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Students demand free education in opposition of highly paid UC administrators A group of approximately 30 students marched from the Memorial Union (MU) flagpole to Mrak Hall on March 2 at 12 p.m. in an effort to prove to the UC that administrators cannot steal student dollars and dodge criticism. After a six-year tuition freeze, […]

Former Green Party presidential candidate speaks to students, community members about environment, income inequality Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein spoke at a UC Davis rally on March 9 as part of a speaking tour across California. The event, sponsored by the Yolo and Sacramento Green Parties and the Black Student Union of UC Davis, […]

Gender-inclusive bathrooms filter now located on the UC Davis campus map The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) released a statement on Feb. 23 regarding President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke the guidance issued by the Obama Administration on accommodating transgender and gender non-conforming students. This included the unrestricted access to restrooms that […]

Associate professor Analiese Franz began appointed term Jan. 24 Analiese Franz, an associate professor in the Chemistry Department, began her appointment as the new faculty director of the UC Davis Undergraduate Research Center on Jan. 24. “Dr. Franz has outlined an exciting, actionable vision for furthering undergraduate research as a key facet of a UC […]

More than a third of UC Davis projects entered into the competition won awards UC Davis won 29 Awards of Excellence in the District VII Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) this year, 16 more than in 2016. The six gold award winners are eligible for the grand gold awards, to be announced […]

Fall conference will inspire community dialogue through arts, humanities, design This summer, UC Davis will help stir creativity on the West Coast as the new institutional home for Imagining America (IA): Artists and Scholars in Public Life, a consortium of 100 universities and cultural organizations that inspires community involvement in the arts, humanities and design. […]

Four UC Davis science faculty panelists, Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter attend first event of the “Dialogue and Discernment” series UC Davis’ “Dialogue and Discernment” series of academic discussions rolled out its first event on Feb. 22, “Science In a Post-Truth Era,” featuring four science faculty panelists, a moderator and Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter. […]

Davis resident Mohini Jain sponsors chair on ancient Indian religion To celebrate the creation of a new endowed chair in Jain studies at UC Davis, Middlebury Collect President Laurie Patton gave a presentation to a standing-room-only crowd on Feb. 21. The Mohini Jain Presidential Chair for Jain Studies is backed by a $1.5 million endowment […]

TAPS to create alternatives to single auxiliary vehicular use The colder, rainier months of Winter Quarter often lead to an influx of students driving to campus. To accommodate the increased numbers of vehicles, Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) implemented the stack parking program on Feb. 13. The stack parking program started as a temporary solution […]

Memorandum’s goal to foster technological advances The University of California (UC) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Israel Innovation Authority in February. The goal is to increase cooperation between the two institutions in order to foster technological advances and increase environmental and technological development and research. The Israel Innovation Authority is responsible for the […]

The ASUCD Senate gathered at the Memorial Union on Feb. 23 at 6:10 p.m. for its weekly meeting. The meeting began with a speech by Davis Mayor Robb Davis. Davis’ speech touched on various issues such as housing, sanctuary cities, infrastructure, hate crimes, the city’s relationship with the university and its recent divestment from Wells […]

Community discusses mental health, financial aid, student population Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter received questions and concerns from students at a public forum on Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 7:50 p.m. at Everson Hall. The event was attended by over 25 people. Hexter was joined by faculty and administration officials who were able to answer […]