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Secret telling begins early on in life. Frequently, at a middle school sleepover party when surrounded by friends, pizza and soda, the urge to tell becomes overwhelming.

But sometimes, you don't need to worry about your secrets slipping out.

UC Davis' second PostSecret event was the perfect opportunity to experience the catharsis of disclosing a secret without the fear of being judged or having it shared with an unwanted audience.

The idea behind PostSecret as an art project is that people submit their secrets anonymously on a homemade postcard. PostSecret began in Washington, D.C. in 2004, and has since evolved into a website and even a few books.

Editor's note:This series will allow you to experience"a day in the life" with various individuals throughout the UC Davis community.After spending timewith theDavis Motorsports Club last time,we'll give you a taste of life as a teacher's assistant today.

Second-year French graduate student Kristen Kennedypower walksinto her classroom.The clock strikesnoonand she transforms into Madam Kennedy,instructor of beginning French.

"Qui [est] super bon," said Kennedy,asking if her students felt good.

TODAY

PostSecretDavis exhibit

10a.m.to3p.m.

Griffin Lounge,MemorialUnion

Learn what secrets UC Davis students and staff are keeping at this awareness exhibit.Sponsored by Students Against Sexual Violence.

Chinese movement workshop

1to4p.m.

University Club

Learntraditionalexercisesto improve your health and happiness.RSVP to Professor Lynette Hunter atlhunter@ucdavis.edu.

Are you one of those people who gets a thrill out of spouting random trivia facts to amaze and impress your audience of choice? The upcoming Undergraduate Research Conference is a great opportunity to learn about everything from the relationship between social economic status and academic achievement to shell mounds in the Bay Area - not to mention a way to add to your mental bank of intelligent pick-up lines.

The Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities Conference began in 1990, said Tammy Hoyer, chair of the conference committee. She explained that UC Davis is one of the top research institutions in the country, and the idea behind the conference was to give undergraduates an opportunity to present and publish their individual research.

I have waited months for this moment,for this chance,and it has finally come.3rd& U Cafe has finally opened.Often,you need to wait a little bit for great things:the first space launch,sex and the reunion of the Spice Girls.Subsequently,the cafe follows suit well.

3rd & U Cafe starts with a pretty good-looking menu.At first I actually thought it was a mirror,but the words convinced me otherwise.With possibilities of breakfast,lunch and dinner,the restaurant knows when I like my meals.I went for breakfast and lunch,just to get a good idea of the difference between the two.

TODAY

PostSecretDavis exhibit

10a.m.to3p.m.

Griffin Lounge,MemorialUnion

Learn what secrets UC Davis students and staff are keeping at this awareness exhibit.Sponsored by Students Against Sexual Violence.

UC Davis Blood Drive

10a.m.to5p.m.

Freeborn Hall

Save a life and get a free pint of ice cream while you're at it! Donating only takes about an hour,but the good karma vibes last all day.

ith an estimated 300,000 people dead and over 2,000,000 more displaced from their homes, the conflict in Darfur has now reached the five-year mark and is still raging.

In response to the ongoing situation, the UC Davis chapter of STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition, is trying to make a difference any way it can.

On Friday, STAND will host its second annual "Dining for Darfur," a fully-catered fundraising dinner. All proceeds will go directly to the Genocide Intervention Network to be used for civilian protection for refugees in Darfur and Chad.

The dinner will be held in the ARC Ballroom, and doors open at 6 p.m.

"'Dining for Darfur' is the perfect way for the average student to help the people [in refugee camps]," said Rachel Goldstein, sophomore international relations major and vice-president of the UC Davis chapter of STAND.

TODAY

PostSecretDavis exhibit

10a.m.to3p.m.

Griffin Lounge,MemorialUnion

Learn what secrets UC Davis students and staff are keeping at this awareness exhibit.Sponsored by Students Against Sexual Violence.

TODAY

PostSecretDavis exhibit

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Griffin Lounge, Memorial Union

Learn what secrets UC Davis students and staff are keeping at this awareness exhibit. Sponsored by Students Against Sexual Violence.

Asian Americans and media

Noon to 2 p.m.

MU II

Discuss with others at "Asian Americans in the Media: YouTube in the Making" and make your own YouTube clip.

Public Health Club meeting

6 to 7 p.m.

126 Wellman

Hear from a guest speaker and learn about internship opportunities at this meeting!

TA trivia challenge

6 to 8 p.m.

MU II

Take on graduate student teaching assistants in the Asian American studies department at this Asian Pacific Culture Week event.

Hydrogen fuel talk

6:10 p.m.

1002 Giedt

Joan Ogden will discuss new energy technologies and strategies for developing a zero-emissions hydrogen infrastructure for transportation.

WEDNESDAY

PostSecretDavis exhibit

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Griffin Lounge, Memorial Union

Learn what secrets UC Davis students and staff are keeping at this awareness exhibit. Sponsored by Students Against Sexual Violence.

TODAY

Post Secret Davis exhibit

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Griffin Lounge, Memorial Union

Learn what secrets UC Davis students and staff are keeping at this awareness exhibit. Sponsored by Students Against Sexual Violence.

Asian Pacific Culture Week kickoff

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Quad

Check out performances, a Bruce Lee look-alike contest and more!

The car of the future exists today.

At least that is what Andrew Frank, UC Davis professor of mechanical and aeronautical engineering, believes. Frank is one of the many experts featured on PBS' "NOVA" premiere of Car of the Future. The program will air Tuesdayat 8 p.m.

Car of the Future examines the evolutionary changes that make cars more energy efficient. Tom and Ray Magliozzi, co-hosts of NPR's "Car Talk," take to the streets to find which alternative energy vehicle can challenge today's gas-guzzling, high-powered cars and become the car of the future - or at least replace Tom's 1952 MG TD Roadster.

TODAY

Roaming Picnic Daycow

All day

UC Davis Campus

Are you ready for Picnic Day? Keep an eye out for the Picnic Day mascot cow, which will be giving out free prizes on campus!

Junior violin recital

3:30 to 4 p.m.

115 Music

Hear John Abdallah on violin with Narmina Sultanova on piano at this free concert!

Picnic Day, UC Davis' annual open house, is upon us! With hundreds of events, displays and educational exhibits, Picnic Day can be overwhelming, whether you're a complete neophyte or a sixth-year senior. To guide your day of fun, The Aggie offers this partial listing of events happening at UC Davis.

TODAY

Gear swap

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Outdoor Adventures

Does the spring weather have you itching for adventure? Buy or sell outdoor equipment cheap!

Picnic Day Entertainment Showcase

Noon to 1 p.m.

West Quad

Experience a taste of some of the entertainment that will be performing at Picnic Day featuring dance group Danzantes del Alma and band AfterShocker.

Physical Therapy info night

5:10 to 6 p.m.

1204 Haring

Want to move to the city by the bay? Hear about UCSF and San Francisco State University programs for becoming a doctor of physical therapy.

Trivia night

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Silo Café & Pub

Show off your knowledge of random factoids!

Project HEAL

6 p.m.

2 Wellman

Come to the first Project HEAL Meeting of the quarter. Project HEAL is a UC Davis club that works with the Yolo County SPCA and Animal Shelter. Project HEAL helps students to get involved with SPCA and Animal Shelter through volunteer opportunities and animal-related events.

TODAY

East Quad Farmers Market

11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

East Quad

Support local farmers and get fresh produce, nuts, flowers and more!

Annual cow milking contest

Noon to 1 p.m.

West Quad

Join in cheering for our contestants in this fun-filled event celebrating the anticipation of even more events to come on Picnic Day!