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Aggronyms
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Famous Faces, Aggie Places
100

This UC Davis venue hosts everything from classical symphonies to rock shows! Think of it as the Aggies’ answer to New York’s Carnegie Hall.

What is the Mondavi Center?

100

COHO

What is the Coffee House?

100

This 100 acre park is home to over 4000 plant species.

What is the Arboretum?

100

There are this many Dining Commons.

What are 3?

100

This former president has visited UC Davis multiple times for rallies, lectures, and environmental initiatives, including announcing a $50 million federal investment to protect the Lake Tahoe Basin while in office.

Who is Bill Clinton?

200

In a 2001 Saturday Night Live sketch, Christopher Walken demanded “More of this percussion instrument,” now a staple in dairy jokes.

What is a cowbell?

200

UCOP

What is the UC Office of President?

200

Passengers “rail”-ly love this stop in Davis, especially those heading east or west along the California Zephyr.

What is Amtrak Station?

200

In this year, UC Davis Dining Services began self-operation, providing a dining experience that is the least stressful and most enjoyable part of our students’ day.

What is 2017?

200

Known as “The Science Guy,” this TV show personality visited UC Davis in 2018.

Who is Bill Nye?

300

Every Picnic Day features moo-sical talent and actual cows. It’s basically Davis’ version of this iconic music festival.

What is Coachella?

300

ASUCD

What is the Associated Students of UC Davis?

300

Opened in 1977, this recreation hall was renamed in 2004.

What is the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)?

300

This is the most popular platform in the Dining Commons.

What is the Mongolian Wok?

300

UC Davis alum Martin Yan once appeared alongside this iconic chef, known for bringing French cooking to America, on a PBS special celebrating culinary arts.

Who is Julia Child?

400

This viral 2019 hit by Lil Nas X had everyone riding "til they can't no more". This could easily be the UC Davis Aggies' country anthem.

What is "Old Town Road"?

400

FYE

What is First Year Experience?

400

Named for a UC Davis mathematics professor who taught for over 50 years and championed underrepresented students, this 2003 residence hall honors his legacy.

What is Alder Hall?

400

The most requested item in the UC Davis Dining Commons, this crispy favorite proves that everything’s better when it’s fried.

What is fried chicken?

400

UC Davis went bananas in 2008 when this famed primatologist visited to share her insights on chimps and conservation.

Who is Jane Goodall?

500

This UC Davis student-run radio station (90.3 FM) has been broadcasting eclectic, underground, and indie sounds since 1964.

What is KDVS?

500

HDDOT

What is Housing, Dining, Divisional Operations and Technology?

500

This independent bookstore on 2nd Street has been helping Aggies turn the page since 1987.

What is the Avid Reader?

500

This eggs-ceptional staff member is a SHDS breakfast icon, known for drawing long lines and serving up the best omelets with a side of charm.

Who is Kevin?

500

Parts of this 1995 angelic film, starring John Travolta, were filmed in Davis.

What is Phenomenon?

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