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Involved in the world of higher education for over 50 years, Richard Dorf's lifework has centered upon the collegiate environment - a trait both his anecdotes and curriculum vitae confirm. It is with the publication of his latest book, The College Journey: From College to Career 2009 (Davis Press Inc., July 2008), that Dorf cumulates his understanding of this environment into a guide for researching, applying and achieving in college.

TODAY

Adult bereavement support group

1 to 3 p.m.

Woodland

If you have lost a loved one over three months ago, this support group may help you work through grief and bereavement. Prescreening is required, so please call Yolo Hospice Bereavement Services at 758-5566 for more information.

If you're looking for a place to get involved in on campus, meet new people and work on fighting against the Freshman 15, consider the world of intramural sports.

Offered every quarter and during Summer Sessions, IM sports are a perfect fix for sports fanatics or even those that like to play just for fun.

TODAY

Fast-for-a-Day

7 p.m.

646 A St.

The Muslim Student Association and Islamic Center of Davis are sponsoring the Eighth Annual Fast-For-A-Day. The organizations encourage those interested to fast from both food and drink from 5:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. After the fast, food and educational talks will be offered.

Students have many options to get from here to there on campus and within the city of Davis. Here is a guide to various modes of transportation available.

1. Get your fix at the ASUCD Coffee House: Whether it is the double espresso that gets you through your 8 a.m. lecture or the cookie that satisfies your afternoon sugar craving, the Coho is a harried student's best friend. Located in the MU, the Coho is the biggest student run restaurant in the U.S. and serves over 7,000 customers a day, according to its website. It is also a nonprofit establishment, which means that any money it makes goes right back into ASUCD funds.

Brenna Jones already knows that her dorm suffers from an ant problem and has a reputation of being party central. And she hasn't even moved in yet.

How did she gain such useful information? From every UC Davis freshman's new best friend: the wiki.

Whether you're got the blues or a bad case of the flu, UC Davis has something for you.

Since most of the campus services are free-of-charge or have already been factored into the tuition, students can feel free to use them without worrying about breaking their wallets.

UC Davis offers a wide variety of resources to help students with academic and financial needs. Here is a sampling of what's available.

his school year marks the 100th birthday of the farm that grew into one of the world's leading universities. What began as a small agricultural adjunct to UC Berkeley in 1908 has grown from its initial class of just over 100 to contain over 30,000 students and cover more land than any other school in the University of California system. The year will feature a number of events to mark the occasion, which has required the constant effort of a centennial team.

Yolo County grand jury releases final report

July 7 - Davis Fire Department personnel were at the center of an investigation by the Yolo County Grand Jury, which released its final report for the year at the end of June.

FRIDAY

Fast-for-a-Day

7 p.m.

646 A St.

The Muslim Student Association and Islamic Center of Davis are sponsoring the Eighth Annual Fast-For-A-Day. The organizations encourage those interested to fast from both food and drink from 5:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. After the fast, food and educational talks will be offered.

ver seen a dachshund race or been to a bonfire rally? Well, now you can. Welcome to UC Davis.

With 100 years of history, UC Davis holds many traditions passed down from student to student over the decades. Many survive. Others don't.

The first year of college brings new friends, new classes - and the worry of upgrading to a larger pant size.

This dramatic increase in weight during freshman year, commonly referred to as the "Freshman 15," has been proven to be an exaggeration, but the idea mirrors a real trend.

Editor's note: Here are some of the people who keep the wheels turning at UC Davis and around town.