Daily Archives - May 19, 2011
May 19 2011 Archives
UC Davis launches new wireless network for traveling students
Campus NewsMay 19, 2011
Last week, UC Davis launched a wireless internet service, Education Roaming (eduroam), which simplifies internet access for students and faculty who commute to different campuses, officials said.
Rock opera Tommy to open with a bang this Thursday
Arts & CultureMay 19, 2011
Rock band The Who came out with Tommy in 1969, a rock opera concept album about a boy who is deafened and blinded after witnessing a murder. Tommy grows up to become a pinball wizard and a rock star.
News-in-Brief: Department chair steps down after treatment of pregnant student
Campus NewsMay 19, 2011
Edward Feldman has resigned as chair of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, amid controversy over his decision to poll students about how to grade a pregnant student who missed class.
Municipal renovations completed downtown
City NewsMay 19, 2011
Many renovations have been made to several locations downtown. Bike racks, parking lots and crosswalks have all been added to and upgraded.
Korean Culture Night: A Fun Fundraiser
Arts & CultureMay 19, 2011
Heartful, the annual Korean Culture Night celebrating Korean-American talent and culture, is fast approaching. Held on Wednesday night at Freeborn Hall, the event is a collaborative effort put on by the UC Davis Korean American Student Association and UCD Sigma Kappa Rho.
International scholars find home away from home
FeaturesMay 19, 2011
When international students, scholars and businesspeople come to Davis for study or work, there’s one aspect that International House Executive Director and foreign host Elisabeth Sherwin consistently hears about from her guests: the cleanliness.
Guest Opinion: Organic Foods
OpinionMay 19, 2011
In response to the May 5 EPPC commentary on organic foods, the issue of whether organic produce benefits the well-being of the environment and livestock is not so clear cut. I am a senior with a minor in aAnimal sScience lLivestock/dDairy pProduction, and I grew up on a beef cattle ranch. From my classroom as well as personal experience, I believe that sustainable agriculture and animal welfare are not always best obtained by strict adherence to organic production practices. In fact, there are a number of ways that organic production methods are actually worse for the environment and for the welfare of livestock.
Eleventh annual UC Davis Film Festival may feature the next Spielberg
Arts & CultureMay 19, 2011
Every year in May, UC Davis’ department of theatre and dance hosts its own version of the Cannes Film Festival with the UC Davis Film Festival. The festival will kick off on May 25 and 26 at Varsity Theatre at 8:30 p.m.
Editorial: UC Davis athletics moving in right direction
OpinionMay 19, 2011
Last week, UC Davis athletic director Greg Warzecka announced his retirement after 16 years of service.
UC Education Abroad Program moves to UC Santa Barbara
Campus NewsMay 19, 2011
Despite the move of the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) to Santa Barbara, UC Davis students shouldn’t see any changes in their ability to study abroad.
