aggiextraFor members of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association • One Aggie Network. Many Connections.

Fall 2015Volume 19No. 1

INSIDE: 21 Years of Cheering on Aggies pg. 16

2016 CAAA Award Winners pg. 18

#AggiesatWorkpg. 4

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ON THE COVER

T hese Aggies past and present (from left: Ethan ShawlEE, lindSay dowd, warrEn Smith, BrEnt SaSaki, and nataliE dowd) are part of a winning team that helped take the Sacramento Republic

Football Club to a USL Championship in 2015 and become a smashing success in Sacramento. Read more about them and other #Aggiesatwork beginning on page 4.

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#AggiesatWork—learn why it’s much more than just a hashtag 4

Reggie Higashi has been to every Homecoming since he graduated in 1997 16

The California Aggie Alumni Association announces its 2016 Alumni Award winners 18

CAAA eyes Sierra property for future site of family camp 22

Construction of the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art is well under way 24

Members of the 5A alumni chapter create a scholarship to bring greater diversity to UC Davis 26

Grab a cup of coffee and meet members of CAAA’s regional chapter in Seattle 28

University news: California wildfires are reshaping regional fauna 32

Three alumni winemakers offer tips and fall recipes 36

Go on an Aggie Adventure in 2016 41

Cal Aggie Athletics Hall-of-Famer Heather Hunter brings her A-game to the CAAA 42

Save the date: plenty of great CAAA events are planned for this fall 34

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By Bobbi Maiers

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Multi-talented and driven to succeed, UC Davis alumni are everywhere: climbing corporate ladders in the San Francisco tech industry, using their decades of farming experience to grow things people said couldn’t be grown in California,

making connections for big names in the professional sports world, or earning a name for themselves at some of the top companies and universities around the world.

But as UC Davis alums, they all share things in common. Aggies land jobs and develop unique careers because they’re focused and driven. They find success because their alma mater taught them to be committed, aim high, and work hard. They’re unafraid to strike out on their own unique business ventures, or voice their strengths in the workplace to help themselves and their companies grow.

And through UC Davis’ strong alumni network, they regularlyend up sharing workplaces—because that’s the kind of active alumni community that can be found at UC Davis and CAAA. Asyou’ll see in some of the following stories, the Aggie connectioncan result in some great career connections and opportunities. Throughout California and beyond, Aggies are hard at work, each doing their part to make the world a better place.

Hey, Aggies —How Do You Work?

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UC Davis AlumniAim HighFrom the Field to the Boardroom, Aggies PerformStrong in the Workplace

Where Aggies Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/7“Yelp”ing Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/9An Endive Endeavor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/11A Team Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/13Living the Half-pipe Dream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14/15

No matter what your workplace—farm, field, office, hospital or home—we want

to hear about your careers, and what your day at work looks like. Find us on social media and share a “day in the life” snapshot of your work, using #Aggiesatwork. those who submit will automatically be entered into a drawing and one lucky aggie will win a “like a Bossy Cow Cow” coffee mug. want to be featured as an aggie at work? Email us at alumni@ucdavis.edu. aggies throughout California, the nation and the globe are working hard to make the world a better place. let us hear from you, and let us share your story.

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Where Aggies Workaccording to linkedin, UC davis grads are well represented in the Bay area workforce. here’s a quick look at where aggies are employed:

Kaiser Permanente: 705 Intel Corporation: 508Genentech: 784

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UCSF --------------------------------------- 359Wells Fargo ------------------------------ 345Hewlett-Packard ----------------------- 335UC Davis Medical Center ----------- 329Pacific Gas & Electric ----------------- 307Oracle ------------------------------------- 298Sutter Health ---------------------------- 294Cisco --------------------------------------- 292UC Berkeley ----------------------------- 266Stanford University -------------------- 218Lawrence LivermoreNational Laboratory ------------------- 184Chevron ------------------------------------ 178Microsoft ---------------------------------- 155Gilead Sciences ------------------------ 153IBM ------------------------------------------ 148Salesforce -------------------------------- 130BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. ------ 129LinkedIn ----------------------------------- 126

UC davis was just listed by the white house among the top 15 four-year public

colleges with high graduation rates leading to high incomes. in addition to enjoying a graduation rate in the top 10 percent of all four-year schools, UC davis grads will earn a median income of $57,100 within 10 years of entering the school. to read the full report, please click here.

This Just In ...

Google: 424 Apple: 389

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JUlia ngUyEn ’10 and Sarah ng ’15 followed many of the same paths

as UC Davis undergrads, by coincidence: both pursued degrees in psychology and sociology, both

“Yelp”ing Alumni

worked for the Cal Aggie Alumni Association and both served as president of the Student Alumni Association. With so much shared history, it may come as no surprise that the two alumna now share

the same workplace at the popular San Francisco-based crowdsource review website and app, Yelp—Nguyen is a senior event specialist and Ng is a recruiting coordinator.

Letting Yourself GrowAs a freshman, Nguyen began

working at the CAAA front desk and soon grew her involvement in the organization by joining SAA, eventually serving as president. She worked for the two groups as an undergrad—first as an office assistant, next as a student supervisor, and then as a membership assistant and intern coordinator. Through CAAA connections, she also earned valuable internships at the Capitol and the District Attorney’s office.

After graduation, Nguyen joined the CAAA staff full-time as a programs support and data administrator assistant, where she discovered a professional strength in organizing regional alumni events.In 2012, she used these skills tojoin Yelp as a recruiting coordina-tor, and in 2014 she was promoted to senior events specialist.

“When I started, Yelp didn’t have anyone focused on events or trying to grow events,” Nguyen said. “I’ve worked with my team to build out my own position and say ‘this is how I want to grow, and this is how Yelp can grow because of my position.’ If there is advice I can give to anyone, it’s let yourself grow. Don’t be afraid of trying a new position, even if there’s not a specific path.”

Julia Nguyen (left) and Sarah Ng shared similar paths as UC Davis undergrads.

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IN July 2015, Business insider website reported that, based on

data from recruiting platform Jobvite, UC Davis ranks 6th in the nation for having the most students hired by top companies in and around Silicon Valley.

Jobvite (utilized by tech companies including twitter, Zendesk and linkedin) analyzed 7 million applications and 40,000 hires to determine the schools turning out students that perform well in highly competitive job markets. get the full list here.

Davis Grads Shown to Have a Leg Up in Silicon Valley

As Nguyen continued to grow her department at Yelp, it became clear she needed a new team member.

When her manager asked if she knew any suitable candidates, Nguyen immediately thought of fellow alumna Sarah Ng. They’d met a few months before at SAA’s Aggie Diner—an event that Nguyen likened to “career advice speed dating,” during which students connect with a number of different alumni in their field of professional interest.

Despite having similar backgrounds, Aggie Diner was the first time Nguyen and Ng’s paths crossed. They found they had plenty in common because, like Nguyen, Ng had event management, leadership and public speaking experience through her involvement in the SAA and CAAA.

The Power of the Aggie ConnectionAs part of her recruitment,

Nguyen used her contacts at CAAA to reconnect with Ng. Shortly after, the hiring process began. In July 2015, just one month after

Ng walked across the stage at commencement, she joined the Yelp staff as a technical recruiting coordinator.

Now a few weeks into her new job, Ng is finding her post-college life exciting and challenging.

“They really threw me right in, and I much prefer that,” she said. “It’s very fast-paced and everyone is on top of their game. I’m really excited about working here.”

Nguyen felt confident moving Ng quickly into her role because, “I understood exactly what her training was and what her commitment to her job was,” Nguyen said.

Both young professionals say they are committed to remaining connected to CAAA and supporting their alma mater, because the alumni culture is part of what they value aboutUC Davis.

“I love how alumni continue to give back to the school,” said Ng, who hopes to serve on the CAAA board of directors. “I hope toshare my experiences with other UC Davis students and help them out as much as I can.”

Nguyen and Ng now share a workplace too—the popular review website and app, Yelp.

“I love how alumni

continue to give

back to the school.

I hope to share my

experiences with

other UC Davis

students and help

them out as much as

I can.”

— Sarah Ng

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W hen riCh CollinS ’83 was an ambitious beginning farmer with

much to learn, it was a fellowUC Davis alum and successful farmer, the late ton lUm ’50, who helped him get his start by renting Collins five acres of land near Vacaville.

Today Collins runs a highly successful business, California Endive Farms, which produces the nation’s largest quantity of a vegetable that many said couldn’t be farmed in California—a small, torpedo-shaped green that grows in the dark.

In addition to this helping hand from a fellow alumnus, Collins attributes some of his success to the resources he had while studying at UC Davis—in particular, a feasibility study he wrote in his freshman marketing

An Endive Endeavor

class that focused on a small farming operation he dreamed of creating. It was a plan that he used when founding his now nearly 300-acre farm headquartered in Rio Vista.

“For every aspect of my projectthat I worked on, I could go talkto a marketing person, a vegetablecrop person, an agricultural economics professor, numerous plant pathologists, an ag engineer—and I did. It was wonderful to have that access,” he said. “I used to hang out in the stacks of the library downstairs. It was so cool to do research, roam around and find these old documents on amazing stuff—agriculture technology, horticulture research, you name it.”

