Statement on the Middle East

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The horrific events in the Middle East are reverberating in our law school community. Members of the community have family and friends directly affected by the conflict. Others are watching events unfold and feeling worried for the Middle East and our world at large.

UC Davis Law is providing support. Students in need of assistance can reach out to Senior Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Emily Scivoletto (escivoletto@ucdavis.edu). In addition, campus Global Affairs offers Services for International Students and Scholars

We echo the sentiments in UC Davis’ statement below, which lists additional resources for the campus community and reaffirms our commitment to caring for each other in the most difficult times:

The ongoing events in the Middle East are disturbing and frightening. They impact many people in our UC Davis community who have family, friends and colleagues who are suffering. 

While we absorb what’s happening and process our emotions, let’s remember that UC Davis is a place where we emphasize belonging, compassion and kindness. Let’s support each other and appreciate that many of us are impacted in different ways. 

We encourage students who are affected by this situation to contact UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services for mental health support and resources. Staff and faculty can reach out to our Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) for support and resources. International students and scholars can contact Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) within Global Affairs. 

Aggie community, please know we are here to support you.

 

See statement from University of California Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib and UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D.

Chancellor May’s Statement on the Terrorist Attacks on Israeli Citizens and the Violence in the Gaza Strip