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Exhibits Schedule

For any inquiries, please contact Kim Phung Vo, Exhibits Director.



A KALEIDOSCOPE OF VITICULTURE & ENOLOGY ORGANIZATION
9am-4pm
Lawn & Walkway-Wickson Hall
Grapevine giveaway, pruning demonstration, barrel-making demonstration, fermentation exhibit and pilot winery tours. Come learn about Viticulture & Enology

ADMINISTRATIVE TABLE DEPARTMENT PROGRAM
Dept. Land, Air, and Water Resources
9am-2pm
Courtyard-Plant & Environmental Bldg
Administrative Table Dept. Programs

AIR QUALITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Dept. Land, Air, and Water Resources
9am-5pm
Courtyard- Plant & Environmental Bldg
Learn about Air Quality + Take a spin of our Air Quality Wheel for a chance to win a prize!

ANIMAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
9:30am-3pm
A-Cole Hall
Animal Science displays: cow milking, horse demonstration Avian displays

ANT FARM MODELS
Dept. Land, Air, and Water Resources
9am-2pm
S.E. Porch- Veihmeyer Hall 
Watch the groundwater, microcosm in action as ants build their intricate tunnel farms

ASTRONOMY CLUB SOLAR VIEWING
11am-3pm
Roof- Physics & Geology Bldg
View sunspots and solar prominences through our telescopes, engage in hands-on activities, and have astronomy questions answered by knowledgeable members!

ASUCD BLOOD DRIVE
10am-2pm
17-MU Table
Yes, you can save Lives!

ATMOSPHERIC BALLOON GIVEAWAY
Dept. Land, Air, and Water Resources
9am-2pm
Courtyard-Hoagland Hall
Fill balloons with helium and take them home! 

BARGAIN BARN BOOTH-CELEBRATE RE-USE!
10am-4pm
16-MU Table
Shoppers Wanted! Discover the Bargain Barn-UC Davis’ Premier Re-Use Store! Come view items. Free Bargain Barn magnet!

BETTY IRENE MOORE SCHOOL OF NURSING
9am-3pm
Ballroom B-ARC
Learn about the newest jewel in the UC Davis crown – the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing

BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING DISPLAY
10am-3pm
1330-Bainer Hall
Highlight of Biological and Agriculture engineering research activities

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING TALKS, TOURS & TRIVIA TOURNAMENTS
12pm-2pm
Lobby- Genome & Biomedical Sciences Facility
Interested in learning about BME? Join us for research talks & Demos, lab tours, games for kids & cool prizes

BODY COMPOSITION TESTING
11am-4pm
Fitness & Wellness Center- ARC
Visit the Fitness and Wellness center at the ARC to receive a free analysis of your body composition. 

CALIFORNIA ARCHAEOLOGY EXHIBIT
Dept. of Anthropology
10am-1pm
SW corner breeze Way-Young Hall
Dig for "artifacts" in sandbox excavation; learn to make ceramic pots; "ask & touch" artifact table; stone-tool making demonstration.

CALIFORNIA SOIL SURVEY
9am-5pm
Lobby- Plant & Environmental Bldg
Find out how to use this online tool to get details about your soil:http://casoilresouces.lawr.ucdavis.edu/drupal/node/27

CALIFORNIA WILDFLOWER DISPLAY
11am-3pm
1st Floor near Bio Brew-Science Laboratory Building
A display of California wildflowers labeled with common and scientific names and an exhibits of beautifully prepared herbarium specimens

CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
9am-3pm
Lawn-Surge III
EPA/NIH Center for Children’s Environmental Health. Free lead testing kits, children’s health information, make your own free bead necklaces/key chains

CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP LEARNING INFORMATIONAL BOOTH!
10am-2pm
13-MU Table
Come check out what the CLL has to offer you! Get your questions answered about our various leadership development programs

CHINESE PROGRAMS, EALC
9am-2:30pm
9-MU
The Chinese Program will provide information for students who are interested in learning Chinese

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS
9am-12pm
North Quad- Wickson Lawn
College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, celebrating its 100th year, showcases contributions from three divisions to alumni and potential students

COSMOS OPEN HOUSE
11:30am-2:30pm
Courtyard-Math Science Building
COSMOS Reunion. Alumni, friends and those interested in learning more about COSMOS welcome 

DESIGN BY DESIGN STUDENT COMPETITION
11am-4pm
142- Walker Hall
Annual student exhibition showcasing the talent and diversity of the Design Department in graphic design, interior architecture, and fashion design.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY EXHIBIT
9am-3:30pm
1138 & 1135 Meyer Hall
Free lead testing of house hold items; many free giveaways; live ladybugs; children’s activities; toxic plants exhibit.

DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY EXHIBIT
10:30am-3:30pm
2124- Wickson Hall
Department of Environmental Science & Policy exhibit in 2124 Wickson Hall. Information/brochures on majors, research, outreach; film showings

DEPARTMENT OF LAND, AIR, AND WATER RESOURCES GENERIC INFORMATION
9am-2pm
Courtyard-Plant & Environmental Science Bldg
Information Table.

DR. DIRT SOIL TESTING AND COMPOST GIVEAWAY
9am-12pm
Courtyard-Plant & Environmental Science
Evaluation of soil samples; garden amendment giveaway.

DRAFT HORSE DRIVING DEMONSTRATION
1pm-2pm
Animal Science Horse Barn
Come watch draft horses in action! A Halter and Harnessing Demonstration will be followed by an obstacle course.

EAST ASIAN STUDIES MAJOR PROGRAM INFORMATION
9am-2:30pm
10-MU Table
We will have posters and fliers with information about the major.

EDUCATION ABROAD CENTER OPEN HOUSE
10am-1pm
Education Abroad Center 3 & A street
Come to the Education Abroad Center to meet the friendly staff and learn about our study abroad programs.

EDUCATION’S MULTIFACETED RANGE
10am-3pm
South Silo
Activities for all ages-Gumdrop Geometry, DNA Jewelry Reading Retreat and “Would You Pass the High School Exit Exam” Quiz.

ENTOMOLOGY-BUGS!
11pm-3pm
1st Floor- Briggs Hall
Come enjoy the exciting world of insects! Have fun with Roach Races, Maggot Art, Honey Tasting, and much more!

EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY DEPARTMENT
10am-1pm
Outside-Storer Hall
We’ll Provide info on the Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity Major which studies organisms and their interactions with their environment.

EXPERIMENTAL COLLEGE
10:45am-2:15pm
12-MU Table
Come check out the Experimental College.  Pick up a catalog of courses that includes yoga, martial arts, dance and more!

EXPLORING THE KDVS CATACOMBS
12pm-5pm
14- Lower Freeborn
Come down to Lower Freeborn for a tour of our DJ studios and music library of over 500,000 albums.

FACEPAINTING AND CRAFTS WITH MEMORY AND DEVELOPMENT LAB
10am-2pm
Around Science Lecture Hall
This is your day!  Get your face painted and create your personal treasure carrier with the Memory and Development Lab.

FACEPAINTING AND STUDENT ART EXHIBITION/ OPEN HOUSE
10am—5pm
Eggheads outside-Art building
Face painting, Student Art Exhibition, and Open House.

FALUN DAFA EXHIBITION
10 AM—4 PM
6 & 7 & 8-MU Table
Falun Dafa meditation and exercise exhibition.

FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
10am-3pm
1st Floor-Cruess Hall
Demonstrations involving food and science—Brewery tour and free ice cream.

GEOLOGY EXHIBIT
10am-5pm
1st Floor Physics/ Geology
Geology rocks!  Geological facts, fossils and fun.  Talks starting at 1, 2, and 3 PM; see Special Events listing.

GERMAN DEPARTMENT
9:30am-1:30am
11-MU Table
Information about the German Department: Courses offered, majors, minor and study abroad opportunities.

GET MUDDY WITH AG CHEM!
9:30am-5pm
1st Floor-Plant & Environmental Science
Make a cup of tasty mud pudding with graduate students from Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, and learn about our program.

GRADUATE GROUP IN ECOLOGY CELEBRATING 40 YEARS
9am-3pm
Lawn-Wickson Hall
Learn about the biggest graduate group on campus! We’ll have sustainable living activities, free tote bags and compact fluorescent bulbs.

HOW DOES YOUR WATER MEASURE UP?
Interdisciplinary Center for Plasma Mass Spectrometry
9am-2pm
Courtyard-Plant & Environmental Science Bldg
Bring a cup of your drinking water in a clean container and the ICPMS Lab will test for trace elements.

JAPANESE PROGRAM INFORMATION
9 AM—2:30 PM
8-MU Tables
The Japanese Department is providing information to students who may be interested in the Japanese Program.


KDVS: CAMPUS RADIO FUN ZONE
12pm- 5pm
Patio-MU
UC Davis campus/community radio station invites you to learn the magic of free form, student-fun radio and get prizes!

KEMPER HALL WELCOME STATION- COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
9am-4pm
Lobby-Kemper Hall
The College of Engineering and Theta Taufraternity students invite you to Kemper Hall for engineering activities, free refreshments and giveaways.

