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Restoring a tradition: Picnic day returns after two years By Caleb Hampton Enterprise staff writer
For the first time since 2019, UC Davis will host Picnic Day as an in-person on-campus event — the only way to truly observe a tradition that’s all about getting outside and spending time with other people. The first Picnic Day was held in 1909 when Davis’ University Farm invited community members to check out its new dairy barn. An estimated two thousand people went, bringing picnic lunches, and the tradition was born. Since then, the event has evolved to encompass a parade, open house, fair, entertainment, dozens of activities — and, yes, usually a bit of partying. The event also serves as an occasion for the campus and wider community to come together. Before the pandemic, Picnic Day routinely attracted
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The 2022 Picnic Day Board of directors include — top: Kimberlee Villar Bucio, Mali Williams, Oshiogwe NashHaruna, Adrianne Daniels, Schlok Shah, Murielle Danant-Fung; front: Maggie Nguyen, Brittney Le, Megan Tsang, Jesse Goodman, Amanda Portier, Anavi Arora, Janani Kumar and Alexis Tornero. upwards of 70,000 people — the type of gathering many have gone without for the past two years.
(Picnic Day was celebrated virtually in 2020 and 2021.) This year’s Picnic Day, which
celebrates the theme “Rediscovering Tomorrow,” will be the 108th.
“The excitement generated by this special day reminds us of the bond UC Davis shares with the community,” UC Davis chancellor Gary S. May said in his Enterprise column this month. “This year will feel like a rebirth.” Charged with rekindling the tradition is a group of several dozen students who comprise the Picnic Day Board. In a normal year, organizing Picnic Day, one of the largest student-run events in the nation, is a complicated — and collaborative — undertaking. “There are so many intricate details,” said Picnic Day co-chair Jesse Goodman, a second-year economics major. Organizing it after a two-year interruption is more challenging still. “It’s a lot different this year,” said Picnic Day publicity director Alexis Tornero. The fourth-year managerial economics major is one of just three students on the
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C4 THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE 71-member Picnic Day Board who has previously helped organize an in-person Picnic Day. Divided into 15 teams, the board has spent months putting together various aspects of Picnic Day, which range from animal events to open house exhibits to the parade and more. “It’s a lot of external communication,” Tornero said, referring to extensive role community members play in popular events like the Doxie Derby, where mini-dachshunds race each other across the floor of the University Credit Union Center (formerly called the Pavilion). In past years, participants had Picnic Day inked in as an integral part of their calendar. After going almost three years without a Picnic Day, that was no longer the case. Student organizers needed to conduct more outreach than usual to track down previous participants and find new ones, a task that proved easier said than done. “A lot of people aren’t in the same positions,” Tornero said. “We try to contact participants and we’re told, ‘Sorry, this person no
UC Davis Picnic Day longer works here.’” With the big day approaching, students from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, which organizes the Doxie Derby, told the Picnic Day Board they were running short on dachshunds. Participants for the frisbee dog event, hosted by the Canine Medicine Club, were also lacking. The organizers pitched in with recruitment and, in the end, Tornero and Goodman said they were excited to be able to offer a full slate of events, even if some might be slightly smaller than in previous years. This year’s events include a horse polo exhibition match (Horse Barn Arena at 1 p.m.), Fashion and Design Society’s student fashion show (Cruess Hall Annex at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.), Battle of the Bands (Mrak Hall Lawn from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.), chemistry show (Peter A. Rock Hall at 10 a.m.), cockroach races (Briggs Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), art activities and exhibitions (Manetti Shrem Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), jazz performances (Anne E. Pitzer Center Recital Hall
at 12 p.m.) and many other attractions. The parade (the Quad at 10:30 a.m.) lineup features the UC Davis Marching DR. NAM Band, drummers TRAN from Bakuhatsu Picnic Day Taiko Dan, draft Parade Marshal horses, UC Davis Fire Department, U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, McClatchy High School Dance Team, International House, Northern California DeLorean Motor Club and dozens of other groups. Dr. Nam K. Tran, Professor and Senior Director of Clinical Pathology at UC Davis Health, was chosen as this year’s Picnic Day parade marshal. Tran was one of the main architects of Healthy Davis Together’s COVID-19 testing strategy and a member of the California COVID-19 Testing Task Force. “I am proud to share this day with students, staff, faculty, and members of our Davis
community,” he said. In the past, public safety at Picnic Day has proven to be a challenge, with the conduct of both attendees and police officers having come under scrutiny. This year, the UC Davis Police Department will roll out a tiered approach to security, with uniformed police offers, security officers, student police cadets and Aggie Hosts all playing a role. “In past years, we relied pretty much solely on police officers,” said UC Davis Police Chief Joseph Farrow. “This is our new approach. Not every job needs to be done by a police officer.” A big part of providing security for Picnic Day, Farrow said, is directing traffic, getting people in and out in an orderly fashion, and reuniting lost parents and children. Farrow described uniformed police as a “last resort” for this year’s event, with unarmed security personnel playing a larger part during the day and the police presence on campus scaling up in the evening. “We will try to keep the campus as safe as possible
APRIL 2022 without us [police] becoming a focal point,” Farrow said. The Davis Police Department will also be out on Picnic Day, coordinating with downtown businesses where crowds typically spill over from campus for lunch, dinner and afterwards. Campus police generally do not leave campus and Davis police don’t enter it, but both will be available to assist each other if necessary, Farrow said. “It’s important to us that Picnic Day remain a community and family friendly event and your safety and campus security are our utmost priorities,” Farrow and Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel said in a joint statement. “When off campus, the same laws apply as any other day.” As the day approached, Picnic Day organizers said they observed growing anticipation fellow students, especially those who enrolled at UC Davis during the pandemic and have yet to experience Picnic Day. “I think this year is gonna feel a little more special,” Tornero said.
