Campus News
Women urged to ‘take back the night’
Campus NewsMay 6, 2008
ne in four college women have been sexually assaulted in
their four years on campus, according to the National Institute of
Justice. Showing no indifference to this statistic, Students Against
Sexual Violence (SASV) will be hosting UC Davis’ 27th annual “Women
Take Back the Night” today from 6:10 to 9 p.m. on the East Quad.
UC launches campaign to inform public of its impact
Campus NewsMay 6, 2008
Who helped create more than 2 million jobs in
California in one decade? Some would be surprised to know that the
answer is the University of California.
UCD Health and Wellness Center building begins
Campus NewsMay 6, 2008
Chancellor Vanderhoef (left) leads the groundbreaking ceremony Monday
morning at the location of the new UC Davis Health and Wellness Center
on La Rue Road across from the ARC.
Former UC Davis student diesduring weekend fencing tournament
Campus NewsMay 5, 2008
A beautiful day at the beach took a tragic turn for the UC Davis
fencing team. Calvin Hau, a former UC Davis student who continued to
practice with the club, died at Pismo Beach on Apr. 27 after
complaining of chest pains. He was 24.
Hawaii club throws eighth annual Luau
Campus NewsMay 5, 2008
The Na Keiki O Hawaii conducted itseighth annual luau, Na Hiohi’ona Paeaina, which translates to “the elements of the island,” May 2 in Freeborn Hall. The luau is the club’s most important event of the year. This year’s
luau was the first to be completely choreographed by club members,said Brie-anna Rojas, club publicity officer.
Proposed ruling gives UC nurses right to strike
Campus NewsMay 5, 2008
A ruling proposed in April by the California Public
Employee Relations Board gives the California Nurses Association the
right to strike if the University of California is determined not to
bargain in good faith.
Senate Briefs
Campus NewsMay 5, 2008
Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. Ivan Carrillo, ASUCD president, arrived at 7:22 Molly Fluet, ASUCD vice-president, present Rebecca Schwartz, president pro-tempore, present Andrew Bianchi, ASUCD senator, present
Outdoor Adventures offers surprising perks
Campus NewsMay 5, 2008
Located in the barn next to the Silo, Outdoor Adventures has been
guiding trips and renting outdoor equipment to the UC Davis community
since 1972. Offerings range from rafting and sea kayaking to
backpacking and rock climbing. “We’re one of the country’s largest student-run outdoor education
programs,” said Danny Milks, the outreach coordinator of Outdoor
Adventures.
MU hosts A March for Peace Justice and Equality
Campus NewsMay 5, 2008
A participant recites a poem during A March for Peace Justice and
Equality at the Memorial Union last Thursday. The event was part of the
week-long La Raza Cultural Days, put on by the Student Programs &
Acivities Center to educate the public about social, cultural, and
political issues facing the Chicano/Latino community.
UCD Research shows health benefits of modified goats’ milk
Campus NewsMay 2, 2008
A UC Davisresearchreported that pigs fed goat‘s milk modified with a human enzyme were better able to fend off E.coli bacteria than pigs fed unmodified goats‘ milk. While theongoingresearch began in the 1990s, it has just been recently published in the May issue of Journal of Nutrition.
Spring Bike Auction to be held on Saturday
Campus NewsMay 2, 2008
This Saturday, Transportation and Parking Services will be hosting their bi-annual bicycle auction at the West Entry Parking Structure starting at 8a.m. Viewing of the 450-plus bikes will be from 8 to 9 a.m., and will be followed by bidding at 9a.m.,which generally ends around1p.m., said David Takemoto-Weerts, TAPS bicycle program coordinator.
Student accused of possessing explosives pleads not guilty
Campus NewsMay 2, 2008
Mark Woods, the first-year student accused of possessing explosives, pled not guiltyto two felony charges in Yolo County Superior Court on Apr.25. Woods faces charges of possession of materials to make a destructive device without first obtaining a permit and possession of a destructive device on public property,said assistant district attorney Steve Mount.

