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Medicine meets the great outdoors

FeaturesOctober 6, 2009
Imagine being stuck in the wilderness,in need of medical attention that was more than an hour away.This isn’t the premise for a new reality TV show,but a situation that one of UC Davis‘ newest clubs – the Wilderness Medicine club – hopes to attend to. Emphasizing the ideas of preparedness and awareness,the Wilderness Medicine club seeks to spread knowledge ofbasic skills and important safety measures one might need in the backcountry.

Aggie Daily Calendar

FeaturesOctober 6, 2009
TODAY Loxi Info night 8p.m. 211Wellman Interested in community service? Thengo join the sisters of Lambda Omicron Xi,or Loxi,for their second informational meetingabout the sorority and rush! Alpha Kappa Psi social night 7p.m. Woodstock’s Pizza Join Alpha Kappa Psi at Woodstock‘s in casual dress for a social event. Delta Sigma Pi Recruitment 7:15p.m. 3Kleiber Delta Sigma Pi is the world’s foremost international professional business fraternity for men & women.Go meet the chapter and see whether DSP is the right fit for you! Teach for America 8to10p.m. 194Young Please join for an information session and learn how you can make an immediate difference in the lives of your students.Free pizza! MAPS info night 7:10p.m. 158Olson Join the Minority Association of Pre-health Students (or MAPS) for an informational meeting. Lambda Theta Nu sorority,Inc 8p.m. 118Olson Go learn more aboutthe organization and get to know the sisters of Lambda Theta Nu sorority,Inc. FREE film screening of FOOD,INC. 6:30and8:30p.m. 194Chemistry Join the Entertainment Council in a free screening of the movie FOOD,Inc.

Aggie Daily Calender

FeaturesOctober 5, 2009
MONDAY Davis College Democrats Meeting 6 p.m. Wellman 212 Join DCD for the kick-off meeting of the year! Alpha Kappa Psi 7 p.m. Silo Cabernet Join Alpha Kappa Psi – the first co-ed professional business fraternity for Fall Rush 2009 – “Where Business and Brotherhood Meet.” Open to all majors. Phi Delta Epsilon 7:30 p.m. Wellman 234 Phi Delta Epsilon is a co-ed international pre-medical fraternity. Come to our Info Night to find out more about us. Anyone pursuing a career in the health field is welcome! Loxi Info night 8 p.m. Wellman 226 Interested in community service? Then come join the sisters of Lambda Omicron Xi, or Loxi, for an informational meeting about the sorority! Phi Alpha Delta Info Night 7 to 10 p.m. Hunt 100 Come learn about the benefits of joining the nation’s largest co-ed law fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta. With quarterly visits to law schools, LSAT practice seminars and community service events, Phi Alpha Delta is the organization to join if you are considering attending law school. Join our Facebook event page at tinyurl.com/RushPAD or e-mail us at rushphialphadelta@gmail.com for more information. Undergraduate Research Center Open House 2 to 4 p.m. Surge IV, Suite 409 The Undergraduate Research Center advises students on how to develop a research project, identify a research sponsor and discover research-related campus opportunities such as conferences, publishing and grants. Light refreshments will be served.

Law students celebrate Chuseok

FeaturesOctober 5, 2009
Americans aren‘t the only ones who celebrate Thanksgiving– or somethingcloseto it. The Korean American Law School Association,KALSA,celebratedChuseok,a three-day harvest holiday,onFriday in the Main Reading Room of the UC Davis School of Law.Much like an American Thanksgiving,students gathered for plenty of food,drink and mingling,onlywith a traditional Korean twist.