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Exhibit Schedule 8 a.m. 2022 UC Davis Give Day Booth
Outside Walker Hall — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by the UC Davis Give Day booth to learn about the ways that philanthropy improves our world. From saving human and animal lives to supporting students in need, Give Day ensures that all gifts—no matter how big or small—make a tremendous impact on our campus and beyond.
Explore Historic Sacramento
Outside Young Hall Room 198 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have artifacts and replicas on display that represent different elements of historical-era life in Sacramento. In addition we will have a sandbox set up as an
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Bug Doctor
“excavation” with play shovels and screens. In the sandbox will be bones from our zooarch collection.
In front of Briggs Hall — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet an entomologist and talk about insects! Even bring some from your home or garden for identification!
Precision Medicine: All of Us Research Program
Beach Volleyball vs. Sacramento St.
Wellman Hall Lawn — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Learn about Precision Medicine and the All of Us Research Program and how everyone can be involved in advancing health research.
C.M. Rick Tomato Genetics Resource Center Outside Plant and Environmental Sciences Building — 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
An exhibit of tomato wild relatives, mutants and other genetic stocks from the Rick Center collection. Also a tomato trivia quiz, and general tomato gardening questions answered.
Beach Volleyball Courts at Howard Field 9 a.m. Courtesy photo
Visitors will get to create pieces of art using live maggots dipped in non-toxic paint at the Maggot Art exhibit at the Briggs Hall Courtyard.
9 a.m. Adventures in Math and Stats
Mathematical Sciences Building Courtyard 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore the fascinating worlds
of Mathematics and Statistics! Play fun games to learn how math and stats exist in everyday life!
Ask the Weed Doctor
Plant and Environmental Sciences Building Courtyard — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Got weeds (yellow star thistle,
Come watch Beach Volleyball take on Sacramento State at Howard Field!
Cacao Diversity for the Future of Chocolate Outside Plant and Environmental Sciences Building — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Plant Sciences team of Mars Wrigley will highlight our diverse cacao germplasm collection in Davis, showcase the journey chocolate makes from bean to bar, and demonstrate the type of research
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Corn Shelling
Outside South Plant and Environmental Sciences Building Entrance 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come by and watch and learn about corn shelling! See how corn is extracted from the stalks!
Doctor Death
Briggs Hall 122 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Dr. Bob Kimsey and find out how insects are used in Forensics!
EE-Emerge
Kemper Hall Lobby & Presentation Hall — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come see the infinite clock, the amazing candy robot, an animatronic hand, and the amazing aetherharp.
Entomology at UC Davis
Briggs Hall 122 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet an entomologist and talk about insects! Even bring some from your home or garden for identification!
Explore the Tree of Life
Storer Hall Lobby — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet live animals, fungi, and plants. Learn how we’re related to these creatures, what we share, and why we’re different!
Football
UC Davis Health Stadium 9 a.m. Come watch the Aggies scrimmage at UC Davis Health Stadium!
Fun Math and Science Hands-on activities Mathematical Sciences Building Courtyard 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore Math and Science with fun hands-on activities. Do you like riddles? Do you like building things? You are invited to build your own kaleidoscope and explore how to create cubic bubbles. Solve a math riddle and be rewarded with a treasure from our treasure chest!
entirely of laser beams. Sure to be one of Picnic Day’s most popular attractions. Get there early to avoid long lines!
Lil’ Swimmers and Fly-tying Green Hall Courtyard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Health TEAM Lab Outside Hutchison 171 9 a.m. to Noon
See live insects from streams and ponds, and learn the art of fly-tying for fly fishing from experts!
Join us to meet some of our faculty and students and learn about their research!
Maggot Art
Briggs Hall Courtyard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Healthier at Home: Toxicology & You
Children (and grown-ups) will get to create beautiful pieces of art using live maggots dipped in non-toxic paint.
Outside North Academic Surge Entrance — 9 a.m. to Noon
Join us to meet some of our faculty and students and learn about their research! We’ll have kid friendly activities that explore the world of toxicology and environmental health and share information to help you avoid chemical hazards and keep your family healthier at home.
