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Myth, Folklore and Legend in the Archives

  • Shields Library (Lobby - Left Side of Main Staircase)
  • October 13, 2023 - December 15, 2023
Welcome to Myth, Folklore, and Legend in Archives and Special Collections! For this year’s spooky season, we’re channeling witchy vibes by showcasing items such as...

Water Tower: The History of a Campus Icon

  • Shields Library (Lobby - Left Side of Main Staircase)
  • January 25, 2023 - May 26, 2023
This exhibit explores the history, purpose, and meaning of the UC Davis water tower through historical photographs and rare documents.

Asian American Activism: From the 1960s to the Present

  • Shields Library (Lobby - Left Side of Main Staircase)
  • May 1, 2022 - December 23, 2022
This exhibit traces the Asian American Activism movement from the 1960s to the present, with a focus on the University of California, Davis campus. Using...

Democracy by Participation: The Life and Legacy of Cruz Reynoso

  • Shields Library (Lobby - Archives and Special Collections)
  • May 20, 2022 - February 17, 2023
Democracy by Participation highlights the life and career of Cruz Reynoso (1931-2021), the first Chicano Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, former professor at...

Student Life in Color

  • Shields Library (Lobby - Archives and Special Collections)
  • Ongoing
UC Davis student traditions, activities and academics during a period spanning the late 20th century to the present era.