Now Collins is the only com-mercial grower of Belgian endive in the United States and employs 65

people year-round, including a few UC Davis alumni. As president, with responsibilities ranging from employee management to sales and marketing, he says there isn’t a typical day. There is, of course, one constant.

“We are farmers. Throughout the year we never stop farming,” he said. “We’re always busy; sometimes we’re just super-busy.”

Collins hasn’t forgotten Lum’s generous favor that helped him get his start. He’s paying it forward to the next generation of California Aggie farmers. On his own farm, just two miles from the UC Davis campus, Collins has leased land to two alumni, both of whom are working to grow a variety of fruit and vegetable crops while gleaning knowledge from Collins’ 30 years of experience.

“I want to help young farmers like I was helped, and steer them away from problems and toward success,” Collins said.

A year from now, Collins plans to be digging in the dirt on his own farm instead of running the endive company. He hopes to focus on improved soil quality, water conservation and land use issues and volunteer with organizations like the Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

“I’ve been growing endive since I was 18 and so it’s time for the next generation to sit in this chair,” he said. “There are lots of smart, young, capable people to do that. There’s a lot of great talent out there.”

Rich Collins began learning how to grow Belgian endive in 1983.

Click here for aninterview with

Rich Collins

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“I could go talk to a

marketing person,

a vegetable crop

person, an agricultural

economics professor,

numerous plant

pathologists, an ag

engineer—and I did.

It was wonderful to

have that access.”

— Rich Collins

Collins in one of the grow rooms at California Endive Farms, the nation’s largest producer of endive.

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For BrEnt SaSaki ’94, it’s all about connections. As Vice President of Corporate

Partnerships at Sacramento Republic FC, he’s cultivated some important relationships for the capital city’s professional soccer team, including a local supermarket chain, a local plumbing company, major banks and restaurants, and their highest-profile partner, Jersey PartnerUC Davis Children’s Hospital.

But being a “relationship guy” is more than what Sasaki does to earn a living. Connecting with people is a passion and personal strength, whether it’s for his championship-winning team, as an involved parent on his kid’s soccer team, or as a life member and board member of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA).

UC Davis remains one of his most reliable relationships, he says—both the Internship and Career Center, which helped jumpstart his professional life, and the CAAA, which offers resources he’s called upon when hiring staff of his own.

A Team SportFour Generations of Aggies Help Sacramento Republic FC Win

As an undergrad, upon realiz-ing pursuing law wasn’t his passion,Sasaki visited the UC Davis Intern-ship and Career Center. He hadassistance applying for an internshipwith Marine World (now Six Flags Discovery Kingdom), where he was introduced to sports marketing andsponsorship events by helping managethe Budweiser water ski tournament.After that, he was hooked.

“I knew then, this is the path I want to take,” Sasaki said. “Because of that internship, long story short, it carried me to meet new people in the Bay Area and in Sacramento. Every connection I made carried me into the next job, which led me to where I am now. I owe a lot to that career center—that job catapulted me into my career.”

From Visa to Vitaminwater, to the Sacramento Kings and on to the world of professional soccer, Sasaki has remained connected to his alma mater. While working as the Kings’ director of partnership marketing, he established an internship program for college juniors and seniors and connected

with several UC Davis students through CAAA and the UC Davis athletics department. He brought five students on board, all of whom have gone on to have successful careers—one with Sac Republic FC and the three in the sports marketing realm (the last is busy playing professional volleyball in the Philippines).

He wanted to return the favor, he said, given the amount of guidance he received as an undergrad. And he knew his fellow Aggies were a strong bet.

“I’m huge on work ethic and intelligence. And if you’re a student at UC Davis, you’re going to have both of those,” Sasaki said. “There’s a certain Aggie pride. I know, if you get through UC Davis, you’re going to be successful in life, you’re going to work hard. Rigorous expectations make reliable, good, hard-working professionals.”

Sasaki is one of a dozen Aggies who work for the Republic FC, including president and co-founder of the team, Warren Smith. Together, these Aggies helped the team win the USL Championship during its inaugural season and become an icon for the Sacramento region.

It’s clear that wherever hisprofessional path takes him, Sasaki will always be a member of Team Aggie too. And he shows his appreciation in one of the finest ways: by being a resource for, mentor to, and employer of fellow alumni.

The team donated $20,000 to the UC Davis Children’s Hospital at its game on Aug. 22.

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Brent Sasaki

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“Every connection I

made carried me into

the next job, which

led me to where I am

now. I owe a lot to

that career center—

that job catapulted

me into my career.”

— Brent Sasaki

Brent Sasaki is one of a dozen Aggies who work for the Republic FC.

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A s skateboarding icon Tony Hawk’s go-to guy, StEVEn PErElman ’99

gets paid to fly around the world, orchestrate events for thousands of people, and connect with big-time sponsors and corporate partners in the action sports world. He’ll tell you he “fell into” his role as Vice President of Business Development for Tony Hawk, Inc.—but really, his success is the result of a lot of hard work and motivation, along with one big life decision: to return to college as a thirty-

Living the Half-pipe DreamUC Davis Alumnus Travels the World with Skateboard Legend Tony Hawk

something and earn a degree from UC Davis.

“I didn’t run in circles where people were talking about SAT scores and where they were applying to go to college,” Perelman said of his high school years. He was interested mainly in music and he was surrounded by people who saw blue-collar jobs in their future. “It took some really hard life lessons to go work my way up the ladder in an industry I wanted to work in, until I hit that ceiling, where someone said ‘this

is as far as you can go without a college degree.’”

“We like you, but ...”That ceiling became apparent

during a final interview for a marketing manager position with Sony Music. The process had gonewell and Perelman, with relevant experience he’d garnered by climb-ing the Hollywood entertainment industry ladder throughout his 20s, thought he was being called in to receive a job offer.

“They told me ‘we really liked you, but we’re not going to hire you,’” Perelman said. They’d chosen the other final candidate, who had a four-year degree. “I told them, ‘this is rock and roll, I didn’t think a degree was top priority.’” And then the executives around the table held up their hands and began listing off their alma maters.

Using life experience in the classroom Perelman’s choice became

clear: he became a non-traditional college student at American River College and then transferred to UC Davis, majoring in managerial economics. He found that, despite being the “old guy” (he was only in his mid-30s) his life and work experience assisted him in the classroom. “We would be talking about a marketing program for a certain company and I’d be familiar with it from having been out in the working world, as opposed to reading it in a book,” Perelman said. “I loved the campus, I loved my professors,

Steven Perelman (right) is vice president of business development for Tony Hawk Inc.

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Perelman and Hawk hard at work at a recent skateboarding event in Malaga, Spain.

and I loved that I got an A in econometrics—the holy grail of our major.”

In his senior year a friend working in action sports marketing approached him. “She said, ‘I know you were a skateboard enthusiast as a kid, and I know you’ve worked with bands—could you help us?’” Perelman recalled.

He began booking bands for action sport events, and his final year at UC Davis became very full: classes and studying during the week, flying out to different event locations every weekend. Shortly after graduation, Perelman moved to L.A. to work for ASA Entertainment—a perfect fit given his interests.

“We were doing the X Games on the road, working with the

same athletes and traveling all over the world,” he said. It was through this role that he met Tony Hawk, in 2005. “We became friends, and now he’s my boss,” Perelman said. “We spend an incredible amount of time together on the road, and we have a great relationship that works well for making business decisions.”

The assets of a UC Davis degree There’s no average day when

managing events, endorsements and corporate partnerships for a skateboarding pro—especially one considered to be one of the most successful and influential pioneers of modern skateboarding in the world. There’s plenty of whirlwind travel, which Perelman loves, and countless

responsibilities regarding event planning, logistics and upholding sponsors’ partnership agreements. One big job perk: he gets a chance, now and then, to skate for fun alongside Hawk.

Although attending UC Davis was initially a means to an end for Perelman, when he reflects on his education now he notes the lasting assets.

“The ability to tell colleagues and my peers in the corporate world that I went to school atUC Davis has given me a tremen-dous amount of confidence,”he said. “It brings credibility to my abilities. I didn’t take the standard route most people do with their education, but I did it the way I needed to do it for me. UC Davis opened a lot of doors for me.”

“The ability to tell

colleagues and my peers

in the corporate world

that I went to school at

UC Davis has given me

a tremendous amount of

confidence.”

— Steven Perelman

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F or 21 years, rEggiE higaShi ’97 has beencheering for UC Davis:

on the field in the UC Davis Spirit Squad as an undergrad, and from the stands for every homecoming game since he graduated. He may not parade around the field dressed as Gunrock, but Higashi could be considered UC Davis’ alumni mascot, deeply dedicated to university traditions and keeping Aggie Pride alive.

In 1993 Higashi, like manyother freshmen, wondered how he’d fit into his new university community. He found his place in cheering.

A Kindred SpiritThree Cheers for Reggie Higashi and his Aggie Pride

While playing saxophone in the California Aggie Marching Band-Uh! for a football game, he watched the cheer team and marveled at how much fun they were clearly having.

“I thought ‘wow, those guys are really good at whatthey do, and how do I get intothat?’” he said. “Becoming part of Spirit Squad really opened me up to what people were doing on campus.”

For the next three years, Higashi was an instrumental part of UC Davis cheering.

