How has the presence of the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts impacted students?
The full benefits of the Mondavi Center will continue to reveal themselves, but I think the most obvious advantage to students comes from the opportunities to perform on a world-class stage. The facility also hosts one of the largest arts and lectures presenting programs in the nation, which means that students have the chance to see the incredible speakers and performers who come here. The Mondavi Center may also aid in attracting certain faculty, raises the profile of the campus and its arts endeavors and helps build relations with the community. All of these things are beneficial to the students. Beginning in fall 2002, UC Davis now restricts freshmen from bringing their cars to campus. Why the change, and how has it gone so far? UC Davis is growing and needs to maximize use of its land. Parking lots that were formerly used by freshmen are now being used for new construction. The transition has been smooth for students because both the university and the city are easy places to navi
