Chancellor James Meyer: UC Davis' Calming Influence

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Channel: UC Davis · 2009 · Education

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James Meyer, who was UC Davis third chancellor, took the helm from 1969-1987. Known for his calming influence in moments of crisis, Meyer, an animal scientist, is also remembered for presiding over departments that made lasting adjustments to their trajectory toward high-quality education.

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