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Life is not about the destination,it is about the journey to get there.People tend to focus on the endpoint of the journey,but they have got it all wrong,says Fred Wood. Wood,the vice chancellor of student affairs,spoke on Wednesdayas part of the Last Lecture Series hosted by theASUCDAcademic Affairs Commission.

TODAY Project Compost meeting 6p.m. West Quad Learn how to compost1,000pounds of food on campus and experience the beauty of compost! Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournaments 6to8p.m. Griffin Lounge Seats fill up quickly,so go early! Be one of the top players and you may be invited to play in the tournament of champions!

The American Red Cross is known internationally for the abundance of help it provides to others.This commitment to help others extends to the smaller branches of our Davis community as well–the UC Davis Red Cross Club has grown significantly over the years. When the UC Davis Red Cross Club first began it was a smaller,less developed group.

TODAY Being Mixed & Asian Noon to1p.m. Fielder Room,MU Multiracial Asians make up one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the nation.Are you wondering what the meaning of a mixed race Asian identity is? This is the place to be! Food will be provided. Careers in Non-Profits 4:10p.m. 114South Hall Learn about working in a non-proft; grant writing,administration,volunteer coordination and graphic design will all be discussed. Kaplan Info Sessions 5p.m. Moss Room,MU There will be a$1000prize for student teamwork; applications are available at http://spac.ucdavis.edu/forms. Thursday Trivia Nights 6to7:30p.m. First floor,Silo Union Test your knowledge of random facts and potentially win fabulous prizes along the way! Owl and the Sparrow screening 8p.m. 194Chemistry Check out this free screening of the Vietnamese filmThe Owl and the Sparrow.

Events to check out: Kid’s Space Storytelling Tipi Saturday,Every hour on the half-hour The Kids Space at WEF provides a safe area where kids and families can enjoy activities toward the young at heart.

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. Mixed women in the media Noon to1p.m. Smith Room,MU This presentation,hosted by the Women’s Resources & Research Center,will examine mixed and multi-ethnic women in the media,stereotypes and their impacts.Food will be provided. Tunes at Noon Noon to1p.m. MU Patio Enjoy the sounds of The Andrew Heringer Band while taking a break between classes.Weather should be pretty nice on Wednesday,so enjoy the sun! Kaplan Info Sessions 4p.m. Moss Room,MU There will be a$1,000prize for student teamwork; applications are available at spac.ucdavis.edu/forms. Energy panel discussion 5to7p.m. 1322Storer Go to this panel and listen as experts explore alternative and conventional energy sources and policy. Computer Science Club and IEEE event 6to7p.m. 1127Kemper Check out an event hosted by these two clubs; they will be hosting a presentation from Intel on solid state drives and the Core i7.As always,there will be free pizza and soda! Last Lecture series 6to7p.m. Griffin Lounge,MU Stop by this iteration of the Last Lecture Series,and hear vice chancellor of student affairsFred Wood speak on his topic, “Reflecting on lessons for a meaningful journey.” There will also be free pizza. Habitat for Humanity meeting 7to8p.m. 126Wellman Help the community by participating in this year’s bike-a-thon. Mixed & the City 7:30to9p.m. MU II Have you ever wanted to know what people really think about interracial relationships and the mixed community? This candid documentary about UC Davis students‘ attitudes on racial mixing is something you don’t want to miss! There will be free food.

TODAY On My Skin/En Mi Piel Noon to1p.m. Fielder Room,MU View this documentary about Logan Gutierrez-Mock,on the cusp of gender transition from female to male.After the film,there will be a discussion on the intersections of race,color,gender and family relationships. Kaplan Info Sessions 5p.m. Moss Room,MU There will be a$1000prize for student teamwork; applications are available at spac.ucdavis.edu/forms. Open Mic Night with Sickspits 7to10p.m. Griffin Lounge,MU Goto this event and perform or watch your peers take on the mic! Sustainable living presentation 7p.m. Tercero Main Lounge Professor Bloom will discuss global climate change and sustainability.There will be free food to enjoy!

The UC Davis McNair Scholars Program is designed toalleviate thegraduate schoolapplication process for18to20students who come from underprivileged backgrounds. The McNair Scholars Program is a two-year scholarly program funded by the U.S.Department of Education and TRIO.Henry Covarrubias,the director of the UC Davis McNair Scholars Program,described the different benefits of participating in the program.

Notice E Street has been a little spicier since November? Recent addition to the neighborhood21and Seven from the Californian and Texan chain Chaat café,is heating things up,serving fiery Indian cuisine with a twist,as well as a plethora of beverages.

TODAY Project Compost meeting 6p.m. West Quad Learn how to compost1,000pounds of food on campus and experience the beauty of compost! Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournaments 6to8p.m. Griffin Lounge Seats fill up quickly,so go early! Be one of the top players and you may be invited to play in the tournament of champions! Take Back the Night 6:10p.m. East Quad If you could prevent one personfrombeing raped,would you? Join Students Against Sexual Violence for this annual event.

The UC Davis McNair Scholars Program is designed toalleviate thegraduate schoolapplication process for18to20students who come from underprivileged backgrounds. The McNair Scholars Program is a two-year scholarly program funded by the U.S.Department of Education and TRIO.Henry Covarrubias,the director of the UC Davis McNair Scholars Program,described the different benefits of participating in the program.

TODAY Cascading effects of climate change talk Noon 3201Hart Part of the John Muir Institute of the Environment lecture series,listen to a talk entitled “Cascading Effects of Climate Change in the Delta and its Watershed. Love Lab at the DC 5:30to7:30p.m. Segundo Dining Commons Want to get some condoms at the commons? Stop by the Love Lab and pick up your10free condoms! Matt McCormick talk 7:30p.m. 1322Storer CSU Sacramento professor McCormick will speak about “The Case Against Christ” as he challenges the supernatural and historical claims of Jesus Christ.