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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city of Davis and the UC Davis Department of Design are hosting the seventh annual bicycle scavenger hunt on Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m.—inviting local residents to ride, solve clues, and explore the community. The Davis Enterprise
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At last week’s Memorial Day event, UC Davis honored 136 Gold Star Aggies with flags displayed on the Memorial Union lawn and names read aloud, including reflections from families and a 12-year-old singer. The ceremony remembered military service and sacrifice for the community. UC Davis
- ➤ Graduate students will showcase experimental art and research at the Arts and Humanities 2026 Graduate Exhibition, running June 4 to 20 at the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art (254 Old Davis Road). Opening night on June 4 features a free reception from 5:30 to 9 p.m. with presentations, performances, and award announcements. UC Davis
- ➤ A student duo launched an inclusive party scene in Davis that offers free events for those who feel left out of typical Greek life parties (including drag queens and misfits). They began with small campus gatherings and now plan larger events like Picnic Day that draw hundreds. The California Aggie
- ➤ UC Davis English professor Gregory Dobbins hosted the first annual World Tarot Day on May 22 at campus, showcasing tarot’s role in modern academic & creative expression. Keynote speakers and students discussed neurodiversity alongside tarot as a tool for art and self-exploration. The California Aggie
- ➤ Davis Carrot Guy is active on campus, handing out free carrots and inviting students to scan a QR-code on his board to answer a Daily Dig question for app rewards; first-year biology and psychology majors say his friendly, non-pushy style sparks genuine connections. The California Aggie
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The UC Davis Foundation honored Mike Gilson ’73 with the 2026 Charles J. Soderquist Award today. Gilson, who has led the UC Davis Library Leadership Board since 2017, will donate the $10,000 prize to support the library’s Student Success Initiative. UC Davis
- ➤ A new review of DJUSD’s finances shows that declining enrollment, not higher administrative spending, is driving the budget crisis. Data indicates classroom instruction makes up over 55% of general fund spending while central administration costs have dropped (meeting state funding guidelines). Davis Vanguard
- ➤ Frédéric Chédin (a noted genome biologist and current chair of Molecular and Cellular Biology) will become the new dean of the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences starting Sept. 1 following a nationwide search; he succeeds Mark Winey, who returns to faculty after serving two five-year terms. UC Davis
- ➤ UCD opened the Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation at its campus today to boost agricultural research and education. University officials said the center will foster local innovation and support collaborative projects. The Davis Enterprise
- ➤ The Davis Chinese Association announced its 2026 scholarship recipients today—recognizing local students who will receive financial awards to support their studies. The Davis Enterprise
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis researchers are studying jewelflowers to track how later, colder rains affect seed germination and plant survival amid climate change. Their work (using field experiments and gene mapping) may guide efforts to help native species adapt. UC Davis
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis professor Amanda Guyer studies how teen brain development affects reactions to social and emotional challenges, and she appears this month on Face to Face With Chancellor May to discuss her research and the need for federal support. UC Davis
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AggieVET Conference
5 PM – 5 PM — UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine — Not specified — Inaugural conference bringing the veterinary community together for education, networking, and collaboration.
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Experience Argentine Culture
5-9 p.m. — International House Davis — Free entry — Immerse yourself in Argentine culture through an interactive journey of taste, sound, and movement.
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Botanical Blueprints Workshop
10 AM - 2 PM — Pence Gallery — $115 Members | $125 Non-Members — Create botanical designs and learn from expert Linda Clark Johnson.
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Muévete Mondays
8:30 p.m. — G Street Wunderbar — Free entry — Experience a lively evening of bachata lessons and social dancing to a mix of salsa and bachata music.
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The Heeters and Boca Do Rio Pre-Fest Party
7-10 p.m. — Sudwerk Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy an eclectic mix of soul, groove, funk, and jazz at a local pre-Davis Music Fest celebration.
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Pilates in the Pollinator Garden
10-11 a.m. — The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen — Cost unknown — Enjoy a rejuvenating pilates class in nature and refresh with a glass of California wine after.
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Davis Water Polo Camp
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Schaal Aquatics Center — $299 — Enhance your water polo skills with expert coaching on the picturesque UC Davis campus.
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