Looking Back
UC Davis historical timeline
1930s | |
1930 |
Robert G. Sproul, the first native Californian to be named president of the university, succeeds William W. Campbell. |
1932 |
The Aggie boxing team wins the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Competition. |
Prohibition ends, allowing the gradual resumption of research and instruction in wine making at Davis. |
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1934 |
The Cal Aggie Women's Association is organized by 17 female students. More than 500 students are enrolled in the fall semester. |
1935 |
A department of home economics is established, offering a two-year non-degree program. |
1938 |
Knowles A. Ryerson becomes resident head of the campus, renamed the College of Agriculture at Davis. One hundred and six courses are taught by 76 faculty. |
