September 25, 2024

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STUDENT HOUSING AND DINING SERVICES

Hello Aggies! We hope you all had a smooth moove-in and are off to a great start of the school year. As you get settled into your new place and new classes, we have some fun events coming up for you where you can make friends and memories. Best of luck with the quarter!

  • September 15-October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month
  • September 25 Fall Quarter Begins
  • October 8 Last Day for 10-day-drop courses
  • October 10 Last Day for waitlists and to add courses
  • October 10 Latinx Heritage Theme Meal DCs closed 4-5 pm and close at 9 pm
  • October 22 Last Day for 20-day-drop courses
  • October 24 Sage Street Open House
  • November 4 Turkey Meal pre orders start
  • November 11 Veterans Day Holiday
  • November 28-29 Thanksgiving Holiday
  • December 6 Instruction Ends
  • December 9-13 Finals Week


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Meet Your Dining Team

Meet the team that strives to make dining the least stressful and most enjoyable part of your day. These executive chefs and general managers of the three dining commons and Latitude Restaurant work hard to give you the best dining experience possible. If you see them around, say hi! 

Meet the Executive Chefs and General Managers
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One Person, One Vote?

Come and watch an award-winning documentary! See a film screening of One Person, One Vote? It's the untold story of the Electoral College, a documentary film by Maximina Juson. Free admission! The event includes:

  • Film screening
  • Live Q&A with the filmmaker
  • Opportunity to register to vote
  • Movie snacks
  • We hope to see you there!
See the Event Details
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Fall Hop

Explore campus and get to know your new neighbors with a variety of free activities, games, music and more! Fall Hop is happening Friday, September 27 from 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM. There will be events happening in Tercero, Segundo, Cuarto, The Green and Orchard Park. All activities are free and open to all Student Housing and Dining Services Residents. Discover a bounce house, silent disco, movies, face painting, karaoke and more!

Fall into Fall Hop
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Co-hosting at The Gunrock


The Gunrock is looking for partners to co-host social events that are fun, engaging and lively from Fall 2024 through Spring 2025. Some examples of events we offer are trivia nights, open mic nights, bingo, game nights, video game tournaments, art shows and more! Interested?

Sign Up to Co-Host
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Get Dietary Support


Need support? The Dietary Support Program (DSP) provides accommodations and support for first-year students with food allergies and dietary restrictions so dining can be the least stressful and most enjoyable part of their day. Apply today to see if you qualify!

Learn More and Apply Today
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Intro to First Year Experience

As a UC Davis student, you have a valuable resource at your fingertipsAcademic Peer Mentors. These experienced Aggies are current students who are here to support your transition and help you thrive on campus. Learn more about how to contact your peer mentor.

Goodbye to Single-Use Plastics

We're embarking on a transformative journey! Campus began transitioning away from single-use plastics in our retail locations on September 1, 2024 and toward non-plastic, locally recyclable alternatives. This is a part of our Sustainable Practices Policy and a critical step toward our goals.

Read the Guide to Success
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Housing and Dining News


September Monthly Acknowledgements - Discover the holidays being observed this month. If you observe any, we hope your celebrations are joyful and meaningful.



Campus News

View housing rates for 24-25 school year


Register for Fall First-Year Aggie Connections

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Student Jobs

Group Exercise Instructor or Personal Trainer

Unitrans Drivers

Upcoming Events

Mock Trial Fall Recruitment - September 25 and 26

Meet Greek Student Organizations - September 26 from 5:30 - 7 pm at the Memorial Union Quad

Free Exercise Class at the ARC! - September 25 - October 12

Farmers Market - Every Wednesday from October 2-30 from 10 am - 1:30 pm at the Student Community Center

Global Learning Fair - October 3 from 11 am -2 pm at the UCD West Quad

UC Davis Stores TechHUB Grand Reopening - October 9 from 1-3 pm at the Main Campus Bookstore

Involvement Fair 2024 - October 9 from 12 - 4 pm at East and West Quad

Intuitive Eating Workshop Series - One hour weekly during fall quarter

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About The Aggie Reader

The Aggie Reader is a bi-weekly electronic newsletter published by Student Housing and Dining Services. For questions or comments, write to reachingtheresidents@ucdavis.edu.

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