I am pleased to announce the appointment of David Bunn as Vice Provost of Research and Extension.

David Bunn served as director of the California Department of Conservation, managing a staff of over 600 scientists and professionals to promote the judicious use and conservation of energy, land and mineral resources. Previously, he served as deputy director of the California Department of Fish and Game and as a natural resources policy consultant for the California State Senate and Assembly. 

For the last 18 months, Bunn directed the development of the UC Davis Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management (EPM), a unique professional program designed to train the next generation of environmental leaders and...