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Student Parent Newsletter

February 25, 2025

Sign up to receive the student parent newsletter by submitting this online form. Graduate and undergraduate student parents, as well as staff, faculty, and community advocates, are welcome to subscribe.

Student Parent Group Fitness Classes

February 21, 2025

Join other student parents in a series of FREE fitness classes just for you! Classes meet at the ARC (Activities & Recreation Center) throughout the winter quarter. Each class will feature a different format. More class details will be announced as the quarter continues.

Family Resource Fair

February 14, 2025

Pregnant and parenting students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend the Family Resource Fair to connect with on and off campus family resources.

Wednesday, March 12, 4-6pm by the Orchard Park Community Center South

Rain or shine!

Pre-register to enter to win prizes!

Many organizations will be present, including:

Student Parent Families in the Picnic Day Parade

February 14, 2025

For the first time ever, student parents and their families are invited to participate in the annual Picnic Day Parade on Saturday, April 12. The parade typically begins around 10am, with opening ceremonies starting at 9:30am on the Quad.

Student Parent Events November/December 2024

Calendar

October 23, 2024

November/December 2024Tuesday, November 54pm Club

4-5pm at the Orchard Park Community Center South (next to the playground)

Playgroup/parent-child activities featuring arts and crafts, sports, and games. You do not need to live in Orchard Park to attend.

RSVP to attend

Family Potluck Dinner

5:30-7pm at the Orchard Park Community Center South (next to the playground)

Picture of a student wearing a graduation gown and cap and two children

Graduation Stole Crowdfund Campaign

October 04, 2024

Join us to support and honor student parents!https://tinyurl.com/ucd-grad-stolesThere are approximately 1,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional student parents at UC Davis - students who are caring for children while pursuing higher education. They write honors theses, study abroad, engage in groundbreaking research, and bring a distinct and invaluable perspective to the classroom - all while raising children and nurturing families.

Bring Your Kids to Campus Day: MOVED TO ORCHARD PARK

October 01, 2024

Bring Your Kids to Campus DayWednesday, October 2Come to #kids2campus to spread awareness of the student parent experience and be in community! 3pm: Visibility Walk through campus from the Arboretum (start at Wyatt Deck to walk by Mrak, Shields Library, and the Quad) Walk canceled due to excessive heat4:30-7pm: Children's activity tables and family picnic at the EOP Lawn Orchard Park Apartments - Community Center South near the playground Activity ta

Image of a running shoe with text describing Student Parent 5K/2 Mile Training Program

UCD Student Parent Turkey Trot 5K/2 Mile Training Group

by Marissa L Weiss
August 26, 2024

Looking for a supportive space to do some physical activity? Always wanted to run a 5K and didn't know where to start? Apply to join the UCD Student Parent Turkey Trot Training Group!

Campus Trick or Treating

August 08, 2024

UC Davis Student Parent Family Trick or Treat

Thursday 10/24/2024, 3-5pm

Trick or treating @ campus departments around the Quad, Silo, and Mrak area (map will be provided).

RSVP to participate and receive trick or treat map and other updates

Student Parents Featured as Commencement Speakers

June 25, 2024

Two undergraduate student parents, Laicee Brown and Caroline Williams, gave commencement addresses at the 2024 graduation ceremonies. You can read their bios and notes about their remarks on the UC Davis News website. Congrats to all of the graduating student parents. We're proud of you and your families!