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What is Gallagher Hall known for?
What does the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts provide for new students?
One free ticket to attend a performance and half off all other tickets.
The Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science is known as one of the world's most respected institutions for the study of ______.
grape growing, winemaking, brewery, and food sciences
When did the Jan Shrem and Maria Menetti Shrem Museum of Art open?
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The Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center is home to the Student Alumni Association.
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What is King Hall known for?
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In what year was UC Davis founded?
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What is one of the most popular majors at UC Davis?
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Match the following locations with their significance:
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Picnic Day at UC Davis is believed to be the largest student-run open house event in the ______.
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Study Notes
Gallagher Hall
- Houses the Graduate School of Management.
- Offers undergraduate minors in accounting and technology management.
- Unique as the only campus building named after an alumnus.
- Ranked among premier business schools for 21 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.
- Achieved #1 designation as a military-friendly graduate school in 2017.
Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
- Attracts world-class musicians, lecturers, and performance groups.
- Offers cultural programming and academic support for performing arts students.
- New students receive one free performance ticket and half-off on additional tickets.
Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science
- Recognized as a leading institution for grape growing, winemaking, and food sciences.
- Includes 12 acres of vineyards, a working winery, and food processing plants.
- Houses major departments: Viticulture & Enology and Food Science & Technology.
Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
- Opened in November 2016, showcasing modern art from well-known artists and UC Davis graduate students.
- Education is a central mission, featuring large classrooms for workshops and study areas.
- Equipped with two outdoor projection walls for exhibitions.
- Supported by a $2 million gift from Margrit Mondavi and a $10 million gift from Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem.
Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center
- Serves as the home of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Association.
- Alumni network exceeds 240,000 members.
- Student Alumni Association connects students with alumni for leadership and career opportunities.
King Hall
- Named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., home to the UC Davis School of Law.
- Features strengths in public interest, social justice, business, and criminal law.
- Equipped with a high-tech courtroom, law library, and modern classrooms.
- Nearly 72% of law students pass the California Bar Exam on their first attempt, ranking among the top 10 in the state.
History of Davis
- Established in 1908, originally as UC Berkeley Farm Extension.
Basic Facts
- 35,000 total students: 28,000 undergraduates and 7,000 graduates.
- Third largest UC campus by population, after UCLA and UC Berkeley.
- Offers over 100 undergraduate majors across four colleges.
- High graduation rates: 58% on-time and 85% overall.
- Freshman retention rate stands at 93%, one of the highest in the nation.
- Offers 100 graduate programs, including School of Education, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, and Management.
- 85% of graduates pursue further education.
- Student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.
- Most popular majors include psychology, economics, managerial economics, biological sciences, neurobiology, and biochemistry.
Arboretum
- Established in 1936, it is a 100-acre botanical garden serving as a living laboratory.
- Envelopes the historic Arboretum Waterway along 2.5 miles of Putah Creek's north fork.
- Home to one of the largest diverse oak collections in the U.S.
- Offers recreational and educational opportunities, including study areas and picnic spots.
- Features a 3.5-mile loop for running, walking, and exploring an outdoor museum.
- Provides internships in ecological restoration, plant sciences, and sustainable horticulture.
- Currently undergoing Arboretum Waterway maintenance and enhancement from 2017-2021.
- Ranked the #1 napping spot on campus.
Basic Facts Continued
- UC Davis spans 5,300 acres, the largest of any UC campus.
- Facilities located south of I-80 and west of Highway 113.
- Contains the School of Medicine in Sacramento, Bodega Marine Lab on the Pacific Coast, and Lake Tahoe Research Center in the Sierras.
- Features 40 acres dedicated to vineyards in Napa.
Picnic Day
- Hosts the Battle of the Bands each spring.
- Recognized as the largest student-run open house event in the U.S., attracting over 50,000 guests.
- Features more than 200 attractions and activities.
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Test your knowledge of important landmarks and facilities on campus with these flashcards. This quiz includes details about Gallagher Hall and the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. Perfect for aspiring tour guides and students alike.
