Campus News

Sitting and chatting with an internationally recognized artist might seem intimidating. But when speaking with the celebrated Stathis Trahanatzis, one finds just the opposite - rather, the approachable Greek native has made it his mission to share his life philosophy with students around the world.

The UC Davis School of Law is hosting a day-long conference today entitled "CleanTech in the New 'Environmental' Environment: mapping the evolving landscape for CleanTech entrepreneurs and professionals." The first panel discussion begins at 9:45 a.m. and is one of three panels that are free and open to the public throughout the course of the day at King Hall. The symposium is expected to run until 4:45 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. Keynote presentations and a luncheon required reservations. However, students and members of the community are encouraged to attend the free panels. Kevin R. Johnson, dean of the School of Law, has been involved with planning the symposium for the past year.

Q: What type of behavior qualifies as "drunk in public?"

Yesterday's ASUCD senatorial debate showcased 13 candidates and questioned their platforms and goals.

Budget reductions have afflicted the Peter J. Shields Library this year, prompting changes to library services.

Biking by the rules can be a challenge for many students, faculty and community members alike - but by rewarding good behavior, the UC Davis Police Department (UCDPD) hopes to change that.

Though almost all instructors in the UC system will teach for less money this year, some instructors are teaching for free this quarter.

Buying into failure

After a year of extensive construction, Clark Kerr Hall is approaching an end to the renovations and improvements initiated in fall 2008.

UC Davis officials have finalized an agreement with U.S. Bank executives, marking the start of a partnership that will guarantee student services approximately $3 million over 10 years.

Midterms got you down? Love life falling flat? Rather than blaming it on yourself, why not blame it on the weather? More specifically, attribute your poor study habits and lackluster libido to what doctors and psychologists call "Seasonal Affective Disorder," or SAD.

The University of California administration is helping to give students a hand-up in paying for their college education.

In recognition of Dia de los Muertos - the day of the dead, a Latin holiday on which the dead are remembered - the life of the University of California will be celebrated today.

The furloughs mandated by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in February of this year may not save as much money as their designers hoped, according to a report released by UC Berkeley's Center for Labor Research and Education on Oct. 15.

Oct. 29, 2009