KIDS ACTIVITIES/ ICE CREAM
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
10am-2:30pm
Front- Bainer Hall
Liquid nitrogen ice cream from American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

KIDS’ CRAFT
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
10am-1:30pm
Front lawn- Bainer Hall
Want to see science in action? Come to Bainer lawn and make your very own lava lamp or bouncy ball!

KIDS’ CRAFT CAMPS AT UC DAVIS
11am-4pm
Lobby-Craft Center
See us at the Craft Center where kids can learn and create arts and craft projects in our summer camps

KIDS HORSEBACK RIDING AT UC DAVIS
11am-4pm
Main Barn- Equestrian Center
Kids can “horse-around” and jump hurdles at the Equestrian Center where summer horseback riding camps will be available.

LEARN ABOUT YOUR BRAIN
NPB Club
9am-4pm
204-Sceince Laboratory Bldg
Come over and enjoy some fun train facts and demonstrations.

MAST-CA TEACH- SMI OPEN HOUSE
11:30am-2:30pm
Courtyard -Math Science Building
Interested in math/science teaching? Everyone is welcomed.

MATHEMATICS OPEN HOUSE
11:30am-2:30pm
Courtyard -Math Science Building
Mathematics Dept. and Explore Math Reunions, fun, hands-on Math activities. Everyone’s welcome.

MEDIEVAL VOICES- KNIGHTS AND LADIES DEMONSTRATION
9:30am-4pm
SW- Haring Lawn
Middle Ages to life! The SCA shows medieval combats and clothes-making, arts armor, and tools.

“MEET THE DEANS”- COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING HOSPITALITY TENT
9am-12pm
Corner of North Quad-Wickson Lawn
Meet the College of Engineering deans and learn more abut engineering. Free refreshments and giveaways!

MICROBIOLOGY EXHIBIT
11am-1pm
2090- Micro Labs
2098- Science Laboratory Bldg
Come and explore the world of microbiology. A family-friendly, hands-on exhibit where you can learn about everyday microorganisms!

PLANTS OF THE WORLD
11am-4pm
Conservatory Worth- Storer Hall
Cornivorous plants, orchards, cati, ferns, and many more from diverse habitats on display with interactive tours and experts to consult.

PLANT PATHOLOGY PICNIC DAY DISPLAY AND PLANT GIVE-A-WAY
7am-5pm
Foyer -Hutchison Hall
Come learn about the exciting world of Plant Pathology and get a FREE strawberry plant!

PLANT SCIENCES- AGRONOMY AND VEGETABLE CROPS
9am-4pm
Foyer-Plant and Environmental Sciences Bldg
Test your agronomy IQ: win t-shirt, free tomato&pepper plants, Garden Doctor consultation, plant in bottles. Explore Studies in Plant Science.

PLANT SCIENCES- SEEDS, GENETICS, BIOTECHNOLOGY
9am-4pm
Foyer-Plant and Environmental Sciences Bldg
Popcorn, create seed art w/ your kids& identify seeds, biotechnology explained, creating tomatoes using genetics, breed new better plants.

PLANT SCIENCES- WEED SCIENCE
9am-4pm
Courtyard -Plant and Environmental Sciences Bldg 
Test knowledge w/ Big Mean Weed Machine, visit the weed doctor, identify edible & aquatic weeds.
 
PLANT SCIENCES- POMOLOGY
9am-4pm
Courtyard -Plant and Environmental Sciences Bldg
Pruning and grafting demo (11am-1:30pm)
View and taste exotic fruits (10am-1pm)

PLANT SCIENCES- ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE
9am-4pm
Lawn- Plant and Environmental Sciences Bldg
Ornamental plant giveaway. Environmental Hort Club (11am-3pm)
View and Judge flowers, Explore Studies in Plant Sciences.

SEEING TECHNOLOGY BLOOM
9am-5pm
1101- Hart Hall
IET is offering software workshops, digitally framed photos, Dell/Apple representatives, streaming Doxie races, and different computing at UCD.

SHIELDS LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE
11am-1pm
Shields Library
Self guided tour of Library, include views of art deco-style rooms, extensive art displays& historic exhibit from library’s special collections.

SHIELDS LIBRARY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: SARATOGA HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION COLLECTION
10am-1:30pm
Special Collection Shields Library
The Saratoga Horticultural Research Foundation promoted CA Native plants and created ornamental landscapes we see today. Historical artifacts and photos.

