Betsy Marchand, the first woman elected to the Yolo County Board of Supervisors and a longtime supporter of the California History-Social Science Project, passed away on October 22 at the age of 89. Marchand was first elected to the Yolo County Supervisors Board in 1972 and went on to serve six terms before retiring in 1996. She was later appointed to the State Board of Reclamation, of which she was president until 2005.
Fellows act as a crucial bridge between the university and K-12 communities. They enable the seamless translation of academic scholarship into dynamic educational resources. Their dedicated work directly empowers teachers and fosters historical understanding and civic engagement for students.