Honeybees and Honey
Briggs Hall Courtyard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about honeybees and the honey production process.
Insect-themed T-shirt sales Briggs Hall Entryway 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Popular insect-themed t-shirts such as ‘The Beetles’ are on sale via the Entomology Graduate Student Association.
Laser Maze Kemper Hall 1003 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Navigate your way through a maze made
Mosquito Control In front of Briggs Hall 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn about how to control mosquitoes and protect yourself.
Picnic Day with your Public Safety Professionals Fire and Police Building 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Meet police personnel, play safety games for prizes, try your luck with the beer goggles, give away prizes for kids, free popcorn.
Popcorn Popping Plant and Environmental Sciences Building Lobby 9 a.m. to Noon
Come by and enjoy a bag of fresh popped popcorn.
UC Davis Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Briggs Hall Courtyard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Talk with expert entomologists about safely controlling pest insects.
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Welcome Future Aggies! Welcome Center Lobby — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come meet with UC Davis Tour Guides and learn about campus and the admission process.
What does Science Say? Plant and Environmental Sciences Building Outside on Grass 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How does UC Davis research get to you? Talk to real researchers about their science and how they turn their nitty-gritty details into a story that you might hear about on the news!
Master Gardeners
Plant and Environmental Science Building Courtyard — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come meet the Yolo County Master Gardeners and get home gardening and landscape advice.
10 a.m. Beyond Green: ‘Seeing’ Leaves in a New Light
Plant and Environmental Sciences Building Courtyard — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Leaves absorb and reflect light, leading to a variety of colours visible to our eyes. By looking specifically into these optical signals beyond what our eyes can see, we can infer leaf health. We are going to show you how scientific instruments can help us “see” these signals, and how leaves can vary in the types of signals they emit.
Butterflies and Change East Academic Surge Entrance 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What is happening with our state insect, the California Dogface Butterfly, and an update on monarch butterflies. Plus, the never-before- seen, student-created traveling, display exhibits.
Chemistry Show
Peter A. Rock Hall — 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.; 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.; 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.; 1 to 1:50 p.m.; 2 to 2:30 p.m. The chemistry show features amazing demonstrations that
show how chemical reactions are involved in everyday life. Fun for all ages!
CHMS Alumni BBQ
South Bainer Hall Lawn — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The CHMS Department welcomes graduates to the annual Alumni BBQ! This is an opportunity for Alumni to reconnect, network, and socialize with peers.
College of Letters and Science East Peter A. Rock Hall Lawn 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Play games, win prizes and learn about UC Davis’ largest college!
Engineering Alumni Lounge Bainer Hall Front Steps 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Relax, recharge and reconnect with fellow engineering alumni. Family members and friends of the college are welcome!
Get Wild with the Wildlife Society
Surge I, II, & III — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore the anatomy and structures of our wildlife or arts and crafts.
Liquid Nitrogen Sorbet South Bainer Hall Lawn 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What boils at -320°F and is cold enough to burn? Liquid nitrogen, of course! If you would like to see this incredible chemical phenomenon and better yet, eat it, come on down to try our Liquid Nitrogen Sorbet!
Manetti Shrem Museum Manetti Shrem Museum 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Art making activity, live music and games outside, current exhibitions on display at the museum.
Men’s Tennis vs. UC San Diego
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Plant Pathology Picnic Day Display and StrawberryPlant Giveaway
Plant and Environmental Sciences Building Courtyard — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be handing out strawberry plant plugs (roots). Part of our display will involve hands-on planting of strawberry plugs. There will also be an indoor Plant Pathology display.
Raiders of the Lost Quark
Roessler Hall 66 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.; 11 to 11:40 a.m.; 1 to 1:40 p.m.; 3 to 3:40 p.m. A physics club parody production of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” incorporating fun physics demos and explanations for all ages!
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Remote Sensing Photo Booth and Drone Display
student life at UC Davis, the work of student photojournalists for The Aggie, and writing on wine – or express your own creativity with our coloring sheets (indoors) and sidewalk chalk (outside). There’s something for everyone to discover!
Plant and Environmental Sciences East Courtyard — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come get your picture taken with a thermal infrared camera! Drones will be on display as well!
Materials Magic Show
123 Sciences Lecture Hall 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 12 to 12:30 p.m.; 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Silly Putty Kids Craft
East Bainer Hall Lawn — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the AIChE community in a craft for the whole family! We will be creating silly putty out of borax and elmers glue! Don’t miss out!
Join the Materials Advantage Student Chapter on a secret material science mission worthy of any agent dubbed 007! Three shows consisting of various audiencefriendly demonstrations will take place at 11AM, 12PM, and 1PM.
The Amazing Atmosphere Show
Outside Hoagland Hall North Entrance 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; 12 to 12:30 p.m.; 2 to 2:30 p.m. Clouds, tornadoes, pressure, OH MY!! Enjoy a premier demonstration of fun experiments and learn about atmospheric phenomena from Atmospheric Science graduate students. For all ages!
