan ’99, M.B.A. ’06 President

Debby Stegura ’79 Vice President/President Elect

Marie “Toni” Alejandria ’08 Michael Campbell ’68 Diane Carlson Biggs ’81 William Cochran ’73, Cred. ’74 Brian Ebbert ’92 Sandra Frye-Lucas, Ph.D. ’03 Donald Godbold ’78 Stacie Hartung Frerichs ’01

Stephen Inouye ’90, Cred. ’96 Paul Keefer ’89 Ron Maroko, J.D. ’86 Charles Melton ’08 Jill Miller ’97 Algie Mosley ’96 Brent Sasaki ’94 Karla Stevenson ’93 Scott Stevenson ’92 Kyle Trinosky ’05, M.B.A. ’12 Ron Van De Pol ’72 Jon Weiner ’85 Derek Wilson ’99

ADVISORS TO THE BOARD Linda P.B. Katehi Chancellor Shaun Keister Vice Chancellor OF development AND alumni relatIONS Richard R. Engel ’90, Cred. ’91 Assistant Vice Chancellor of alumni relations and Executive Director

Michael Child ’76 Chair, UC Davis FoundatioN Rodney Davis ’71 ALUMNI regent DESIGNATE Charles “Chuck” Nichols ’83, ’84 Past President Ted Green ’81 AGGIE parent and family PROGRAM PRESIDENT Bret Hewitt ’77, MA ’83 alumni RePRESENTATIVE (college of letters and sciences)

Sandi Redenbach ’72, Cred. ’73

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