Campus Community Book Project Events and News

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The Campus Community Book Project is more than just reading—it’s about coming together in dialogue. Through events and discussions, we connect as a community to explore the book’s themes, share perspectives, and engage in meaningful conversations that inspire understanding and action.

Campus Community Book Project Upcoming Events

Author Visit

Tue, Mar 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm | Mondavi Center

Mondavi Center Presents: Javier Zamora, Campus Community Book Project

More information and tickets here

Questions?

For more information about the Book Project, including information about past books, visit the Book Project archive, subscribe to the Book Project mailing list or contact [email protected].

The Book Project volunteer committees are comprised of students, staff, faculty and community members. This year’s book was chosen after a review and deliberation process of over 50 nominations. Anyone may join the Book Project Selection and Program Planning Committees. Learn more about the Book Project volunteer committees.

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Mikael Villalobos to Retire After 33 Years of Transformative Service at UC Davis

by Robbie Lyn Tesnado
March 31, 2026

After 33 years of dedicated service to University of California, Davis, Mikael Villalobos, Ed.D., associate vice chancellor for campus community relations, will begin his retirement on July 1, 2026.

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An Evening with Javier Zamora Explores the Story Behind ‘Solito’

by UC Davis Staff
March 24, 2026

Expression & Understanding

UC Davis welcomed poet and author Javier Zamora to the Mondavi Center for an evening of reflection, storytelling and dialogue centered on his critically acclaimed memoir Solito: A Memoir, this year’s selection for the Campus Community Book Project.

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Examining the Complexities of Migration Through Collective Learning

by UC Davis Staff
January 31, 2026

UC Davis faculty experts are helping advance campuswide dialogue on global migration through the 2025–2026 Campus Community Book Project, which centers on Solito by Javier Zamora. As part of the initiative, scholars affiliated with the UC Davis Global Migration Center convened for a public panel that explored the social, economic, legal and human dimensions of migration, connecting academic research with the lived experiences reflected in the book.