Comm Horizons @UCD 2025
We are excited to announce the second annual Communication Horizons Conference at UC Davis. This year's theme is "Media, Health, and Society: Exploring Wellbeing Across Lifespans and Diverse Communities."
The conference will take place at UC Davis May 16 - 18, 2025.
As the media landscape rapidly evolves and integrates deeper into our daily lives, understanding its impact on health and societal wellbeing becomes increasingly essential (Valkenburg, Beyens, Meier, & Abeele, 2022). This conference is dedicated to examining the intricate relationships between media and the mental, physical, and social health of individuals and communities across all ages and diverse backgrounds.
RSVP Required:
Please RSVP by April 6, 2025.
Agenda*:
Friday May 16, 2025
Teaching & Learning Center: Room 2215 (Google Maps Directions).
- 4:30pm - 6:00pm: Mohrmann Lecture: Dr. Dana Mastro, UCSB
- 6:30pm: No-Host Reception: MAMMA, 226 F St, Davis, CA 95616 (Google Maps Directions)
- 1 mile walk. Transportation available on request.
Saturday May 17, 2025
Teaching & Learning Center: Rooms 1214 & 1218 (Google Maps Directions).
- Invited Keynote: Dr. David Markowitz, MSU
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- Presentations and posters
- No-Host Reception: Ruhstaller Farm, 6686 Sievers Rd, Dixon, CA 95620 (Google Maps Directions)
- Shuttle Pickup: Non-Visitor Lot 41 (Google Maps Directions)
Sunday May 18, 2025
- 9:30am: Depart UC Davis
- Shuttle Pickup: Lot 10 (Google Maps Directions)
- 11:00am: Wine Tasting + Cheese & Charcuterie, Ashes & Diamonds - $97/person (Includes tax + gratuity).
- 1:00pm: Lunch, Oxbow Market & Downtown Napa (paid on your own)
- 3:00pm: Depart for UC Davis
- 4:30pm: Arrive at UC Davis
*A more detailed agenda will be posted, shortly.
Travel Information:
Airports
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF): 20 Miles from campus
- Oakland International Airport (OAK): 75 Miles from campus (we strongly advise against this option)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO): 80 Miles from campus (we strongly advise against this option)
Airport Transportation
There is no direct public transit from SMF, OAK, or SFO to Davis. We recommend traveling by car (e.g., rental, rideshare). Depending on time of day, SMF is typically a 20-30-minute trip by car to Davis; SFO and OAK can take between 2-3 hours by car. The UC Davis Global Affairs Office provides more detail on getting to/from the Airport.
Hotels
We have secured a room block at the Aggie Inn. All rooms in the block must be booked using this booking link (https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/OE84P2). The nightly rate is $159 + tax (single queen) or $169 + tax (single king). Hotel rooms must be booked by April 18, 2025.
There are many hotel options in downtown Davis that are a short walk from campus. If you are looking for other recommendations, the Hyatt Place UC Davis is comfortable and well-located.
Parking:
The closest parking lots are Visitor Lot 40 (Google Maps Directions) and the Pavilion Structure (Google Maps Directions). Payment is required on Friday. You must download and use the Aggie Park App to pay for parking ($17.00). Parking is free on Saturday.
Reception & Napa Transportation:
We will walk to Friday's reception (1 mile walk; transportation available on request). We will provide transportation to/from Saturday's reception and Sunday's trip to Napa.
Contact:
For inquiries, please email Conference Organizers (Richard Huskey; Heather Jane Hether; Soojong Kim) at horizonconf@ucdavis.edu.
Conference Organizers:
This conference is organized by Drs. Richard Huskey, Heather Jane Hether, and Soojong Kim. Support for the conference itself is generously provided by the Department of Communication at UC Davis.