Campus News

Long road ahead for prospective major

When the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences first began planning courses for Sustainable Agriculture, the burgeoning field seemed timely and appropriate for UC Davis.

Campus Judicial Report

"One hundred dollars isn't going to cut it"; "A rose by any other theme …"; "Next time, book it"

Informal recruitment to occur at three sororities

Students regretting decisions not to participate in fall rush are in luck - three sorority houses, Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta and Chi Omega, are holding informal recruitment this quarter.

Ask Katehi

As chancellor, I serve as the chief executive officer for UC Davis, an institution with a $3 billion annual budget, a $678 million research enterprise, 5,300-acre central campus, 32,000 students and 28,000 employees.

Summer abroad programs filling up faster than ever

Since applications for UC Davis Summer Abroad opened last Wednesday, the Education Abroad Center (EAC) has reported a record level of demand for the various programs offered, both new and old.

New company plans to help students save

A student-run company called CampusCred is launching its student savings benefits program at UC Davis this week.

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. 13 meeting location, the Memorial Union's Mee Room.

Farm to school initiative kicking off for lower income elementary schools

Currently underway is a new farm to school initiative that aims to help children at three different school districts gain access to healthy and local fruits and vegetables.

Cooperative housing properties to be renovated

The Domes and Tri-Cooperative Housing - on campus cooperative housing communities - will undergo renovations from now until fall 2011 in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

Ask EPPC

Hopefully y'all have switched to Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) already since these hip new light bulbs are four times more efficient and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, not to mention they use 50 to 80 percent less energy.

Online: UC Davis students. Y’all be lookin’ fly.

A new electronic way for college students to flirt with one another is sweeping the country. Simply state your location, describe the person you're looking at and let the anonymous flirting begin.

Photo of the Week

Good thing I got out of class right at 11:50 a.m. and not five minutes later.

CalPIRG Affordable Education Campaign urges students to get involved

CalPIRG, a nationwide student activist group, hopes to alleviate economic difficulties for students with their lead campaign for affordable education.

Ask Katehi

I would like to think we start with the basics: talking and listening.

Regents may grant students privilege of direct contact

Concerned students hoping to score a lunch date with a UC regent are in luck.