Tomorrow’s Smart and Sustainable Agriculture Bainer Hall 1330 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Experience the future of agriculture. See robots and other bioautomations in action; watch a mechanical stomach; and learn how to turn waste into energy.
A Musical Expedition
Wright Hall Outdoor Alleyway & Lawn 10:30 a.m. to Noon Come meet samba and mariachi musicians! Get to know them and their instruments, and then watch them perform!
11 a.m. Aggie Traditions Tour Outside Memorial Union 11 a.m. to Noon
What makes UC Davis special? Join us for a short walking tour of some of the need to know spots on campus. We’ll highlight spots associated with the Aggie Traditions on campus and are connected to UC Davis pride.
Meet the Microbes!
Sciences Lab Building 2079 & 2087 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courtesy photo
Cockroaches will be racing on tiny tracks all day long in front of Briggs Hall.
Ask a Philosopher
Outside Social Science and Humanities near Room 1240 — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Do you have any philosophical questions? Please come talk to UC Davis philosophers!
Cal Aggie Alumni Association Aggie Zone
Outside Alumni Center/Vanderhoef Quad 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate with CAAA and enjoy giveaways, lawn games, and commemorate the day with an Aggie Pride themed photo at our Photobooth and explore campus while completing Aggie Traditions! Vanderhoef Quad is the perfect location to partake in the fun festivities of The Gateway District.
Cockroach Racing
In front of Briggs Hall — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be racing roaches on tiny tracks, all day long!
Earth and Planetary Sciences Department
Northeast Earth and Physical Sciences Building Patio — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Earth and Planetary Sciences is out of this world! Come for the dinosaur hat, stay for the science! Exhibits and demonstrations for all ages!
Fashion & Design Society Fashion Show: Prism Cruess Hall Annex and Courtyard 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Fashion & Design Society’s annual fashion show will showcase the works of Designers from DES 179 and across UC Davis. The fashion show will feature a stage and catwalk where people can come watch and view the garments and models as they walk down the runway. SEE STORY ON PAGE 15.
Groundwater “Ant-Farm” Model East Veihmeyer Hall Lawn 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Learn about the hydrologic cycle and see examples of how groundwater flows under your feet!
Illuminating Genetic Engineering: Shining a light on how critters glow in the dark!
Storer Hall First Floor — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See how genetics grad students alter DNA to make fluorescent animals and make your own DNA sequence by crafting a beaded DNA bracelet.
Library Open House & Children’s Storytime
Grapevine Giveaway
Shields Library First Floor: Lobby and Courtyard — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come get your free grapevine! *While supplies last
Join storytime in Shields Courtyard at 11:30 & 12:30, or watch historical films of Picnic Days past. Visit exhibits on
Robert Mondavi Institute Central Courtyard — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Come and explore the world of tiny things that have a big impact! This is a hands-on, minds-on exhibit where folks of all ages can learn about everyday microorganisms and marvel at living, bioluminescent art!
Stream Table
East Veihmeyer Hall Lawn 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn how rivers work by playing in our very special sandbox!
Through the Lens of Seeds
Sciences Lab Building North Lobby 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Underneath our feet is an entire world of sleeping plants, lying in wait for the right cues to transition from seed to seedling. Artist Arielle Rebek and scientist Marina LaForgia jointly bring this invisible world to life with an exhibit showcasing the beauty and diversity of California grassland seeds.
VIP Member Lounge for CAAA
Alumni Center: Alpha Gamma Rho Hall, Moss Patio and Lobby 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come visit the Cal Aggie Alumni Association VIP Member Lounge at
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The Picnic Day parade lineup features the UC Davis Marching Band, drummers from Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan, draft horses, McClatchy High School Dance Team, Northern California DeLorean Motor Club and dozens of other groups. It starts at the Quad at 10:30 a.m.
12 p.m. Craft Center Open House
Craft Center, All Studio — 12 to 3 p.m. Learn about the amazing things that can be done in each of the 11 studios at the Craft Center.
Experience the Art of Barrel Making
Outside Crushpad Behind the Robert Mondavi Institute Teaching Winery 12 to 1 p.m. Join us for a live demonstration to learn how barrels are made for the wine and spirits industry. A master cooper from Cork Supply will demonstrate the art of toasting and shaping barrels and explore the various integrations of barrels across multiple beverage industries.
Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture Demonstration Center
Outside Horticulture Innovation Lab Demonstration Center — 12 to 2 p.m. Come visit the Horticulture Innovation Lab’s Demonstration Center on campus for an open house to learn more about our past global projects, see some of the technologies that have been developed to address the challenges facing stakeholders in the fruit and vegetable sector, and hear more about our goals for the next five years of our program.
Fire Whirl Demo
Outside South Bainer Hall Entrance 12 to 3 p.m. Come see a live controlled demo of a fire whirl!
