TODAY
Ice cream eating showdown
Noon to 1 p.m.
Memorial Union Patio
Go cheer on your fellow students in the fastest ice cream showdown ever! This is a Picnic Day pre-week event.
Davis Police Department planning meeting
3 p.m.
2124 Wickson
The Davis Police Department is preparing to develop its new three year Strategic Plan. Help them brainstorm and prioritize community issues and problem statements. Information about this process and notes from previous forums can be found at www.city.davis.ca.us/police.
Wildlife Society meeting
6 p.m.
1227 Haring
Help prepare for Picnic Day! Free pizza will be provided.
Halo 3 Tournament
5:30 p.m.
Griffin Lounge, Memorial Union
Show off your Halo skills! Registration at 5:30 p.m., tournament begins at 6 p.m. Entry is $4 per person for pre-registration, and $7 per person for day-of registration. For more information, check out the Facebook group Campus Unions Halo 3 Tournaments.
WEDNESDAY
East Quad Farmers Market
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
East Quad
Support local farmers and get fresh produce, nuts, flowers and more!
Annual cow milking contest
Noon to 1 p.m.
West Quad
Join in on cheering for our contestants in this fun-filled event celebrating the anticipation of even more events to come on Picnic Day!
Student leadership seminar
2 to 3 p.m.
TBA
This class, called Passing the Torch: Officer Transition, will help club leaders ensure a smooth transition. Enroll for workshops at
spac.ucdavis.edu.
Chevron climate change talk
4 to 5:30 p.m.
3001 Plant and Environmental Sciences
Speaker Gemma Heddle, Carbon Management Advisor for Chevron Corporation, will talk about climate change.
Community without Borders event
6 to 7 p.m.
MU II
Learn how studying abroad can improve the global community at this Education Abroad Center and La Raza Cultural Days event.
Texas Hold’em Tournament
6 to 8 p.m.
Silo Café & Pub
Tournament starts at 6 p.m. Seats fill up quickly, so come early! Be one of the top 30 players and be invited to play in the Tournament of Champions!
Karma Patrol meeting
7 p.m.
King Lounge
Get involved with Whole Earth Festival by joining the Karma Patrol!
International human rights talk
7 p.m.
2 Wellman
Reverend A. Tarimo, S.J. will address the international debate on human rights and talk about why it must be based on the needs and rights of the poor. Tarimo is an adjunct associate professor at Santa Clara University.
Last Lecture Series: Professor Wendy Ho
7 to 8 p.m.
Griffin Lounge
At this event, director of the Asian American Studies department Wendy Ho will give the talk she would give if it were the last lecture of her career.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting
7 to 8:30 p.m.
United Methodist Church, 1620 Anderson Road
Program for individuals recovering from addictive eating, bulimia and under-eating based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. For more information, go to foodaddicts.org.
Autism Awareness Association meeting
8 p.m.
107 Wellman
Learn about spring quarter events and listen to guest speaker Andrea Schneider, who works at the MIND Institute. She has researched ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Davis College Democrats meeting
8 p.m.
234 Wellman
Learn about DCD’s upcoming debate, the Dream Act and the local assembly race.
THURSDAY
Gear swap
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Outdoor Adventures
Does the spring weather have you itching for adventure? Buy or sell outdoor equipment cheap!
Picnic Day Entertainment Showcase
Noon to 1 p.m.
West Quad
Experience a taste of some of the entertainment that will be performing at Picnic Day featuring dance group Danzantes del Alma and band AfterShocker.
Project HEAL
6 p.m.
2 Wellman
Come to the first Project HEAL Meeting of the quarter. Project HEAL is a UC Davis club that works with the Yolo County SPCA and Animal Shelter. Project HEAL helps students to get involved with SPCA and Animal Shelter through volunteer opportunities and animal related events.
Red Cross Club meeting
6:10 to 7 p.m.
226 Wellman
Learn how to save a life or about volunteering after a disaster at this general meeting!
Students Teaching AIDS to Students training
7 p.m.
103 Wellman
Are you interested in preventive medicine? Make a positive impact on someone’s life by teaching high school students about HIV/AIDS.
Engineers Without Borders gala
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center
This will be an evening filled with food, drink and entertainment.
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