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Mikael Villalobos to Retire After 33 Years of Transformative Service at UC Davis

by Robbie Lyn Tesnado
March 31, 2026

After 33 years of dedicated service to University of California, Davis, Mikael Villalobos, Ed.D., associate vice chancellor for campus community relations, will begin his retirement on July 1, 2026.

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An Evening with Javier Zamora Explores the Story Behind ‘Solito’

by UC Davis Staff
March 24, 2026

Expression & Understanding

UC Davis welcomed poet and author Javier Zamora to the Mondavi Center for an evening of reflection, storytelling and dialogue centered on his critically acclaimed memoir Solito: A Memoir, this year’s selection for the Campus Community Book Project.

Book spines of the Campus Community Book Project selections from 2002 to 2025

Inclusive Book Clubs Workshop

🌟 Presented by Inclusive Excellence (Campus Community Book Project)

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Examining the Complexities of Migration Through Collective Learning

by UC Davis Staff
January 31, 2026

UC Davis faculty experts are helping advance campuswide dialogue on global migration through the 2025–2026 Campus Community Book Project, which centers on Solito by Javier Zamora. As part of the initiative, scholars affiliated with the UC Davis Global Migration Center convened for a public panel that explored the social, economic, legal and human dimensions of migration, connecting academic research with the lived experiences reflected in the book.

Cultural Psychiatry Movie Series: K-Pop Demon Hunters

⭐️🌟 Presented by the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences' Diversity Advisory Committee and Inclusive Excellence (Campus Community Book Project)

Feb 5, 2026 @ 5:15pm - 8:00pm
2279 45th St, Sacramento, CA
Comprehensive Cancer Center Auditorium Room 1100
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GSPD SACNAS Solito Book Club (Session 3)

🌟 Presented by Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (GSPD SACNAS) and Inclusive Excellence (Campus Community Book Project)

Mar 5, 2026 @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Cross Cultural Center Community Lounge (Student Community Center, first floor)
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GSPD SACNAS Solito Book Club (Session 2)

⭐️🌟 Presented by Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (GSPD SACNAS) and Inclusive Excellence (Campus Community Book Project)

Feb 12, 2026 @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Cross Cultural Center Community Lounge (Student Community Center, first floor)
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GSPD SACNAS Solito Book Club (Session 1)

⭐️🌟 Presented by Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (GSPD SACNAS) and Inclusive Excellence (Campus Community Book Project)

Jan 22, 2026 @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Cross Cultural Center Community Lounge (Student Community Center, first floor)
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Public Author's Forum: Javier Zamora (Campus Community Book Project)

🌟 Presented by Inclusive Excellence (Campus Community Book Project) and City of Davis Arts and Cultural Affairs Program

This free, public forum with author Javier Zamora brings us together to discuss belonging in our Davis public education systems and communities.

Stand-Up Comedy Club Presents...

🌟Presented by Inclusive Excellence (Campus Community Book Project)

Join the UC Davis Stand-Up Comedy Club for a performance all about belonging—inspired by this year's Campus Community Book Project theme.