Percussion & All That Jazz
Anne E. Pitzer Center Recital Hall 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Courtesy photo Enjoy performances from members of UC Davis’s jazz combos and percussion ensemble!
Tour of LEED Platinum Teaching Winery Robert Mondavi Institute Winery 12 p.m.
Come join us for a tour of the UC Davis teaching winery and learn more about the viticulture and enology programs for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Weather Balloon Launch Hoagland Hall Front Lawn 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Come watch a radiosonde launch, stay for the REAL DATA.
1 p.m. Baseball vs. Hawai’i
Phil Swimley Field at Dobbins Stadium 1 p.m.
Come watch the Aggies take on Hawai’i at Dobbins Stadium!
Beach Volleyball vs. Santa Clara
Beach Volleyball Courts at Howard Field 1 p.m. Come watch Beach Volleyball take on Santa Clara at Howard Field!
Healthy Davis Together: A Lesson in Community Control of COVID-19 Giedt Hall 1003 1 to 2 p.m.
A multimodal approach that combined epidemiologic and health behavior interventions that was extended beyond a university campus appears to have lowered the burden of COVID-19 in a college community and may generalize to other communities.
The Climate Forum Hoagland Hall 113 1 to 1:30 p.m.
What is global climate change? Come and learn about Earth’s climatic trends, what has changed over the past century, and what the future may hold.
Tour of LEED Platinum Teaching Winery Robert Mondavi Institute Winery 1 p.m.
Come join us for a tour of the UC Davis teaching winery and learn more about the viticulture and enology programs for both undergraduate and graduate students.
The Sound Lab Experience
Music Building 101 — 1:30 p.m.
Join the UC Davis Sound Lab for a performance and a hands-on demonstration involving sound and technology.
Tour of the LEED Platinum Teaching Winery Robert Mondavi Institute Winery 1:30 p.m.
Come join us for a tour of the UC Davis teaching winery and learn more about the viticulture and enology programs for both undergraduate and graduate students.
2022 Picnic Day Battle of the Bands Mrak Hall Lawn 2 to 10 p.m.
The Picnic Day Battle of the Bands is back! A musical battle of epic proportions, come hear your favorite University bands rock out during the 2022 Picnic Day. Guests will include the Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band, Humboldt Marching Lumberjacks, USF Marching Dons, Cal Poly Pomona Bronco Pep Band, UC San Diego Pep Band, and your UC Davis Marching Band!
The Sound Lab Experience
Music Building 101 — 2:15 p.m. Join the UC Davis Sound Lab for a performance and a hands-on demonstration involving sound and technology.
3 p.m. The Sound Lab Experience
Music Building 101 — 3 p.m.
Join the UC Davis Sound Lab for a performance and a hands-on demonstration involving sound and technology.
2 p.m. 5 p.m. Healthy Davis Together: Beach Volleyball A Lesson in Community vs. San Francisco Control of COVID-19 Beach Volleyball Courts at Howard Field Giedt Hall 1003 2 to 3 p.m.
A multimodal approach that combined epidemiologic and health behavior interventions that was extended beyond a university campus appears to have lowered the burden of COVID-19 in a college community and may generalize to other communities.
Women’s Tennis vs. Sacramento State Marya Welch Tennis Center — 2 p.m.
Come watch Women’s Tennis take on Sacramento State at Marya Welch Tennis Center!
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Come watch Beach Volleyball take on San Francisco at Howard Field!
7 p.m. Davis Dance Revolution University Credit Union Center 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Davis Dance Revolution is the premiere dance crew competition at UC Davis. You won’t want to miss all the amazing performances. Ticket Distribution @ bit.ly/ ddr2022.
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Animal Events 10 a.m. Animal Biotechnology Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Have you heard of CRISPR? Come learn how Animal Scientists at UC Davis are using this tool to improve the health and welfare of livestock. Watch a video showing the microinjection of gene editing reagents into a developing cow embryo. Ask me about animal biotechnology and genomics.
Aquaponic Plant Production Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aquaponics is the merger of fish farming using a recirculating aquaculture system and vegetable production using hydroponic plant production methodology. We will be demonstrating the use of nutrient rich wastewater from our fish tanks to grow vegetables in a vertical farming system.
California Caprines! Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This educational exhibit will showcase the diverse roles of goats in California and share their contributions here at UC Davis.
California Raptor Center: Picnic with Predators Hutchison Field 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Birds of prey are all around us. Come explore our table of talons and feathers and meet one of our resident raptors to get a close-up look at these magnificent animals who soar above us.
Canine Companions Gold Rush Volunteer Chapter Hutchison Field 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Canine Companions is leading
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the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs free of charge to people of all ages with disabilities, as well as facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings.
Visitors may pet or hold baby chicks at the Chick Handling Exhibit at the Avian Facility in Meyer Hall 1334 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Color an Endangered Species! Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come to our exhibit to learn about several of California’s most fascinating endangered animals and make a craft you can take home.
