“”One Wild Spinning Ride.”” Students are invited to participate in this exercise event. The entry fee includes the event and a number of free giveaways. 5 p.m. $10-$20. Student Recreation Center, Woodard Room
Book buybacks. The BookStore will be on the UA Mall to purchase books. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. UA Mall
Doctoral oral defense. Lida P. Hariri defends “”Evaluation of Mouse Models of Colorectal Cancer Using Optical Coherence Tomography and Laser Induced Fluorescence Spectroscopy.”” 9 a.m. Free. UA Cancer Center, Room 2951
Guided tour. The Visitor Center staff presents a tour showcasing the UA’s history and landmarks. Those interested must contact the Visitor Center in advance. 10 a.m. Free. Visitor Center, 811 N. Euclid Ave.
Blood drive. UA students are invited to donate blood at this United Blood Services blood drive. This event is sponsored by Alpha Epsilon Delta. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Cherry Avenue pullout on the UA Mall
Project Converse/Proyecto Converse. Project Converse is a student-run organization that offers an informal setting for practicing English. All practice is one-on-one conversation. 1 p.m. Free. Student Union Memorial Center, Tubac Room
Entertainment
Comedy corner. Improv comedy is performed at the PSU every Wednesday. 9 p.m. Free. Park Student Union, Food Court
Exhibit. “”Making A Statement: A community-based project questioning the role of the idea, the object, and the author in contemporary art”” runs through tomorrow. This project is co-hosted by Brookhart Jonquil and Sanya Glisic. All day. Free. SUMC, Kachina Gallery
Recital. Salvatore Boenzi, a music senior, is performing a clarinet recital. For more information call 621-2998. 7 p.m. Free. Music building, Holsclaw Hall
