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Fall Quarter 2008

Oct. 1, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

Oct. 1, Wednesday — Student Alumni Association Welcome
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Memorial Union Games Area
The Student Alumni Association welcomes students interested in learning more about the organization and how student members help strengthen ties among alumni, the university and other campus groups. For more information, call (800) 242-GRAD.

Oct. 4, Saturday — Teaching Nursery Grand Opening Plant Sale
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for members’ pre-sale
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for public sale, Nursery on Garrod Drive
The Arboretum plant sale celebrates the opening of the Teaching Nursery. For more information, call (530) 752-4880 or e-mail arboretum@ucdavis.edu.

Oct. 5 to 11 — National Fire Prevention Week
The UC Davis Fire Department and Student Housing conduct unannounced fire drills in housing areas and give safety talks.

Oct. 9, Thursday — Law School Information Day
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Freeborn Hall
Representatives from law schools across the country will be on hand to provide admissions information about their programs.

Oct. 10 to 15 — Centennial Fall Festival
Davis campus
This major six-day Fall Festival combines traditional homecoming activities with special activities celebrating the UC Davis Centennial. Activities include the grand opening of the Robert
Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, a 5- and 10-kilometer run-walk, a downtown Davis street fair, open lectures with faculty and alumni, and much more.

Oct. 10, Friday — Pajamarino and Homecoming Bonfire
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Amtrak Station, 840 Second St., Davis
Dress in your pajamas and share in the Aggie Spirit during this tradition to pump up the football team before the Homecoming game. The Student Alumni Association, alumni and the Cal Aggie Marching Band-Uh! meet alumni returning to Davis by train and then head to the homecoming bonfire. For more information, call (800) 242-GRAD.

Oct. 11, Saturday — Pre-game Tailgate Barbecue and Homecoming Football Game
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for barbecue, Rec Pool Lodge
6 p.m. for kickoff, Aggie Stadium
The Pre-game Tailgate Barbecue is exclusively for students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends and their families before the Homecoming football game against Southern Utah. Barbecue tickets are $10 per person and free for children 10 and under. For game tickets, call the UC Davis Ticket Office at (530) 752-1915.

Oct. 11, Saturday — Bicycle Auction
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for viewing
9 a.m. for auction, West Entry Parking Structure at Hutchison and Kleiber Hall drives
More than 400 unclaimed or abandoned bicycles are auctioned. The average selling price of the bikes is usually $20 to $30. For more information, call (530) 752-BIKE.

Oct. 12, Sunday — Run for Your Lives
8 a.m. race start, Toomey Field
UC Davis presents “Run for Your Lives,”a 5K & 10K run/walk to benefit your health and the environment. For registration and event information, visit http://runforyourlives.ucdavis.edu.

Oct. 13 to 17 — Pride Week
This week celebrates the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and features entertainment, lectures and other educational events. All are welcome. For more information, call the LGBT Resource Center at (530) 752-2452.

Oct. 15, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

Oct. 15, Wednesday — Activities Faire
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Quad
Students can find out about student organizations, sport clubs, student government units and departments at this event, which features exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment and giveaways. For more information, call (530) 752-2027.

Oct. 16, Thursday — Fall Internship and Career Fair
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pavilion
This fair provides opportunities for UC Davis students and alumni to discuss career and internship opportunities with representatives from businesses, agencies and campus units. For more information, visit the Web site of the Internship and Career Center or call (530) 752-2855.

Oct. 16, Thursday — Grad Faire ’08
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., MU II, Griffin Lounge
The Grad Faire is held twice a year before commencements to offer graduates an opportunity to take care of all their graduation needs at one event including ordering announcements, caps and gowns, and more.

Oct. 18, Saturday — Preview Day
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Freeborn Hall and ARC Pavilion
Preview Day is the campus program for prospective students, parents and school counselors. Visit our campus and learn about the undergraduate experience at UC Davis.

Oct. 19 to 25 — National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
Quad
Students are encouraged to take the e-Chug survey and recieve a $5 coupon for Redrum Burger in Davis. The electronic Check-Up to Go is a self-assessment that provides personalized feedback on an individual’s use of alcohol and information on UC Davis resources.

Oct. 20, Sunday — Davis Neighbors’ Night Out
Noon to 9 p.m.
Students are encouraged to meet their neighbors by hosting or attending a neighborhood event. The evening is sponsored by the the Associated Students of UC Davis, the city of Davis and UC Davis.

Oct. 22, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

Oct. 22, Wednesday — Community Service Networking Fair
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Freeborn Hall
This event features volunteer, internship and job opportunities with nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit the Human Corps Web site or e-mail Human Corps.

Oct. 24, Friday — Graduate School Information Day
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Freeborn Hall
Advising Services invites students to meet with recruiters from UC Campuses and other universities from across the country and collect information about graduate and professional school programs.