Now, as a clinical exercise physiologist in Placerville, coming to Davis for homecoming, basketball

games, Picnic Day and other events is a way for Higashi to reenergize that university spirit and reconnect with the Davis community.

“Being part of UC Davis meant I got to be with people who were open-minded, diverse individuals,” said Higashi who is a CAAA Life Member. “I like returning to that feeling of openness. Davis was a difference-maker for me.”

In 2001 Higashi helped form the Alumni Spirit Squad as a way to reunite all those whose school spirit didn’t fade once their degrees were framed on the wall. Group members provide mentorship and gather for social networking events, in addition to being a strong presence at athletic events. Even amid his busy

professional life, including part-time work as a college instructor and CPR teacher, Higashi has maintained his passion for cheering through countless coaching, leadership, mentoring, and alumni activities.

This year, for his 22nd homecoming, Higashi will be in the company of his wife EriCa ’97 (they met at the UC Davis Spring dance concert) and their 13- and 9-year-old children, both of whom are official members of the Junior Aggies Club and have attended every UC Davis homecoming since birth. For Higashi, homecoming truly is about returning to a place he knows he’ll always belong: the family of UC Davis alumni.

“You get out of your experience what you put into it. Luckily, I was wholeheartedly immersed in Aggie spirit and pride early on,” he said. “Being able to stay connected has helped me professionally, athletically, and personally throughout the years. Aggie Pride will always be in me.”

—Bobbi Maiers

Reggie Higashi stands with UC Davis cheerleaders at this year’s Picnic Day.

“Being part of UC Davis

meant I got to be

with people who were

open-minded, diverse

individuals. I like

returning to that feeling

of openness. Davis

was a difference-maker

for me.”

— Reggie Higashi

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S how your Aggie Pride this Homecoming season—no matter where you live—and win big! Now through Oct. 10, take a picture of yourself and members of your Aggie family wearing Aggie Pride gear or holding the #AggieStrong sign (click on the link at the top right of this page) and post it on social

media using #AggieStrong and you will automatically be entered into a contest to the ultimate Aggie game-day experience!

Grand Prize Package (one winner):Four tickets to a UC Davis football game with a one-of-a-kind, on-field experience and a behind-the-scenes tour.

Runner-up Prize Package (two winners):A UC Davis Fan Prize Pack that includes UC Davis t-shirts, a sweatshirt, stationery, a banner, and more. UC Davis Fan Prize Packs are provided courtesy of UC Davis Stores.

Don’t have a social media account or know how to use a hash-tag? Email your picture, name and birthdate to alumni@ucdavis.edu and we’ll post it to CAAA’s Facebook and Twitter accounts for you. For more information about sweepstakes rules, please click here.

To download a printable PDF of this#AggieStrong poster, click here.

Caaa and UC davisathletics are pleasedto offer discounted

tickets for the 2015 homecoming football game for members of the Cal aggie alumni association.

Football vs.Northern ArizonaSaturday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.Aggie StadiumDiscounted ticket prices:$13 East Side$17 West Side

Please click here to access the Caaa member ticket discount. Enter CAAA2015 in the Special offer Code box in the middle of the page. Select your desired quantity of tickets, indicate either East or west Side seats, and click reserve. Before kickoff, join us for the 6th annual UC davis Brewfest.

Saturday, Oct. 101 to 3:30 p.m.Ticket prices (Brewfest and game tickets must be purchased together):$36 East Side$40 West Side

Please click here or call530-752-agS1 to purchase Brewfest and game tickets.

Homecoming Ticket Discount for CAAA Members

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Aggie Service Award

Mary Hortonmary horton ’63, ma

’66 has been a humble and vibrant part of the UC Davisfamily for more than 50years. After earning herdegrees in animal sciences at UC Davis, she served 38 years as a staff researcher in the animal science depart-ment. An active and loyal volunteer, philanthropist andsponsor of the arts, Hortonhas shown tireless commit-ment to UC Davis. Shelobbied for additional state funding for the university in the 1990s, endowed scholarships, helped found the UC Davis Young Artist Competition and has served on countless scholarship committees. For her behind-the-scenes leadership, service

and commitment to her alma mater, Mary Horton is this year’s Aggie Service Award winner.

Distinguished Achievement Award

James BarrallJamES Barrall ’72 is

one of the country’s leading tax attorneys, with more

Each year, the Cal Aggie Alumni Association honors exceptional Aggies who go above and beyond in all facets of their lives. Nominated by their peers, recipients of Cal Aggie Alumni Association awards are recognized for their exemplary

leadership across a variety of disciplines. They serve their alumni association with dedication, mentor and guide young Aggies, strive for professional success, and remain invested in their alma mater. Among this year’s honorees are a lifelong UC Davis employee and advocate, a philanthropic power couple dedicated to the arts, a physician working to reduce infant mortality worldwide and a veterinarian skilled in rehabilitating animals following oil spills around the globe. We invite you to read about these outstanding individuals and to attend the 43rd CAAA Awards Gala on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 where they will be honored.

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than 30 years of experience specializing in employee benefits and executive compensation. He was named one of the top 100 Lawyers in California by The Daily Journal and lauded as one of the finest employee benefit lawyers in the country in a Best Lawyers in America survey. In 2012 he created in the Barrall Family Philosophy Scholarship, UC Davis philosophy department’s first endowed fund. As a Santa Monica native, he connects with and mentors students interested in law, is active on UCLA’s Law School’s board of advisors and Friends of Jazz group, and works with the Inner City Law Center—a nonprofit that provides legal services to the underserved.

Distinguished Friend of the University Award

Jan Shrem & MariaManetti Shrem

It was a love of the arts that united Jan ShrEm and maria manEtti ShrEm

together, first as friends and then as a

married couple. It was also what inspired them

to connect to UC Davis. Thecouple, who philanthrop-ically support the arts around the globe, believe that the arts and education are integral parts of a life well lived, and should be accessible to all. Driven by that philosophy, they provided UC Davis with a transformational gift of$10 million to name the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. They also made a donation to provide full scholarships for four UC Davis students to attend the Royal Drawing School program in London in fall 2015. With their support, UC Davis will be able to properly recognize and honor its world-renowned artistic legacy, as the Manetti Shrem Museum will serve all those who seek academic and cultural enrichment.

Emil M. Mrak International Award

Douglas GrossPhysician doUglaS

groSS ’90 is a global health leader in the U.S. and abroad. He is involved in numerous global health initiatives including leading medical teams to Central America and Africa to provide care in remote villages, working with the World Health Organization to implement a worldwide program to reduce infant and child mortality, and directing a project within the University of California Haiti Initiative to improve pediatric care. He also leads California’s Federal Disaster Medical Assistance team. He has more than 35 years of experience teaching medical and undergraduate students at UC Davis, and participates in the clinical training of medical students, interns and residents. His personal dedication to improving healthcare in remote and underserved areas has saved countless lives.

MariaManettiShrem& JanShrem

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Outstanding Alum Award

Michael ZiccardimiChaEl ZiCCardi dVm

’93, mPVm ’94, Ph.d ’01, executive director of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network, is globally recognized as one of the leading experts in the care of oiled wildlife, with more than 30 years of leadership in the recovery and rehabilitation of birds and mammals following damaging oil spills around the globe. He is also co-director of the UC Davis Wildlife Health Center, clinical professor at theUC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and a member of the UC Davis International Animal Welfare Training Institute. He has been called to assist with more than 50 oil spills throughout California, the U.S. and the rest of the world. His work has garnered nearly $20 million in research support for wildlife initiatives with both local and global impact.

Young Alumna Award

Alecia FarsightAs a UC Davis student,

alECia FarSight ’03 worked at health clinics in Bolivia as part of her goal to work abroad in the medical field. After attending nursing school at UCLA, she remained committed to global medical outreach, focusing on medical needs in Uganda. She organizes and leads teams of doctors, nurses and pharmacists on medical mission trips to remote

Jerry W. Fielder Award

Bruce WestBrUCE wESt ’71, mS

’73 co-founded West Yost Associates, which is known as the go-to engineering firm for wastewater and storm water projects throughout California and Oregon. In 2012, his company, West Yost, was included in Civil Engineering’s list “Best Engineering Firms to Work For,” placing 9th among firms of all sizes around the country. A committed UC Davis alumnus, West has been an active member of the UC Davis College ofEngineering’s Dean’s Executive Committee since its inception in 2002, a member of the Cal Aggie Engineering Alumni Association Board and CAAA board, and an Aggie Advocate. He and his wife, Marie, have given generously to UC Davis, providing a gift for renovating the Kemper Hall lobby in 2009 and another to renovate the student study areas in Ghausi and Bainer halls in 2012.

areas to provide health assessments, HIV, STI and malaria tests, and counseling. To date, they have provided care to more than 5,000 individuals. Farsight also has a great impact on her local community through her work as a labor and delivery nurse at the UC Davis Medical Center. She has written several new protocols that positively affect mothers and babies, and she designed and helped present a course on HIV/AIDS Field Care for health providers.

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businesses are

proud partners

of the

Cal Aggie

Alumni

Association:

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Stunning Crystal Lake is the backdrop of the proposed site for the Cal Aggie Alumni Association’s alumni familycamp and environmental education center. “An alumni camp is a unique way to bring alumni and their families together to make new friends and build stronger connections with each other and with UC Davis,” said Rich Engel, assistant vice chancellor for alumni relations. “The CAAA’s mission is to preserve and promote Aggie Pride in all who connect with the UC Davis. This camp will allow us to do that in a way that has never been possible before.” Learn more by clicking here.

