Campus News

Q&A with new director of UC abroad programs

Jean-Xavier Guinard, former UC Davis professor of food, science and technology, is the new director of the UC system-wide Education Abroad Program (EAP). With over 10 years of experience in international education, Guinard is looking to expand the role of EAP and help more students find a way to study abroad. His base salary as the new director is $180,000.

No new leases for Domes residents

By Aug. 1, all 26 Domes residents will have to find new housing.

University discontinues avian sciences undergraduate major

After extensive discussion and review by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (A&ES) Executive Committee, the avian sciences undergraduate major has officially been closed.

Ask Katehi

How much of the school's funding is fixed, as in, you have no say over where it is allocated?

Campus Judicial Report

Unofficial scores; Three strikes and you're out; Homework theft.

Regents aim to implement holistic review

As UC campuses continue to face budget cuts, the application process is becoming increasingly selective.

News-in-Brief

Despite Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed $500 million cut from the university's budget, the UC Board of Regents approved a series of pay raises at their meeting last week at UC San Diego.

Aggies share deepest secrets online

A little over a year ago, a UC Davis sociology student decided to launch a website that would allow Aggies to post anything that was on their minds.

Assembly pension bill introduced in response to UC executives

In the wake of public outrage over a letter signed by 36 top UC executives demanding higher pensions, California Representative Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) has introduced a bill that would cap state employee's retirement benefits.

Transfer applicants reach a record high

Over the past few years UC Davis has received a dramatic increase in applicants, fueled this year by prospective transfer students.

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 Jan. 6 meeting location, the Memorial Union's Mee Room.

UC Davis administrators talk budget cutting strategies

UC Davis administrators are in the midst of planning ways to cope with the proposed budget cuts over the course of the next few months without impacting student learning.

Professor under fire for treatment of pregnant student

UC Davis officials are investigating a purported e-mail that circulated a class at the School of Veterinary Medicine over the leave of a pregnant student.

Wellness challenge encourages students to adopt healthy habits

With the dawn of the new year and plenty of resolutions to keep, the Mind Body Wellness Challenge offers a way to stay focused on those healthy promises - at least until the end of the quarter.

Ask EPPC

Most of us enjoy a nice barbeque steak every once in a while. But next time you order that beef tri-tip, consider the effects on our planet.