Writing workshop. Joe Stefani of the Writing Skills Improvement Program will discuss “”The Basics of Writing a Strong, Clear Essay.”” 4 p.m. Modern Languages Building, Room 401
Doctoral oral defense. Johanna Santamaria will defend her soil, water and environmental science dissertation, “”Characterization of Protozoa Transport and Occurrence of Chlorinated-Ethenes Reducer Bacteria in Subsurface Environments.”” 2 p.m. Forbes building, Room 307
Seminar. The Program in Applied Mathematics Analysis and Its Applications Seminar will feature David Glickenstien, who will give a talk titled “”Proof of the Poincare Conjecture and Ricci Flow.”” 12:30 p.m. Mathematics building, Room 402
Study abroad table. Ever consider extending your education across borders? Come learn how at the study abroad information table. 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. UA Mall
Camp Wildcat table. Camp Wildcat is a student-run, nonprofit organization at the UA dedicated to improving the lives of Tucson’s financially, mentally and physically disadvantaged youth. Find out how you can help at their information table. 12:30 p.m. UA Mall
Good morning commuters! Are you one of the 29,500 students who commute to campus? Then start your day off right with free coffee, donuts and juice. 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Student Union Memorial Center, Commuter Student Lounge
Entertainment
Poker. It is Poker Mix Games Night! 6 p.m. $3. Student Union Memorial Center, Games Room
Comedy performance. Come join The Charles Darwin Experience, the UA’s only all-improv comedy group, for hilarity and excitement – make them your Tuesday night ritual. 10:15 p.m. Student Union Memorial Center, Wilbur’s Underground, Cellar