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Explore community at UC Davis

What does civic engagement mean? How can students translate their classroom learning into real-world experience? How can the actions of one community effect regional change? Community involvement at UC Davis includes everything from volunteering to mentor local youth art classes and traveling to Haiti to improve farmers’ incomes to mapping the demographic profiles of a region and helping a rural community tell the story of its revitalization.

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  • Cool Facts

    Find out what makes UC Davis the #1 Cool School in the nation.

  • Cool School 2012-13

    UC Davis was designated the “#1 Cool School” by Sierra Magazine for 2012-13.

  • Dining Services' sustainability practices

    University Dining Services is committed to meeting sustainability goals related to waste management, environmental stewardship, local food, sustainable agriculture, wellness, community and education.

  • goClub: Alternative transportation

    Campus's goClub provides resources for commuters who carpool, bike, ride trains or buses, walk and vanpool.

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  • UC Davis Farmers Market

    The on-campus Farmers Market, hosted at the Silo Union Patio, is sponsored by UC Davis Dining Services.

  • ASUCD: Environmental Policy and Planning Commission

    This ASUCD student advisory board researches environmental issues affecting the campus and makes recommendations for improvement.

  • Education for Sustainable Living Program

    This two-unit seminar series is open to the public and hosts guest lectures by renowned educators, authors, environmentalists, and progressive thinkers.

  • Experimental College

    The EC is a forum for learning and sharing interests and skills in an informal, cooperative setting. The EC holds courses and manages a community garden and library.

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  • JMIE: Academic opportunities

    UC Davis has the most comprehensive offering of environmental degree programs in the nation. Find out about eco-courses, graduate groups, departments and programs.

  • Net Impact student chapter

    Net Impact is dedicated to using the power of business to create a positive net social, environmental and economic impact.

  • "Sustainable" Classes

    This list includes UC Davis courses with the word "sustainable" in their course titles or descriptions.

  • ASUCD: Environmental Policy and Planning Commission

    This ASUCD student advisory board researches environmental issues affecting the campus and makes recommendations for improvement.