Peter Richerson has traveled the world learning about ecology and biology.Since his time as a UC Davis undergraduate and graduate student in the1960s,he has written two books and hashelped pioneer the field ofcultural ecology.After returning to UC Davis as a faculty member in1971he has done research on topics ranging from plankton populations in Lake Tahoe to the role of culture in human evolution.

If Japanese food is your guilty pleasure,you‘re easily living in the right place.Davis,despite its distance from any kind of large body of water,has a plethora of Japanese restaurants from buffets to traditional style.However,if you‘re looking for an out of the ordinary Japanese experience,youmight want to give Mikuni a try.

TODAY East Quad Farmers Market 10a.m.to2:30p.m. East Quad Support local farmers and buy some fresh produce,nuts,flowers and more! Pick up some tasty treats for a fun springtime dinner or a nice afternoon snack. Beyond the Bachelor’s Degree 11:15a.m.to1p.m. MU II Speakers at this panel of Chicanas and Latinas will feature personal testimonies as well as a Q&A session. Senator Mark Leno interview 6to7p.m. KDRT,95.7FM Listen to Vanguard Radio interview California Senator Mark Leno tonight! He will discuss his pending health care legislation,The California Universal Health Care Act of2009,SB810. Karma Patrol 7to9p.m. Mee Room,MU Stop by this meeting and “bee” a volunteer for the Whole Earth Festival. Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss talk 8p.m. 1100Social Sciences Listen to Rabbi Weiss give his talk entitled “Zionism:A Rebellion Against God.“

In theApr.28issue of The California Aggie,the article “Micro efforts make macro impact“ incorrectly states the featured organization’s name as the “UC Davis Microlending Club.“ The club’s correct name is “The Microlending Club at UC Davis.“ The Aggie regrets the error.

Watch out Aggies,there’s a new sheriff… well,officer in town. Officer Ralph Nuno of the UC Davis Police Department began patrolling campus grounds for all bicycle related offenses this Monday.

Facebook.Don’t even pretend that you’re not into it.Several hours of your week are probably dedicated to wasting time on this ridiculous,yet somehow simultaneously amazing,networking system.And it’s not just stalking friends or reading updates about how “Jen is currently eating homemade coleslaw while wearing her new underwear.“

Football Former UC Davis defensive tackle John Faletoese has agreed to a free-agent contract with the Buffalo Bills while offensive guard Jonathan Compas has done the same with the Oakland Raiders. Both players earned All-America and All-Great West Conference honors for the Aggies during the2008season while also serving as team captains.