AggieXtra Summer 2012

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for members of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association • Always an Aggie. Connect for Life.

SUMMER 2012 VOLUME 15 NO. 4

INSIDE: CAAA SUMMER PERKS p. 2 • AGGIE ADVENTURES p. 4-5 • MEMBER PROFILE p. 6

CAAA BENEFITS YOU CAN USE THIS SUMMER AND ALL YEAR LONG

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LOCAL DAVIS BENEFITS

RAVELING THIS SUMMER?

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advantage of some of the many benefits that the Cal Aggie Alumni Association has to offer.

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lanning to visit Davis this summer? CAAA has a variety of benefits that can be used all around the Davis area. If you need a place to stay, choose from the AGGIE INN, HALLMARK INN, HYATT PLACE UC DAVIS, UNIVERSITY PARK INN AND SUITES or several others, all of which offer special rates for CAAA members. While in Davis, make sure to see a dance or music performance at the ROBERT AND

From hotels and car rentals to amusement parks

MARGRIT MONDAVI CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS where CAAA members receive a 10-percent discount on

and entertainment, CAAA has you covered.

tickets to select performances. If you are in the mood to create your own music, travel downtown to WATERMELON MUSIC

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where CAAA members receive special pricing on all regularly priced items. While downtown, stop by various eateries including WOODSTOCK’S PIZZA, DOS COYOTES and SUGAR DADDIES to take advantage of their special offers for CAAA members. While in Davis, don’t forget to stop by the UC DAVIS STORES, located on campus and downtown, for 10 percent off UC Davis imprinted gifts, clothing and supplies.

If you want to travel a bit outside the area, you can still take advantage of CAAA benefits such as discounted tickets for a SACRAMENTO KINGS or SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS game. Don’t overlook SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM in Vallejo where CAAA members receive discounted pricing.

Another option is Cal’s Sierra Family Camp – LAIR OF THE GOLDEN BEAR located in Pinecrest. Here, traditional mountain recreation meets relaxation, offering the perfect mix of summer fun.

CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE BENEFITS

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oming to the sunshine state this summer? With your CAAA membership, you won’t need to worry about finding a place to stay for a reasonable price. From the BEST WESTERN to CLARION to COMFORT INN and COMFORT SUITES, your CAAA benefits will help you receive special pricing. If you need a way to get around in California, do not miss the opportunity to take advantage of ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR where CAAA benefits include reduced price flat rates available for all vehicle types – economy to luxury.

If you would like a bit of adventure, book your tickets for DISNEYLAND, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS or KNOTT’S BERRY FARM

to get the best prices through your CAAA membership. Want to see some exotic animals this summer? Your CAAA benefits also include special discounts for SEA WORLD and the SAN DIEGO ZOO. If you had a trip to the beach on your mind, consider heading to Santa Cruz where you can take advantage of discounts for the SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK offering unlimited ride packages to CAAA members.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BENEFITS

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oing cross-country or traveling internationally this summer? CAAA benefits still have you covered. To enhance your peace of mind, members have the ability to purchase travel insurance through USI TRAVEL INSURANCE SERVICES. While on your travels, you may find yourself in the need for a vehicle. You won’t have to look too far though with CAAA benefits, including AUTO EUROPE with 4,000 car rental locations worldwide and NATIONAL CAR RENTER boasting 3,000 locations in 72 countries across the globe.

If you want to travel, but simply do not know where to start, take a look at CAAA’s AGGIE ADVENTURES. With the mission being to provide travel opportunities that combine adventure, culture and education to alumni, family and friends of UC Davis, Aggie Adventures is a CAAA benefit not to be passed up. From China to Italy, Aggie Adventures offers a wide variety of programs to alumni with at least one destination that is sure to meet your needs.

— Leslie Cory ’13

alumni.ucdavis.edu

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TRAVEL

... and your first look at the many adventures that await in 2013.

Your final chance to travel with Aggie Adventures in 2012 ‌

Pearls of Southeast Asia

Southern Africa Odyssey

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India

Tanzania

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November 1-16 From $5,195 (air incl.)