Corn Hole, Cow Roping, Merch and More! Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The UC Davis Young Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting an informational booth with merchandise for sale and fun games to play. There will be free roping, corn hole and a tabletop wheel to spin and win a prize. Come join us to learn more about the cattle industry and our bodacious bovine friends.
Cow Hand Milking Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is performed by the students in ANS 146. The public is given the opportunity to try to do a little hand milking of a dairy cow.
Department of Animal Science Advising Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come learn about the undergraduate majors: Agricultural and Environmental Education, Animal Science, and Animal Science and Management. You’ll have the opportunity to talk with peer advisors and staff advisors about the unique learning opportunities in
Courtesy photo the Department of Animal Science.
Department of Animal Science Booth Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come learn about the Department of Animal Science, chat with faculty about their research and teaching, and take pictures with a farm animal facecutout prop.
Introduction to the Dairy Facility Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come meet some of the cows at the dairy facility on campus and learn about the care and keep of the UC Davis cattle.
Meat Me at Davis Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Are you curious about the meat on your plate? Join the Meat Quality & Safety Research Lab this Saturday to discover where the meat you eat comes from and how you can prepare it safely, with mini-games and prizes.
Meet Palomacy’s Rescued Pigeons!
Hutchison Field 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see the rescued birds from Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions. We will be answering lots of questions, giving hands-on meetings, as well as raising awareness about and inspiring adoptions for rescued pigeons and doves.
Meet the Birds of Mickaboo’s Companion Bird Rescue! Hutchison Field 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thinking about getting a pet parrot? Have any questions about your pet bird? Come see us.
Norcal Live Bats Hutchison Field 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come to our booth to view some of our live bats, and learn about the important role they play in the Central Valley.
Petting Zoo Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The petting zoo is an exciting opportunity to pet and interact with farm animals including calves, lambs and baby goats. Bring the whole family.
Pig Identification, Ear Notching & Tagging Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come learn how we use ear notching to identify the pigs on our farm and participate in an ear notching activity with a keepsake to take home.
Rodents in Research Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come play with laboratory rats while you learn about the role they play in keeping you healthy.
Orphan Kitten Project
Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue
Come enjoy adoptable kittens from local rescues and learn more about feline medicine and care presented by UC Davis veterinary students. Hope to see you there.
Rotts of Friends will bring and introduce a number of wonderful dogs available for adoption. Come meet and interact with some furry friends.
Giedt Hall 1001 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hutchison Field 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Sea-sational Scientists and Fin-tastic Creatures of the Bodega Marine Laboratory
Horse Barn in Cole Facility 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take a tour of the historic UC Davis Horse Barn. Learn more about the history of the barn, our equine breeding and student teaching programs, and meet our horses and interns.
Memorial Union, Tables 14 & 15 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Interested in the ocean? Come explore our Touch Tanks teeming with marine invertebrates and algaes, and use microscopes to take a closer look. You can also learn all about the UCD Marine & Coastal Science Major, UCD marine science courses and ongoing marine and coastal science research. An all-day, kid-friendly event.
Dog Frisbee Contest Hutchison Field 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Some of the savviest, furry, four-legged friends take to the air and compete to see which top dog can fetch frisbee-catching supremacy. The event is hosted by the Canine Medicine Club at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, which showcases the various talents and abilities that are possible when dogs and humans work together.
Student Veterinary Emergency Response Team Hutchison Field 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come learn about our team and check out what we have for sale. We will also be hosting raffles and bandaging demonstrations with live dogs. Don’t miss this great opportunity to gain disaster preparedness knowledge for your pets.
UCD Beef Cattle Unit Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come see an offering of beef cattle from the UC Davis Beef Unit. There will be cows, calves and bulls.
UCD Meat Lab Table Top Display Cole Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come learn about the inner workings of a USDA Inspected Meat processing facility, that caters to teaching and research right here at UC Davis.
UCD School of Veterinary Medicine Informational Exhibit Hutchison Field 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The No. 1 ranked UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Noon Doxie Derby Courtesy photo
The Doxie Derby will run from noo to 2 p.m. at the University Credit Union Center (formerly the Pavilion). offers DVM, MPVM, MS and PhD degrees. Its teaching hospital is one of the most comprehensive in the world, and has residency programs in more than 30 specialty disciplines.
Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Hutchison Field 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Curious about animal genetics? Interested in genetic research? Visit our booth to learn more about the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory and how genetic testing can be used to improve animal health and well-being.
volunteer students from various departmental labs the American Fisheries Society to run the exhibit, interpret and interact with visitors.
Yolo Basin Foundation’s Wetland Wildlife Booth Hutchison Field 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit our booth to explore wetland animal and plant specimens, as well as learn how to view local wildlife in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. You can also take home a wetland animal activity.
