Happy start of the school year! We wish you all a wonderful quarter filled with lots of learning, new friends and good food. Now that you’ve gotten settled into your residence hall, we wanted to give you an overview of everything to know about the main place you’ll be eating — the dining commons (DCs).

Interested in research but not sure where to start?

Join the BioInnovation Group Research Training Program and get a head start on your journey! This free, five-week course is designed to teach you essential research lab skills including micropipetting, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.

🔬 No prior experience needed!
📅 Limited spots available-- sign up early!
💡 Completely free of charge!

Complete the interest form to be notified when sign-ups open: https://forms.gle/HB4NUXFhMaL249as9

Biking is the most popular way for Aggies to get around campus at UC Davis! Here are some tips from your on-campus bike resources – the ASUCD Bike Barn and the Transportation Services Bike Program– to set yourself up for success.

Meet your Cuarto housing staff! Check out their bios below and be sure to say hi if you see them around.

Meet your Tercero housing staff! Check out their bios below and be sure to say hi if you see them around. 

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Building: Live Oak, Scrub Oak and Sequoia

Meet your housing staff for Segundo! Check out their bios below and be sure to say hi if you see them around. 

Pronouns: She/her

Hometown: LA/San Diego

Building: Segundo – Alder, Thompson, Miller

The school year is near, Aggies! Gear up by learning about ASUCD and our many resources.

With summer coming to an end, we want to showcase your best memories from this break! Send in your best summer photo to celebrate our global Aggie spirit. DM @asucdofficial on Instagram for a chance to be featured on our account.

The California Aggie is the best way to keep up with local and school news! Head on over to theaggie.org to read and experience campus life.

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.    

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