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ome to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. This tour featuring Delhi, Chomu, Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park, Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi and the Festival of Lights is a once-ina-lifetime experience.

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November 3-15 From $5,990

his ultimate safari includes the best of everything: wildlife, exclusive camps, opportunities for walking, authentic cultural interactions, and just the right level of creature comforts. Visit our operator’s 12,000-plus acre nature refuge, continue to the Serengeti, enjoy Olduvai Gorge en route to the lush and verdant Ngorongoro Crater and conclude your journey at a picturesque working coffee estate, organic farm and spa.

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April 18 to May 5 From $7,995 (air incl.)

Mediterranean Marvels

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February 15-27 From $2,691

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April 20-28 From $1,799 (air incl.)

Amazon River Expedition

Celtic Lands

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February 22 to March 3 From $3,895

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May 1-10 From $5,395

Argentina and Chile

North Pacific Frontier

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April 2-13 From $4,895

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May 3-20 From $4,995 (air incl.)

Tahitian Jewels

Trans-Atlantic Voyage

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April 7-18 From $2,999 (air incl.)

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May 4-13 From $3,995 (air incl.)

Machu Picchu London, Paris to the Galapagos and Amsterdam COST:

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Thailand Adventure

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January 11-28 From $4,295 (air incl.)

April 30 to May 13 From $6,495 (air incl.)

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May 12-22 From $3,569 (air incl.)

For more details about our travel opportunities, please visit www. alumni.ucdavis.edu/2013trips.

Southern Culture

China Connos- Iberian sieur and Tibet Peninsula

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May 17-26 From $2,095

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September 4-19 From $3,999

Sketches of Southern Spain

Vineyards of Italy

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May 24 to June 5 From $3,895

European Mosaic DATE:

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June 5-13 From $2,199 (air incl.)

Italian Lakes DATE:

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June 4-12 From $2,395

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November 1-18 From $6,395 (air incl.)

Symphony on the Vietnam and Blue Danube Cambodia September 29 to DATE:

October 11 COST: From $3,895

Greek Isles Odyssey DATE:

Scandinavian Odyssey COST:

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June 25 to July 11 From $6,195 (air incl.)

Patagonian Frontiers COST:

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September 10-20 From $4,495

October 25 to November 2 COST: From $4,495 DATE:

October 17-25 From $3,799 (air incl.)

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November 4-20 From $3,999 (air incl.)

Questions? Contact us at aggieadventures@ucdavis. edu and (530) 752-4502.

Village Life in Dordogne COST:

October 3-11 From $3,095

Lourdes, Fatima New England: and Lisbon Fall Foliage June 6-18 DATE:

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From $4,069 (air incl.)

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Canadian Rockies

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August 16-25 From $3,299 (air incl.)

October 12-18 From $2,069 (air incl.)

Pearls of Dalmatia COST:

October 14-28 From $4,295 (air incl.)

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MEMBER

Profile Angel Martinez ’77

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o many people, UGG Australia, Teva, Sanuk, Mozo, Ahnu and Tsubo are all well-known footwear brands. What is less well-known, is that it is Aggie alum ANGEL MARTINEZ ’77 who is the president and chief executive officer at Deckers Outdoor Corporation, the company that designs, manufactures and markets these shoes that are all meant for highperformance outdoor sports and recreational activities.

Before this, Angel was the chief marketing officer for another well-known brand, Reebok International.

From a young age, Angel recalls being competitive.

He focused this drive to compete in the sport of running. “Running was fantastic,” Angel says. “You could improve directly and proportionately to how much work you put in.” It was a combination of his love of running and the crosscountry program at UC Davis that led him to the Aggie campus. As he continued with running and staying active in the Aggie Running Club, he realized that there was a direct relationship between the number of injuries he was getting and the kind of shoes he was wearing. This realization transformed Angel’s love of running into a love for

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I’ve always been incredibly proud of being an Aggie. For me, I can’t think of a better institution in the world.” marketing and designing running shoes. “Who would have thought a passion for running would lead to a career in footwear? But it did because it was my passion,” Angel states.

