Campus News

The lawn in front of Mrak Hall will house more than just ducks and eggheads for the next few days–UC Davis students in disapproval of budget cuts,increased student fees and increased administration salary will be protesting until Friday at6p.m.

This weekend members of ASUCD presented their proposed budgets for the2009-2010school year for the senate’s consideration. Hearings of the budget occurred throughout Friday,Saturday and Sunday on campus.The hearings are required to take place every year in order to allow ASUCD senatorsan opportunityto examine and modify the budgets of all units,such as UNITRANS,the Bike Barn or Pathfinder.

The University of California Student Association is using YouTube tactics to demonstrate flaws in graduate health care. Graduate students are invited and encouraged to submit a video online at ucsa.org to share their experiences with the Graduate Student Health Insurance Program,or GSHIP.UCSA plans to show the testimonials at the nextregentsmeeting,in July. Regents and decision-makers aren’t aware of the impact that cuts have on the clients and services of GSHIP,and video testimonials show the reality,saidLucero Chavez,president of the UCSA.

UC regents may have less control over their policy– including their pay– if a proposed constitutional amendment passes giving managing control of the institution to state legislators. Five legislators,including Senators Leland Yee and Roy Ashburn,held a press conference last Wednesday to announce their authorship of an amendment to the California constitution that would remove theregents‘ autonomy.

UC Davis‘ centennialis being honored with more than just the commemorative sweatshirts sold in the bookstore.The campus is now recognized and honored by the U.S.House of Representatives. House Resolution448,unanimously passed by the House,was introduced by Representative Mike Thompson (D-Calif.),to congratulate the university on100years of excellence.The bill thanks UC Davis for its contributions to local communities,the State of California and the nation.

ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at6:10p.m.Times listed are according to the clock at the May28meeting location,the Memorial Union’s Mee Room.

The UC Davis Regional Center for Change is conducting an unprecedented study on the Sacramento region’s youth to better understand the disparities in youth well being. The study will focus on four different sectors – education,health,employment and civic engagement.

As the Office of Student Affairs looks to bridge its budget deficit, ASUCD is searching for reassurance that money won’t be taken from student-voted campus-basedfees. Following several weeks of meetings between ASUCD and the Student Affairs administration, Associate Vice Chancellor Janet Gong announced last week that the additional $1.34 to $1.64 million budget shortfall for next year will not be met by assessing, or taking from, campus-based fees themselves. Instead, the money will be pulled from a surplus in building reserves, which are still part of the campus-based fee’s budget but are set aside for maintenance and repairs.

Access Denied A student of senior standing was referred to SJA for the second time for downloading copyrighted music without the permission of the copyright holder through a campus network connection. After the student’s first music download, the Campus Digital Millennium Copyright Act notified him that a second incident would result in termination of his campus network privileges. After the second violation, he was not able to connect to a computer device registered in his name through a campus wireless network. As a result, the student has lost campus network privileges for the duration of his university career.

090528_ca_sexefficiency.cHeadline: Energy Efficiency Center helps birth emerging technologiesLayercake: Encourages focus on efficiency rather than simply increasing supplyBy: Mike DorseyAggie News Writer There’s nothing exciting about an air conditioner or an unlit room. Practical energy saving methods like pre-filtering air and switching off the lights don’t provide the physical image and awe that comes from a […]

Until now, UC Davis students without cars have had to get around by bike, bus or the occasional pity ride from their more fortunate friends. This may soon change. Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is currently working on a contract to bring Zipcar to UC Davis before fall quarter, said TAPS Director Clifford Contreras.

Construction will begin June10on three new dorms in the Tercero area,with expected completion in fall2010.The buildings will hold roughly600students,and be environmentally sustainable – a first for UC Davis dorms. The new buildings– named Wall Hall,Campbell Hall and Potter Hall – will hold about50students per floor plus a resident advisor in a cluster format,with a common living area so that students can feel a sense of community,said Julianne Nola,project manager.