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UNIVERSITY FARM CIRCLE 

friendship | enrichment | scholarships


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Newcomer's Welcome!

Join us to learn about University Farm Circle and all it has to offer


at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis on September 16, 9:30-11:30am 

A message from ufc president Kathy Coulter

Greetings and welcome to University Farm Circle where we connect campus and community through our mission. As an organization that has a history of more than 100 years, we are excited to continue our support of UC Davis students through scholarships and donations to the UC Davis pantry. We are also thrilled to offer our members opportunities for enrichment and friendship through our more than 80 interest groups and a variety of programs throughout the year. We are volunteer led and depend on our membership to keep us growing as we continue our legacy.



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!

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

PLEASE NOTE: An event will display the message REGISTRATION IS CLOSED when the registration period has not yet started, as well as when an event has reached capacity. Make sure to check the registration period listed on the event details if you believe you are seeing this message in error.

Upcoming events

  • Fall Welcome Reception

    • September 16, 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Unitarian Universalist Church, 27074 Patwin Rd., Davis
    • 140
    Registration is closed

    The UFC Board and Fall Welcome Committee invite you to attend our Fall Welcome. This is an opportunity to gather with old and new friends, to renew your membership if you haven't already done so, and to sign up for Interest Sections. There will be a brief presentation at 11:30 A.M. in the UU Sanctuary.  At 12:15 P.M. doors will open to allow sign-ups for Interest Sections.  There will be refreshments provided.

    Registration Period: 8/15/26 - 9/15/26

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  • Sacramento Murals Walk

    • October 01, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • R Street Corridor, Sacramento
    • 20
    Registration is closed

    Join us on a walking tour of Sacramento's thriving outdoor art scene. An art walk to tour the different murals is a fun way to experience public art and explore Sacramento! Your guide from Fleet Feet Sacramento will share their knowledge about each mural and the artists that painted it. The walk will be approximately 1.5 to 2 miles in length and will be under two hours in duration. Following the walk, we will enjoy a no host lunch at the nearby Fox and Goose Restaurant.

    Carpool meets at 8:30 A.M. at the Target Parking Lot (in front of TJ Maxx).  Self-drivers meet at 7th and R Streets in Sacramento at 9:15 A.M for check-in.  Tour starts at 9:30 A.M.

    Cost: $30

    Registration Period:  8/15/26 - 9/24/26

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  • Science, Service and Serendipity: One Scientist's Journey from HIV Research to Global Change

    • October 15, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Rd., Davis
    • 120
    Registration is closed

    Dr. Koen Van Rompay invites you on a remarkable journey through his life and work. As an infectious disease researcher at UC Davis, he developed interventions now used worldwide in the fight against HIV. In 1997, a transformative trip to India inspired him to found the nonprofit organization Sahaya International, which supports programs across developing nations. Through his story, Dr. Van Rompay illustrates how each of us can create powerful ripple effects - and discover a sense of purpose and possibility - by daring to step beyond our comfort zones.

    Doors open at 9:30 am.

    Cost: $15

    Registration Period: 8/15/26 - 10/12/26

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  • Sonoma Bus Trip: di Rosa Contemporary Art Museum, Lunch and Shopping

    • October 29, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa
    • 50
    Registration is closed

    Join us as we travel to the Napa/Sonoma areas to visit the di Rosa Art Museum and enjoy some time in Sonoma. After the museum tour, the bus will take us to the Sonoma Plaza where you can enjoy shopping and lunch on your own. Register early for this program and get ready to enjoy a lovely fall trip.

    Meet at south Davis Park and Ride behind Ikeda's Market, bus leaves promptly at 8:15 am.

    Cost: $70, no refunds after 10/1/26

    Registration Period: 8/15/26 - 10/1/26

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What Can a $4,700 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 313 hours to earn $4,700. 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 $39,500 in 2025. In addition, we awarded $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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