Monthly Archives - May 2008
May 2008 Archives
ASUCD Senate Briefs
Campus NewsMay 19, 2008
ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays
at 6:10 p.m. Times listed are according to the clock at the May 15
meeting location, the Memorial Union’s Mee Room.
Walker named DeYoung’s successor as women’s golf head coach
SportsMay 16, 2008
Kathy DeYoung built the program with her own hands.Now,she is passing it on. Anne Walker,the current associate head coach atCalifornia,will assume the helm of the UC Davis women’s golfprogramonJuly1.She willsucceed DeYoung,whobrought the sport to UC Davis in2005and is retiring after coaching atthe university for30years.
UC Davis women’s rugby advances to Elite Eight
SportsMay 16, 2008
It’s a hard-knock life, but somebody’s got to do it. That somebody is the UC Davis women’s rugby team.In fact,the Aggies have had some recentnationalsuccess,and have been taking names in the process.
UC Davis waits for next solar cycle with new telescope
City NewsMay 16, 2008
Although many would groan at the thought of power
outages and horrible reception, astrophysicists and physicists at UC
Davis are excited because it means the chance to observe the beginning
of another solar cycle.
Track preview
SportsMay 16, 2008
Event: Big West Conference Championships Host:CalState Northridge Where:Matador Track– Northridge
Students fundraise to aid Chinese earthquake victims
Campus NewsMay 16, 2008
UC Davis students are still feeling the aftershocks of Monday’s 7.9magnitude earthquake inChina’sSichuan province,but some have jumped into action to aid the relief efforts.
Police Briefs
City NewsMay 16, 2008
MONDAY It’s all those college loans Individual was seen sleeping inan alleyway onC Street.
Outstanding faculty and staff awards presented
Campus NewsMay 16, 2008
The 28thannualOutstanding Faculty and Staff Advisor Awards were given Wednesday to David Grenke,professor in thetheater and dancedepartment,and My Diem Nguyen,student affairs officer in the Asian Americanstudiesdepartment.
Gay marriage OK, says supreme court
Campus NewsMay 16, 2008
Same sex couples have a constitutional right to marriage, according to a Thursday ruling by theCalifornia State Supreme Court. Thecourt’s4-3decision strikes down previous laws defining marriage as between a man and a woman.
Dining in Davis: Raja’s Indian Cuisine
FeaturesMay 16, 2008
Just like the hot Indian men in my life (of which there arenaan),Raja‘s Indian Cuisine takes the Indian cake in spiciness. Having tried a couple of the other Indian and Nepalese places in downtown like Indyna Bistro and Kathmandu Kitchen,I was itching to try Raja’s.But to be honest,I was turned off by the subpar wraps they offerat Davis Farmers Market.Still,I was determined to give them a chance to make amends with my taste buds.
Davis Bike Church to hold first fundraiser tonight
City NewsMay 16, 2008
TheDavisBikeChurch will be holding its first fundraiser in its four-year history tonight at Delta of Venus. A line-up of localDJs,including Mr.Glass,Dogtones and theBikeChurch’s own Deacon Morgan,will keep the turntables spinning for the evening.
Daily Calendar
FeaturesMay 16, 2008
TODAY Kim Epifano Dance workshop 10:30a.m.tonoon University Club Learn how to dance while feeling the air at this free Chinese movement workshop.Contact Lynette Hunter to reserve space at lhunter@ucdavis.edu.