While at UC Davis, Angel majored in rhetoric. Once he discovered his enthusiasm for marketing shoes, he did not let all that he learned from his major go to waste. “I didn’t attend UC Davis to get a job. My goal was to learn how to think and develop intellectual discipline,” he says. For Angel, rhetoric turned out to be the perfect major. He has found that marketing is the rhetoric of the business world, honing the ability to influence people through communications whether it is oral, written or through images and symbols.

Angel no longer runs for competition, but he still keeps himself plenty busy.

UC Davis alum ANGEL MARTINEZ ’77.

After retiring once, he found that the retired life was not what he wanted. “I got a break. That’s what I needed.

Then I realized that I loved what I was doing,” he recalls.

Now back at what he loves doing, Angel has no plans to slow down. Although he does not often have the chance

to make it back to campus, he never forgets the impact UC Davis had on his life.

“I’ve always been incredibly proud of being an Aggie,” he says. “For me, I can’t think of a better institution in the world.”

— Leslie Cory ’13

Member Benefit: TRAVEL DISCOUNTS

CAAA and Aggie Parents Association members save on a variety of summer vacation destinations, including: H Disneyland H Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk H SeaWorld H Six Flags Theme Parks H Universal Studios Theme Parks H

Make sure to visit www.alumni.ucdavis.edu/caaabenefits before you finalize you summer vacation plans.

And don’t forget, CAAA and Aggie Parents Association members can also save on a variety of hotel and rental car services, including Clarion hotels, Hertz and Avis.

Review all of these benefits, including access to discount codes and more, at www.alumni.ucdavis.edu.

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Liberty Mutual is proud to provide CAAA members with a great benefit from a Fortune 100 company that protects millions of people across America.

Your CAAA membership benefits include a special discounted rate on Auto, Homeowners, and Renters Insurance from Liberty Mutual.

UC Davis student Joseph Kutchukiv ’12.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Smithsonian Botkin Lecture Folklife Festival at the June 27 to July 1 and Library of July 4-8 Congress 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily DATE:

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o celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Morrill Act, the Smithsonian is recognizing land grant colleges across the United States as part of its annual Folklife Festival. UC Davis faculty, students and staff will be hosting a number of events, presentations, faculty talks and displays throughout the D.C. area, including the following:

Tuesday, June 26 Patricia Turner, Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education DATE:

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History of Rock and Roll Talk

Thursday, June 28 Chris Reynolds, Professor and Chair of the UCD Music Department DATE:

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The Science of Beer Making

Aggie Welcomes DATE:

August and September

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very summer, the Cal Aggie Alumni Association hosts events throughout California inviting incoming freshmen and transfer students and their families to meet fellow students and alumni.

Join us as we welcome students from your region and share your unique UC Davis experiences. For a complete listing of cities and dates, please visit alumni.ucdavis. edu/aggiewelcome.

Tuesday, July 3 Charles Bamforth, Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Science DATE:

For details about the Folklife Festival, please visit:

alumni.ucdavis.edu/ucdsff

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HOMECOMING WEEKEND

OCTOBER 5-6, 2012

Pajamarino Friday, October 5 5:45 p.m.

LOCATION: Davis Train Station, 840 2nd Street DATE: TIME:

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oin us for the 100th Pajamarino. This longstanding tradition began in 1912 to welcome alumni back to campus.

Join our Student Alumni Association as you enjoy an evening of free entertainment, games, music, food and prizes. The family-friendly event will include performances by the Cal Aggie Marching Band-uh!, the Cal Aggie Alumni Marching band and various student performances.

Homecoming Tailgate

Saturday, October 6 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Aggie Stadium DATE: TIME:

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lumni, family and friends are invited to a tailgate before the Aggies battle Montana State. Enjoy food, fun and Aggie camaraderie.

For more information about Homecoming, visit alumni. ucdavis.edu/homecoming. alumni.ucdavis.edu

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ICNIC DAY AROUND THE is held annually in April. This campus. The participating ch BAGUIO, PHILIPPINES, HO GERMANY, WASHINGTON, D.C. and events ranged from lunches at the US A a tour and winetasting at an Aggie-own Valley Vineyards in Waterford, VA).

