Hello parents! Welcome to Student Housing and Dining Services’ blog series. Every month in the In the Know newsletter, we will have a blog about all things living and dining on campus. For this month, we want to prepare you and your student for what to expect from the residence halls and the dining commons. Let’s get to it. 

Check out what's happening this quarter! We have lots of fun events planned for you to enjoy. 

Big Shift is an ambitious project to replace UC Davis’ steam-powered heating system with hot water generated by electricity, a renewable resource. The project began in spring of 2020 and focused on districts, converting one area of campus at a time. For the 25-26 school year, one of those districts will be near you and involve digging trenches, installing new hot water pipes, insulating those pipes and then restoring the surface that was dug up. 

Learn More About Big Shift

Crêpe Bistro, a beloved restaurant in the Silo on UC Davis’ campus, is closing after 27 years. The owner, Michel Bloch, is a 79-year-old French expatriate who began his crepe journey in the United States almost five decades ago. 

Interested in research but don't know where to get started? Join the BioInnovation Group Research Training Program for your head start! Learn essential research lab skills like micropipetting, PCR, and gel electrophoresis during a free five-week course. Fill out the interest form today! Link to interest form: https://forms.gle/pHJ5B5ybY8w5M2h67

After completing the form, look out for an email from big-rt@ucdavis.edu when official signups open.  

UC Davis students — have a bold vision for climate art? Submit your concept for The Sheep Shift mural by August 1 for a chance to win $400 and see your design transformed into a large-scale mural right across from California Hall. The design will celebrate our beloved Sheepmowers and UC Davis’s Big Shift toward a fossil-free future — no mural painting experience needed to take part! Learn more and submit your design: https://bit.ly/sheep-shift-mural

Sponsored by ASUCD Arts Committee 

For those staying on campus this summer, ASUCD’s got you covered! From food to transit to job opportunities, here’s a quick guide to the resources available for the Aggies in town.

Want to keep up with local and school news? The California Aggie continues to post articles online throughout the summer! Check out theaggie.org to stay up-to-date with Davis happenings and to reconnect with campus.    

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

Entry: No purchase or payment is required for entry. To be eligible, all entries must be complete and include the requested information. Only one prize per person per quarter. Entries generated by script, macro or other automated means, or by any means which subvert the entry process are void.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

Entry: No purchase or payment is required for entry. To be eligible, all entries must be complete and include the requested information. Only one prize per person per quarter. Entries generated by script, macro or other automated means, or by any means which subvert the entry process are void.

Get your punch card and participate in Peet's Loyalty Card! 

See UC Davis locations that are participating. 

Simply buy ten drinks and get the eleventh free! There is no expiration date for the Peet's Loyalty Card, and it includes all drink sizes. 

Pumpkin Latte (Hot/Iced)

Pumpkin Chai Latte (Hot/Iced)

Cardamom Citrus CBOL 

Cardamom Citrus Mocha Frappe

Stuck on what to do over summer break? Here are some suggestions to get you started:

Summer classes are a good way to stay on top of your major requirements so that you can graduate at your desired timeline. 

We are thrilled to announce that Student Housing and Dining Services has won 2 NACUFS awards.

We all strive to provide a dining experience that is the least stressful and most enjoyable part of our students’ day. As part of this mission statement for dining, we work hard to provide quality service to our students and create a positive work environment for our staff. To help achieve this, we are a proud member of the National Association of College & University Food Services.
 

With Finals Week approaching, we want to give you some tips and tricks on how to best prepare for your finals and end the school year on a high note. Check out our recommendations and resources below to help you end the quarter strong!

Plan out your studying schedule with tools like calendars 
Give yourself the proper support to succeed! Make sure to take breaks, eat, and get enough rest
For more study tips, check out the Office of Educational Opportunity and Enrichment Services

Working closely with and under the direct supervision of the Lead Graphic Designer, create, prepare, revise and publish print publications using industry standards, including Adobe Creative Suite software. Projects include creating new and editing existing posters, flyers, brochures, digital banners for LCD screens and social media, photographs, illustrations, maps, and PowerPoint presentations; pre-flighting and outputting press-quality files to be printed by service bureaus; and editing of web page content and online calendars.

As the quarter comes to a close, there are still opportunities to connect with us! Check out the engagement opportunities below.

Embrace the art of zero-waste shopping! Come decorate tote bags and mason jars while learning about reducing waste while shopping. Join us during the following times:

Wednesday, May 14
5:30-7:30pm
Tercero Lawn - North of the Tercero DC (In case of bad weather, meet us at Olive Main)

Thursday, May 15
5:30-7:30pm
Cuarto - Shasta MPR