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UC Davis Receives UC Excellence in Emergency Management Award

UC Davis Emergency Management was recently named the recipient of the UC Excellence Award, the highest recognition across the University of California system, for his work in emergency management. Campus Emergency Manager, Benton Best, along with Mission Continuity Planner, Patrick Seward, were recognized for setting UC Davis apart as a leader in preparedness and resilience.

Understanding Laboratory Ventilation Controls

There are several different types of ventilation controls available in laboratories, each offering specific protections when used properly. These include chemical fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and laminar flow hoods. 

Read more about how each unit functions, what protection they offer, and what happens to the contaminated air. 

A visual summary is available here.

UC Davis to Sunset Davis-Berkeley Shuttle Service

The last day of service will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and ticket sales will end shortly before that date. Any unused tickets or vouchers will not be valid after the service concludes.

Safe Driver Awareness Training Now Available in Spanish

UC Davis’ Safe Driver Awareness Training is now offered in Spanish, expanding access to essential safety education and reinforcing Safety Services’ commitment to inclusivity and campus-wide safety.

New Plans Seek to Streamline Building Evacuations

UC Davis Department Safety Coordinators, or DSCs, have worked together with Emergency Management to update the process and documentation for implementing building evacuation plans, establishing a repository of newly approved Emergency Action Plans.