SOIL ART
Land, Air and Water Resources Dept.
9am-2pm
Courtyard-Plant & Environmental Science Bldg  
Soil Finger painting

SOLAR POWER AND ELECTRIC CARS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW
1pm-3:50pm
East Hunt Hall
Lincoln’s Prizewinning Plans for Electric Cars; Berkeley Goes Solar; Team Fate designs Earth-saving Cars

STATISTICS OPEN HOUSE
11:30am-2:30pm
Courtyard -Math Science Building
Statistics friends and alumni reunion. Come celebrate how statistics makes numbers come to life!

STEEL BRIDGE, CONCRETE CANDE, AND CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING BOOTHS
9am-4pm
Patio-Bainer Hall
Come check out our student designed/built projects and learn about civil and environmental engineering through fun activities!

STOP- IN THE NAME OF FUN
UC Davis Police
11am-4pm
Lobby-UC Police Station
Stop by for free gifts promotion drug and traffic safety. Take pictures with FOTCOP; enjoy popcorn and animal balloons.

STUDENT MACHINE SHOP TOUR
10am-4pm
1220- Bainer Hall
Tour of machine shop facility available to engineering students, along with examples of student design projects.

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS AT UC DAVIS
11am-4pm
lobby main entrance- ARC
Parents and Kids! Remember to drop by the Activities and Recreation Center(ARC) to learn about our fun summer campus

THEATRE & DANCE DEPT. TOUR
9am-5pm
Theatre & Dance Dept
Theatre & Dance Dept. undergrads lead tour of our department including Main Theatre & Wyatt Pavilion Theatre. Info at theatrdance.ucdavis.edu

THE EARTH FROM SPACE
Land, Air, and Water Resources
9am-2pm
Courtyard-Plant & Environmental Bldg 
Bring your kids learn about remote sensing and create collages using satellite imagery of the Earth!

UC DAVIS ARMY ROTC
10am-4pm
SW & grass- Hickey gym
UC Davis Army ROTC will have an interactive rock wall, a hummer vehicle, other games + providing information

UC DAVIS, BODEGA MARINE LABORATORY
10am-4pm
14 & 15 - MU Table
All day with invertebrates in tanks plus microscopes and brochures

UC DAVIS FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
9am-5pm
Fire Station
Come by visit with fire fighters and the various equipment used for fire suppression, search, rescue and hazardous material response

UC DAVIS OLIVE EXHIBIT & TASTING
9am-5pm
Outside- Grounds Office
Taste the newest products from award-winning UC Davis Olive Oil-Premium quality oils produced from heritage campus trees

UC DAVIS RETIREE CENTER OPEN HOUSE
12pm-2pm
East lawn- Everson Hall
Visit the new UC Davis Center’s “Healthy Aging” Open House out on the lawn just north of Mrak Hall. All ages welcome!

UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
9am-3pm
Ballroom B-ARC
Stop by and learn about exciting educational and employment opportunities with the UC Davis School of Medicine  

UC DAVIS SPORT CLUBS
11am-4pm
Lobby-Activities Recreation Center
Sports Clubs rock! Visit the sport clubs exhibits and receive more information about our clubs

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
9am-3pm
Wickson Hall Side Lawn
Representatives from the Admissions office will answer any questions for prospective students and parents

UNTIED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICES     
9am-4pm
Lawn-Wickson Hall
Crops Pathology & Genetics Research: management and breeding

UNTIED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICES     
9am-4pm
Lawn-Wickson Hall
The National Clonal Germplasm Repository: preserving biodiversity

UNTIED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICES     
9am-4pm
Lawn-Wickson Hall
Exotic & Invasive Weed Research: aquatic/rangeland management

UNTIED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICES     
9am-4pm
Lawn-Wickson Hall
The Western Human & Nutrition Research Center: “nutrition intervention” to improve health      

VETERINARY MEDICAL TEACHING HOSPITAL
11am-3pm
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital is hosting an OPEN HOUSE to show the role of Veterinary medicine and animals in our society 

WATER QUALITY AND CONSERVATION
9am-2pm
Courtyard-Plant & Environmental Bldg 
Learn what you can do to conserve water. Learn about water quality

WILDLIFE, FISH, & CONSERVATION BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
10am-3pm
1371- Academic Surge
“Join the Museum of WFCB to explore amazing wildlife adaptations to extreme environments”  

WORLD OF WORMS-DEPARTMENT OF NEMATOLOGY 
10:30am-2:30pm
103-Hutchison Hall
Backyard/garden nematode identification from soil samples, live nematodes, kids contest, posters, microscope displays, display of plants with nematode damage symptoms



 

 

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