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For any inquiries, please contact Leslie Cheng, Special Events Director. 2nd Annual Aggie Debates 1pm-2:30pm 126 Wellman Audience members will have an opportunity to watch a collegiate debate on an important global issue by UCD students. 10th Annual Physics Show 12:05pm-12:55pm, 1:05pm-1:55pm 66 Roessler Wires disappearing with a bang! Solid objects levitated by invisible fields! Science triumphing over danger! Don’t miss the Physics Show. 39th Annual Irving L. Neumiller Memorial Moot Court Competition 11am-1pm 1008 King Hall The Neumiller competition features four student advocates arguing Second Amendment and federal preemption questions before a mock U.S. Supreme Court. A Kaleidoscope of Viticulture & Enology 9am-4pm Patio of Wickson Hall Professional wine barrel makers from Seguin Moreau Cooperage will show off their old world skills. AAA Film Festival Previews 1pm-2pm, 3pm-4pm 1100 Social Sciences Come preview the 5th Annual Asian American Association Film Festival. Let your experiences take flight through film, shorts, and more! Battle of the Bands 2pm-9pm Lake Spafford/Arboretum The Aggie Band hosts bands from other West Coast universities in a battle that often continues into the night. Biotechnology at UC Davis 9am-4pm 148 Briggs Hall Exploration of wide applications of biotechnology with wet-lab demonstrations in cheesemaking, DNA extraction, and stone wash jeans dye. Chemistry Magic Show 10:30am-11:15am, 11:30am-12:15pm, 1pm-1:45pm, 2pm-2:45pm 194 Chemistry Come and join the Chemistry Club for this exciting demonstration show featuring the growing gummy bear and instant fire! College Bowl Exhibition Match 12pm-1pm, 1pm-2pm 198 Young Like Jeopardy? Trivia nights? Come see the College Bowl teams battle it out with professors! College of Biological Sciences Pavilion 11am-1pm Outside of Science Lab near BioBrew Meet the Deans of the College of Biological Sciences. Let us know you’re an alumnus and receive a free gift! Computer Science/Computer Science & Engineering Workshop 1pm-2pm 1065 Kemper Hall Meet faculty, advisers, CS/CSE students! Informational workshop for prospective majors and others interested in computer science/computer science & engineering. Craft Center Open House 11am-4pm Craft Center, South Silo Demonstrations in wood, glass, jewelry, ceramics, welding, flameworking, textiles, and photography. Evolution Demystified 11am-5pm 1322 Storer (Lobby and Lecture Hall) A short film on Evolutionary Biology playing on the hour with knowledgeable scientists on hand to answer questions. Free First Aid Class 9am-12:30pm, 12:30pm-4pm 119 Wellman American Red Cross FREE first aid class attendees receive standard first aid certification. MUST pass test and attend entire session. Geology: “Climate Change: A Californian Perspective”– Dr. Isabel Montañez 1pm-2pm 195 Physics/Geology Understanding global climate change and the impact predicted geological-scale change will have on regional temperatures and water resources in California. Geology; “Iceland is a Green Land: Geothermal Power in Iceland” – Dr. Robert Zierenberg 2pm-3pm 195 Physics/Geology Climate and Geology provides Iceland with abundant geothermal energy; over 90% of the population benefits from this clean, sustainable resource. Geology: “Fossils and Genes” – Dr. Richard Cowen 3pm-4pm 195 Physics/Geology Geneticists and paleontologists once fought over evolution and the fossil record. Now we have new, convincing, elegant, and surprising answers. Getting There with Cleaner Air 12pm-4pm Lot 44 Ride in clean hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles and explore electric car and bicycle displays. Grass Volleyball Tournament 2:30pm-4pm Russell IM Field (West) The club volleyball teams will be hosting exhibition grass volleyball games. Hands-on Physics 10am-4pm 168 Roessler Come see and experience wonderful physics demonstrations and learn how some modern technologies are applications of basic physics. Hot Topics in Animal Agriculture 11am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-3pm 131 Cole A Speakers will address the science behind animal cloning, housing options for livestock, and the effect of cows on global warming. Information & Educational Technology (IET): Picture Perfect 10:15am-10:45am, 1:15pm-1:45pm 1102 Hart Want perfect eyes, smooth skin, and beautiful tone in your pictures? Take a free photoshop class and get them all! IET: It’s Flashtastic 11am-11:30am, 2pm-2:30pm 1102 Hart Make your animation come alive with Macromedia Flash! Learn how to turn simple graphics into moving visuals! IET: Find the Right Computer for You 11:45am-12:15pm, 2:45pm-3:15pm 1102 Hart Ins and outs of what to buy and what to avoid. Save time and money getting exactly what you need. IET: Movie Magic 12:30pm-1pm, 3:30pm-4 1102 Hart Do you want to make your home videos exciting? Learn basic video editing using iMovie. Laser Maze 10am-12pm, 1pm-4pm 1003 Kemper Hall Better than James Bond? Test your skills at our unique challenge to navigate an area