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UC Davis is developing a new creative and hands-on learning environment on the Sacramento campus that offers unique quarterly programs for students Aggie Square is an innovative, exploratory program on the Sacramento UC Davis Health campus where students can live, work and assist the community in quarter-long programs called “experiences.” Development and planning began in […]

ASUCD senators voted to establish the Herbicide Free Committee (HFC) as a permanent committee under ASUCD On Thursday, May 20, the ASUCD Senate meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Internal Vice President Emily Barneond.  Senator Maahum Shahab, Tenzin Youedon, Michael Navarro and Annoushqa Bobde were all absent. Adrian Lopez, the senior director […]

Data from survey responses could be published or sold for financial gain by hackers Participants in one of UC Davis’ undergraduate experience surveys were targeted by the recent Accellion cyberattack, according to a May 26 campus-wide email from Pablo Reguerín, the vice chancellor of student affairs. Accellion is an IT cybersecurity company. The undergraduate experience […]

Many students have become accustomed to the remote learning norm of open-book, open-note test taking and are worried about rigor of the traditional classroom In late December, the university announced its plan to return to in-person instruction in fall 2021. Chancellor Gary May and Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan wrote that as local […]

The UC reached a settlement in landmark standardized-testing case—enforcing the continuance of a “test-blind” approach to admissions The University of California will no longer consider SAT and ACT scores in admission or scholarship decisions, as a result of a settlement reached in a lawsuit filed by students against the university. According to a May 14 […]

Fall registration is underway, and UC Davis is still planning for classes that create a safe environment for students returning to campus With the release of vaccinations and nationwide rollbacks on COVID-19 restrictions, UC Davis is making plans for the instruction of Fall Quarter 2021 classes.      “We are planning for the vast majority of […]

Three Transfer, Re-entry and Veterans Committee members were confirmed with no objections ASUCD Vice President Emily Barneond called the Senate meeting to order on Thursday, May 13 at 7:11 p.m.  The roll call was followed by Transfer, Re-entry and Veterans Committee (TRVC) confirmations. Juliana Oliveira, the vice chair of the TRVC, recommended Evan Rhoderick, Jaina […]

Renetta Tull, the vice chancellor of diversity, equity and inclusion, said the rankings are a “motivator” for future work Forbes recently ranked UC Davis as #35 on their annual list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity.   “UC Davis is honored to be formally recognized as a top employer for diversity,” wrote Chancellor Gary May in […]

The town hall meeting hosted by MHI on April 30 raised concerns over the usability of Health-e-Messaging and advocated for counselors who specialize in LGBTQIA+ rights, the neurodivergent community and students with disabilities     ASUCD kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month with a virtual town hall on April 30 to discuss recruitment needs for Student […]

Events are held weekly throughout May, ranging from supporting LGBTQIA+ survivors to making pride crochet plushies This year’s Pride Month theme, Queers in Bloom, is meant to provide a space for folks to showcase their individuality and highlight the importance of providing culturally conscious support for the LGBTQIA+ community.  Although Pride Month usually takes place […]

An approximately 200-pound bear was seen near the Arboretum before wandering onto state Route 113 where it died after a collision with a vehicle Early yesterday morning, students received a text alert from UC Davis police through the campus’ WarnMe service alerting them to the presence of a bear on campus. Two hours later they […]

With the addition of this information on Aggie identification cards, ASUCD intends to make mental health resources more accessible The ASUCD meeting was called to order by Vice President Emily Barneond at 6:10 p.m. on May 6.  Emergency legislation SR #15 proposed that mental health resources be included on all Aggie ID cards to help […]