Youth Development

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Study finds universal school meals boost access and ease food insecurity

November 14, 2024
By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee, Monica D Zuercher, Wendi Gosliner
Household food insecurity remains a significant issue in the U.S., particularly among households with children, highlighting the crucial role of school meal programs in mitigating food insecurity and improving children's health and academic performance.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI presents on solid waste reduction achieved by schools transitioning to reusables in school meals at the Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit

November 6, 2024
By Danielle Lee
Nutrition Policy Institute researcher, Celeste Felix, will present evaluation findings showing reductions in solid waste when a large, urban California school district transitioned from reheated pre-packaged school meals served with single-use disposables to freshly prepared meals served with reusab...
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Cover image of Strategic Vision 2040 document
ANR Employee News: Article

UC ANR identifies its priority areas in new Strategic Vision 2040

November 1, 2024
By Michael Hsu
Vice President Glenda Humiston and the Strategic Visioning Committee are pleased to announce the release of the UC ANR Strategic Vision 2040, which will guide our work, structure and resource allocation to optimize and align our research, programs and partnerships over the next 15 years.
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Tabatha Yang, education and outreach coordinator of the Bohart Museum of Entomology, strikes a pose as "Doc" Bohart at the Bohart Museum Society's Halloween party. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Butterflies, Spiders and 'Doc' Bohart

October 31, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Butterflies fluttered in, spiders jumped or crawled in, and "Doc" Bohart, holding "Beau," strolled in. That was the scene at the Bohart Museum Society's annual Halloween party, held at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, UC Davis.
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Image of a carved pumpkin which is rotting and squishy.
UC ANR Climate Corner: Article

The Scary Truth About Halloween Pumpkins

October 24, 2024
By Jill Santos
Happy Halloween! It is the time of year for Jack O' Lanterns, trick or treating, spooky decorations and funny costumes. This season is rich in diverse traditions including those of All Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos, and of course, Halloween. But Halloween has an even scarier tale seldom told.
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