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TODAY Trashion Show Noon to1p.m. The Quad Gocheck out this event,sponsored by ASUCD’s EPPC. Thursday Trivia Nights 6to7:30p.m. First floor,Silo Union Test your knowledge of random facts and potentially win fabulous prizes along the way! Lyrical Expression 7:30p.m. Griffin Lounge,MU This event benefits the Jade Ribbon Campaign to help spread awareness about the prevalence of Hepatitis B within the API community.It will also spread the message on what Hepatitis B is and the importance of taking preventative measures. 25Stories:The Exhibit Richard L.Nelson satellite gallery,Buehler Alumni Center Goto this event sponsored by the John Muir Institute of the Environment.The gallery will be open throughAug.23.For more information,please visit twentyfive.ucdavis.edu.

In a world that is endlessly awkward, one author is approaching sex in a scientific perspective. Mary Roach, author of Stiff and Spook, spoke at the Walter A. Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center on Monday night about her new book Bonk, which couples science and sex.

TODAY East Quad Farmers Market 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.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. How Wastewater Can Save Your Life talk 5 to 7 p.m. 1322 Storer Associate professor of civil and environmental engineering Frank Loge will speak on the topic of wastewater as part of a presentation for the Education for Sustainable Living program. Last Lecture series with Jonathan Mermis-Cava 6:10 to 7 p.m. Griffin Lounge, MU Sociology professor Jonathan Mermis-Cava will participate in the Last Lecture series. Food will be provided! ASUCD Court meeting 9 p.m. Fielder Room, MU Listen to the pre-hearing for cases on this week’s docket. Art and Art History Club application deadline 10 p.m. expressyourself.art@gmail.com E-mailthe above address for an application to the club and have a chance to show your art!

Rarely has a student earned more than a scolding or detention for making paper airplanes.UC Davis undergraduate,Ryan Naccarato,however,created a paper plane design that scored him an all-expenses paid trip to Salzburg,Austria to compete in the Red Bull Paper Wings finals.

And the Italian food critic is back,but not with a vengeance.Caffé Italia is a classic Davis joint with a great atmosphere,nestled next to I-80and across the street from the beloved In-N-Out.If you haven’t been here yet,you are in for a good time.

TODAY Business development fellows program info session Noon to1p.m. 245AOB IV Stop by to learn more about the UC Davis Center for Entrepreneurship Business Development Fellows Program.This program is for UC Davis science and engineering graduate and post-doctoral students.

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,sogoearly! Be one of the top players and you may be invited to play in the tournament of champions

Dachshund owners and lovers alike filled the UC Davis Pavilion for the30th annual Picnic Day Doxie Derby.The derby consisted of15heats and allowed96dachshunds,both standard and mini,to compete for the title of top dog.

“Silhouettes,“ the Picnic Day Fashion Show,modeled clothes ranging from couture to Dr.Seuss-chic to afull crowd at Freeborn Hall.The UC Davis Design Programannually displays work done by design students during Picnic Day and with the help of the Runway Designers Club.

Picnic Day2009may be over,but for a core group of students,Picnic Day2010is just beginning. On a Wednesday two weeks from now,this year’s Picnic Day board of directors will meet to discuss and evaluate the success of the event,and also to begin preparing board reports with detailed information for next year’s board to utilize. “We meet to go over how everything went,and how anything can be improved for next year,” said Christine Pham,chair of the Picnic Day committee and a senior economics major.

UC Davis music department assistant Susanna Peeples earned first place in the campus‘ annual Cow Milkingcompetitionheld yesterday on the West Quad. “It’s completely unexpected,” Peeples said of her win,which was only her second time milking a cow. A mixed crowd of students and locals turned out to watch the event’s two stars,Jersey dairy cows Buttercup and Marjorie,get a milking like no other.

TODAY Thursday Trivia Nights 6to7:30p.m. First floor,Silo Union Test your knowledge of random facts and potentially win fabulous prizes along the way! “Coffee Club” and financial advice 8:30a.m. Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café,2710Fifth St. Receive advice on the stock market and economy from Manny Provedor,an Edward Jones financial advisor,in a relaxed and informal environment. CALESS meeting 7to8p.m. 1150Hart Goto this week’s Chicano and Latino Engineers and Scientist Society and listen to a CH2M HILL representative speak. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi rush 7p.m. 513Russell Blvd. Enjoy some sweets at the “dressy desserts” event! Reflections:100Years of Aggie Legacy Art Lounge hours Memorial Union Art Lounge Join the Art Lounge in a celebration of Picnic Day2009and UC Davis‘ 100-year legacy of teaching,research and service.Runs throughApr.24. Entertainment Preview Showcase Noonto1p.m. West Quad Experience a taste of some of the entertainment that will be performing at Picnic Day.