Oct. 29, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

Oct. 30, Thursday — Funkenstein Halloween Dance
9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Freeborn Hall
This dance for UC Davis students only features a costume contest. Tickets: $5 at residence hall service desks from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. until Oct. 29; presale $7 and $10 day of event.

Oct. 31, Friday — REACH Retreat Applications Due
Applications are due for the Jan. 9 to 11 REACH (Reaffirming Ethnic Awareness and Community Harmony) retreat. It offers UC Davis students the opportunity to learn to question, discover connections and engage in social justice. Participants gain leadership skills, make friends, and connect with those from diverse communities. For more information and applications, contact the Cross Cultural Center.

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Nov. 5, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

Nov. 6, Thursday — Environmental Sciences Internship and Career Fair
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Freeborn Hall
This fair provides opportunities for UC Davis students and alumni to discuss internship and career options with representatives from businesses, agencies and campus units. For more information, visit the Web site of the Internship and Career Center or call (530) 752-2855.

Nov. 8, Saturday — Causeway Classic Football Game
2 p.m., Aggie Stadium
The 55th annual football rivalry pits the Aggies against the CSU-Sacramento Hornets. Tickets can be purchased throug the UC Davis Ticket Office at (530) 752-1915.

Nov. 12, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

Nov. 15 and 16 — Weekend of Service
UC Davis students can volunteeer to help with projects of nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit the Human Corps Web site or e-mail Human Corps.

Nov. 17 to 21— TransAction Week
Transgender identities and issues will be explored during a week of activities about individuals whose self-image or perceived identity is not traditionally associated with their biological makeup. For more information, call the LGBT Resource Center at 530-752-2452.

Nov. 17 to 21 — International Education Week
Students can learn about the many international majors and career paths open to them as well as other ways to broaden their cultural horizons.

Nov. 19, Wednesday — International Education Week Student Fair
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Freeborn Hall
Students can join UC Davis’ international community in experiencing an array of cultures and international opportunities at this event.

Nov. 19, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

Nov. 21, Friday — Craft Center Holiday CraftPalooza
6 p.m. to 10 p.m., South Silo
Make unique handcrafted gift items, including ceramics, jewelry, beeswax candles, stained glass pendants, silk scarves and more. Prices range from $1-$12. UC Davis students only.

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Dec. 4, Thursday — De-Stress Night
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Griffin Lounge, Memorial Union First Floor
Make holiday crafts for stocking stuffers or last-minute holiday gifts.

Dec. 13, Saturday — Letters & Science Fall Commencement
10 a.m., Pavilion
This fall commencement is for undergraduates of the College of Letters & Science. For more information, see the college’s commencement information.

Dec. 13, Saturday — Commencement for Engineering, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, and Biological Sciences
2 p.m., Pavilion
This fall commencement is for students in the colleges of Biological Sciences, Engineering and Agricultural & Environmental Sciences.

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Winter Quarter 2009

Jan. 14, Wednesday — Engineering and Physical Sciences Internship and Career Fair
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pavilion
This fair provides opportunities for UC Davis students and alumni to discuss internship and career options with representatives from businesses, agencies and campus units. For more information, visit the Web site of the Internship and Career Center or call (530) 752-2855.

Jan 20 to 23 — Beyond the Binary Week
A week of educational awareness and other events highlighting issues impacting bisexual communities. For more information, call the LGBT Resource Center at (530) 752-2452.

Jan. 28, Wednesday — Words Take Wing: Children’s Literature Lecture
10:30 a.m., Mondavi Center’s Jackson Hall
7 p.m., Mondavi Center’s Studio Theatre
UC Davis Professor Francisco X. Alarcón, a Chicano poet and children’s author, and Maya Christina Gonzalez, a children’s book illustrator, will be the featured speakers at this annual celebration of literature for children. Alarcón is the author of 10 volumes of poetry. Tickets, $11 for general admission and $7 for students and children, are available through the Mondavi Center Ticket Office.

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Feb. 7 and 8 — Weekend of Service
UC Davis students can volunteeer to help with projects of nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit the Human Corps Web site or e-mail Human Corps.

Feb. 19, Thursday — Winter Internship and Career Fair
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pavilion
This fair provides opportunities for UC Davis students and alumni to discuss internship and career options with representatives from businesses, agencies and campus units. For more information, visit the Web site of the Internship and Career Center or call (530) 752-2855.

Feb. 23 to 27 — Intersex Awareness Week
A week of workshops and speakres explore the issues that impact people who are born with intersex conditions. For more information, call the LGBT Resource Center at (530) 752-2452.

Feb. 27, Friday — Craft Center Winter CraftPalooza
6 p.m. to 10 p.m., South Silo
Make unique handcrafted gift items, including ceramics, jewelry, beeswax candles, stained glass pendants, silk scarves and more. Prices range from $1-$12. UC Davis students only.

