- Doctoral final oral defense. Naomi Ogasawara will be presenting her linguistics dissertation, “”Processing of Speech Variability: Vowel Reduction in Japanese.”” 2 p.m. Douglass building, Room 206
Doctoral final oral defense. Come listen to Chandanamalie Punchihewa present “”DNA and DNA-Interacting Proteins as Anticancer Drug Targets,”” a pharmacology and toxicology dissertation. 1 p.m. Pharmacy building, Room 107
- Improv show. The Comedy Corner improv group will make things up, and you will laugh. The performance content may include adult themes and material … so don’t bring virgin ears. Noon. Student Union Memorial Center, Cellar
Up Late activities. Sleep is overrated – spend the odd hours of the night having fun. Up Late will have a live DJ, food, door prizes, discounts and games. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Student Union Memorial Center, Wilbur’s Underground, Games Room
It’s beach night in Tucson! A full sundae bar (BYOB … bring your own banana, that is), a driving simulator, a Twister Tournament, beach-ball volleyball and a special performance by fire dancers will be happening late into the night. 9 p.m. to midnight. UA Mall
“”Over the Hedge”” screening. A scheming raccoon with the voice of Bruce Willis, stolen goods (food to be exact) and a cutting indictment of suburbia come together at last. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. $3. Student Union Memorial Center, Gallagher Theater
Free concert. Celebrate the end of the first week of school and Wildcat Welcome 2006 with Catfest, a free concert with headliners Gym Class Heroes from Geneva, N.Y. Sponsored by the University Activities Board, ASUA and Replay Entertainment, the concert is free with a CatCard (one ticket per CatCard) or $5 without one. 7:30 p.m. Centennial Hall. See story online at www.wildcat.arizona.edu.
Live music. The Park Student Union, in conjunction with UAB is offering free live music every Friday. Noon. PSU
Check out Sports, starting page 13, for information on weekend home games.