AggieRetreat

Construction of the new Jan ShrEm and maria manEtti ShrEmMuseum of Art is well under way, after a two-year design process that included university and community workshops, an international design competition, and extensive collaboration with faculty and students. After so much imagination, collaboration, enthusiasm and effort, it’s exciting to see the main structure taking

shape and beginning to transform the south end of campus.In March 2015, the university hosted a topping off ceremony for the museum

where alumni, donors and members of the UC Davis community were invited to sign the final beam of the building before it was hoisted into place.

As of early August, the roof is in place and the concrete floors have been poured. Late in August installment of the curved glass walls began. Construction of the canopy started in September, and it is expected to take an additional six months to erect.

The planned opening for the Manetti Shrem Museum is 2016-17. To learn more about the museum’s design, view videos and get the most up-to-date information, visit http://shremmuseum.ucdavis.edu.

University Update

Imagination and CollaborationThe Manetti Shrem Museum Takes Shape

want to be an involved? Email us at shrem@ucdavis.edu and request to be put on the mailing list. those interested in giving to the project or supporting the museum can learn more here.

CallingAll Alumni

An artists’s rendering of the new Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art.

The southeast end of campus has been a hub of construction activity as contractors worked to build the new Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. (Even the UC Davis G-nome made a special appearance.)During the dedication this past March, Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi and donors Maria Manetti Shrem and Jan Shrem signed the final beam of the building frame just before it was put into place.

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Sandra FryE-lUCaS Ph.d.’03 and fellowmembers of theCal Aggie Africanand African

American Alumni Associa-tion (5A) are excited about further enriching the diverse UC Davis campus with a new scholarship to assist students of African descent.

The group has received pledges of $12,000 to sup-port the scholarship, of which the majority of the donations have come from 5A mem-

Chapter Update

Aggies Give BackMembers of 5A Create Scholarship to Bring Greater Diversity to UC Davis

bers and other alumni.To Frye-Lucas, 5A

development director and Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA) board member, it’s about understanding the role effective interventions play in one’s future.

“I became interested in going to college as the result of participating in a program intervention called Upward Bound. I would say I have an in-depth understanding that money can be a barrier,” she said.

Having earned degrees

from the University of Cincinnati and the University of San Francisco and completed her doctorate at the UC Davis School of Education with a focus on multicultural education, Frye-Lucas believes in being a guiding force for young students of color.

“You go through life and at some point you see patterns, and my pattern is to help young people get through the same educational barriers I have experienced,” she said.

“It’s a domino effect: once you get them into higher education, allow them to have a good experience, and support them through

UC Davis freshman Kirk Crump and members of the UC Davis Cal Aggie African and African American Alumni Association (5A).

“We have got to help

UC Davis compete if we

want the best.”

— Robert Woods

graduation, they’ll go out into the world and say positive things about UC Davis. Then, they will want to give back.”

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5a is a special interest chapter within the Cal aggie

alumni association. its mission is to enhance the educational, personal, and cultural development of african and african american students, staff, faculty and alumni at UC davis.those interested in learning more, getting involved or making a contribution to the new scholarship fund should visit their website at alumni.ucdavis.edu/5a or contact Sandra Frye-lucas directly at fryelucas983@sbcglobal.net.

The 5AMission

roBErt woodS ’76, 5Atreasurer, said the group realized prospective studentswith impeccable grade point averages and impressive standardized testing scores were receiving better financial aid offers from other universities than

they were from UC Davis. So 5A members decided to do something to help make UC Davis enrollment more attractive for underrepresented students.

“A lot of these students could cherry pick the schools they want and many of our African and African American students are first-time college attendees whose parents don’t have deep pockets to pay for college tuition, books, housing and food,” he said. “We have got to helpUC Davis compete if we want the best.”

The 5A Scholarship Program will begin during academic year 2016-17. New and continuing students will be eligible based upon financial need and academic merit. The group is continuing their fundraising in hopes of raising $25,000 or more for the scholarship. They hope to announce the first scholarship recipients during the 5th Annual 5A Jazz and Wine Social onMay 21, 2016.

“Going to college can be a daunting step in a young person’s life, especially for someone who is the first in their family to attend college. If a student feels comfortable in their college environment, can relate to their fellow students and know they are being supported, it can make a huge difference in a student’s overall success. I have a lot of hands-on experience with that and feel very strongly about that.”

5A members including Clarence Caesar and Mandy Piggee(top photo), Marilyn and Bobby Woods, 5A treasurer (middle),

and others are excited about further enriching the diverse UC Davis campus with a new scholarship to assist students of color.

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Network Update

Seattle Network There are nearly 30 regional Cal Aggie Alumni

Members of the Seattle chapter of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association gathered to show their Aggie pride on Picnic Day.

Association chapters around the United States. Regional Chapters host professional networking events, social hours, and community service projects, among other gatherings. We recently interviewed three Seattle network leaders who are working to maintain their Aggie roots in what many are calling the next “it” city for tech and healthcare industries.

To learn more about our Seattle network, please visit the chapter’s web page by clicking here.

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A s a communications employee for CBRE, which oversees Microsoft’s global real estate operations lani Chan uses her UC Davis degree (English,

minor Communication) every day. She moved to Seattle looking for a change in scenery after working in politics for six years. “Moving to Seattle has led to both a career shift and a newfound appreciation of the outdoors!” she said.

What interesting CAAA event have you attended recently?Last month, the university hosted an event featuring

Chancellor Katehi and Dr. Daniel Greenstein from the Gates Foundation, talking about the state of undergraduate education in the 21st century. Guests had an opportunity to ask the Chancellor questions, and she graciously and thoughtfully answered them. There was an incredible turnout. I think we all came away from the event with a broader understanding of how UC Davis is trying to do it all: keep up with increasing educational demands; hire the best industry experts, lecturers, and professors; operate one of the nation’s top academic health centers—all while continuing to pursue key research opportunities to make the world a better place.

What’s unique about being a Seattle UC Davis alum?Those who are new to the area often describe experiencing

a difficulty in making new friends, a phenomenon known as the “Seattle Freeze.” Our events definitely bring some reprieve in that regard. Call me biased, but Aggies to me are such warm and community-oriented people. There’s always a sense familiarity and comfort at our events, and people new to our network always remark at how friendly and welcoming we all are. We may live in Seattle, but we’ve kept our Aggie spirit.

How can interested Seattle alumni get involved?With a target of one event per month, we could really use

an extra hand! Please let us know if you have ideas, an event space we can use, know people who can help, or can make a few calls for the group. We rotate between professional networking events, social hours, and weekend activities with the hope that we can capture a broad spectrum of interests. We have had a few alumni lend a hand over the past year and we are incredibly grateful.

Space Needle © Freepik / www.flaticon.com

“People new to our

network always remark

at how friendly and

welcoming we all are.

We may live in

Seattle, but we’ve

kept our Aggie

spirit.”

— Lani Chan

Lani Chan ’05

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Network Update

StEPhaniE Fiano and her wife moved to Seattle to pursue a career in healthcare strategy and business development after graduation. She is currently the COO

and Healthcare Strategist for Trialomics LLC and volunteers her time to help lead the UC Davis Seattle alumni network.

How does the Seattle Aggie network connect?There are approximately 1,500 Aggies in the Puget Sound

region, and we’re figuring out how to best connect the noticeably diverse alumni. We hold a mix of social events (happy hours, hikes, and sporting events) and professional opportunities (panels, industry experts, firm nights) and fine tune the topics as we get feedback and additional participation.

What interesting CAAA event have you attended recently?I enjoyed hearing about the Amazon partnership with

UC Davis from the Amazon team actually working on the effort. One of our alums is at Amazon and we got a sneak peek at the new locker system being implemented. It was a great moment to see how UC Davis continues to be an innovative university.

What’s unique about being a Seattle UC Davis alum?The backgrounds of the alumni are noticeably diverse. I’ve

met individuals who graduated undergrad from UC Davisbefore I was born and others who have just graduated(so in their early 20s). It’s always interesting to see how the generations come together over a common bond and it is really neat when younger professionals find mentors. Also, Seattle is the next “it” city; there is tremendous growth in industries (tech, healthcare, biomedical) and movement in the startup/entrepreneurial space. So there is a plethora of opportunities to network and meet new influencers/leaders.

Stephanie Fiano MBA ’11

“One of our alums is at Amazon and we

got a sneak peek at the new locker system

being implemented. It was a great

moment to see how UC Davis continues to

be an innovative university.”

— Stephanie Fiano

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V iCtoria BrookinS is an education account manager for Pearson and hopes her career pathwill lead her to a place where she can leverage her

linguistics and Spanish majors from UC Davis to develop student programs or work on instructional developmentand design.

