The Aggie Reader

At Student Housing and Dining Services Sustainability, we love good Trash Talk, and we want you to be part of it too!

Moving into your room does not have to be a hassle, it is a great opportunity to be sustainable! Look at the following tips to make your Moove-in a breeze:

Moove-out is right around the corner! Get ready now and make this process a breeze.

SHDS Sustainability will be hosting the Aggies Give & Go donation drive, where we will be collecting gently used clothing items and non-perishables starting Friday, June 5. We will also coordinate a mattress topper collection to reduce landfill waste.

Look for donation stations in your Res Hall Lobby (Regan Main for Regan residents) beginning Friday, June 5. Start sorting through your stuff now to reduce the amount of work.

What’s up, Aggies!

Read on to learn more about ASUCD resources.

Spring Quarter is home to some of the most exciting events on campus! This is your opportunity to collect new Trading Cards and redeem prizes.

Have any duplicate cards? Well…mark your calendars for MAY 14! We are hosting a TRADING EVENT for students to trade their cards, get a glimpse of NEW rare cards, and meet fellow students. This event will be HYPE with snacks and games. Join us at the Coffee House from 3-5 PM. Follow @asucdoffical for more information about this event.

Moove-out is 4 weeks away! Start preparing now so it does not become too overwhelming during finals week. SHDS Sustainability will be hosting an Aggies Give & Go donation drive, where we will be collecting gently used clothing items and non-perishables. We will also be coordinating a mattress topper collection with the goal of reducing landfill waste.

This week, SHDS Sustainability will be hosting the Spring Quarter Waste Studies, where we will be measuring how much post-consumer food waste is produced in the DCs. If you see us, we encourage you all to stop by and share feedback regarding your meals.

It’s Spring, Aggies!

Read on to learn more about ASUCD resources.

Spring Quarter is home to some of the most exciting events on campus! This is your opportunity to collect new Trading Cards and redeem prizes. Rumor has it that Pride, the Coffee House, and Whole Earth Festival are handing out cards this quarter (just to name a few)!

There are tons of ways to get experience and earn income as a student.

By Week 2, you’ve started settling into your classes, and now is a great time to build momentum outside the classroom. Finding a student job is one of the best ways to gain experience, stay engaged, and make the most of your time at UC Davis.

This April, celebrate Earth Day and make a positive impact in your community! During this challenge, you can complete actions that will teach you sustainable habits and get points that will earn you prizes and sustainability swag.

How does the challenge work?

Check out what there is to eat and do this spring, from March 30 to June 12. 

Thanks to all the residents who came to volunteer during the winter quarter! Even when the weather was sometimes not in our favor, we managed to keep the garden strong. With Spring right around the corner, this is the perfect time to start your gardening journey!

Residents can adopt a plot in the Segundo or Tercero garden to steward their own garden space. Adopt-a-plotters will have access to garden materials and mentorship. All free of cost! Apply now before they run out!!

Sign up for Professor Kurt Kornbluth’s Spring 2026 course, "Path to Zero Net Energy", offered in collaboration with UC Davis Facilities and campus partners. 

**Path to Zero Net Energy (ZNE)**
CRN: 30354
No prerequisites required. Open to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students of any major.

We're hosting movie nights, and you're invited!  All movies are free and open to all Student Housing and Dining Services residents.

Check out the schedule:

Thurs. April 2 at 8:00 PM at The Green Community Center

Sat. April 4 at 8:00 PM at Scrub Oak

Fri. April 24 at 8:00 PM at Orchard Park South Lawn

Sat. April 25 at 8:00 PM at Shasta MPR

Fri. May 15 at 8:00 PM at the Rec Pool

Sat. May 16 at 8:00 PM at Orchard Park South Community Center

Still figuring out what you want to study? It's completely normal.

Check out these updates from ASUCD and catch the events!

Winning prizes and fun swag has never been easier! Start collecting your ASUCD Trading Cards TODAY by engaging with our units at our events. Check out our Trading Card website to learn about our grand prizes and guidelines. Follow @ASUCDofficial for live updates. You got this, Aggies!