In conjunction with the University of C Davis alumni joined with other UC alum Race Track in LONDON on February 2 conversation over Mexican food at Mes around the World event celebrated in M to all UC Davis alumni in Europe and th

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E WORLD is a multi-country event that year, six chapters celebrated with the hapters were: SHANGHAI, CHINA, NG KONG, CHINA, MUNICH, d NEW YORK, NEW YORK. The Ambassador’s Residence in Baguio to ned and operated winery (Loudoun

California, London, a number of UC mni to enjoy a mixer at Wimbledon 25 and a night of camaraderie and stizo on April 18. The Picnic Day MUNICH, GERMANY was also open he United Kingdom.

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o you know alumni who have made significant and lasting contributions to UC Davis or their profession? Do you feel that they should be recognized

for their outstanding achievements? We invite you to nominate them for our 2013 Alumni Awards.

Nominations are due by July 20, 2012. For more information or to download a nomination packet visit alumni.ucdavis.edu/alumniawards.

DC WINE TASTING www.alumni.ucdavis.edu alumni.ucdavis.edu

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WINEMAKER

Profile Janis Akuna ’72 or JANIS

AKUNA ’72,

career and lifestyle cannot be separated.

As the vice president and a senior investment management consultant with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and founder of Andis Wines, Janis describes the wine industry as a competitive business, but also says, “It’s a lifestyle that involves meeting wonderful people, eating wonderful food and, of course, drinking wonderful wine.”

“Success in any business starts with passion,” Janis states. It is for this reason that Janis decided to initially pursue the financial services business. “I absolutely love that I can help people make the right decisions about their money,” she explains. With Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, she has many responsibilities including upholding quality assurance for all transactions and managing client development and wealth advisory services.

As founder of Andis Wines, she directs the operational and philanthropic activities, contributes to the marketing work and sits on the tasting/ blending panel. “Our goal at Andis Wines is to build the brand by consistently making the most delicious wines,” she says. “As a

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relatively new winery, we are fortunate to have in place an experienced team from the best winemaker and cellar staff to the best tasting room manager and sales staff.”

Janis currently splits her time between living in California and Hawaii.

Although she is unable to make it back to campus very

Becoming a lifetime member was one of the smartest decisions I made. Now I am invited to participate in all the Cal Aggie Alumni Association events, and I have access

UC Davis alum JANICE AKUNA ‘72, founder of Andis Wines.

to numerous

or anyone contemplating going into the wine industry,” she says. Janis also values the friendships that she was able to make while at UC Davis and says that she still maintains them to this day.

Being involved with the Cal Aggie Alumni Association also keeps her connected to

resources.” often, she did recently attend the week-long UC Davis Executive Wine Program. “It is an excellent program for anyone in the wine industry

campus. “Becoming a lifetime member was one of the smartest decisions I made,” she says. “Now I am invited to participate in all the Cal Aggie Alumni Association events, and I have access to numerous resources.”

— Leslie Cory ’13

HOW IT WORKS 1 GET your minis

The UC Davis Alumni Wine Program Presents:

THE WORLD’S GREATEST WINE CLUB

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hat if you could join a wine club where you could actually choose the wines you received? Even better, what if you could taste a flight of top wines first, including wines from UC Davis alumni and then pick the ones that suit your palate. It would be the best wine club ever, right? Well, that club is finally here. The Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA) and TastingRoom.com are proud to announce the Taste Explorer™ Wine Club. This is the world’s only wine club that lets you pick the wines you receive after tasting them first.

HOW IT WORKS: 1. WE SEND YOU A CLUB-EXCLUSIVE WINE SAMPLER You receive a premium wine sampler curated specifically for our Taste Explorers.

Each sampler has six (6) 50ml mini bottles of different wines, along with information about the wines, wineries and regions you’ll be exploring.

