Campus News

Campus Judicial Report for Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2008

Copying homework

Two students were referred to Student Judicial Affairs after a grader noticed that their homework assignments were identical. One student received an administrative notice as a warning measure, and the other's case is still pending.

Plagiarism

A senior was referred to SJA for stealing another student's work. The student admitted to the violation and agreed to a sanction of disciplinary probation until graduation and community service.

Innovative risk services programs have saved the UC approximately $101 million since 2005.

The Be Smart About Safety program is the most significant factor in financial savings in years, said Jennifer Ward, spokesperson for the UC Office of the President.

It's been beneficial on many campuses and has saved a lot of money, Ward said. We're using principles like ergonomics and holding seminars on following proper safety procedures in the workplace.

During their investigation into Wednesday night's evacuation of the Tercero residence halls, police have discovered that there was an explosion earlier in the evening, said a UC Davis spokesperson on Monday.

On Thursday, students told police and the media that they had heard explosions several hours prior to the mandatory evacuation, but police were unable to confirm such assertions at the time.

UC Davis students concerned about raises in tuition fees have at least one group of people working on their behalf: the ASUCD Lobby Corps.

Lobby Corps is a unit of ASUCD that recruits students to directly lobby university officials and legislators at the state capitol.

The long-awaited recital hall that the UC Davis department of music has been sorely lacking is finally under way thanks to a significant donation from a local family.

Announced on Sunday at the annual performance of the combined UC Davis Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, and Alumni Chorus, the $1 million gift from Grace and Grant Noda and their adult daughters - Kathy Miura and Tanya Yan - is the largest in the department of music's history. It will go entirely toward construction of a 400-seat facility.