Shopaholics unite at MU today

FeaturesOctober 2, 2009
Although the economy has taken a downturn, clubs at UC Davis are still donating money through charity events. The Student Fashion Association, led by president and senior textiles and clothing major Ashley Carros, is putting on a “Fashion Palooza” today at the Memorial Union Garrison Room from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Daily Calendar

FeaturesOctober 2, 2009
TODAY Lambda Omicron Xi 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MU tables Lambda Omicron Xi is a community service based sorority with an emphasis in sisterhood and service. Loxi, known as the “lady bug sorority” will be rushing next week! Stop by their table for more info!   Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. Noon MU tables […]

Aggie Daily Calendar

FeaturesOctober 1, 2009
TODAY Lambda Omicron Xi 11a.m.to2p.m. MU tables Lambda Omicron Xi is a community service-based sorority with an emphasis in sisterhood and service.Loxi,known as the “lady bug sorority” will be rushing next week! Stop by our table for more info! Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic 2to4p.m. North Lobby,Student Health Center Protect yourself from getting sick this flu season by getting a flu shot. Students unable to make these clinics may call530-752-2349to schedule an appointment. Lambda Theta Nu Sorority,Inc. Noon MU tables Come meet the lovely ladies of Lambda Theta Nu sorority,Inc.and enjoy a free lunch. Vet Aide Club meeting 6p.m. Everson176 Firstfall meeting.Member dues and internship applications are due at the meeting and will not be accepted after.New internships thisyear! Details and application can be found aticcweb.ucdavis.edu/vetaides.

Fall fashion guide must-haves

FeaturesOctober 1, 2009
Editor’s Note:Mario Lugo is the Aggie’s self-proclaimed fashion enthusiast.He ventured around campus on the look-out for the latest fall trends to bring you this quarter’s new fashion guide. No one likes to say goodbye to summer.With the sun beginning to shyaway into the clouds,the leaves turning icky colors and school starting up again,there’s hardlyareason why anyone would be excited for fall’s arrival,right? Well,ladies and gentlemen,think again because there are plenty of reasons why you will fall in love with fall.

Painting with maggots

FeaturesSeptember 30, 2009
When one thinks of maggots– the word“art“ does not typically come to mind.But for Rebeccah O‘Flaherty,a UC Davis Ph.D.candidate,maggots and art go hand in hand.Started in the University of Hawaii in2001by O‘Flaherty,maggot art has been exhibited three times since its conception,including at UC Davis‘ very own Picnic Day2009.

Aggie Daily Calendar

FeaturesSeptember 30, 2009
TODAY East Quad Farmers Market 10a.m.to2:30p.m. East Quad Go support local farmers and get fresh produce,nuts,flowers and more!The market is held every Wednesday through Nov.18th. Cooking Club 8to9:30p.m. 205Olson Fall Welcome Meeting! Join us for a food potluck,recipe demo,and learn about upcoming events! We welcome all levels of cooking experience and food appreciators! Davis Christian Fellowship lunch 11a.m.to2p.m. 312A St. Goto Davis Christian Fellowship’s FREE LUNCH with no strings attached. We just want to get the word out that DCF is here for you!We are going to BBQ and have our famous chocolate fountain!Don’t miss out! Go todcfdavis.org for more info. Wellmen Info Night 7p.m. 233University Ave. Have you ever wanted to join a fraternity without “going Greek?” The Wellmen are a non-Greek social fraternity.Come to Info Night and meet the guys.

Understanding the Coho culture

FeaturesSeptember 29, 2009
Although the ASUCD Coffee House will be under renovation until August 2010 and the location has changed, the Coho culture that many students have come to love is still the same. Coffee addicts, bakery enthusiasts and pizza aficionados can still eat and drink their tasty treats made by the entirely student-staffed Coho. Virginia Poole, a senior plant biology major and the “out-front” student manager at the Coho mapped out the new Memorial Union layout.

Aggie Daily Calendar

FeaturesSeptember 29, 2009
TUESDAY Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic 2to4p.m. North Lobby,Student Health Center Protect yourself from getting sick this flu season by getting a flu shot. Students unable tomake these clinics may call752-2349to schedule an appointment.For more information,visit healthcenter.ucdavis.edu/topics/flu-vaccine.