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Peter Dietrich, originally from Los Angeles, and Sandy Lawhead from Ohio met as UC Davis undergraduates in the late 1970s, eventually married, and have lived in Davis ever since. About thirty years later, their son Chris, a life-long Davis resident, is attending UC Davis as a junior political science major and currently serving as ASUCD […]

The Whole Earth Festival staff invites the Davis community “to come get your dancey parts warmed up for Whole Earth” this Saturday at their third and possibly final Roller Disco. The fundraiser and precursor to the festival will be held this Saturday from8:30p.m.to12:30a.m.Sundayat the DISC Hockey Rink in South Davis,located on28012ndSt.at the corner of2nd and Pena Drive.This may be the last Roller Disco as the rink will close this June; the owners will move the business to Woodland.

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.

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.

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.“

Dealing with a parent who has had cancer or still does is no easy task for anyone,let alone young children.Camp Kesem,a summer camp for kids ages six through13,tries to give kids a break from these hardships. Camp Kesem is a completely free,college student-run overnight camp for kidswhoseparents currently have cancer,are cancer survivors or have passed away from the illness.The program takes kids on a one-week getaway camp during the summer,giving them a chance to be kids again.

Prominent academic and international leader in entrepreneurship and technologySteven Currall will serve as the new dean of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management beginning July1. Currall was chosen after an international search supervised by Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef,and will step in for former deanNicole Woolsey Biggart who announced her resignation in September.

TODAY Cutting Calories on Cultural Cuisines 5to7p.m. Silo Union Learn how to cook healthy,easy and exotic dishes! Israel block party! 6to9:45p.m. Central Park Celebrate Israel Independence Day with a live band,DJ and free falafel. Justice Week event 8p.m. 26Wellman Goto Imam Musa’s talk about the global revival of Islam.

A UC Davis student could spend$25at the movie theater on a ticket,artery-clogging popcornand a jumbo soda.The same student could also send that$25as an overseas loan to help kick start a business in Tajikistan.Not only is the money eventually repaid,but there is zero risk of heart attack.

TODAY Project Compost 6p.m. West Quad Learn how to compost1,000pounds of food on campus.Experience the beauty of compost! Student Nutrition Association general meeting 6to7p.m. 216Wellman Stop by the general meeting and learn about this club! Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament 6to8p.m. Griffin Lounge,MU Show up early to guarantee a spot! Top players will have a chance to play in the tournament of champions! Operation Christmas Child 7to8p.m. 184Young Gocheck out this new group at their first meeting of the quarter!

For Selena Martinez,cancer runs in the family.A UC Davis alumna who graduated with a degree in cellular biology in2006,Martinez now works as a research technician at UC San Francisco’s Miranda Lab.But growing up,she watched family member after family member mysteriously fall victim to cancer,with no obvious cause linking the separate cases.

UC Davis may have an agricultural reputation,but a group of undergraduates have been diving into the waters of marine science as well.The UC Davis Oceanography Club,which began in fall of2008,has been working to spread knowledge of the ocean throughout inland Davis and recruit more students interested in the field.