Ever notice the 20-foot-tall mural on the south side of the Memorial Union? Learn about the surprising story of The Unfinished Dream mural in a short video featuring the artists; an article tracing its connection to a student hunger strike and relationship with other campus art; and discover who the people and objects depicted in it are in an updated mural key.
The beginning of a new school year can be a whirlwind, and the quarter system guarantees things move fast. Before you know it, it’s midterms—not long after that, finals. If this is how it’s feeling, here are some tips to help you thrive and enjoy student life, avoid burnout and get in tune with the pace of the UC Davis academic quarter.
Davis is one of the top bicycling cities in the country, but navigating roundabouts, passing and mixed bike and pedestrian traffic across campus can be a bit daunting if you’re not clear on the do’s and don’ts.
Sometimes you just need to let your hair down and dig into some creative endeavors. There are a number of places on campus that offer creative outlets and help you connect with others.
If you want to be the person who makes the next video that goes viral, join Aggie Studios. This student-run organization creates some of the most amazing videos to come out of Davis. And they are always looking for an idea, so why not yours?
At UC Davis there are so many ways for students to have fun, expand their horizons, meet other students and find their place in the Aggie family—everything from academic enrichment to recreation to community service and much more! Here are eight ways you can get involved at UC Davis:
The Strategic Native American Retention Initiative is a multifaceted academic success program at UC Davis focused on increasing the retention, persistence and graduation rates of Native American students, in a culturally appropriate way. The goal is building connection and strengthening community, and programming is focused on academic success and resiliency. The initiative will:
The Strategic Chicanx Latinx Retention Initiative will support Chicanx and Latinx student success at UC Davis by implementing the following priorities:
1. Implement strategies that will support retention, persistence and graduation rates for Chicanx and Latinx students. Develop and engage in best practices that promote students' academic achievement by addressing financial barriers, academic difficulty, parental involvement, sense of belonging and the training of faculty and staff.
Student Affairs is proud to lead the Strategic African American Retention Initiative at UC Davis, which is focused on enhancing the outreach, recruitment and retention efforts for African and African American students at UC Davis.
In pursuit of increasing and enhancing the presence of African and African American undergraduate students at on campus, UC Davis is taking a three-fold approach:
