Modern Water Towers – UC Davis Library
The water tower–sometimes the Arboretum tower, sometimes Touchdown Tower–has become a visual shorthand for UC Davis, instantly evocative of the Davis campus. It tends to pop up everywhere, including posters, buttons, refrigerator magnets, water bottles, and even Picnic Day floats, such as this one by Alpha Gamma Rho.
Water Tower: The History of a Campus Icon – UC Davis Library
UC Davis has many iconic associations, including the dairy cow, the bicycle, the double-decker bus, the eggheads, and, of course, our mustang Gunrock. But it is the water tower that serves as a campus beacon, signaling the presence of our vast research university for miles around.
Historical Water Towers – UC Davis Library
A handsome wood-framed water tower was one of the first structures built for the University Farm, which would grow over the decades into UC Davis. It stood on the present-day location of Shields Library.
Tower Trivia: Pop Quiz! – UC Davis Library
You’ve made it this far… now it’s time to test what you’ve learned! Take UC Davis Magazine‘s Tower Trivia quiz to test your knowledge about UC Davis’ water towers through the decades.
Online Exhibits – UC Davis Library
This exhibit explores the history, purpose, and meaning of the UC Davis water tower through historical photographs and rare documents.
Visit the Shields Library Open House on Picnic Day – UC ... - UC Davis
Apr 12, 2023 · Explore the evolution of the UC Davis water tower in “Water Tower: History of a Campus Icon.” And learn about the role of UC Davis in the rise of organic farming, farm-to-table cooking, and sustainable agriculture in “Organic Activism, The Roots of the Northern California Food Movement.”
Introduction to Remote Computing and HPC (2-day workshop)
Nov 14, 2024 · This 2-day intensive workshop provides an introduction to accessing and computing on remote servers such as UC Davis’ HPC (high performance cluster) to elevate your research. The series covers everything you need to know to get started.
December 27, 2024 - December 26, 2025 - UC Davis Library Events
Dec 27, 2024 · By the end of this session, participants will know how to use the UC Davis Library Catalog to find maps and aerial photographs, how to access individual items, and best …
ECI 291: Environmental & Water Resources - UC Davis
Nov 21, 2024 · Premier licensed water resources journals include Water Research and Journal of Hydrology. Top open-access water resources titles include Water and Hydrology and Earth System Sciences.
Collaborative Data Science Office Hours (virtual) - UC Davis Library …
DataLab and colleagues from research computing and statistical service units across UC Davis offer weekly free virtual office hours during which UC Davis researchers can obtain help and advice on working with their data.