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Welcome to Fall 2023!

Hello CBS,

Welcome to our CBS Aggies in the classes of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027!

As the leadership for undergraduate education in CBS, we are thrilled to join others across campus in welcoming you to fall quarter 2023 via the Deans' News and Announcements (or, The DNA).

Whether you are in your first year, or your final one at UC Davis (or you're somewhere in between) there's much to do in the months ahead! With that in mind, here are three tickets to your success:

#1: Take Advantage of Office Hours

Your instructors have details about office hours in their course syllabuses or Canvas sites. Your faculty and TAs provide these office hours to answer your questions, guide your curiosity and help you engage with course materials. Don't let them sit in an empty office. Take your questions and go early and often!

#2: Use the BASC!

When you have questions about your academic program—from your schedule to planning or completing your degree requirements—go to the Biology Academic Success Center (BASC)! BASC offers comprehensive advising for all CBS undergraduates and is your one-stop resource. They offer regular appointments, express advising, and in-person or Zoom options to meet your needs.

#3: Get Involved

Whether you get connected to research in a class or a lab, engage in internship opportunities, participate in the CBS Mentor Collective, or join one of the many CBS student clubs, these are your opportunities to build connections, find your passions, form study groups, and immerse yourself in the undergraduate experience. You'll find more details about these opportunities on the CBS website—and here in The DNA.

In the meantime, have a great fall quarter & Go Ags!

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Your CBS Undergraduate Leadership,

Mark Winey, Michele Igo, Helen Frasier, and Ebony Blackwell

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Be a Biologist!

Have You CLUBBED Yet?

CBS clubs help you connect, form lasting friendships and build leadership skills.

BioBoosters hosts events for CBS students to form study groups, meet faculty, and they sell the famous CBS apparel! Join HERE!

Let's talk about MENTORING

Are one of our 2,000+ new CBS Aggies? A mentor can help answer all sorts of questions. Click here to get connected via the mentor collective program.

Are you a returning student? We need you!

Register as a CBS mentor.

All about RESEARCH

Did you know CBS undergraduate awards offer support for student researchers?

Click here to read more about CBS awards and discuss your interests with faculty so you're ready when applications open in December!

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CBS Student Bulletin

From internships to job postings, bookmark the page for all the latest options and opportunities.

>> Take a look

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ICC Newsletter

Want even more options? Check out the ICC's Health and Biological Sciences Newsletter.

>> Take a look

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Questions or comments?

You are a part of the CBS community, and the reason for The DNA! Send your questions, ideas and submissions for future issues to Assistant Dean Helen Frasier at: hsfrasier@ucdavis.edu.

The Deans' News and Announcements (The DNA) is a monthly electronic newsletter for undergraduate students in the College of Biological Sciences.

The DNA is published by the CBS Dean’s Office.