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BioInnovation Group Research Training Program (BIG-RT)

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.  

Design a Mural (and Get Paid for It!)

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 

ASUCD Resources this Summer!

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.

CA AGGIE

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.    

Planning a Successful Summer

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

Catch up on Coursework

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

Finals Week & End of Quarter Preparation

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!

Prepare in Advance


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

Graphic Design Student Assistant

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.

Stay Sustainable Through the End of the Quarter

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

Come to our Event – Zero Waste Shopping Workshop

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

UC Davis Housing Resident Satisfaction Survey

You are being invited to join a research study by the Energy Efficiency Institute (EEI) for residents of UC Davis campus housing. The study will attempt to understand the underlying causes of the difference in perceived quality of life and any correlation with resident carbon footprint, to improve future housing. Additionally, this study will try to understand the underlying causes of the difference in perceived quality of life and other social, physical and mental health aspects associated with it. 

ASUCD Trading Cards

Spring quarter brings some of ASUCD’s best events for students! This year, students have the opportunity to win EXCLUSIVE giveaway prizes for attending select Spring events:

☀️ Picnic Day - April 12th
☀️ Lawntopia - May 8th
☀️Whole Earth Festival - May 9th-11th

Find us at each event and collect your Spring Trading Card, which you can use to redeem a variety of prizes. ✨

🚨 Please note that you do NOT need to purchase a Lawntopia ticket to receive a trading card! You can find us tabling outside. 😇

Advising, PELP and Research Resources

Your academic journey at UC Davis involves more than just attending classes. We want to highlight three essential resources to help you thrive: academic advising, the Planned Educational Leave Program, and undergraduate research support. Whether you need guidance on course selection or university policies, are considering a planned educational leave, or want to gain valuable hands-on research experience, UC Davis offers numerous support systems and opportunities to enrich your experience here.