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UNIVERSITY FARM CIRCLE 

friendship | enrichment | scholarships


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BIG DAY OF GIVING

We are extremely grateful to everyone who supported University Farm Circle on Big Day of Giving! We raised $16,670  to enhance our endowment to provide life-changing scholarships for excellent and deserving UC Davis students.


MEET OUR 2024 Scholarship Recipients!

This September we were able to award scholarships to eight outstanding undergraduates! Read more about our Scholarship Recipients HERE



A message from ufc president jennifer grossfeld

Welcome to a new UFC year! We are excited to be offering something for everyone again this year. With over 80 active interest sections and many planned and interesting programs, we know that you will be able to discover something to entertain, interest, and engage you. You’ll find information here on this website about our innovative season of speakers, classes, tours, and tastings for both newcomers and general membership. (Continued)



Welcome!

THEN: University Farm Circle was founded in 1914 to bring together the women associated with the University Farm—especially the female staff and faculty wives—to help the young boys at the school.

NOW: You do not need to be associated with the University to be a member. All are welcome!

If you are new to the community or to UFC, we invite you to join any of our Newcomers activities to get acquainted with our area and to meet other women.

For more information, email info@ufcdavis.org.

Join us!

Kathy Tyzzer, Kalli Louis, Mary Darlington at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Jeanie Istas, Mary McCafferty at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Terry Antonelli, Julie Schmidt at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Julie Schmidt, Sydney Moberg at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Susan Rodgers at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Marty Martinez, Beth Martinez at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Mary Ann Doerzbacher at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Julia Walker at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.
Members from Table 3: Penee Hughes, Holly Moen, Phyllis Baecker, Eileen Gueffroy, Sylvia Richman, Joann Beck at Great Bear Winery. Photo by Judy Howard.

Friendship

UFC makes a special effort to welcome Newcomers. It also currently has over 80 active Interest Sections, from A (Antiquing and Art Galleries) to Y (Yoga).

Enrichment

Over 600 members participate in Programs like our Speaker Series, trips, workshops, and annual events like our Fall Reception and Spring Luncheon.

Scholarships

UFC began awarding Scholarships in 1937. Today, we continue to award to qualified undergraduate students at UC Davis.

How-Tos

Programs and Newcomers Events

Upcoming events

  • Newcomers' Welcome

    • September 16, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Rd, Davis, CA
    Registration is closed

    University Farm Circle (UFC), a philanthropic, educational, and social programs group, invites you to our annual Newcomers Welcome on Tuesday, September 16 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis. At the UFC Newcomers Welcome you will meet like-minded people looking to foster new friendships and experiences and hear more about what UFC has to offer.

    As a newcomer, you will also explore and sign up for interest groups. UFC offers more than 60 groups - everything from wine tasting, book clubs, pickleball, and biking to foreign language groups and lunch groups. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

    In addition to social time, there will be a short presentation to help familiarize you with all UFC has to offer and to answer your questions. You are welcome to bring friends who might be interested in joining UFC. We look forward to seeing you there!

    For the most up-to-date information and registration (August 16 -September 15), please check the online calendar at www.ufcdavis.org

    Registration period:  August 16, 2025 - September 15, 2025

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  • Scholarship Reception, Fall Welcome and Interest Section Sign-ups

    • October 07, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis
    • 160
    Registration is closed

    The UFC Board and Scholarship Committee invite you to our Scholarship Reception and Fall Welcome. Join us as we celebrate our newest scholarship recipients and see firsthand how your generous contributions are transforming lives. Hear inspiring stories, connect with bright new scholars and learn how our collective support is paving the way for their academic journeys.

    Members will have an opportunity to visit with friends, meet new members, enjoy light refreshments and sign up for the Interest Sections of their choice.

    Registration Period:  August 15, 2025 to September 30, 2025

    There is no cost to attend.

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  • Art Class - Fall Colors!

    • October 16, 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Stonegate Country Club, 919 Lake Blvd., Davis
    • 40
    Registration is closed

    Create a beautiful fall-themed greeting card for a friend or to frame for your mantel or bookshelf!

    Patris will be our instructor as we use colored pencils to create our designs.  Patris owns the Patris studio and Gallery in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento - northern California's premier art venue for art classes, workshops and painting sessions.  An affirming, excellent teacher, Patris also runs workshops for the Crocker Museum of Art.

    Registration Period:  August 15, 2025 to October 9, 2025

    Cost:  $20

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  • Grass Valley: Bus Trip to Empire Mine State Park, Lunch and Shopping!

    • October 22, 2025
    • 8:15 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Meet at Mace Park-N-Ride by Ikeda's Market
    • 50
    Registration is closed

    Join us for a wonderful day in the Gold Country!  First, we'll visit Empire Mine State Park.  Empire Mine was one of the oldest, deepest and richest gold mines in California.  We'll have a private tour of the early 1900's Bourn Mansion, landscaped gardens with gorgeous fall colors, and historic mining buildings.

    After our tour, we'll head to downtown Grass Valley for lunch at Tofanelli's Gold Country Bistro, a classic, local restaurant established in 1890.  Lunch is included in the price from a selection of three entrees.

    After lunch, we'll have plenty of time to shop at the Mill Street Downtown Promenade and areas close by.  Besides excellent locally-owned apparel shops, art galleries, bookstores and home goods stores, there are plenty of interesting historic buildings to explore: the Wheel Museum, the historic Carnegie Library and the Holbrooke Hotel, a California state landmark.

    Spectacular fall colors, history, lunch and shopping: a perfect day!

    Registration Period:  August 15, 2025 to October 8, 2025

    Cost: $75



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What Can a $4,000 Scholarship Do?

  • Help pay for tuition

  • Pay lab fees

  • Provide necessities such as rent and food

  • Purchase books and technology

  • Provide a huge boost in self-confidence, which helps the student persevere on their path of achievement

  • Most importantly, save the student hours of work. At $15.00 per hour, it would take approximately 267 hours to earn $4,000. That’s a lot of time that could be spent studying! 

Thanks to generous donations from members and others, UFC was able to give 8 talented UC Davis students scholarships totaling $38,500 in 2024. In addition, we will be awarding $2,000 scholarships to two Yolo County graduates entering UC Davis.

Mission Statement

UFC (University Farm Circle) connects campus and community through friendship, enrichment, and scholarships.

  • Friendship: Welcomes newcomers to the university campus and community.
  • Enrichment: Provides programs and activities to meet the needs and interests of its members.
  • Scholarships: Assists students through scholarships.

Become a member

You do not need to be associated with the University to be a member.

All are welcome!

Join us!

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Contact us

University Farm Circle
PO Box 858, Davis, CA 95617-0858
info@ufcdavis.org • www.ufcdavis.org

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