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Daily Archives - October 20, 2009

October 20 2009 Archives

UC Davis comes up short in two good matches

SportsOctober 20, 2009
After two tough results this weekend, the Aggies have put themselves in a difficult situation heading into the final three matches of the season.

Study examines academic, social causes of sleep deprivation

City NewsOctober 20, 2009
Many college students are paying little heed to the recommended eight hours of sleep mantra.

School of Medicine

Campus NewsOctober 20, 2009
The UC Davis School of Medicine (SOM) and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing have been asked to reduce their budget by approximately $6 million this year in response to a campus wide shortfall of over $113 million for the 2009-10 year.

School of Law

Campus NewsOctober 20, 2009
091020_ca_law.cHeadline: School of Law Among the 13 academic units on campus shouldering the burden of the budget cuts, the UCD School of Law is facing a $700,000 decrease in funds, or 4.2 percent, of its typical budget which, on average, is nearly $17 million. While these budget reductions are minimal relative to those of UC […]

School of Education

Campus NewsOctober 20, 2009
The School of Education (SE) received a $290,000 in state funding for the 2009-10 fiscal year, a reduction that totaled 3.9 percent of its financial base.

Guest opinion:

OpinionOctober 20, 2009
A letter addressed to the D-Q Board of Trustees has recently been circulated throughout the community. The letter was written by Pat Wright in support of her husband, Bill Wright (Wintun/Patwin) and his perceived role as an “Indian doctor” at D-Q University.

Editorial: Homecoming bonfire

OpinionOctober 20, 2009
With a university as old as UC Davis, traditions are bound to come and go. Some last only a few years; others are as old as our grandparents. The homecoming bonfire was one of those traditions that had been around as long as anyone could remember – until this year, when it was canceled in […]

Davis issues proclamation for world peace march

City NewsOctober 20, 2009
Through a proclamation, Davis is taking one small step in the worldwide effort to promote world peace.

Column: Sara Kohgadai

OpinionOctober 20, 2009
Someone messed up.

Column: Jarrett Stepman

OpinionOctober 20, 2009
Okay, so I’m not actually calling upon people to leave civility, manners and respect of others on the wayside. These traits should all be observed in relations with other people we interact with on a daily basis. Mutual respect and tolerance for others and their ideas is a foundation of our civil society.

Column: Dave Karimi

OpinionOctober 20, 2009
There’s a difference between telling the truth and truth-telling. I know the difference. People who accuse me of lying don’t know the difference. It’s the difference between “telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God,” and telling only part of the truth that serves you.

College of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Campus NewsOctober 20, 2009
Budget Cuts are taking their toll across UC Davis, and the College of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) has not gone unscathed.