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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.

Picnic Day,UC Davis‘ annual open house,will take place this Saturday with the theme “Reflections:100Years of Aggie Legacy,” in honor of the university‘s centennial celebrations. For its organizers,no theme was more appropriate. “The Aggie legacy is Picnic Day,it’s our oldest tradition– it’s remained a constant throughout UC Davis history,” said Steven D.Lee,publicity chair and a senior political science and communication double major.

Here’s a list of must-see events for the first-timer

TODAY Climate change and water in the Andes 8:30a.m.to4:30p.m. 3001Plant and Environmental Sciences This symposium will bring together experts in many fields to discuss the disappearance of tropical glaciers and what can be done about this problem.This all day event is free and open to the public. Nutrition Science Research Club meeting 6:10p.m. 1022LSA Stop by and hear Dr.Grivetti discuss chocolate! Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi rush 7p.m. 513Russell Blvd. Stop by and enjoy movie and makeover night! Tunes at Noon Noon to1p.m. Memorial Union Patio Soak up the sun and enjoy live music on the MU patio. Annual Cow Milking Contest Noon to1p.m. West Quad Who is the best cow milker on campus? Cheer on contestants in this pre-Picnic Day event. STATS:Students Teaching AIDS Students 6:10p.m. 141Olson Go to a STATS training day and learn to give presentations to local high schools about HIV/AIDS and its prevention. Computer Science lecture 6to7p.m. 1131Kemper Computer sciences Professor Mohapatra will give a presentation about his research and the future of the CS department. Poetry Night at Bistro33 9p.m. Bistro33,226FSt. Go hear spoken word and hip-hop artist Random Abiladeze at Poetry Night.

While a majority of UC Davis students try to deny the existence of cows on campus,an animal science class has gone one step further in the opposite direction–owning their own dairy farm. The class,ANS124,focuses on the process of lactation in all mammals.Taught by Professor Russ Hovey during winter quarter,the class participated in a student-run project–inducing lactation and milk production in dairy cows with hormones to replicate pregnancy.

In theApr.13edition of The California Aggie,the article “Spring Flings” incorrectly stated that the Rominger West Winery was indowntownDavis,but it is in fact on Second Street off of MaceBoulevardnear Ikedas Fruit Stand.The article also stated that the winery offers complimentary tasting,which is incorrect.The article also misstated the winery’s hours,which are actually10a.m.to6p.m.everyday.The Aggie regrets the error.