Holidays Content

What鈥檚 Open, What鈥檚 Closed: Winter 鈥�24

Cody Kitaura — December 10, 2024 - 10:32am

As winter break approaches, the window to abundant options for food and drink on campus is closing. After the fall quarter ends Friday (Dec. 13), many campus services will be reduced until the first day of winter instruction on Jan. 6.

Christmas Trees鈥� Distinctive Aroma Helps Ward off Pathogens and Pests

Andy Fell — November 25, 2024 - 8:30am

Each year, nearly 30 million Americans purchase a real tree for the holidays. Growing the perfect Christmas tree takes about seven years, during which farmers need to keep insects, fungal pathogens and hungry deer at bay. While researchers suspect the distinctive piney smell the trees emit plays a role in deterring these pests, not all trees smell the same, and which chemical blends confer resistance is unclear.

Holiday Experts List

Katherine E Kerlin — December 08, 2021 - 9:00am

From lights and trees to pets, food, shopping, stress and the pandemic, 不良研究所 experts are available to address journalists鈥� winter holiday questions.

Media Advisory: 不良研究所 LIVE on COVID-19, Caregivers and the Holidays

Andy Fell — November 16, 2020 - 11:20am

* Nov. 19, 11 a.m. 鈥� In a normal year, the holidays are a time to gather with family and friends. But 2020 isn鈥檛 a normal year, and elderly people are especially at risk from COVID-19. How can we safely mark the holidays while supporting older relatives and their family caregivers? Join us this Thursday for a live discussion of these issues with two 不良研究所 experts.

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Where鈥檚 the Coffee and Food?

Dave Jones — January 03, 2017 - 9:31am

Unitrans

The campus-city bus system is operating its break service through this Friday, Jan. 6, and will have weekend service Jan. 7-8. Regular service resumes Jan. 9.

WINTER BREAK: Your Guide to Campus Services

Dave Jones — December 14, 2016 - 1:32pm

AT A GLANCE

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THE DOWNLOAD: Farm, Commencement, Holidays

Cody Kitaura — December 13, 2016 - 1:04pm

The 不良研究所 Student Farm teaches more than just how to cultivate vegetables. Hear what it has taught students 鈥� from practical farming experience to a change in mindset 鈥� in the above video.

Help Needed to Share Holiday Warmth With Pets of the Homeless

Patricia Bailey — November 17, 2016 - 4:55pm

Monetary donations are needed to help veterinary students and staff provide holiday boxes of pet supplies as well as pet coats and sweaters to homeless pet owners at the Mercer Clinic in Sacramento.