What led you to Seattle?The drought! Kidding. But truly I love being around

water and Seattle is this beautiful marriage where city life and nature come together and exist harmoniously. It didn’t hurt that the food and beer is out of this world. My fiancé and I traveled here for work and to visit family and after our trip we couldn’t shake the feeling of how much we loved Seattle. We both decided to uproot and start our lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

How does the Seattle Aggie network connect?The ways in which we connect are really limitless. We have

monthly events that our members can attend, but our network leaders are also really receptive to being an advocate for the group and making an effort to connect to the individual member. Sometimes that means coffee, an email, or happy hour. Our members can choose if they want to attend social

Victoria Brookins ’13 events, community service outings, professional events, etc. They pick the location and type of event that works for them. We have a Facebook group and a LinkedIn group that we keep updated with cool UC Davis news and to update each other if there is an event someone is attending, or a professional opportunity.

What interesting CAAA event have you attended recently?We recently held a professional panel where we had

Seattle alumni from Expedia, Nordstrom, Union Bank, a managing director at Navigate Consulting and a startup consultant all in one room, talking about their professional experiences, their best memories at UC Davis and their advice for other professionals in the room. I learned a lot that evening and it was inspiring to hear from such a diverse and successful group of alumni.

What’s unique about being a Seattle UC Davis alum?We have a really unique mix of people up here and every-

one is passionate about their city and their work. I think Seattleitself is unique and innovative and captures some of those things that I loved about UC Davis. The companies in Seattle recruit a diverse group of talent and some fantastically smart people—a number of those people are our UC Davis alumni! The groups that come to our events are full of Aggie Pride, andI love seeing that even though we live hundreds of miles awayfrom Davis, we all have a story about the time we ran intosomeone wearing UC Davis attire and struck up a conversation.

“I love seeing that

even though we live

hundreds of miles away

from Davis, we all

have a story about the

time we ran into some-

one wearing UC Davis

attire and struck up a

conversation.”

— Victoria Brookins

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University Update

The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) has launched a new smartphone app, “Citizen Science Tahoe,” that encourages beach-goers of all ages to tap in what they see at Lake Tahoe—observational data that will be shared with the scientists to better understand conditions around the lake. Get the app here.

In the midst of the drought,UC Davis is helping California’s wine industry find ways to make wine using less water. Read more in the upcomingissue ofUC DavisMagazine.

UC Davis was recently ranked second in the nation by the New York Times for doing the most for low-income students. For the full story, click here.

Researchers are turning to two playful pups, Alfie and Charlie, who will grow up to be the principal investigators in cancer research. Studies show that dogs are 90 to 95 percent effective at sniffing out the disease.

According to Dr. Hilary Brodie, a dog’s sense of smell is about 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive than that of humans.

UC Davis Goes to the Dogsfor Cancer Detection

Fast Fact

UC Davis MIND Institute found the constant movement of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may improve their cognitive performance. The take-away message: The hyper-activity seen in ADHD may help children think.

Be a Citizen Scientist for Tahoe

Don’tSitStill

RobotsCould Save Next Year’s Wine

Economic Diversity a Priority at UC Davis

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The UC Davis John Muir Institute of the Environment is finding that California wildfires are changing the region’s flora. As fires burn tree canopies and forest floors, the plants that recolonize the burned understory are increasingly those found in more southern areas of the West. Learn more here.

The 2015 Give for Kids telethon, hosted by News10 and the Children’s Miracle Network, raised more than $274,000 for the UC Davis Children’s Hospital. The funds will help support the Child Life Program, provide units for premature babies at the Neonatal Intensive CareUnit, and develop new procedures to help kids.

Aggies bleed green, says Sierra Magazine. With nearly

U.S. News & World Report has ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital in five pediatric specialties in the new 2015-16 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.

“The plants we’re finding underneath our forests are becoming more like those seen in Mexico and Southern California. Under climate change, we’re seeing species from drier, warmer areasincreasingly taking over.”

—Jens Stevens, lead author

Fires Transforming Fauna

UC Davis Gets an AFrom Money Magazine’s 2015 “Best Colleges” report. Released in July, the report measured educational quality, affordability and career earnings, and saidUC Davis is an affordable school that producesresults—with a six-year graduation rate of more than81 percent, above average for schools with comparable student populations. Find the full report here.

We’reSo Cool!300 classes on sustainability, 70 percent local produce at UC Davis Dining Commons and 80 percent of waste diverted from landfills, it’s no wonder UC Davis has placed #2 in the magazine’s “Cool Schools” sustainability rankings. Details can be found here.

HighFive

Give for Kids

Pawprint, robot/grapes, open mind, baby, hands, and cactus © Freepik / www.flaticon.comb

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Event Calendar

103rd Annual PajamarinodatE: Friday, Oct. 9timE: 4:45 p.m. (gather at Central Park), 5:30 p.m. (meet at train station)loCation: Davis Amtrak train station, 840 Second St.wEBSitE: Click here

In 1912, pajama-clad studentsfirst sneaked out of their

dorms to greet returning alumniat the train station the nightbefore homecoming. Alumni, students and the Davis community are invited to join the Student Alumni Association as they continue the tradition at our 103rd anniversary Pajamarino celebration. Enjoy a pajama parade, food, festivities and the Band-uh!

Aggie Brewfest and Homecoming GamedatE: Saturday, Oct. 10timE: 1:30 to 3:30 (Brewfest); kickoff at 4 p.m.loCation: Aggie StadiumCoSt: Ticket prices varywEBSitE: Click here

Sample your favorite beerat the 6th annual UC Davis

Brewfest before the Aggies battle Northern Arizona.

London AlumniBeer TastingdatE: Saturday, Oct. 10timE: 12 to 2 p.m.loCation: Beaverton Brewery, LondonCoSt: Ticket prices varywEBSitE: Click here

Join UC Davis alumni and friends in London

for a guided beer tasting, lecture and tour at Beavertown Brewery with Professor CharlES BamForth, UC Davis’ own beer brewing expert.

University LibraryArt Collection Tourand ReceptiondatE: Saturday, Oct. 10timE: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.loCation: Peter J. Shields LibraryCoSt: $20 per personwEBSitE: Click here

Take a tour of the UC Davis Library Art

Collection on display at Shields Library, view examples of art in agriculture presented by Special Collections, and learn about the future of the UC Davis Library from University Librarian MacKenzie Smith. Please RSVP by Monday, Oct. 5. For more information, please contact Tracy Shields at 530-752-8777 or tshields@ucdavis.edu.

EVENT RECAP

UC Davis alumni KevinGardner ’89, Kim Silvana ’08,

Peter Hoang ’07, Onsun Luong ’06, Irene Yang ’12, and Michelle

Mammen ’09 at an alumninetworking event in New York City.

July 21: New York City

This July, NYC Aggies met for a reception at the Playwright Celtic Pub to welcome new alumni to the

region and students interning for the summer in NYC.

August 1: Edinburgh

A ggie Adventures had a tour in Edinburgh this August where they met up with local alumni BrEnt

and liSa wEEth ’97 and daniEl maCCannEll ’91 for a reception at the Itchycoo Bar in Old Town Edinburgh. Daniel, an expert in Scottish architecture, shared his insights on local buildings, history and design.

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Amador CountyTour and TastingdatE: Sunday, Oct. 18 timE: 9 a.m.loCation: Amador CountyCoSt: $85 for CAAA and APFA members; $100 for nonmemberswEBSitE: Click here

Get a behind-the-scenes look at several partner wineries in

the greater Amador County area. Event includes three onsite tours and tastings, lunch and roundtrip transportation. Purchase tickets by Wednesday, October 14.

wINE EVENTSVintage Aggies Wine TastingdatE: Friday, Oct. 23timE: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.loCation: Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center, AGR HallCoSt: $25 for CAAA and APFA members; $35 for nonmemberswEBSitE: Click here

Enjoy an evening of wine, food, and fun. Program partners will

pour selections of wine paired with a variety of appetizers. Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 16; 21 and over only.

Save the Date in 2016JanUary: Food and wine pairingmarCh: Tour and tastingaPril: Spring Vintage AggiesJUnE: Food and wine pairing

For more information about theevents listed below, please visit

alumni.ucdavis.edu/wine.

Science to Sustainthe CoastdatE: Friday, Oct. 16timE: 2:30 to 4 p.m. (tour); 4 to 6 p.m. (reception and remarks)loCation: Bodega Marine Lab, Bodega BayCoSt: $25 per person (includes appetizers and beverages)wEBSitE: Click here

Sample delicious alumni beer and wine and

sustainably farmed seafood while you tour the Bodega Bay Marine Lab and hear from renowned UC Davis faculty as they present “Science to Sustain the Coast.” Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 9.

Basketball in FrancedatE: Saturday, Oct. 17 (subject to change)timE: TBAloCation: Palais des sports Jean WeillewEBSitE: Click here

Join European Aggies for a Chalon-Sur-Saone

basketball game in Nancy, France! Come see Alum mark PaynE ’11 who plays for the Chalon team. For more information, please contact Ginger Welsh at 530-752-8777 or gwelsh@ucdavis.edu.

The Bodega Marine Laboratory (BML) is a leader inmultidisciplinary research aimed at solving complexenvironmental problems in coastal ecosystems.For nearly 50 years, BML has provided hands-ontraining to students who have become leadersin the fields of marine science and policy.

