Campus News

KDVS picks up Al-Jazeera English broadcast

KDVS has recently added Al-Jazeera's English newscast to its morning lineup, playing from 8 to 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Book event to showcase instructor’s emotional tell-all

After discovering embezzlement on campus, instructor Amy Block Joy said she experienced unjust backlash - individuals hiding her mail, claiming she was bipolar and dismissing her from her department.

Ask Katehi

How much funding would it take to create a "stable" university?

Students, ACLU, media scrutinize attempts to monitor protests

Students and representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) held a press conference Tuesday to shed light on the Student Activism Team (SAT) - administrators' efforts to monitor campus action.

Campus Judicial Report

History Not Soon Forgotten; Abroad Spectrum of Consequences; What a Piece of Work.

News in Brief: Press conference held to discuss Student Activism Team

UC Davis administrators and staff have joined forces to monitor campus action. Dubbed the Student Activism Team, members keep an eye on protests and communicate with police should something unlawful occur.

Bookstore rental program continues successfully

Students are no strangers to the rising costs of textbook prices - the average student spends over $900 per year on textbooks.

Brown halts budget negotiations, UC funding in danger

Gov. Jerry Brown stopped budget negotiations on March 28, after Republican legislators presented him with a list of 50 demands regarding the California budget, putting funds for UC in jeopardy.

Student advocacy groups to collaborate

Despite a rocky history between ASUCD and the University of California Student Association (UCSA), the two groups are increasing communication in light of the current budget crisis.

Earth Week to provide five days of eco-friendly events

Next Monday marks the beginning of the Environmental Policy and Planning Commission's (EPPC) fifth annual Earth Week - a week dedicated to getting students actively involved in caring for their environment.

Aggie Senate Briefs

ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. Times listed are according to the clock at the April 7 meeting location, the Memorial Union's Mee Room. The ASUCD president is not required to attend senate meetings.

News in Brief: Deadline extended for summer abroad programs

Students still debating whether or not to go abroad this summer are in luck - the UC Davis Education Abroad Center (EAC) has extended its summer program deadline to April 15.

Ask EPPC: What’s the best way to shop green?

Buying green products is a great start to becoming a more eco-friendly consumer and leading a more sustainable lifestyle.

Federal government cites UC Davis for animal cruelty

A report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has found UC Davis guilty of violating the Animal Welfare Act for conducting experiments on a monkey at the California National Primate Research Center.

Financial aid for summer sessions likely to decrease in 2012

Chancellor Linda Katehi and UC Davis staff are strongly encouraging students to enroll in summer sessions this year.