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By Margaret Wong '10

Not satisfied with merely saving lives as an emergency room doctor at UC Davis Medical Center, Garen Wintemute M.D. ’77 works to prevent people from becoming his patients in the first place. He is internationally recognized as a pioneer in gun violence research and was among the first to look at the problem of gun violence as a public health issue.

His interest in injury prevention was first realized while he volunteered in Cambodia shortly after it was liberated from the Khmer Rouge regime.

By Corinna Fish

Jeff James ’85 pursued a career in investing as a means to achieve wealth—but not the kind typically associated with Certified Financial Planners. For Jeff and his wife Judy, true abundance means sharing the bounty of James Family Cellars with friends and family. 

Understanding the traits that make Gen Xers tick at work. 
By Robin Reshwan, US News Contributor 

By Eric Gifford

If you’re looking for ways to give at UC Davis, a particularly rewarding service to support is the Student Pantry.

Hunger among students is more prevalent than many of us realize. According to a recent task force study at UC Davis, 44 percent of students report food insecurity, meaning they often skip meals and don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Sadly, this statistic is in keeping with national trends on college campuses.