Campus News
Clark Kerr Hall undergoes improvements
Campus NewsNovember 4, 2009
After a year of extensive construction, Clark Kerr Hall is approaching an end to the renovations and improvements initiated in fall 2008.
U.S. Bank to establish branch on campus
Campus NewsNovember 4, 2009
UC Davis officials have finalized an agreement with U.S. Bank executives, marking the start of a partnership that will guarantee student services approximately $3 million over 10 years.
Study finds winter season affects students
Campus NewsNovember 3, 2009
Midterms got you down? Love life falling flat? Rather than blaming it on yourself, why not blame it on the weather? More specifically, attribute your poor study habits and lackluster libido to what doctors and psychologists call “Seasonal Affective Disorder,” or SAD.
University of California to expand tuition coverage
Campus NewsNovember 3, 2009
The University of California administration is helping to give students a hand-up in paying for their college education.
Day of the Dead celebration held today on quad
Campus NewsNovember 2, 2009
In recognition of Dia de los Muertos – the day of the dead, a Latin holiday on which the dead are remembered – the life of the University of California will be celebrated today.
Labor research study finds existing furlough plan inefficient, savings offset by costs
Campus NewsNovember 2, 2009
The furloughs mandated by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in February of this year may not save as much money as their designers hoped, according to a report released by UC Berkeley’s Center for Labor Research and Education on Oct. 15.
Council proposes closure of geography graduate group program
Campus NewsOctober 30, 2009
On Oct. 6, the UC Davis Graduate Council notified the University’s Geography Graduate Group (GGG) of the suspension of its 2010-2011 admissions. The proposed suspension, which would prevent further admissions and recruitment into the program, is the first of a two-step process geared towards closing and discontinuing the program. The decision comes at the recommendation of the Graduate Council, the subcommittee of the Academic Senate responsible for graduate student policy at UC Davis.
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.
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.
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.