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Helping International Scholars Thrive at UC Davis

“We play a unique role as our immigration work is very specialized and the institutional expertise lies within our office. We also understand the importance for our scholars to make connections on and off-campus and we are a resource of support for them,” said Simone Kueltz, associate director of international scholar services.
Bob Kiaii stands in front of a stage with three woman and one man all wearing business attire. The stage behind them is set up for a panel of speakers with draped tables and chairs in front of a large light green screen. A graphic with the UC Davis Global Affairs logo and #GlobalAggies lays over the photo at the bottom.

Global Aggies: Extraordinary Abilities Lead to Permanent Residency for a World-Renowned Surgeon and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UC Davis Health

Bob Kiaii, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at UC Davis Health, is an international expert in robotic heart surgery who leads a surgical team that treats complex diseases of the chest using minimally invasive techniques. Born in Iran, Kiaii immigrated to Canada as a child with his family. His path in medicine eventually brought him to UC Davis Health, a relocation feat that was not without its challenges.
Huaijun Zhou wears a lab coat, blue latex gloves and glasses. He smiles and squats in a large room with white chickens gathered along the wall and corner behind him. Behind him is a green water hose and the floor is covered in saw dust, indicating this is an active animal service and agricultural space.

UC Davis Agricultural Researchers Win National, International Awards

  • by Emily C. Dooley, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
UC Davis News published an article featuring international scholar Huaijun Zhou, a professor in the Department of Animal Science and the director of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Genomics to Improve Poultry. Read more about his recent honor below.

Two University of California, Davis, researchers have won prestigious national and international awards in recognition of their work using genomics to address livestock health and crop resilience in the wake of a changing climate.

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How to Pronounce Chinese Names

  • by Wesley Young, Director of Services for International Students and Scholars

Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) staff serve international students and scholars from over 100 countries. In fall 2021, Chinese students accounted for more than 70 percent of all degree-seeking international undergraduates, and nearly 40 percent of international graduate students. As an Aggie community, we can help these students feel more welcome and deepen their sense of belonging by properly pronouncing their names. 

Headshots of Fabio Anza standing in front of a chalkboard filled with equations smiling with a dark beard wearing a light collared shirt; Michelle Cohn smiling with long light hair draped over her left shoulder and wearing a dark blouse; and Essam Abdelfattah looks to the camera with a short dark beard wearing glasses, a white collared shirt and light suit jacket.

Announcing the 2021 Award for Excellence in Postdoctoral Research Winners

Winners of the 2021 Excellence in Postdoctoral Research Awards have been announced. Two of the three winners are international scholars. This article originally appeared on the UC Davis Graduate Studies website. Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Excellence in Postdoctoral Research Awards: Dr. Essam Abdelfattah, Dr. Fabio Anzà, and Dr. Michelle Cohn. This year’s recipients of the award were honored at the 6th Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium on March 30, 2021. 
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Reminder of Resources for Addressing Stress During Uncertain Times

The U.S. election and socio-political strife can be stressful on their own. Combined with today’s challenges, they may feel even more overwhelming. We encourage you to find healthy and supportive ways to communicate about and address your concerns, stress, and anxiety. Please remember that everyone at UC Davis wants you to succeed and achieve your goals.
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Resources for Addressing Stress During Uncertain Times

The U.S. election can be a stressful event, and with today’s challenges, it may feel even more overwhelming. As the election approaches, we encourage you to find healthy and supportive ways to communicate about and address your concerns, stress, and anxiety. Please remember that everyone at UC Davis wants you to succeed and achieve your goals.

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Meet a UC Davis International Scholar: Alex Zanella Zaccaron

Get to know more of our global UC Davis campus community through the Meet a UC Davis International Scholar series, profiling some of the best and brightest from around the globe who work, research, and teach at UC Davis.

Name:  
Alex Zanella Zaccaron

Title and department:
Research assistant at the Department of Plant Pathology

Home, city/region, and country:
Maracaju, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

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Understanding U.S. Department of Homeland Security Proposed Rule to Eliminate Duration of Status

On Friday, September 25, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to eliminate duration of status (D/S) for F-1 students and J-1 scholars and students, including their dependents, and proposes to set an expiration date for their authorized stay. The rule change document is over 200 pages, and right now we are working to understand the details, and the best way to respond and to protect international students and scholars.  We will post more information as soon as we can on the SISS website.
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