Monthly Archives - October 2009
October 2009 Archives
Memorial Union information desk closed
Campus NewsOctober 29, 2009
Maybe you’ve noticed – or maybe you haven’t – that the information desk in the Memorial Union has closed.
Layoffs expected for UC Davis ESL lecturers
Campus NewsOctober 29, 2009
In mid-September, all continuing English as a Second Language (ESL) lecturers were given layoffs for 2010-2011.
Iranian scholar discusses gender, sexuality issues in Iran
Campus NewsOctober 29, 2009
Afsaneh Najmabadi, distinguished scholar and leading feminist historian of Iran in the U.S., addressed the UCD community Tuesday night.
‘In whose arms shall I die?’
Arts & CultureOctober 29, 2009
Written and directed by Theatre and Dance Department professor Jade Rosina McCutcheon, contemporary theater piece Elephant’s Graveyard combines the three elements of dance, song and drama onto one stage.
Guest opinion: ELLEN LANGE, Lecturer, Linguistics
OpinionOctober 29, 2009
In her convocation speech, Chancellor Katehi – once an international student herself – alluded to the important role international students and scholars play on our campus, saying of UC Davis: “We are leading in diversity and internationalization.” However, if we want to “offer a culturally richer and more vibrant learning environment than most other universities,” as Katehi suggests, we must ensure we are cultivating a supportive environment in which these voices can grow.
Festivities abound at Farmers Market Fall Festival
City NewsOctober 29, 2009
As a celebratory thank-you to its loyal customers, the Davis Farmers Market will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Central Park.
Editorial: Wildhorse Ranch
OpinionOctober 29, 2009
Davis residents will be asked to weigh in on only one question this Election Day: Should the Wildhorse Ranch housing development be approved?
Editorial: Net neutrality
OpinionOctober 29, 2009
The current debate over net neutrality and further governmental regulations over Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is about as vague as it is broad, and certain groups and members of Congress are taking it too far.