Food and Wine Pairingwith Whole FoodsdatE: Sunday, Nov. 8timE: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.loCation: Walter A. Buehler Alumni CenterCoSt: $30 for CAAA and APFA members; $40 for nonmemberswEBSitE: Click here

Join us for a tastymenu of food dishes

prepared by our localWhole Foods thatwill be paired withAlumni Wine Program partner wines.You might just find something to include in your upcoming holiday celebrations or to complement a special meal.

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UC davis is home to one of the premier

wine programs in the world, with 80 percent of wine makers around the globe having a tie to the university. the UC davis alumni wine Program allows alumni and members of the general public to experience the fruits of our labor and have a unique connection to UC davis and our rich network of our alumni wine makers. here, three diverse alumni winemakers share their thoughts on this year’s crush, talk about what they’re currently serving, and offer some excellent recipes for delightful fall cooking.

Winemaker

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What benefits have you realized through your involvement with the alumni wine program?

It’s helped us keep in contact with the UC Davis community. The alumni program has been very helpful for reaching out to alumni members and introducing UC Davis grads to Dashe Cellars. We’ve poured for some events for the alumni association, and these events have been very effective in showing off our wines and informing people about our winemaking techniques and special style of wines. Plus, we’ve gotten all sorts of customers from the association!

What’s in your wine stash right now? What are you serving up to your guests? 

Right now, I’m pouring Dashe Cellars 2013 Ancient Vines at our house, a blend of Mourvedre, Carignane, and Zinfandel from vines planted in 1886. The vineyard wasactually started and planted by General Sherman and General Hooker after the Civil War! The wine is ex-ceptionally complex and absolutely delicious, especiallyin this warm weather. I’m also drinking pure old-vine Carignane from an 120-year-old vineyard in Contra Costa county grown on their own roots (no problem with phylloxera when you’re growing vines in sand!) Andof course, in this hot weather I’m also drinking Cru Beaujo-lais from Morgon, Flurie.

What, if anything, are you doing differently at this year’s crush? Has climate played a role in your planning for this year’s crush? 

Oh my gosh, it’s an incredibly early harvest, and some vineyards are actually looking like they’re ripening a full month early. We’ve seen unusual activity based on climate: some vineyards are right on time, or even a bit late, and others are remarkably early. The yields are way down, and the quality is way up. Interesting year.

The Great Debate: Decant,or not? 

I always decant old wines that might have sediment, and I very often decant young wines that need a bit of oxygen to start showing their aromatics and to soften the tannins.

Tips for storing open wine? I usually keep some clean,

empty screw-top 375ml. bottles handy at home, and if I’m having a bottle and think there will be half a bottle left, I decant into the smaller bottle and voila—there’s a full half-bottle that will last for quite a few days. If I think it might be more than a day or two, I’d put it into the refrigerator and just take it out a few hours before drinking. Works like a charm.

Michael Dashe ’87Dashe Cellars LLC, Oakland

“Right now, I’m pouring Dashe Cellars

2013 Ancient Vines at our house, a blend

of Mourvedre, Carignane, and Zinfandel

from vines planted in 1886.

The vineyard was actually started and

planted by General Sherman and General

Hooker after the Civil War!”

— Michael Dashe

Michael Dashe (pictured with a canine pal) said the currentclimate has made for an “interesting year” of winemaking.

What benefits have you realized through your involvement with the UC Davis alumni wine program?

One benefit I realized is I had the opportunity to meet board members of the CAAA Scholarship and Davis Phoenix Coalition through the UC Davis Alumni Wine Program. I enjoy giving back to the community, so in February 2015 I launched Putah Creek Winery’s Give Back Tuesday initiative, where we donate 15 percent of our Tuesday wine sales to a local nonprofit. The CAAA Scholarship and Davis Phoenix Coalition have

missions that are dear to me, so both will be beneficiaries for our 2016 calendar year.

In addition to this social connection, I am currently in discussions with the Aggie Travel Adventure to develop a winemaker island tour in my home country of French Polynesia. It’s always a treat to promote the beauty of our Pacific islands and their fragility, in light of the current global sea level rise. On top of this sustainability agenda, guests would taste Gauguine, one of my wine brands currently served there. I strive to release wines that are exotic and appealing

to that tropical area, with French grape varietals from Solano, Yolo and Sonoma counties.

Most importantly, as a UC Davis alumna and Davis resident, I am so grateful to connect and foster relationships through this program. I have met and befriended people from our Davis community, and UC Davis staff, students, volunteers and parents. I always feel a personal reward when I can captivate listeners about my journey as a woman and entrepreneur in the wine industry. I find it so cool to inspire people, especially

Jessica Chin Foo ’04Putah Creek Winery, Davis

when they are smiling while tasting my wines.

Can you name a wine that works well with an autumn vegetable or fruit?Last fall, my friend Flavien Martin shared with me his dad’s pumpkin cake recipe (see next page). His dad, Guy Martin, is a 3-star Michelin French chef and his pumpkin cake recipe was amazing with our 2013 Moscato made in the “passito” Italian style. Another pairing suggestion would be a Monbazillac, Sauternes, or for a less sweet option, a Kabinett Riesling.

Jessica Chin Foo of Putah Creek Winery hopes to develop a winemaker island tour in her home country of French Polynesia.

“I am so grateful to connect and foster relationships through this program.”

— Jessica Chin Foo

Pumpkin Cake SERVES 6

Ingredients1-1/4 c. flour1-1/4 c. brown sugar1 t. of mixed baking spices (choose a blend of your favorites, i.e. nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, almond, etc.)2 t. baking powder3/4 c. raisins1 pinch salt4 eggs1-3/4 sticks softened butterZest of one orange2-1/4 c. grated pumpkin Ingredients, icing8 oz. package of philadelphia cream cheese or Saint Moret6 T. softened butter1/2 c. icing sugarZest of one orange Preparation, cakeMix sugar with butter and spices. Add eggs and mix. Add flour with salt and baking powder and mix. Add the orange zest, raisins and grated pumpkin. Place in a pan and bake at 350° for about 25 minutes. Prick the center of the cake with a knife; if the blade comes out clean and dry, the cake is done.

Preparation, icingMix all ingredients together. Once the cake is baked and cool, place the cream on top and let dry 10 minutes before serving.

The Great Debate: Decant,or not? 

It’s always an interesting topic; I have enjoyed wines in both states. Personally, if I were celebrating an occasion that called for an older vintage, for instance a 1989 Chateau Haut Brion, I would let the bottle breathe a little and serve delicately. Most of the sediments remain at the bottom, which maintains the character of the wine. If I feel the wine needs more aeration, just a swirl of the glass will do.

What’s in your wine stash right now? What are you serving up to your guests?

I have quite a few varietalsthat I produce. From otherregions, I have some Napa cabsfrom Opus One to Chateau Montelena, Bordeauxs, Rhones and various others from Twomey to Rosenblum. One of the many perks of having a winery is sharing the wines that I make with my guests. This summer, I served Gauguine 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 Pinot Noir, Putah Creek Winery 2011 unoaked Chardonnay and 2011 Syrah.

Cake © Freepik / www.flaticon.com alumni.ucdavis.edu/wine

Special thanks to ourwine partners:

Double Magnum LevelAmador Cellars

Andis WinesBerryessa Gap Winery

Bonterra VineyardsBouchaine

Brick and MortarBucher WineryCarrier WinesDashe Cellars

FetzerGauthier Cellars

J. LohrMichael David WineryPutah Creek Winery

Route 3Schug

Skinner

MagnumJames Family Cellars

Kitson WinesMikami

Half MagnumiNapa Wines

SendersSudwerk

UC davis, home of one of the world’s premier institutes in

viticulture and enology research and education, and Caaa

offer alumni, parents and friends of the university exclusive

opportunities to experience alumni wines and related

programming. to learn more, including ways to become a partner,

please visit alumni.ucdavis.edu/wine or call 530-752-4502.

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What was your UC Davis grad year and major of study?

I took some winemaking courses in the early 90’s.

How has your involvementwith the alumni wine program helped you?

We have just gotten started. It will be a mainstay in our awareness program moving forward.

What benefits have you realized?We have had a few alumni

join our wine club.

What, if anything, are you doing differently at this year’s crush?

Trying to be patient and not overreact. We will be adding acid this year.

Has climate played a role in your planning for this year’s crush?

Yes, uneven fruit set and shatter everywhere means it’s not winemaking as usual.

What’s in your wine stash right now? What are you serving up to your guests?

Mostly Gauthier Rockin’ H Ranch wines, Grenache, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

The Great Debate: Decant,or not? 

Depends on the wine and the vintage.

Tips for storing open wine?Cool and dark. Wine needs

cool, consistent temperature and can be affected by any kind of light.

Any recipes you’d like to share?This works with my 2012

Rockin’ H Ranch Pinot Noir.

Gregory GauthierGauthier Select Vineyards, Napa

Stuffed Duck Breasts SERVES 4

Ingredients4 duck breasts, brined for 12 hours

Ingredients, brining solution2 c. water1/2 c. kosher salt1 T. coriander seeds1 T. fennel seeds1 T. whole peppercorns1/4 c. packed light brown sugar1 T. juniper berries, crushed with back of a knife1 Turkish bay leaf1 orange and 1 lemon, halved and juice squeezed out(use all the juice); add citrus halves to cool brine.

