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FeaturesMay 6, 2009
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.
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FeaturesMay 5, 2009
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!
McNair Scholars Program helps students get a leg up on grad school
FeaturesMay 5, 2009
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.
Dining in Davis: 21 and Seven Chaat Cafe
FeaturesMay 5, 2009
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.
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FeaturesMay 4, 2009
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.
McNair Scholars Program helps students get a leg up on grad school
FeaturesMay 4, 2009
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.
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FeaturesApril 30, 2009
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.
Town meets gown
FeaturesApril 30, 2009
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 […]
Rollin’ with the funk
FeaturesApril 30, 2009
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.
Dining in Davis: Mikuni
FeaturesApril 29, 2009
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.
Correction
FeaturesApril 29, 2009
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.
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FeaturesApril 29, 2009
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.“

