Campus News

The first annual Spring Wellness Extravaganza takes place today on the Quad. Hosted by Cowell Student Health Center's Health Education and Promotion, in conjunction with the East Quad Farmer's Market, the event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and be accompanied by 14 other campus organizations.

In the May 2 issue of The California Aggie,the article "UCD researchers aim to shed light on eruption frequency" states thatMt.Tambora had a major eruption in1812that had a devastating effect onNorthern Europe.This is incorrect.The volcano reached its seismological peak in1812,with a series of small eruptions.The major eruption,which led to what would be known as "The year without summer," occurred in1815.The Aggie regrets the error.

An event that began as a celebration of Earth Day is becoming a tradition in UC Davis dining commons. Trayless Tuesdays, where diners cannot use trays for their plates and glasses, began Apr. 22, and will continue for the rest of the year.

ne in four college women have been sexually assaulted in their four years on campus, according to the National Institute of Justice. Showing no indifference to this statistic, Students Against Sexual Violence (SASV) will be hosting UC Davis' 27th annual "Women Take Back the Night" today from 6:10 to 9 p.m. on the East Quad.

Who helped create more than 2 million jobs in California in one decade? Some would be surprised to know that the answer is the University of California.

Chancellor Vanderhoef (left) leads the groundbreaking ceremony Monday morning at the location of the new UC Davis Health and Wellness Center on La Rue Road across from the ARC.

A beautiful day at the beach took a tragic turn for the UC Davis fencing team. Calvin Hau, a former UC Davis student who continued to practice with the club, died at Pismo Beach on Apr. 27 after complaining of chest pains. He was 24.

The Na Keiki O Hawaii conducted itseighth annual luau, Na Hiohi'ona Paeaina, which translates to "the elements of the island," May 2 in Freeborn Hall.

The luau is the club's most important event of the year. This year's luau was the first to be completely choreographed by club members,said Brie-anna Rojas, club publicity officer.

A ruling proposed in April by the California Public Employee Relations Board gives the California Nurses Association the right to strike if the University of California is determined not to bargain in good faith.

Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.

Ivan Carrillo, ASUCD president, arrived at 7:22

Molly Fluet, ASUCD vice-president, present

Rebecca Schwartz, president pro-tempore, present

Andrew Bianchi, ASUCD senator, present

Located in the barn next to the Silo, Outdoor Adventures has been guiding trips and renting outdoor equipment to the UC Davis community since 1972. Offerings range from rafting and sea kayaking to backpacking and rock climbing.

"We're one of the country's largest student-run outdoor education programs," said Danny Milks, the outreach coordinator of Outdoor Adventures.

A participant recites a poem during A March for Peace Justice and Equality at the Memorial Union last Thursday. The event was part of the week-long La Raza Cultural Days, put on by the Student Programs & Acivities Center to educate the public about social, cultural, and political issues facing the Chicano/Latino community.

A UC Davisresearchreported that pigs fed goat's milk modified with a human enzyme were better able to fend off E.coli bacteria than pigs fed unmodified goats' milk.

While theongoingresearch began in the 1990s, it has just been recently published in the May issue of Journal of Nutrition.

This Saturday, Transportation and Parking Services will be hosting their bi-annual bicycle auction at the West Entry Parking Structure starting at 8a.m.

Viewing of the 450-plus bikes will be from 8 to 9 a.m., and will be followed by bidding at 9a.m.,which generally ends around1p.m., said David Takemoto-Weerts, TAPS bicycle program coordinator.