11 a.m. Chick Handling Exhibit
Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology
Meyer Hall 1334 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Working with the WFCB department, the 1375 side of the room will have live fish tanks and
Small groups of visitors will enter the room, be directed to the handling station, and shown how to hold or pet a baby chick while closely supervised by staff from
Academic Surge 1371 & 1375 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
the Avian Facility. All visitors are required to clean their hands before entering and exiting this exhibit.
Chick Hatching Event Meyer Hall 1330 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Visitors can walk around to view chicks actively hatching from eggs in tabletop incubators, where other posters and displays will be shown. Volunteers from the lab will be present to answer question and keep an eye on the incubators.
Focus on Avian Science Meyer Hall Breezeway 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Faculty in the Avian Science Graduate Group will use posters, videos and brochures to introduce high school and college students to to the program.
UC Davis Horse Barn Open House
University Credit Union Center Noon to 2 p.m.
These doxies have been waiting so long to stretch their little legs and compete for first place, so come cheer them on at one of the most iconic Picnic Day events. Can’t make it? Visit tinyurl. com/108picnicdaydoxiederby.
1 p.m. Horse Polo Exhibition Match Horse Barn Arena 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Join us to watch student members of the Aggie Polo Club play a friendly 2 on 2 horse polo match in the Horse Barn Arena and learn more about this exciting sport.
2 p.m. Intro to Driving Draft Horses Horse Barn Arena 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join us to learn more about draft horses and the history and technique of harnessing, hitching and driving them.
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Food options Peet’s Silo
Silo — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Peet’s ARC
ARC — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dining Commons
Tercero, Segundo and Cuarto Residence Halls 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 to 8 p.m.
Spokes Grill
Silo — 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Silo Market
Silo — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
California Coffee Kiosk California Hall 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Coffee House
Memorial Union — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tercero Market Tercero Residence Halls — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Segundo Market
Segundo Residence Halls — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cuarto Market Cuarto Residence Halls — 12 to 8 p.m.
Food Trucks
Quad • Silo • Hutchison Field • Lot 6 • Hoagland Hall Lawn • Cole Facility
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Student organization fair West Quad 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
Fundraising Booths
• Japanese American Student Society — Baked goods
• Aggie Baking Club — Baked Goods
• Nutritional Biology Graduate Student Advisory Committee — Cookbooks and bags
• Aggiemation Eggheads — Cookies, t-shirts, buttons/pins, and tote bags
• People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty through Education — Baked goods and stickers
• AggieWorks — Baked goods (cookies and brownies)
• Project RISHI — Henna, brownies, and stickers
• Alpha Kappa Psi — Baked goods
• UC Davis Fracture Program for Rescue Animals — Hats and tote bags
• Art of Medicine at UC Davis — Magazines including artwork from Art of Medicine at UCD members • Bio Boosters Club — Apparel • Cherry Tea Collective — Student-produced zines, • Delta Epsilon Mu — Baked goods • Engineering Graduate Student Association — T-shirts, raffle tickets, participation in art etching activity
• Student Nutrition Association — Baked goods
• Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Medicine Club — Stickers and t-shirts
Information Tables
• Aggie Neurodiversity Community • Aggies Near & Far • American Red Cross Club at UC Davis • Cow4Mascot Campaign • Davis Accounting Society • Pre-Health and Volunteer Club • The Belfry Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry • The Pantry
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Children’s Discovery Fair Hoagland Hall, South Lawn 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Children’s Discovery Fair offers crafts, activities, and entertainment for children to enjoy! Join us at Hoagland Lawn for a creative adventure waiting at your fingertips with activities from cape painting to fun games like freeze dance!
BOOTHS/EXHIBITS The Science of Speech 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come learn about speech science! Try out examples from real experiments and play with data!
Rainbow Flavors with the Davis Food Co-op 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Taste the flavors of the rainbow and learn about how different colored foods fuel your body. Learn about the importance of Local and Organic Produce from our teachers and our coloring pages.
Sarah Hovorka reads Hattie Hates Hugs 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Children’s author Sarah Hovorka reads her new book, Hattie Hates Hugs. Learn how to establish boundaries and say no to unwanted touch. Then, have fun coloring!
Taiwanese Folk Toys 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come to have Old-time fun with traditional Taiwanese folk toys!
CRAFTS/ACTIVITIES Painting Station “Glass Mirror”
Turn your imagination into reality. Make COLORFUL Glass Mirrors with geometric designs with paint!
Yarn Painting
Make your own unique designs with just yarn and paint! This quick and fun activity will awaken your inner artistic self.
Salad Spin Art
Don’t like eating salad? Use a salad spinner to make your own colorful design instead!
Paint a Canvas!
Leave your mark with some colorful art! Help decorate the Children’s Discovery Fair Canvas.
CRAFT STATION Pipe Cleaner Cloud Rainbow
Have you ever seen a rainbow and you just want to see it everyday and take it with you? This is your chance as you make them using colorful pipe cleaners!
Colorful Starfish
Ever imagined going to the beach and finding a starfish? Now you can by decorating your own starfish!
