Campus News

The Bike Barn, Pantry give quarterly reports at May 11 meeting
ASUCDMay 22, 2023
The Academic Affairs Commission, Sexual Assault Awareness and Advocacy Committee and Library Committee also gave reports about recent accomplishments and future goals By KAYA DO-KHANH — campus@theaggie.org On Thursday, May 11, at 6:10 p.m., Vice President JT Eden called the Senate meeting to order and recited the UC Davis Land Acknowledgement. The Senate […]

UC Davis organizations oppose Thirty Meter Telescope Project
Campus NewsMay 20, 2023
The telescope would be the 14th of its kind on the sacred land of Mauna Kea in Hawaii By RACHEL GAUER— campus@theaggie.org Lea este artículo en español. The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) is a project that, if completed, would be the first in a new class of extremely large telescopes. Currently, it is […]

UC-AFT, students call for reinstatement of music professor Erik Peregrine after new candidate hired for tenured music department role
Campus NewsMay 19, 2023
The professor cited gender discrimination as one of the reasons for the hiring decision, which the department denies By RACHEL GAUER— campus@theaggie.org Choir students and members of the UC-AFT union are calling for the reinstatement of Erik Peregrine, who currently serves as the director of choirs and as a lecturer in music at […]

Innovation and Research Lab created to increase STEM representation in ASUCD
ASUCDMay 15, 2023
The new unit was introduced to both analyze data and develop software for UC Davis students and organizations By LILY FREEMAN — campus@theaggie.org A new unit within ASUCD, the Innovation and Research Lab (IRL), was established through ASUCD Senate Bill #96 at the April 27 Senate meeting. This bill was co-authored by two […]

ASUCD to host first ever Asian American and Pacific Islander night market
ASUCDMay 14, 2023
The free market will be held at the CoHo on May 19 By KAYA DO-KHANH — campus@theaggie.org Lea este artículo en español. On Friday, May 19, ASUCD is hosting the first-ever ASUCD 530 Market: AAPI Community Health and Culture Fair at the CoHo from 7-10 p.m. The market is meant to celebrate Asian […]

Entertainment Council debriefs Lawntopia at May 4 Senate meeting
ASUCDMay 12, 2023
The table also heard a quarterly report from the Student Sustainability Career Fair Committee By JADE BELL — campus@theaggie.org At 6:11 p.m, Vice President JT Eden called the May 4 Senate meeting to order. The meeting was conducted entirely via Zoom due to safety concerns at the time about the recent string of […]

Cross Cultural Center to host first Lights Festival on May 26
Campus NewsMay 11, 2023
The event will include food vendors, crafts and activities and performances by various cultural groups By RACHEL GAUER— campus@theaggie.org On Saturday, May 26, the UC Davis Cross Cultural Center (CCC) will host their first ever Lights Festival. The event, which will take place on the UC Davis quad from 4 to 9 p.m., […]

Student organizations host events during Mental Health Awareness Month
ASUCDMay 9, 2023
Several on-campus events will be held to highlight mental health intersectionality, wellness and resources for students By LILY FREEMAN — campus@theaggie.org The month of May is “Mental Health Awareness Month” and several student organizations will be hosting events and activities to promote both mental wellness and the resources available for students on campus. […]

UC Davis Office of Sustainability, ASUCD Environmental Policy and Planning Commission celebrate Earth Week on campus
Campus NewsMay 5, 2023
Several events and challenges were planned to encourage students and staff to think about their environmental impact and build a culture of sustainability By KAYA DO-KHANH — campus@theaggie.org The UC Davis Office of Sustainability and the ASUCD Environmental Policy and Planning Commission (EPPC) planned a number of activities and events for the campus […]

Senators raise concerns about election bias at April 27 meeting
ASUCDMay 5, 2023
Following several confirmations, quarterly reports and legislation deliberations, senators discuss their concerns regarding election biases during the ASUCD spring elections By LILY FREEMAN — campus@theaggie.org Vice President JT Eden called the April 27 Senate meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. After roll call, he read the UC Davis Land Acknowledgement. Next, the Sustainability […]

Julia Mouat is named winner of the UC Davis Grad Slam competition
Campus NewsMay 5, 2023
The winner and runner up share the inspirations for their research presentations By JADE BELL — campus@theaggie.org The semi-final round of the UC Davis Grad Slam competition was held on Thursday, April 6. Participants presented their graduate research to a diverse audience and panel of judges in just three minutes, competing for a […]

Campus authorities move evening classes online, expand Safe Rides services
Campus NewsMay 3, 2023
Aggie Compass is also helping unhoused students and TAPS will eliminate evening parking fees By SONORA SLATER — campus@theaggie.org Campus authorities have announced expanded safety services and guidance on holding evening events and classes online following a string of stabbings in Davis over the past week. The victims of the attacks included UC […]