2. TASTE, RATE AND SELECT YOUR FAVORITE WINES Have fun tasting and discovering new wines, and then pick your favorites online at TastingRoom.com. When you rate your wines, we will remember the ones you like — so you don’t have to. You will have a record of your favorite wines to make buying new bottles quick and easy.

3. ENJOY CLUB-EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS CAAA and Aggie Parents Association members receive a 10 percent discount off each of their shipments. Save 20 percent on full-size bottles using your selection day discount (the day you make your wine club picks). Club members also enjoy $4.99 flat rate shipping* on all orders and exclusive privileges at participating wineries.

CAAA and Aggie Parents Association Members can save 10 percent off shipments.

For more information, please visit www. tastingroom.com/ucdavisalumni.

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SUSTAINING THE

Aggie Experience W e Are Aggie Pride received a generous gift from MIKE ’76 and RENÉE CHILD ’76, this year’s recipients of the Charles J. Soderquist Award. This award, given by the UC Davis Foundation, recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional volunteer leadership and philanthropic support for UC Davis.

Established by the Trustees of the UC Davis Foundation

Zena Brown, Rajiv Narayan and Marc Larsen-Hallock accept a gift from Mike and Renee Child at the UC Davis Foundation meeting.

We have come to realize that the need on our campus is much greater than we expected.

Donations right now are crucial so that we can keep helping students.” in 2005, the Charles J. Soderquist Award honors the chosen alum with a $5,000 prize that the recipient then awards to the

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ZENA BROWN, RAJIV NARAYAN and MARC LARSEN-HALLOCK accept a gift from MIKE and RENÉE CHILD at the UC Davis Foundation meeting.

university program or area of their choosing. “This is the type of program Charlie would have supported,” Mike Child stated after receiving the award in May. Mike and Renée’s dedication to philanthropic support has included an endowed scholarship fund to support students at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, an endowed research fund at the Center for Mind and Brain, support for current research in the College of Engineering’s Engineering Translation Technology Center and a $5 million commitment to establish the Child Family Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The gift marks one of the latest accolades on We Are Aggie Pride’s list of achievements. Since its launch in February, this philanthropy program has received numerous donations from students as well as alumni.

With the purpose of the program to inspire undergraduates to give back, it also emphasizes the need for students to take the continuously increasing cost of tuition and living expenses into their own hands. When making a gift to the Students Helping Students Fund, these contributions go directly back to students in need.

Recently, the philanthropic project was forwarded by

Chancellor Linda Katehi for the UC Office of the President Awards Program.

We Are Aggie Pride has received over 60 applications so far and has granted over $16,500 in awards. “We Are Aggie Pride is off to a great start,” says Zena Brown ’12, director of the program. “We have come to realize that the need on our campus is much greater than we expected.

Donations right now are crucial so that we can keep helping students.”

If you would like to read more about We Are Aggie Pride or make a gift, please visit http://weareaggie pride.ucdavis.edu.

— Leslie Cory ’13

CAMPUS

Showcase

PARENT AND FAMILY WEEKEND

OCTOBER 26-28, 2012

Whether you’re an alum interested in rediscovering UC Davis or a parent who’d like an interactive glimpse of your student’s college experience, Campus Showcase and Parent and Family Weekend will be a fun and exciting way to reconnect with campus.

Campus Showcase

Vintage Aggies Wine Tasting

Tailgate Barbeque

Brunch with the Chancellor

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Friday, October 26 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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he weekend begins with Campus Showcase on Friday where you will have to opportunity interact with world renowned faculty while learning about their groundbreaking research.

Friday, October 26 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center DATE:

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njoy delicious wine created by alumni winemakers while you reconnect and network with friends.

Saturday, October 27 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Hutchinson Field DATE:

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njoy Aggie camaraderie and family fun as you enjoy lunch before watching the Aggies battle Portland State.

Sunday, October 28 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Freeborn Hall DATE:

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njoy brunch with your student while hearing first hand Chancellor Linda Katehi’s vision for UC Davis.

