Campus News

Most of us enjoy a nice barbeque steak every once in a while. But next time you order that beef tri-tip, consider the effects on our planet.

When the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences first began planning courses for Sustainable Agriculture, the burgeoning field seemed timely and appropriate for UC Davis.

“One hundred dollars isn’t going to cut it”; “A rose by any other theme …”; “Next time, book it”

Students regretting decisions not to participate in fall rush are in luck – three sorority houses, Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta and Chi Omega, are holding informal recruitment this quarter.

As chancellor, I serve as the chief executive officer for UC Davis, an institution with a $3 billion annual budget, a $678 million research enterprise, 5,300-acre central campus, 32,000 students and 28,000 employees.

Since applications for UC Davis Summer Abroad opened last Wednesday, the Education Abroad Center (EAC) has reported a record level of demand for the various programs offered, both new and old.

A student-run company called CampusCred is launching its student savings benefits program at UC Davis this week.

ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. Times listed are according to the clock at the Jan. 13 meeting location, the Memorial Union’s Mee Room.

Currently underway is a new farm to school initiative that aims to help children at three different school districts gain access to healthy and local fruits and vegetables.

The Domes and Tri-Cooperative Housing – on campus cooperative housing communities – will undergo renovations from now until fall 2011 in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

Hopefully y’all have switched to Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) already since these hip new light bulbs are four times more efficient and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, not to mention they use 50 to 80 percent less energy.

A new electronic way for college students to flirt with one another is sweeping the country. Simply state your location, describe the person you’re looking at and let the anonymous flirting begin.