Are you really an Aggie?
UC Davis’ mascot is this animal, which represents the school’s agricultural roots.
What is a mustang (Gunrock the Mustang)?
This UC Davis alum is a comedian, actor, and former host of Patriot Act. He’s known for his sharp political humor and storytelling, including his The Daily Show correspondent days.
Who is Hasan Minhaj?
This biotechnology company, acquired by Roche in 2009, is known for its groundbreaking work in cancer treatments and is headquartered in South San Francisco.
What is Genentech?
This popular show about a group of kids in the 1980s and their encounter with strange creatures has become a cultural phenomenon.
What is Stranger Things?
This UC Davis study haven houses over 10 million volumes and is named after the university's first librarian, Peter J. Shields.
What is Peter J. Shields Library?
This popular student-run event held every spring is the largest student-organized open house in the country.
What is Picnic Day?
This UC Davis alum is a culinary icon, known for his catchphrase “If Yan can cook, so can you!” and his long-running PBS cooking show.
Who is Martin Yan?
This innovative company specializes in medical devices for neurovascular conditions, including thrombectomy devices that treat strokes.
This Netflix series follows the life of a fictionalized version of the royal family, from Queen Elizabeth II’s reign to the more recent seasons about Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
What is The Crown?
This open-air spot near the Memorial Union (MU) is a favorite for students who enjoy studying outside while surrounded by lush greenery.
What is the UC Davis quad?
UC Davis is home to this famous 1960s coffee house that became a cultural hub for student activism and live music.
What is the Coffee House (CoHo)?
This UC Davis alum stars as Kamala in the Netflix hit series Never Have I Ever, created by Mindy Kaling.
Who is Richa Moorjani?
his biomedical company is known for revolutionizing orthopedics with its knee and hip replacement technologies and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of medical devices.
What is Stryker Corporation?
This animated series features a dysfunctional family of talking animals, including a washed-up 90s TV star.
What is BoJack Horseman?
This newly built space at UC Davis offers a modern, quiet environment for studying and collaboration, with panoramic views from its fourth floor.
What is the TLC or Teaching and Learning Complex?
UC Davis was originally established as a branch of this UC campus, focusing on agricultural studies.
What is UC Berkeley?
This UC Davis alumna is a former NASA astronaut who flew on several space shuttle missions and later became a leader in environmental science.
Who is Tracy Caldwell Dyson
Known for its cardiovascular devices, this company is a leader in the creation of heart stents and pacemakers.
What is Medtronic?
In this dystopian anthology series, each episode explores dark themes about the impact of technology on society, with stories ranging from the near future to the far-fetched.
What is Black Mirror?
This science-focused building on campus has plenty of tables and whiteboards, making it a go-to spot for STEM students preparing for midterms.
What is the Sciences Lab Building (SLB)?
This year marks the founding of UC Davis as a branch of UC Berkeley’s agricultural program.
What is 1908?
This UC Davis alumna serves as the punter for the Buffalo Bills.
Who is Colton Schmidt?
This company, founded in 1989, is a major producer of advanced prosthetics and is widely known for the creation of a bionic arm.
What is Össur?
This reality competition show tests contestants’ creativity and craftiness, featuring a variety of DIY challenges in everything from cake decorating to crafting.
What is Nailed It!?
This study spot near Tercero dorms is part of the veterinary medicine complex, offering a calm space with seating and Wi-Fi for late-night cram sessions.
What is Valley Hall?