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The UC Davis Social Sciences and Humanities Building (also known as the Deathstar) on a sunny day during Fall 2026. (Jordan Hicks / UC Davis)
College of Letters and Science Staff Receive Multiple UC Davis Awards in 2026

  • by College of Letters and Science

 

College of Letters and Science staff have been recognized with some of this year’s top awards from both the university’s Staff Assembly and the Center for Inclusive Excellence. 

Staff Assembly honored multiple staff with its annual Citations for Excellence. The awards recognize contributions to campus in areas that include service, community, innovation and others.  

The Center for Inclusive Excellence recognized Monica Fischer, Blue Cluster chief administrative office, or CAO, with an award for her years of effort promoting fairness, access and community well-being. 

“We are very proud of our incredible staff in the college, and their contributions are instrumental in our ability to achieve our combined mission of teaching, research and service to society,” said Estella Atekwana, dean of the College of Letters and Science. “Please join me to thank these colleagues for their incredible service to our college and to UC Davis as a whole.” 

This year’s Letters and Science honorees: 

Citations of Excellence Award in Service 

  • Monica Fischer, Blue Cluster CAO 

Citations of Excellence Team Award in Campus & Community Contributions 

  • Anya Gibson, Blue Cluster Undergraduate Advising Center Supervisor  
  • Arial Collatz, Undergraduate Program Supervisor for the Maria Manetti Shrem Art Studio Program, Cinema & Digital Media, Design  
  • Malina Gilles-Doherty, Yellow Cluster Undergraduate Program Supervisor 

Citations of Excellence Honorable Mention Award in Innovation 

  • Will Arcement-Angel, HR/AP and Graduate Program Supervisor 

Soaring to New Heights Diversity and Principles of Community 2026 Deanna Falge Award 

  • Monica Fischer, Blue Cluster CAO 

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