CALPIRG at UC Davis

Visit us in Memorial Union Room 356!
Phone: 530-752-3205
Campus Organizer: Rikki Seguin

Latest News

UC Davis Greek Fraternities Making Steps To Go Green 03/13/2013

DAVIS (CBS13) – Greek fraternities in Davis are going green getting an energy update. They’re partnering with the city of Davis and saving money. A new campaign is in its... More ›

5 Reasons to Pledge 10/28/2012

Our state and country have got some big problems - global warming, the economy, and the rising cost of college, to name a few. But we can make a difference on these issues... More ›

Plastic Bag Bans on the Rise 01/30/2012

The Oceans campaign has been at it again gathering petitions to ban plastic bags. With a ban imminent for Davis, they have stepped up to the statewide level. Legislation to... More ›

UC Davis Chapter Slideshow

Intern Manny Rin showcasing clean cars during the Electric Vehicle Cruise at the Cool Davis Festival!
This Halloween, the Hunger and Homelessness Campaign collected over 150 canned food items for local food banks during their Trick-Or-Can event.
Chapter Chair Donna Farvard interviewing with the media during a Ban the Bag event.
CALPIRG interns successfully collect almost 500 petitions to make textbooks more affordable during their Textbook Rebellion event.
CALPIRG holds a press conference on the quad in order to highlight the number of plastic bags that end up in our oceans - Let's Ban the Bag!
Students collect photo petitions to end global warming.
Vice Chair Tony Beck dresses as a plastic bag monster for a Davis City Council meeting, encouraging them to ban plastic bangs in Davis.
UC Davis Energy Service Corps promoted energy efficiency programs, educated community members, and handed out CFL lightbulbs at the Woodland Farmers Market.
UC Davis students kick off a TEXT-2-GIVE table for Somalia Famine Relief on the quad – our efforts statewide raised thousands of dollars for famine relief.
CALPIRG students lined Centennial Walkway with hundreds of plastic bags, showing just how many bags the average person uses every year.
The Oceans and Forests campaign spends a day at Muir Woods National Monument.