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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 Wednesday as part of the Last Lecture Series hosted by the ASUCD Academic Affairs Commission.

TODAY

Project Compost meeting

6 p.m.

West Quad

Learn how to compost 1,000 pounds of food on campus and experience the beauty of compost!

Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments

6 to 8 p.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 to 1 p.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

4:10 p.m.

114 South Hall

Learn about working in a non-proft; grant writing, administration, volunteer coordination and graphic design will all be discussed.

Kaplan Info Sessions

5 p.m.

Moss Room, MU

There will be a $1000 prize for student teamwork; applications are available at http://spac.ucdavis.edu/forms.

Thursday Trivia Nights

6 to 7:30 p.m.

First floor, Silo Union

Test your knowledge of random facts and potentially win fabulous prizes along the way!

Owl and the Sparrow screening

8 p.m.

194 Chemistry

Check out this free screening of the Vietnamese film The 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

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.

Mixed women in the media

Noon to 1 p.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 to 1 p.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

4 p.m.

Moss Room, MU

There will be a $1,000 prize for student teamwork; applications are available at spac.ucdavis.edu/forms.

Energy panel discussion

5 to 7 p.m.

1322 Storer

Go to this panel and listen as experts explore alternative and conventional energy sources and policy.

Computer Science Club and IEEE event

6 to 7 p.m.

1127 Kemper

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

6 to 7 p.m.

Griffin Lounge, MU

Stop by this iteration of the Last Lecture Series, and hear vice chancellor of student affairs Fred Wood speak on his topic, "Reflecting on lessons for a meaningful journey." There will also be free pizza.

Habitat for Humanity meeting

7 to 8 p.m.

126 Wellman

Help the community by participating in this year's bike-a-thon.

Mixed & the City

7:30 to 9 p.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 to 1 p.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

5 p.m.

Moss Room, MU

There will be a $1000 prize for student teamwork; applications are available at spac.ucdavis.edu/forms.

Open Mic Night with Sickspits

7 to 10 p.m.

Griffin Lounge, MU

Go to this event and perform or watch your peers take on the mic!

Sustainable living presentation

7 p.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 to alleviate the graduate school application process for 18 to 20 students 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 neighborhood 21 and 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

6 p.m.

West Quad

Learn how to compost 1,000 pounds of food on campus and experience the beauty of compost!

Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournaments

6 to 8 p.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

6:10 p.m.

East Quad

If you could prevent one person from being raped, would you? Join Students Against Sexual Violence for this annual event.

The UC Davis McNair Scholars Program is designed to alleviate the graduate school application process for 18 to 20 students 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

3201 Hart

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

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Segundo Dining Commons

Want to get some condoms at the commons? Stop by the Love Lab and pick up your 10 free condoms!

Matt McCormick talk

7:30 p.m.

1322 Storer

CSU Sacramento professor McCormick will speak about "The Case Against Christ" as he challenges the supernatural and historical claims of Jesus Christ.

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 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sunday at the DISC Hockey Rink in South Davis, located on 2801 2nd St. at the corner of 2nd 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, you might want to give Mikuni a try.