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Spring Quarter 2009

April 1, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

April 3, Friday — Danzantes del Alma Annual Show
Freeborn Hall
Danzantes del Alma, the highly acclaimed folklórico student dance troupe, presents a diverse repertoire from the many regions of Mexico. For more information, call (530) 752-2027.

April 6 to 10 — Native American Culture Days
This special week focuses on Native American issues and culture. It features guest speakers, discussions, a youth conference. For more information, call (530) 752-2027.

April 8, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

April 11 — Powwow
Features dancing, drumming, arts and crafts, and food. For more information, call (530) 752-2027.

April 15, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

April 15, Wednesday — Summer Employment Fair
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Freeborn Hall
Students can meet with 70 to 80 employers offering part- and full-time summer employment and part-time work during the academic year. For more information, call the Student Employment Center at (530) 752-0520.

April 17, Friday — Grad Faire ’09
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., MU II, Griffin Lounge
The Grad Faire is held twice a year before commencements to offer graduates an opportunity to take care of all their graduation needs at one event including ordering announcements, caps and gowns, and more.

April 18, Saturday — Picnic Day
Picnic Day is the university’s annual open house. More than 175 events showcase achievements in teaching, research, service and student life. Included are indoor and outdoor exhibits, entertainment, children’s and alumni activities, a parade, animal and athletic events and an evening show in Freeborn Hall. For more information, call the Picnic Day Office at (530) 752-6320 or (530) 752-2027. For alumni activities, see http://www.alumni.ucdavis.edu/.

April 20 to 24 — Asian Pacific Culture Week
This week and its many activities are dedicated to creating cultural awareness and celebrating diversity within the Asian Pacific American community. For more information, call (530) 752-2027.

April 22, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

April 25, Saturday — Undergraduate Research Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference
This 20th annual conference highlights the university’s commitment to research at all levels of the academy. More than 200 UC Davis undergraduates present research they have conducted under the auspices of faculty sponsors. For more information, call (530) 752-3000.

April 25 and 26 — Weekend of Service
UC Davis students can volunteeer to help with projects of nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit the Human Corps Web site or e-mail Human Corps.

April 27 to May 2 — La Raza Culture Days
Centered on the Quad
This week raises awareness about the social, cultural and political issues facing the Chicano/Latino community and celebrates the traditions and contributions of Chicano/Latino cultures. On May 2, the family event, La Gran Tardeada, features music, dance and other activities. For more information, call (530) 752-2027.

April 29, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

April 30, Thursday — Spring Internship and Career Fair
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pavilion
This fair provides opportunities for UC Davis students and alumni to discuss internship and career options with representatives from businesses, agencies and campus units. For more information, visit the Web site of the Internship and Career Center or call (530) 752-2855.

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May 2, Saturday — Aggie Auction
4 p.m. for Gold Members, Pavilion
4:30 p.m. for all guests, Pavilion
The Aggie Auction includes a silent auction, a live auction and raffles to benefit the athletic department’s grant-in-aid fund for student athletes. The evening includes a wine tasting, a banquet and entertainment. Tickets are $100 or $900 for a table of 10. For more information, including how you can be involved in sponsorship and donating, call (530) 752-2699.

May TBA — Bicycle Auction
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for viewing
9 a. m. auction, West Entry Parking Structure (adjacent to the Fire/Police Station)
More than 400 unclaimed or abandoned bicycles are auctioned. The average selling price of the bikes is usually $20 to $30. For more information, call (530) 752-BIKE.

May 6, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

May 8 to 10— Whole Earth Festival
Centered on the Quad
The Whole Earth Festival features crafts, workshops, informational booths and musical entertainment. Reminiscent of the ’60s, it demonstrates today’s environmental spirit by using solar energy to power entertainment stages and other equipment and having an aggressive program to capture most of the festival’s waste for recycling or composting. For more information, call (530) 752-2568.

May 11 to 16 — Black Family Week
Black Family Week celebrates the cultures of people of African descent. It presents programs that promote awareness and understanding of the educational, social and artistic achievements of the African people. For more information, call (530) 752-2027.

May 13, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

May 20, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

May 27, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

May 30, Saturday — Band-uh!-Thon
The Cal Aggie Marching Band-uh! holds its largest fundraiser of the year. The event includes a silent auction, barbecue, activities for children and live music. For more information, call (530) 752-2027.

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June 3, Wednesday — East Quad Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Local farmers sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and flowers.

June 12, Friday — College of Biological Sciences Commencement
10 a.m., Pavilion
This spring commencement is for students of the College of Biological Sciences. For more information, see Graduation and Beyond.

June 12, Friday — College of Engineering Commencement
3 p.m., Pavilion
This spring commencement is for students of the College of Engineering. For more information, see Graduation and Beyond.

June 13, Saturday — College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Commencements
9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Pavilion
This spring commencement is for students of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. For more information, see Graduation and Beyond.

June 14, Sunday — College of Letters & Science Commencements
9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Pavilion
This spring commencement is for students of the College of Letters & Science. For more information, see Graduation and Beyond.

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