Ingredients, stuffing1/2 c. dried figs, diced1/2 c. dried apricots, diced8 oz. pancetta, cubed and browned, drainedZest of 1/2 orange1/2 c. dry red wine

Preparation, brinePlace all ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil. Remove from heat and dissolve sugar and salt. Add 2 c. cold water and chill. Add duck breasts and cover for 12 hours. Preparation, duck breastsCombine all ingredients (except for pancetta) in1/2 c. red wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain wine and add the pancetta. Add oil to pan until hot. Score breast skin and place skin side down in hot pan and render fat from skin, about 5 to 8 minutes. (Save fat to use with your favorite fingerling potato recipe.) Remove breasts from pan and let cool until you can handle them comfortably.

Heat oven to 350° F. On a cutting board, holding duck with palm, make a vertical slice in breast to form a pocket. Fill with stuffing and close with a toothpick. Place on a baking sheet and bake in oven for 20-30 minutes depending on thickness of duck.

Remove. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

—courtesy Greg Gauthier

Dinner © Freepik / www.flaticon.com

Greg Gauthier at home in his vineyard.

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Aggie Adventures

2016 Featured TripsParis ImmersiondatE: April 7-18CoSt: From $3,795rating: ``

Southern Italy & SicilydatE: April 21-May 5CoSt: $5,345 vrating: ``Inland Sea of Japan & South KoreadatE: May 4-15CoSt: $5,995rating: ``VietnamdatE: May 14-25CoSt: From $3,495rating: ``Celtic LandsdatE: May 23-June 1CoSt: From $5,895rating: ``

For a complete list of aggie adventure travel opportunities, including up-to-date deadlines and costs, please visit alumni.ucdavis.edu/travel. Please note that prices and dates are subject to change. airfare is not included unless otherwise indicated.

Bon Voyage

Your Aggie Adventure in Paris awaits! Sign up now to visit Versailles and other iconic locations around the City of Light.

exploration of new ideas during the Enlightenment. Today, Paris remains unparalleled in its cultural wealth. Enjoy 10 days of apartment living withmodern amenities, explore the city, and cruise the Seine River. Discover the places that played a large role during the World War II occupation of Paris. Visit the Latin Quarter, explore artistic Le Marais, Versailles and historic Rouen in Normandy.

Paris earned its nickname—the City of Light—because it embraced education and the

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Recruited by various schools to play softball, hEathEr hUntEr knew she’d found her new

team and university home on her first visit to UC Davis. It was “the small-town charm coupled with a positive, energetic atmosphere on campus,” she said. The Rohnert Park, California native became a four-year starter on the UC Davis softball team, which finished third in the nation twice during her tenure as catcher. For her career as a student-

Staff Member Profile

athlete, Hunter was inducted into the Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003.

Hunter understood that success as a student athlete meant goal-setting and daily hard work—skills that served her well in her professional life. Following graduation, she worked for UC Berkeley Athletics and the San Jose Sharks professional hockey team before rising through the ranks to become an Account Director for GMR Marketing, where she led major programs with the NFL and NBA among others.

Recently, Heather decided to come back home to her alma mater. “I’ve realized the most valuable part of the work you do is your sense of purpose,” she said, “and there’s few purposes more important to me than helping grow UC Davis.” She now serves as Associate Executive Director and Chief Revenue Officer of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA). Now that she’s returned, she finds inspiration in the Chancellor’s vision for the university. “To take

UC Davis from a regional powerhouse to a global institution is huge,” she said. “I’ve seen the changes … from my time as a student in the late 90s to my time today, working here. We matter on a global scale. And I want to be a part of that journey.”

With her business acumen, marketing expertise, and genuine Aggie pride, Heather is invaluable to CAAA’s efforts—a UC Davis All-American committed to giving back to her alma mater.

Heather Hunter ’96From the Ball Field to the Boardroom: Winning as an Aggie

Cal Aggie Athletic Hall of Fame softball player Heather Hunter brings a wealth of experience to her new role at UC Davis.

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Board’s Eye View

Annual All-Member MeetingThe CAAA Board of

Directors has been very busy this past year working on several major initiatives and an internal reorganization. The board recently completed an update of its bylaws and a reorganization of the board and committee structure. The intent is to be more strategic in fulfilling alumni engagement components of the strategic plan and maximize staff time on key areas. Members of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association are invited to join the board at the Annual All-Member Meeting to be held on Friday, October 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Alpha Gamma Rho Hall in the Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center. Please RSVP to Rita Lundin at rmlundin@ucdavis.edu if you would like to attend.

Call for NominationsThe Cal Aggie Alumni

Association (CAAA) nomination and governance committee is pleased to invite nominations for new members of our board of directors. We are looking for CAAA members who havedemonstrated their commitment to the university and the alumni association. Your recommendations are important to CAAA and critical to our long-term success.

Our mission is to create lifelong ambassadors forUC Davis and enrich the lives of alumni, students and

friends worldwide. Board members have an essential leadership role in how we accomplish our mission. Their varied expertise is vital to fulfilling our mission and preserving a legacy forUC Davis’ future generations. The future success of CAAA and UC Davis is dependent upon the participation of our alumni and their commitment to achieving university aspirations.

We are seeking candidates who are enthusiastic and supportive of the alumni association and their alma mater. CAAA board candidates meet many of the following criteria:• Exhibit a demonstrated commitment to CAAA and UC Davis through personal involvement, volunteer leadership or philanthropy;• Possess the ability to be an advocate for CAAA and UC Davis;• Represent a cross-section of UC Davis alumni; and/or• Possess unique core compe-tencies beneficial to CAAA.

Nominations are accepted in the summer with the selection process being held in the fall.

Thank you in advance for your time in helping us to identify board candidates.

Camp Project UpdateThe Environmental Impact

Report for the preferred site of the CAAA family camp is nearing completion. Preliminary design work is underway to create the framework for the camp. Alumni surveys will be distributed later this year to solicit your input and suggestion on the camp layout and design. We look forward to celebrating with many of you during the summer of 2017 when the camp officially opens. (See page 22 for a picture of the jewel of the preferred site, Crystal Lake.)

The 2015-16 CAAA Board of Directors.

Crystal Lake is the proposed site for a new CAAA family camp.

A Message from CAAAExecutive Director Rich Engel ’90,CRED. ’91

Clarise Nicolin D. Abillano ’15

Rachael M. Adler ’15

Ryan D. Affleck ’15

Pavel A. Aronov, Ph.D. ’08

Joseph L. Atkinson ’15

Amanda K. Avery ’10

Audra H. Baber Eric W. Baggs ’15

Salvador Barajas Dr. Stephen N. Bauer Dane A. Bauerlein ’15

Jeri A. Becker ’90

Troy Becker Haley A. Benson ’10

Lucas F. Bermejo ’14

Lawrence C. Bethel Lawrence A. Bevir ’15

Jennifer D. Bianchi Karen M. Blodgett ’14

Edward M. Bloomberg, Ph.D.

Douglas W. Bonham ’15

Mark Bowman, M.S., R.N. ’14

Charles T. Boyett ’15

Thomas E. Brandt ’10

Erika Brinkley ’15

Freda Brinkley Catherine G. Broderick ’14

Sally K. Brownson ’14

Jessica S. Buehler ’14

Alanna N. Burhans ’15

Julie S. Burrall ’15

Christian K. Cahua ’14

Kylee C. Calvert ’15

Avery James F. Campbell ’15

Shirley Carlson

Nicole K. Caughey ’10

Gabriella M. Cerezo ’15

Eldo Chan ’14

The Reverend Howard H. Chang ’93

Lori E. Chang ’93

Michelle Y. Chen ’16

Janice M. Cheung ’15

Tami Cisneros, M.S., R.N. ’15

Emma B. Coe ’15

Bree Ann E. Crofts ’14

Elizabeth E. Cuento ’10

Margaret M. Cutler ’70

Kevin C. Davis ’07

Ruth T. De Martini ’71

John G. De Soto, Jr. ’15

Patrick J. Devlin ’14

Christine C. Dotti, D.V.M. ’84

Thomas E. Dougan ’15

Gina M. Drell ’15

Maria E. Duran-Rubio ’14

Diane Edwards Trevor J. Ehlenbach ’15

Daniel W. Eisenberg ’94

Charlotte C. Ellberg ’15

Allison N. Eriksen ’08

Jimmy R. Escamilla ’14

Eva G. Escobedo ’14

Nancy W. Evans ’71

Dylan E. Fakhimi ’14

Sydnee K. Fipps ’15

Richard A. Fish ’85

E. L. Foster Nicole A. Foust ’15

Jacqueline S. Franco ’14

Phillip K. Freese, Ph.D. ’73

Sandra Frye-Lucas, Ph.D. ’03

Teresa L. Fukuda ’14

Mark S. Galfo, M.D. Steven Garcia ’93

Christopher R. Gordon ’00

Kimberly A. Grant ’00

Simone O. Greene Sarah E. Griffith ’16

Aaron S. Gunderson ’15

Doreen G. Hansen Melissa C. Harkness-Corral ’93

Dianne M. Harrison ’80

Evanne A. Harrison ’15

Gary K. Hart Nathaniel T. Haug ’15

Tracy L. Heffington ’07

Sheryl R. Henn ’15

Nicholas A. Herron ’15

Rocco J. Hollaway ’15

Caitlin D. Horne ’15

Stephanie Hui ’15

Elizabeth G. Humphreys ’15

Zishan F. Huq ’15

Lien Phuong T. Huynh ’10

Kimberly Hwang ’15

Ye Hyun Hwang ’15

Shunto Ihara ’15

Michael H. Ino ’15

Lori M. Inouye-Yamashita Christina J. January ’15

Lauren G. Jesse ’15

Brian A. Jones ’15

Emily J. Jones ’15

Barbara A. Judson ’67

Welcome.CAAA is excited to recognize the following new life members,

joining effective March 1 to September 1, 2015:

