TODAY
Poetry in the Garden: Kel Munger and Sandra Gilbert
Noon
Wyatt Deck, Old Davis Road
Enjoy good writing and beautiful gardens? Attend the readings by two outstanding poets, Kel Munger and Sandra Gilbert for a wonderful afternoon in the Arboretum.
Department of Biomedical Engineering Seminar
4 p.m.
1005 Genome and Biomedical Sciences Facility Auditorium
The department of biomedical engineering invites students to Dr. Adam Summers’ lecture, “Prospecting for New Biomaterials in the Sea – Bulletproof Sharks and Sticky Fish.” Learn about how a shark’s structure can lead to new scientific advances!
FRIDAY
Folk Music Jam Session
Noon to 1 p.m.
Wyatt Deck, Old Davis Road
Are you a folk musician and want to jam? Bring your acoustic instruments and play together informally in the Arboretum. All skill levels are welcome to jam and listeners are invited.
UCD Swimming and Diving Meet
2 p.m.
Schaal Aquatic Center
Cheer on the men’s and women’s swimming and diving team as they face Fresno Pacific University!
Bird Handling Workshop
4 p.m.
500 Animal Science Teaching Facility
Join the Avian Sciences Club as Dr. Pisenti presents handling techniques for a variety of birds!
CIAO Meeting
5:10 p.m.
Memorial Union Patio (Second Floor)
Go say “Ciao!” to UC Davis’ very own Italian Club! Club Italiano Americano Organizzato will be holding their second meeting to discuss (in Italian and English) possible events for the quarter!
UCD Women’s Volleyball
7 p.m.
Upper Hickey Gym
Watch women’s volleyball as they spike their way to victory against UC Santa Barbara!
UCD Wrestling Match
7 p.m.
ARC Pavillion
Go and watch the UCD wrestling team as they take down Arizona State University!
South Asian Student Organization’s Annual Raas Garba
8 p.m. to midnight
ARC Ballroom
Go to SASO’s Raas Garba for a good time. Tickets can be bought at Freeborn Hall for $10 for SASO members and $12 for non-members.
SATURDAY
UCD Water Polo Game
10 a.m.
Schaal Aquatic Center
Watch as the UCD men’s water polo team takes on Santa Clara University!
Guided Tour: Fall Pruning for the Home Gardener
11 a.m.
Gazebo on Garrod Drive
Horrible at pruning and want to learn to be better? The UCD Arboretum will be giving free pruning lessons to learn how to enhance the form and beauty of plants.
UCD Football Game
1 p.m.
Aggie Stadium
Attend the UCD football where the Aggies hope to defeat North Dakota for the Great West Conference Championship!
2009 International Taiko Festival
7 p.m.
Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley
The vicinity of UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall will tremble from the thundering power of the world-renowned International Taiko Festival. Get tickets soon before they are sold out!
UCD Women’s Volleyball
7 p.m.
Upper Hickey Gym
Go to women’s volleyball game vs. Cal Poly at their Senior Night!
SUNDAY
Unofficial BBQ Club’s Hog Roast
8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Contact acthongsavat@ucdavis.edu or wpklein@ucdavis.edu for location.
Join in the all-day festivities to pit roast a 110-pound whole hog. The fire starts at 8 a.m., but the hog should take around 8 hours to cook so stop by whenever. Overalls, boots, straw hats and donations are encouraged.
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