Face to Face With Chancellor May

Meet UC Davis' New Head Football Coach

Chancellor May sits down to chat with Tim Plough, UC Davis' new head football coach, in this episode. Coach Plough is a former Aggie quarterback and talks about his passion for the game and the Davis community. He also assures Chancellor May the Causeway Cup will remain with the Aggies this year.

Seeking New Solutions to Social and Political Injustices

In this episode, Chancellor May chats with Benjamin Weber, associate professor of African American studies, about his new book "American Purgatory: Prison Imperialism and the Rise of Mass Incarceration" and his research focused on racial inequity. Weber also shares the surprising job he would have in an alternate universe.

Representing the Unrepresented

Chancellor May chats with transfer student and computer science major Ahmed Eltayeb in this episode. Among his many endeavors, Eltayeb started his own media production company, Five Percent Studios, to tell the stories of the Black student experience at UC Davis. The two connect over being a part of the National Society of Black Engineers, and Eltayeb gives Chancellor May some music recommendations.

Graduating With Experience

In the latest episode of Face to Face, Chancellor Gary S May speaks with Julia Lee and Dustin Lower about their unique pathways towards graduating and the experiences that helped them make their next steps after graduation more tangible through on-campus resources.

Making LEGO Dreams Come True

Chancellor May invites mechanical engineering graduate student Marc Corfmat on the show to chat about the LEGO Polaroid camera he designed and is now available on store shelves. The two connect over their shared interest in engineering and discuss the "rivalry" between "Star Trek" and "Star Wars."