Sponsors include: LIBERTY MUTUAL, WEST VILLAGE, SPOTO WINES, MIKAMI VINEYARDS, VELLUM WINE CRAFT, BERRYESSA GAP, AMADOR CELLARS, WENTE VINEYARD and MESA DEL SOL.

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NOTICE TO MEMBERS kjh AFFINITY PROGRAMS Affinity Programs are agreements between CAAA and our business partners that offer services to our members. In addition to offering discounts to our members, affinity partners may also give a portion of their business to CAAA, which uses these funds to support UC Davis alumni programs. Your information is never given directly to an affinity partner. We always work through a third party to manage these mailings. Please read the following privacy information so that we may follow your directions on what product and service offerings you would like to receive. If you have contacted us in the past and your privacy preference has not changed, there is no need to contact us again.

YOUR RIGHTS You have the right to restrict what you receive from us. This includes sending you information about the alumni association, the university or other products or services. This form does not prohibit us from sharing your information when we are required to do so by law.

YOUR CHOICE You can restrict information sharing with affinity partners, but unless you say “NO,” you may receive product and service offerings provided by our affinity partners. Our affinity partners may send you offers to purchase various products or services that we have agreed they can offer in partnership with us.

TIME SENSITIVE REPLY You may decide at any time that you do not wish to receive product and service offerings provided by our affinity partners.

If you decide that you do not want to receive information from our partners, you may do one of the following: (1) Fill out, sign and send the proper form to us at the following address (you may want to make a copy for your records). The form can be found at alumni.ucdavis. edu/privacy.

(2) Send an email to: optout@ucdavis.edu.

(3) Call us at (800) 242-4723.

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The AggieXtra is published

by CAAA for its members and community.

PRESIDENT

Charles Nichols ’83, ’84 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Richard Engel ’90, Cred. ’91 MANAGING EDITOR

COMING BACK TO CAMPUS?

Drop by and see us: We’re located in the Walter A. Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center — the building with the blue roof, next to the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. Heading east or west on I-80, take the UC Davis exit and head north. Follow the signs to your campus home.

MAIL

EDITOR Leslie Cory ’13

Cal Aggie Alumni Association University of California One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616-8517

DESIGNER Michelle McKim ’89

PHONE

Janice L.W. Corbett ’94

CONTRIBUTORS

Toni Alejandria ’08, Stephanie Bradley ’11, Karen Collins ’03, Leslie Cory ’13, Jane Eadie, Rich Engel ’90, Karin Higgins, Nichole Silva, Jen Thayer ’02, Ginger Welsh ’95

(530) 752-0286 (800) 242-GRAD FAX: (530) 752-3395 WEB: alumni.ucdavis.edu E-MAIL: alumni@ucdavis.edu

Creating lifelong ambassadors for UC Davis and enriching the lives of alumni, students and friends worldwide.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2012-13 CAAA Board Charles Nichols

(President)

’83, ’84

’99, MBA ’06 (Vice President/ President Elect) Tony Alejandria ’08 Michael Campbell ‘68, M.S. ’82 William Cochran ‘73, Cred. ’74 Evelyn Cook ’89 Delaine Eastin ’69 Jeffrey P. Fearn ’68 Stacie Frerichs ’01 Britta Foster ’95, M.B.A. ’99 Donald Godbold ’78 Matthew Hargrove ’94 Stephen Inouye ’90, Cred. ’96 Stephen J. Meyer, Esq. ’71 Jill Miller ’97 Jan Morrison ’69 Brent Sasaki ’94 Debby Stegura ’79 Scott Stevenson ’92 Brett Tank ’85 Debbie Travis Ed.D. ’08 Ramak Siadatan

Christina Tran ’95 George Walker ’68 Derek Wilson ’99 Robert Woods ’76

EX-OFFICIO

Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi Vice Chancellor Shaun Keister Executive Director and Assistant Vice Chancellor Richard R. Engel ’90, Cred. ’91 Chair, UC Davis Foundation Director At Large Bruce Edwards ‘61 GSA Chair TBA ASUCD President Rebecca Sterling ’13 SAA President Amber McIntire

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