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Easy Fruit Salad Recipe

By Nutrition Peer Counselor Amare Sabillo

Fresh fruits and vegetables provide a variety of benefits, including providing you with a wide range of vitamins and minerals. As we continue to enjoy spring, different fruits and vegetables start to become available at our local grocery stores. These in-season fruits vary based on the current season, for spring some of the fruits include apples, apricots, and strawberries. Try out this easy fruit salad recipe and use some of your favorite in-season fruits! 

Caffeine and Tea

By Nutrition Peer Counselor Yiman Li

As a college student, you're likely familiar with the ritual of reaching for a cup of tea or coffee to kickstart your morning or to power through a late-night study session. But have you ever considered the caffeine content in your tea and why it matters? In this article, we'll delve into the world of tea, focusing on its caffeine content and exploring why caffeine is a subject of concern for many.

Understanding Caffeine in Tea

Overnight Matcha Berry Oats

By Nutrition Peer Counselor Wendy Liang

Busy schedule and need an easy meal to go? This Overnight Matcha Berry Oats is jam-packed with fiber and antioxidants to start your day, keeping you satisfied and energized.  

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours

Ingredients:

  • ⅔ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy options)

  • ⅔ cup old-fashioned oats (see Tip)

  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder

Seed and Nut Granola Recipe

By Nutrition Peer Counselor Lorelei Kilmer

Need something to give you a little more energy and fuel for this finals season? This Seed and Nut Granola recipe is packed with antioxidants, Omega 3-fatty acids, and Fiber to keep you satisfied throughout the day. If you need a quick snack, a crunchy topping for your smoothie or yogurt, or simply want something sweet and warm. This is the perfect recipe for you!

 

Ingredients: Dry ingredients: 

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1/4 cup flour

Recipe - Pumpkin Mug Cake

By Nutrition Peer Counselor Amare Sabillo

It's that time again, where you see store fronts filled with crates and crates of pumpkins! Pumpkin is a delicious vegetable rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, and fiber. In honor of the autumn season, try out this quick but delicious pumpkin mug cake. It’s simple and easy to make inside your dorm room. It’s the perfect warm snack to enjoy in this chilly weather!

Women’s Volleyball Club Takes National Title

The Women’s Volleyball D2 Club Team at UC Davis won first place in Division III of the 2023 NCVF (National Collegiate Volleyball Federation) Volleyball Championship Nationals. Over 500 teams participated in nationals in Kansas City, MO over a three-day period. 

NCVF is the only nationally oriented organization in the United States formed specifically to promote collegiate club volleyball opportunities. The NCVF Volleyball Championship Nationals was established in 1985 by Gary Colberg and is now recognized as the largest intercollegiate volleyball tournament in the world.

Dr. Shannan Rowe...Leading the Way in Athletic Training

Campus Recreation is excited to share the great news that Dr. Shannan Rowe, our head athletic trainer, has been awarded the title of Head Athletic Trainer of the Year for Club/Intramural/Recreational Sports by the NATA Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine. This national award recognizes Shannan’s outstanding contributions and commitment to the health and well-being of our sport club athletes here at UC Davis.

Esports at UC Davis Goes Beyond Diversity to Foster Inclusion and Belonging

Esports has been rapidly growing as a competitive industry and with its rise, there has been a growing need to address the lack of diversity and inclusivity in the sport. One Esports Club is taking the initiative to make their club and the industry more inclusive by emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their events, teams and community—that club is Esports at UC Davis.

The Happiest Place to Craft Gets an Update and Celebrates New Partnership with School of Education

Come join us at the Craft Center Open House on Wednesday, February 15 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. to celebrate the facility refresh and Maker Space showcase. See demonstrations in the revamped spaces, enjoy snacks, and get involved in the happiest place to craft in Davis. Chancellor May is scheduled to visit and participate in a screen-printing demonstration!

2022 NIRSA Wasson Award Winners

This year, UC Davis Campus Recreation was honored to have three students selected for the NIRSA William N. Wasson Student Leadership and Academic Award. These awards recognize exceptional undergraduate and graduate students who set the standard for campus recreation departments across the country. Four students from Region VI (comprising Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona and California), were selected—three of them are Aggies! We are honored to congratulate Annie Breger, JT Lee and Pierce Desmond as recipients of this year's NIRSA Wasson Award.