Membership dues allow CAAA to offer a wide variety of programing 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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Marcy H. Kawabata ’15

Atley J. Keller ’16

Campbell R. Kelley ’15

Leona A. Kelly ’15

Gokulesh A. Killer ’15

John P. Killion ’15

Melanie F. Kim ’15

Sarah D. King ’15

Austin G. Kinion ’15

Tatyana A. Kjellberg ’97

M. G. Kleinschmidt Selena V. Knight ’14

Katheryn R. Kolesar ’11

Alexander C. Kot ’15

Alyssa L. Kramer ’15

Jolie A. Kresch ’15

David S. Kuwabara ’15

Jocelyn H. Kwong ’10

Nicole R. Lanni ’15

Basil Lau ’13

Garett J. Melin ’15

Larry Merla ’72

William Miklos Ian A. Miller ’15

Shelly A. Miller ’14

Samantha A. Mills ’14

Ariel R. Miranda ’14

Craig H. Mizutani Christopher H. Mok ’14

Tyler P. Monnot ’15

Steven V. Montosa ’15

Algie F. Mosley ’96

Romona Mosley Ariane M. Mousalimas ’15

Michael B. Muegge Sharon S. Nasstrom ’81

Analy Nava ’15

Sylvia A. Nevins ’63

Charles C. Nguyen ’14

Jonathan Q. Nguyen ’15

Gabriel F. Santos ’15

Jeaneen M. Sartoris ‘87Aren J. Scardaci ’10

Erin N. Schlueter ’14

Sean M. Shelton ’15

Tiffany C. Shem ’15

Tony Shipman Henry Shipper ’15

Janice Siebert ’59

Elena C. Simeone ’15

Karandev Singh ’13

Dakota J. Smith ’15

Ambrosia D. Solis ’15

K’Lynn D. Solt ’13

Alexander D. Stempe ’15

Ryan L. Stevens ’14

Lily Tandoc ’97

Kenneth K. Taniguchi Esq. ’73

Nathan V. Tapiz ’14

Igor J. Taylor ’73

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One Aggie network. Many connections.

Curtis H. Le ’15

Nathaniel J. Leboeuf ’06

Tristan A. Leder ’14

Gina L. Lee ’15

Hana J. Lee ’15

Katherine A. Lee ’15

Kelsey H. Lee ’15

Michaela A. Lee ’14

Tucson S. Lee ’15

Alexandra P. Lehner ’15

Jane M. Li ’10

Mingke Li ’15

Stanley S. Li ’93

Vicky Li ’15

Dustin H. Liang ’10

Yifeng Liao ’15

Mason T. Livingston ’14

Jessica M. Ma ’15

Karen S. Majewski ’85

Ian D. Marci ’15

Serena H. Marini ’15

Daniel C. Martin, D.D.S. ’98

Pamela J. Martin ’80

Juan M. Martinez Aceves ’15

Kimberley L. Mason ’10

Joseph D. McIntosh ’15

Sandra H. Norene Sydnee N. Norton ’15

Mason W. Oliver ’15

Noelle R. Owen ’14

Danilo S. Pascaretta ’15

Nadia A. Patino Joanne Peacock ’71

Danielle M. Pereyra ’12

Channie Phantharath ’14

David A. Placencia ’94

Jonathan C. Po ’15

Nicole Z. Porter ’14

Payal P. Pratap ’14

Lisa M. Puryear Weeth, D.V.M. ’97

Daniel P. Quintana ’15

John A. Reitan, M.D. Arianne E. Riley ’15

Jonathan M. Ring ’15

Lauren C. Roberts ’15

Stephanie G. Roberts ’15

Heather L. Robinson ’79

Colette V. Roblee ’15

Ivan R. Roliz ’11

Trevor K. Rollins ’15

Michelle M. Rosol ’14

Todd V. Sanfilippo ’89

Kelly K. Teshima-Mccormick ’15

Timothy D. Thatcher ’14

John Timmons Grace F. Tobias ’15

Margaret J. Tom ’15

Phillip N. Tran ’14

Merredith Treaster Miles J. Treaster, Jr. ’98

Spencer K. Tumbale ’15

Kevin M. Turner ’14

Kathryn A. Twyman ’15

Carrie R. Vanella ’98

Nhi T. Vo ’15

Ellie Wattles Barbara F. Weir ’84

Milton P. Wilen, D.D.S. ’61

Steven K. Wilkinson Eric P. Wilson ’92

Nicholaus H. Woltering ’15

Kandra Wong Larry Worel Michael Ye ’14

Melody C. Yee ’15

Jeffrey J. Yu ’15

Bryan J. Zee ’15

Andrew X. Zhou ’15

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NOTICEAFFINITY PROGRAMS

Affinity programs are agreements between the Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA) and our business partners that offer products and services. In addition to offering discounts, these partners may also give a portion of their profits to CAAA, which uses these funds to support UC Davis alumni programs.

Please read the following privacy information so we may follow your wishes for handling your data. This opt-out is only for affinity partner services and will not impact the other communications you receive from UC Davis.

IMPORTANT PRIVACY CHOICESYou have the right to control whether we include you in pro-

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YOUR RIGHTSYou have the right to restrict what you receive from us. This

includes sending you information about the alumni association,the university or other products or services. You have the right to restrict the sharing of your name, address and email address with our affinity partners. This form does not prohibit us from sharing your information when it is required by law.

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but unless you say “No,” you may receive product and ser-vice offerings provided by our affinity partners. Our affinity partners may send you offers to purchase products or ser-vices we have agreed they can offer in partnership with us.

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If you decide that you do not want to receive information from our partners, you may do one of the following:

(1 ) Fill out, sign and send the proper form to us at thefollowing address (you may want to make a copy for your

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CAAA BOARDRamak Siadatan ’99, M.B.A. ’06PRESIDENT

Debby Stegura ’79VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT

Marie “Toni” Alejandria ’08Diane Carlson Biggs ’81Michael Campbell ’68William Cochran ’73, CRED. ’74Danielle Duarte ’04Brian Ebbert ’92Stacie Hartung Frerichs ’01Sandra Frye-Lucas, PH.D. ’03

Erin Agricola ’12Chief Business Officer

Adrianne BataskaFacility Manager

Val Bishop-green ’05Director of Partner andMember Services

Karen Collins ’03Director of Business Development

Sarah ColwellDevelopment and Alumni Relations, Marketing and Communications

Amanda CrismanAlumni Data Administrator

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

Heather Hunter ’96Associate Executive Director and Chief Revenue Officer

Becky HeardDirector of Parent and Family Programs

Karin HigginsPhotographer

Rita LundinExecutive Assistant to the Assistant Vice Chancellorfor Alumni Relations andExecutive Director

Bobbi MaiersSenior writer

Michelle McKim ’89AggieXtra designer

Sandré Nelson Volunteer EngagementAssistant

Jennifer Thayer ’02Assistant Directorof Programs

gregory UrquiagaPhotographer

ginger Welsh ’95Director of InternationalAlumni Programs

Heidi WohlwendDirector of Alumni, Parent and Student Membership

Margaret Wong ’10 Marketing and Multi Media Communications Specialist

Coming back to campus?Drop by and see us. We’rein 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.

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

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

Rodney Davis ’71 ALUMNI REGENT DESIGNATE

Charles “Chuck” Nichols ’83, ’84 PAST PRESIDENT

Michael Child ’76 CHAIR, UC DAVIS FOUNDATION

Ted Green ’81 AGGIE PARENT AND FAMILY PROGRAM PRESIDENT

Bret Hewitt ’77, MA ’83ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE (COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCES)

Sandi Redenbach ’72, CRED. ’73ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE (SCHOOL OF EDUCATION)

Lori K. Madden PH.D. ’14ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE (BETTY IRENE MOORE SCHOOOL OF NURSING)

Ralph Washington ’10 REPRESENTATIVE, GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Mariah Watson ’16 PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATED STUDENTS UC DAVIS

Annette Nguyen ’16 PRESIDENT, STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Donald Godbold ’78Steve Inouye ’90, CRED. ’96Paul Keefer ’89Ron Maroko, J.D. ’86Charles Melton ’08Jill Miller ’97Algie Mosley ’96Brent Sasaki ’94 Karla Stevenson ’93Scott Stevenson ’92Kyle Trinosky ’05, M.B.A. ’12Ron Van De Pol ’72Jon Weiner ’85Derek Wilson ’99

ADVISORS TO THE BOARD

CAAA STAFF

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“There’s a certain

Aggie pride. I know,

if you get through UC

Davis, you’re going

to be successful in

life, you’re going to

work hard. Rigorous

expectations make

reliable, good,

hard-working

professionals.”

— Brent Sasaki

The Last word