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				1 Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball March 1, 2012 7:00 am – 10:00 pm Women’s Basketball will host our rivals from Cal Poly. The first 100 students can enter a raffle to shoot a half-court shot for $25,000. Study Abroad Info Sessions Study Abroad Info Sessions March 1, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Learn about the Quarter Abroad writing and internship program in Sydney today at noon, and Summer Abroad Chile “Revolution, Dictatorship, Democracy, Chile” on Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Shinkoskey Noon Concert Shinkoskey Noon Concert March 1, 2012 12:05 pm – 1:00 pm Dan Flanagan, violin, and Miles Graber, piano, will play violin sonatas by Brahms and Debussy. PEACE Workshop PEACE Workshop March 1, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Get involved in Principles of Community Week by attending a free and interactive workshop. Campus Celebrity Bike-a-thon Campus Celebrity Bike-a-thon March 1, 2012 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Support the new student-led initiative We Are Aggie Pride, which aims to create an emergency fund for students in need of financial assistance. Featuring NUT 10 Professor Liz Applegate, football… Green Team Campus Center for the Environment Meeting Green Team Campus Center for the Environment Meeting March 1, 2012 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Discuss opportunities in the area during the rest of Winter quarter and get updates on all the events that have been going on. Please bring a snack to share with… Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer, “Civility and Peaceful Protest” Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer, “Civility and Peaceful Protest” March 1, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Get involved in Principles of Community Week by attending a lecture about peaceful protest. American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation March 1, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Go to this Volunteer Orientation and by the end of it, you will become an official member in the Regional and Woodland Red Cross Chapter. This is open to everyone,… French Club Meeting French Club Meeting March 1, 2012 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Listen to a presentation about the study abroad program in Paris, and watch a screening of a French movie. Poetry Night Reading Series: Christopher Sindt and Kitty Liang Poetry Night Reading Series: Christopher Sindt and Kitty Liang March 1, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Kitty Liang graduated with honors from UC Davis in 2008 with a degree in English and Chinese literature, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Creative Writing at UC…	2 Poetry Night Reading Series: Christopher Sindt and Kitty Liang Poetry Night Reading Series: Christopher Sindt and Kitty Liang Poetry Night Reading Series: Christopher Sindt and Kitty Liang Poetry Night Reading Series: Christopher Sindt and Kitty Liang Meals with Mrak: Ralph Hexter, Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Meals with Mrak: Ralph Hexter, Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor March 2, 2012 8:00 am – 9:30 pm Participate in an informal roundtable discussion with Ralph Hexter over breakfast at one of the UC Davis dining commons. Breakfast is free but registration is required; go to sac.ucdavis.edu to… Crafternoon Crafternoon March 2, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Get crafty and support the new initiative We Are Aggie Pride, which aims to create an emergency fund for students in need of financial assistance. Gymnastics Gymnastics March 2, 2012 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm It’s the Aggies vs. Arizona, San Jose State and UAA. Dead Arts Society Showcase Dead Arts Society Showcase March 2, 2012 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Go see original scenes and choreography written, directed, and performed entirely by students! There will also be performances Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.	3 Dead Arts Society Showcase Dead Arts Society Showcase Dead Arts Society Showcase Dead Arts Society Showcase Dead Arts Society Showcase Worm Composting Workshop Worm Composting Workshop March 3, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Learn to compost with worms. Free worms and bins will be given away, with availability. Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball March 3, 2012 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Aggies take on UC Santa Barbara for their Senior Day and what might be their last home game. Women’s Water Polo Women’s Water Polo March 3, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Vs. UC San Diego. Tracy Caldwell Dyson Lecture Tracy Caldwell Dyson Lecture March 3, 2012 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Dyson is a UC Davis alumnus and NASA astronaut who has been to the International Space Station and made three spacewalks. Attendance is free but registration is required; go to… Queer Winter Mixer Queer Winter Mixer March 3, 2012 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Meet new people and have fun at the LGBTRC.