Paper Plate Crown and/or Fan
Let out your inner royalty with paper plate crowns and/or cool off in style with a custom paper plate fan!
Origami
Learn to make colorful origami animals! Follow the instructions to make them in a few steps!
T-Shirt Capes
Want to feel like a superhero (or supervillain!) during Picnic Day? Stop by and design your own cape made from old t-shirts so you can fly to your next adventure!
ENTERTAINMENT CKM High School Dance Team
12 to 12:15 p.m. — Pop/Jazz Dance
Guitar Club
12:30 to 12:45 p.m. — UC Davis Guitar Club
Matthew Vallero 12:55 to 1:10 p.m. Musical Theater/Pop Singer
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SHOW TIMES The Sound Lab Experience
Music Building Room 101 (the “Sound Lab”); 1:30 p.m.; 2:15 p.m.; 3 p.m.
The Amazing Atmosphere Show
Outside Hoagland Hall North Entrance 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.;12 to 12:30 p.m.; 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Chemistry Show
GAMES Loteria
Peter A. Rock Hall Time 1 & 2 Ticket Distribution: 9 a.m.; Time 3 Ticket Distribution: 11:45 a.m.
Come learn to play Loteria a traditional game similar to Bingo, where you will learn words in Spanish next to your friends and with the help of fun pictures.
Fashion & Design Society Fashion Show: Prism
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Red Light, Green Light 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Time 1: 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.; Time 2: 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.; Time 3: 1 to 1:50 p.m. Time 4: 2:30 to 3:20 p.m. Cruess Hall Annex and Courtyard Ticket Distribution @ design.ucdavis.edu Online 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Come test your skills and play Red Light, Green Light! The winner gets a piece of candy of their choice!
123 Sciences Lecture Hall 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 12 to 12:30 p.m.; 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Freeze Dance
Raiders of the Lost Quark
2:50 to 3:20 p.m.
Let’s play Freeze Dance! Dance until the music stops. Winner gets candy!
Name that Tune 3:25 to 3:55 p.m.
Come over and play Name that Tune! See if you can guess the song that is playing for a prize!
Sea Otter/Kelp/ Kelp Crab “Rock, Paper, Scissors” 3:15 to 3:35 p.m.
Let’s play a sea life version of Rock Paper Scissors called Sea Otter, Kelp, and Kelp Crab!
Sharks and Minnows 3:35 to 3:55 p.m.
Feeling fishy? Come and pretend to be a fish as you play sharks and minnows!
Materials Magic Show
Roessler Hall 66 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.; 1 to 1:40 p.m.; 3 to 3:40 p.m.
Tour of the LEED Platinum Teaching Winery Robert Mondavi Institute Winery; 12 p.m.; 1 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.
Weather Balloon Launch Hoagland Hall Front Lawn; 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Library Children’s Storytime Shields Library First Floor: Lobby and Courtyard 11:30 to 11:50 a.m.; 12:30 to 12:50 p.m.
Healthy Davis Together: A Lesson in Community Control of COVID-19 Giedt Hall 1003; Time 1 — 1 to 2 p.m.; Time 2 — 2 to 3 p.m.
Davis Dance Revolution University Credit Union Center Ticket Distribution @ bit.ly/ddr2022 Doors Open @ 6 p.m. 7 to 10:30 p.m.
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UC Davis Picnic Day Fashion Show returns in-person Special to The Enterprise Vibrant fashion created by design students returns to the UC Davis campus on Picnic Day when the Fashion and Design Society (FADS) takes their annual fashion show outdoors. “Prism,” this year’s show, will be staged at the new Cruess Hall Makerspace Courtyard on April 23 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The show will feature fashion created and executed by 11 Department of Design undergraduate students in the Signature Collections course. “This year we celebrate our return to a live event, our first since 2019,” said Gozde Goncu-Berk, assistant professor of design. “This year’s collections will display a wide range of concepts — from sustainability, minimalism, craftsmanship to cultural diversity — merged into aesthetic qualities of more than 30 outfits.” Ingrid Yeung, president of FADS, said she is pleased to return to an in-person event. “We wanted to showcase the new Department of Design spaces and move
the event outdoors to be a visible part of Picnic Day,” said Yeung. In addition to the fashion show, the audience will be invited inside the new Cruess Hall Makerspace to view an exhibition highlighting research, renderings and creation of each collection. A limited number of discounted tickets at $10 are on sale through April 16. Thereafter, tickets are $12 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased in person at the UC Davis Ticket Office, located on the north side of Aggie Stadium, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by phone 530-752-2471 during the same hours, or online at design.ucdavis.edu. The Cruess Hall exhibition will be open to all Picnic Day participants at 2 p.m. after the second show. A show video will be available later in the day on the FADS website https://fadsatucd.org/ fashion-show-2022. The Department of Design is part of the UC Davis College of Letters and Science.
Fashion and Design Society president Ingrid Yeung models her design in 2021. Melody Mei/ Courtesy photo
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