Aggie Family Pack: Welcome

More For Parents

Contact:

Aggie Family Pack
c/o University Communications
UC Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 752-1930

Parent to parent: Lines of communication

It’s Thursday night, and I’m wondering what my son, Kevin, is doing. If I looked at his Facebook page, I might find that he’s studying at the library, working at the campus radio station or playing a game of “Clue” with friends.

That is, if I could check his Facebook page. We’re family, but we’re not friends — at least when it comes to social networking sites on the Internet.

Not “friends” with your collegian either? Not a problem — it just means that staying in touch may take a little more effort.

Up for discussion: Where your fees check goes

You made out a check for fall quarter fees to the Regents of the University of California, and you know it is going toward a great education for your student. But at almost $3,500 a quarter, just where does the money go?

As the regents meet this month to consider proposed fee increases of $585 this academic year and a further increase of $1,344 for 2010-11, Aggie Family Pack picks up the calculator and breaks down this fall’s undergraduate resident fees.

Briefly speaking

Making animal science human

What does it take to get students excited about dairy science? If you ask Professor Ed DePeters, he’ll tell you it’s more about the humans than the cows.

He was named the 2009 recipient of the UC Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement in March. Here, he talks with us about his devotion to students and the way he studies for his animal science classes.

Same-day doctor appointments

Your doctor will see you — now.

Same-day appointments at Student Health Services have become standard this fall. And those appointments likely will be with a student’s primary care physician.

Campus health officials say the aim is to improve access and continuity of care for students.

From the editor

Where do you find happiness? Join the Campus Community Book Project as it explores The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World.

Julia Ann, editor

Calendar

Internship and Career Fair
Wednesday, Nov. 18
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Pavilion

Students and alumni can meet with representatives from more than 100 businesses and other organizations at the Fall Internship and Career Fair, one of seven held during the academic year.