Drug research and discovery talk. As part of the Visiting Distinguished Lecturer Series, Steven Paul will speak about the factors that have contributed to declining research and development productivity and how improving research and development productivity can be achieved. 10 a.m. University Medical Center, DuVal Auditorium
Pizza with a professional. Looking for career ideas? Explore the possibility of a broadcast and journalism career. Listen to a panel of professionals and faculty who work in the fields of broadcasting and journalism and enjoy free pizza and soda while making connections. Noon. Student Union Memorial Center, Ventana Room
Mathematics seminar. The Program in Applied Mathematics Analysis and its Applications Seminar presents a talk by Charles Newman titled “”Scaling Limit of Two-Dimensional Critical Percolation.”” Math building, Room 402
Upper division writing workshop. Joseph Stefani of the Writing Improvement Program will discuss “”Writing Cover Letters and Personal Statements.”” Modern Languages building, Room 413
Leadership workshop. Come attend Voices of International Students for free, part of the Leadership Workshop Series. 5 p.m. SUMC, Sabino Room
Film. The Africana Studies Film Series Fall 2006 presents “”Imitation of Life.”” A film discussion moderated by Africana studies faculty member Lydia Okutoro will following the showing. 5 p.m. CǸsar E. Chávez building, Room 400
Craft traditions of northern Mexico. Presented by the Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society, several talks will be presented about the craft traditions of northern Mexico. For required pre-registration call 325-5435. 7 p.m. Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1200 N. Campbell Ave.
Climate change lecture. Part of a series of seven lectures presented by the College of Science, “”Global Climate Change: Designing Policy Responses”” will be presented. 7 p.m. Centennial Hall
Entertainment
Video game tournament. Come show off your sweet dance moves at the “”In the Groove”” and “”Dance Dance Revolution”” tournament. 7 p.m. $2. SUMC, Wilbur’s Underground, Games Room
Poker. Bring your poker face to Poker Mix Games Night. 6 p.m. $3. SUMC, Wilbur’s Underground, Games Room
Free screening. Come enjoy a free advanced screeing of “”Alpha Dog.”” Starring Ben Foster, Sharon Stone, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Willis and others, it is a drama based on the life of Jesse James Hollywood, a drug dealer who became one of the youngest men ever to be on the FBI’s most wanted list. 7 p.m. SUMC, Gallagher Theater
