Campus News

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 […]

Stein to discuss politics, progressive grassroots organizing Jill Stein, the 2012 and 2016 Green Party presidential candidate, will speak at UC Davis today. Her talk, which will take place at Wellman Hall 2 at 8:00 p.m., is part of an eight-day speaking tour and is sponsored by the Yolo and Sacramento Green Parties and the […]

Students, faculty, staff, postdoctoral students, alumni invited to submit a 30-second video sharing what makes them an entrepreneur On Nov. 18 of 2016, the University of California (UC) launched the “I am a UC Entrepreneur” Campaign to highlight entrepreneurship across the UC campuses. Students, faculty, staff, postdoctoral students and alumni from all 10 campuses are […]

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering professors honored Professors Ross Boulanger and Deb Niemeier have been elected as members of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Membership to the NAE is one of the highest professional honors awarded to engineers. The NAE honors those who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of engineering and […]

State legislators write letter to UC President, express concern for UC worker wages Following the University of California (UC) workers’ strike on Jan 10. regarding fair wages and pension plans, a group of state legislators, consisting of 26 General Assembly members, composed a joint letter to UC President Janet Napolitano. The legislators voiced  their concern […]

Building repairs necessary, no injuries A pickup truck crashed into the Thompson Hall at around 2:30 a.m. on March 6. While the collision damaged the wall of the residence hall, no injuries were reported. The truck first hit a light pole and a curb before crashing into the exterior wall of a bathroom on Thompson’s […]

Freeborn to become conference, event venue Freeborn Hall, which was closed in fall 2014 due to its need for an extensive seismic retrofit, will soon be renovated and used as a conference and event venue. The project also includes seismic fixes, accessibility improvements, renovations and a slight increase in space. The new hall’s main room […]

Hexter accommodates questions, concerns from students The student town hall hosted on Feb. 14 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Student Community Center provided a public forum and an open dialogue with Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter to discuss student concerns and questions. Hexter was joined by vice chancellors, faculty, administration members — to […]