criss-crossed with lasers! Men’s and Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Scrimmage 12:30pm-2pm Russell IM Field (West) The Men’s and Women’s Ultimate Clubs will be hosting a frisbee scrimmage. Micro Mouse Competition 12pm-2pm 123 Science Lecture Hall Students commit their miniature robots in a treacherous maze. A test of engineering skills ranging from electric to mechanical. Outdoor Adventures Open House 11am-4pm Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Adventures Open House Physics Lecture: Ernstein’s Big Ideas about Time and Space 2pm-2:30pm 55 Roessler Special physics lecture by Professor Lloyd Knox, describing the ideas of special and general relativity. Physics Lecture: Seeing Invisible Dark Matter 2:30pm-3pm 55 Roessler Special physics lecture by Professor Tony Tyson describing the dark matter and dark energy which compose most of the Universe. Physics Lecture: Seeing Atoms and Molecules 3pm-3:30pm 55 Roessler Special physics lecture by Professor Shirley Chiang describing a special microscope which makes pictures of atoms and molecules on surfaces. Physics Lecture: The Smallest Things in the Universe 3:30pm-4pm 55 Roessler Special physics lecture by Professor Robin Erbacher describing sub-atomic particles which compose all matter. Steel Bridge Construction 10am-1pm Bainer Patio Watch the UC Davis steel bridge team race against the clock to construct a 20’ long bridge. The Amazing Atmosphere 12pm-12:30pm, 2pm-2:30pm, 4pm-4:30pm 113 Hoagland Hall Scientific demonstration regarding the atmospheric phenomena: tornado making, air cannon, incredible crashing can, real weather station, and much, much more. Tie Dyeing T-Shirts: A Kaleidoscope of Colors 10am-3pm Everson Hall Front Lawn Create your own kaleidoscope of colors on tie-dyed T-shirts with the students of SFA and Textiles + Clothing. ARC Badminton Club Demonstration 11am-12pm MAC in the ARC The UCD Badminton Club will be showing techniques and demonstrations. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club Demonstration 11:10am-11:50am ARC Main Gym The UCD Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will be showing grappling and fighting demonstrations. Crew Club: Erg-a-Thon 11am-1pm ARC Outside Lobby Come watch the UCD Men’s Crew Club use rowing machines to demonstrate how to row. Cycling Demonstrations 2pm-3pm ARC Outside Lobby Come watch the Cycling Club do techniques used in races on stationary bikes. Fencing Club Demonstration 3:20pm-4pm ARC Main Gym The UCD Fencing Club will be demonstrating their moves. Zorro has nothing on us! Judo Club Demonstration 12:50pm-1:30pm ARC Main Gym The Judo Club will be performing judo moves and demonstrations. Kendo Club Demonstration 1:50pm-2:30pm ARC Main Gym The UCD Kendo Club will be showing Kendo moves and techniques. Rock Climbing Instruction 11am-4pm ARC Climbing Wall Rock Climbing on the artificial rock wall in the ARC. Snow in Davis! Sledding Hill with Ski and Snowboard Demonstration 10am-2pm South Side of ARC Sledding hill with 10+ tons of snow on the south side of the ARC! Presented by the ski/snowboard team. Table Tennis Club Demonstration 1pm-2pm MAC in the ARC The table tennis club will scrimmage one another to show some of the best UCD players’ skills. Tae Kwon Do Demonstration 12pm-12:40pm ARC Main Gym The UCD Tae Kwon Do Club will be demonstrating martial art techniques. Wushu Demonstration 2:40pm-3:10pm ARC Main Gym A Wushu demonstration featuring traditional Kung Fu, Longfist, sword, spear, Southern fist, and more. EQUESTRIAN CENTER Equestrian Center Open House 11am-4pm Equestrian Center Visit the Equestrian Center to see UCD club demonstrations and new covered arena. Bring the kids for Youth Programs activities. Equestrian Club Demonstration 3pm-4pm Equestrian Center The UCD Club Equestrian team will be performing demonstrations. FREEBORN 25th Annual CAAA Picnic Day Breakfast 7:30am-9:30am Freeborn Hall Stop in for a hearty breakfast, catch up with old friends and see the Cal Aggie Marching Band-uh play. Sartorial Mischief 12pm-2pm Freeborn Hall Runway Designers Club’s annual Picnic Day fashion show showcases the Fashion Design students’ senior collections. QUAD Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA) Alumni Zone – Information Gazebo 10am-3pm West Quad Stop by the information gazebo to get details on CAAA, the Student Alumni Association (SAA) and alumni association memberships. CAAA Alumni Zone – Member Zone 10am-3pm West Quad Reconnect with old friends and meet other alumni association members. Bring your CAAA membership card for entry. CAAA Alumni Zone – Pet Tent 10am-3pm West Quad Drop by the alumni zone and bring your four legged friend to our pet tent. CAAA Alumni Zone – Photo Booth 10am-3pm West Quad Visit the CAAA photo booth to get your picture taken with family and friends. A commemorative photo will be provided. Student Alumni Association 10am-3pm West Quad Join SAA on the West Quad in learning about how to enhance your UC Davis experience!
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