4 Queer Winter Mixer Fun and Easy Greek dance Fun and Easy Greek dance March 4, 2012 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Learn the fun easy Greek dance Trava Trava as part of the Davis International Folkdancers’ ongoing class. Bring grit-free, non-marking shoes. The first class is free to newcomers.	5 Fun and Easy Greek dance Fun and Easy Greek dance Fun and Easy Greek dance Fun and Easy Greek dance Gender Equity 101 Gender Equity 101 March 5, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm What is the difference between sex and gender? What is the difference between equality and equity? Join the discussion to kick off Gender Equity Awareness Week by learning about gender… Energy Institute/BAE/Plant Sciences Winter 2012 Seminar Series Energy Institute/BAE/Plant Sciences Winter 2012 Seminar Series March 5, 2012 12:10 pm – 1:00 pm Join Dr. Jean VanderGheynst, associate dean and professor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis College of Engineering, as she discusses “Mining the Compost Heap to Discover Enzymes for Lignocellulose Deconstruction.”… Ken’s Confessions: Masculinities and Men in the Media Ken’s Confessions: Masculinities and Men in the Media March 5, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm WRRC’s Peer Educators will lead a discussion on how men are portrayed in the media. Examine masculinities, the images and characteristics of men and masculinities in the media, the gender… “At last, an Arab Spring: Black Swans of the Middle East” Human Rights Watch Speaker “At last, an Arab Spring: Black Swans of the Middle East” Human Rights Watch Speaker March 5, 2012 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm The inaugural UC Davis Provost’s Lecture in Human Rights features Sarah Leah Whitson, executive director of the Middle East and North Africa Division of Human Rights Watch. Whitson’s talk “At…	6 “At last, an Arab Spring: Black Swans of the Middle East” Human Rights Watch Speaker “At last, an Arab Spring: Black Swans of the Middle East” Human Rights Watch Speaker “At last, an Arab Spring: Black Swans of the Middle East” Human Rights Watch Speaker “At last, an Arab Spring: Black Swans of the Middle East” Human Rights Watch Speaker “At last, an Arab Spring: Black Swans of the Middle East” Human Rights Watch Speaker Getting Paid Getting Paid March 6, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Thinking about getting a job and having to negotiate for your salary? Did you know that women, people who are LGBT and people of color are systemically underpaid in the… Summer Abroad Info Session Summer Abroad Info Session March 6, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Learn about the France summer abroad program “World Cinema and the European Film Festival.” Porn and Popcorn Porn and Popcorn March 6, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Learn about the role pornography plays in our society. No video footage or pornography; however this (pro/con) discussion will be explicit in nature. Sponsored by Campus Violence Protection Program. Pinay Symposium: Kwento ng bayan (story of the nation) Pinay Symposium: Kwento ng bayan (story of the nation) March 6, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Filipina women speak about their experiences, adventures and hardships in the United States. Sponsored by SRRC and Kappa Psi Epsilon Big West Tournament for Women’s Basketball Big West Tournament for Women’s Basketball March 6, 2012 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Watch as the women’s basketball plays in the first round of the Big West Tournament. The first 200 students are admitted for free, otherwise tickets are $5 for UC Davis…	7 Big West Tournament for Women’s Basketball Big West Tournament for Women’s Basketball Big West Tournament for Women’s Basketball Big West Tournament for Women’s Basketball Big West Tournament for Women’s Basketball Big West Tournament for Women’s Basketball VDAY UCD 2012 V-Men VDAY UCD 2012 V-Men March 7, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm This presentation was compiled by dedicated V-men to engage men identified individuals in a dialogue about ending gendered violence. Learn more at vday.org. Mij@ Stay out of el Sol: Colorism within Xican@ Communities Mij@ Stay out of el Sol: Colorism within Xican@ Communities March 7, 2012 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm How do you define colorism? Do you recognize colorism in your everyday life? The goal of this workshop is to come together across differences and move toward a new mestiza… Woman-Centered Birth: Supporting a Women’s Right to Reproductive Justice Woman-Centered Birth: Supporting a Women’s Right to Reproductive Justice March 7, 2012 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for clips from the film “The Business of Being Born,” followed by a critical and empowering discussion on women-centered birthing and reproductive justice. Panelists include a doula, midwife,… Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous March 7, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Free yourself from excess weight and/or obsessive thoughts about food and body image. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a 12-step fellowship based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous… Shakespeare Reading Group, Macbeth in March Shakespeare Reading Group, Macbeth in March March 7, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Broaden your knowledge of Shakespeare by reading and discussing a different play every month; this month is Macbeth. No prior knowledge of Shakespeare is necessary. It costs $8 for students… UC Davis Jazz Bands Performance UC Davis Jazz Bands Performance March 7, 2012 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Watch the Davis Jazz Bands perform with director Delbert Bump. Tickets cost $8 for students and children and $12 for adults.	8 UC Davis Jazz Bands Performance UC Davis Jazz Bands Performance UC Davis Jazz Bands Performance UC Davis Jazz Bands Performance UC Davis Jazz Bands Performance UC Davis Jazz Bands Performance UC Davis Jazz Bands Performance UC Davis Jazz Bands Performance UC Davis Jazz Bands Performance Donor Appreciation Day Donor Appreciation Day March 8, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm You can show your Aggie pride and help your peers who are struggling with the fees of college through a new, student-led initiative called We Are Aggie Pride. Learn how… Campus Judicial Board Info Session Campus Judicial Board Info Session March 8, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Get information about open positions on the Campus Judicial Board and how to apply. International Womyn’s Day Celebration International Womyn’s Day Celebration March 8, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm A celebration to acknowledge and honor the strength of womyn throughout time and in our lives. Join us for fun, music, free silk- screened posters and free food! Shinkoskey Noon Concert Shinkoskey Noon Concert March 8, 2012 12:05 pm – 2:00 pm Watch Poppea Dorsam on the cello and Katy Luo on the piano perform works by Bach, Boccherini, Cirri and Vivaldi. VDAY UC Davis 2012 Congo Teach-in VDAY UC Davis 2012 Congo Teach-in March 8, 2012 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm This presentation is designed to educate about the historic and current sexual violence against women and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rape and sexual torture are extensively used… “Every Newton Hertz” Seminar “Every Newton Hertz” Seminar March 8, 2012 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm Dr. Stefan Duma will be giving a presentation about the overall research goals of the Center for Injury Biomechanics, and will focus on his recent publication in ABME entitled “Head… Peace Corps Info Session Peace Corps Info Session March 8, 2012 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Launch your international career and discover the benefits of Peace Corps service at this informational meeting. American Red Cross Club (ARCC) Meeting American Red Cross Club (ARCC) Meeting March 8, 2012 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm Go to the ARCC’s last general meeting for food, games, guest speakers and election speakers. For more information, check out the website: www.arccdavis.co.cc or Facebook page: American Red Cross Club… The House of Bernarda Alba The House of Bernarda Alba March 8, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance presents a production of The House of Bernarda Alba, directed by Granada Artist-in-Residence Juliette Carrillo whose work has been praised in The New…	9	10
11	12 The House of Bernarda Alba The House of Bernarda Alba Energy Institute/BAE/Plant Sciences Winter 2012 Seminar Series Energy Institute/BAE/Plant Sciences Winter 2012 Seminar Series March 12, 2012 12:10 pm – 1:00 pm Join Professor McDonald to discuss Transient Production of Cellulase Enzymes in Harvested Leaves and Professor Dehesh who will discuss High Energy Biofuel Production via Reprogramming of Carbon Flux from Starch… Summer Abroad Info Session Summer Abroad Info Session March 12, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Learn about the Costa Rica summer abroad program, “Costa Rican Communities.”	13 Summer Abroad Info Session Summer Abroad Info Session Summer Abroad Info Session Summer Abroad Info Session Softball Game Softball Game March 13, 2012 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Watch the Davis softball team play Colorado State. Baseball Game Baseball Game March 13, 2012 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Go watch The Aggies baseball team play the University of San Francisco. Open Auditions for The Way of Water Open Auditions for The Way of Water March 13, 2012 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm The UC Davis department of theatre & dance puts on The Way of Water in April and is holding open auditions. Prepare a 1 to 2 minute contemporary poem that… Using Raptor Flight Behavior as a Tool for Careful Repowering of a Wind Farm Using Raptor Flight Behavior as a Tool for Careful Repowering of a Wind Farm March 13, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm This talk will offer steps for reducing negative impacts through the repowering of existing wind farms. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information, visit the website:…	14 Using Raptor Flight Behavior as a Tool for Careful Repowering of a Wind Farm Using Raptor Flight Behavior as a Tool for Careful Repowering of a Wind Farm Using Raptor Flight Behavior as a Tool for Careful Repowering of a Wind Farm Using Raptor Flight Behavior as a Tool for Careful Repowering of a Wind Farm Using Raptor Flight Behavior as a Tool for Careful Repowering of a Wind Farm Using Raptor Flight Behavior as a Tool for Careful Repowering of a Wind Farm Using Raptor Flight Behavior as a Tool for Careful Repowering of a Wind Farm Using Raptor Flight Behavior as a Tool for Careful Repowering of a Wind Farm Clothing Swap Clothing Swap March 14, 2012 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Bring your old clothes and shoes and swap them for something new. We encourage both men and women’s clothes, and trades are made in a one-to-one ratio. At the end… Walk with Warren Walk with Warren March 14, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join Arboretum Superintendent Emeritus Warren Roberts for a lunchtime stroll in the UC Davis Arboretum. Parking is available for $7 in Visitor Lot 47. For more information, call (530) 752-4880… Senior Recital Senior Recital March 14, 2012 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Watch Chris Brown play the flute with I-Hui Chen on the piano in this free senior recital. Junior Recital Junior Recital March 14, 2012 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Watch Chris Brown play the flute with I-Hui Chen on the piano in this free senior recital. H.E.L.P. Club Meeting H.E.L.P. Club Meeting March 14, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Go to the last general meeting of the quarter to learn about the club’s community service programs and find out how to get involved in the community. Food will be… “Climate Refugees” film showing “Climate Refugees” film showing March 14, 2012 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm The UC Davis Blum Center for Developing Economies, with co-sponsors, will be hosting the film screening of “Climate Refugees,” a documentary about the “human face” of climate change. This film… Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous March 14, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Free yourself from excess weight and/or obsessional thoughts about food and body image. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a 12-step fellowship based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous… UCD Waterski and Wakeboard Club Info Meeting UCD Waterski and Wakeboard Club Info Meeting March 14, 2012 9:00 pm – 9:45 pm Interested in waterskiing/wakeboarding during the spring? Go to the first recruitment meeting of the year to learn more about the team and get to know the members. There will be…	15 UCD Waterski and Wakeboard Club Info Meeting UCD Waterski and Wakeboard Club Info Meeting UCD Waterski and Wakeboard Club Info Meeting UC Davis Hindustani Vocal Ensemble UC Davis Hindustani Vocal Ensemble March 15, 2012 12:05 pm – 1:00 pm Watch this free performance of director Rita Sahai and the UC Davis Hindustani Vocal Ensemble. BME Alumni Seminar Series: Navigating a Bio-Pharma Industry Career Path BME Alumni Seminar Series: Navigating a Bio-Pharma Industry Career Path March 15, 2012 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join Mr. Cao as he discusses career paths for biomedical engineers and shares his experiences in the field. The Science Singers The Science Singers March 15, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Watch the science singers, a fusion of the UC Davis arts and science programs, perform songs that convey their understanding of the class material from Science and Society 42: Earth,…	16 The Science Singers The Science Singers The Science Singers The Science Singers Folk Music Jam Session Folk Music Jam Session March 16, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Folk musicians are invited to play together informally during an acoustic jam session. All skill levels welcome. Listeners welcome! Parking is available for $7 in Visitor Lot 5, at Old… Baseball Baseball March 16, 2012 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Watch the UC Davis baseball team play San Jose State. Junior Recital Junior Recital March 16, 2012 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Watch Abby Green play the flute in this free performance. “Gran Partita” Performance “Gran Partita” Performance March 16, 2012 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm This student chamber ensemble, coached by David Granger, will perform Mozart’s “Gran Partita” for wind instruments.	17 “Gran Partita” Performance “Gran Partita” Performance “Gran Partita” Performance Women’s Water Polo Women’s Water Polo March 17, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Come watch the women’s water polo team play Maryland. Guided Tour: California Native Plants Spring To Life Guided Tour: California Native Plants Spring To Life March 17, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Standouts in the spring native plant garden will be the focus of a tour of the Mary Wattis Brown Garden of California Native Plants.There is no charge for the tour… Women’s Water Polo Women’s Water Polo March 17, 2012 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Come watch the women’s water polo team play Fresno Pacific.
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