Math Seminar. “”Wavy Leaves, Torn Plastic, Hilbert’s Theorem, and the Monge-Ampere Equation,”” a program in applied mathematics analysis and its applications by Shankar Venkataramani, department of mathematics. 12:30 p.m. Mathematics building, Room 402
Lecture. “”Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Catalysts for a Paradigm Change Concerning the On-Going Loss of America’s Gulf Coast.”” Provost’s visiting scholar on creativity and imagination lecture by Roy Dokka. 4 p.m. Student Union Memorial Center, South Ballroom
Upper-division writing workshop. Joe Stefani of the Writing Skills Improvement Program will discuss “”The Art of Close Reading.”” This lecture is part of a free series of workshops held every Tuesday. 4 p.m. Psychology building, Room 205
ENTERTAINMENT
Movie. The UAB is proud to present a FREE showing of “”Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.”” Don’t spend Valentine’s Day just sitting at home, be our Valentine and spend it with us! 7:30 p.m. Free. SUMC, Gallagher Theater
Music. Come enjoy your lunch while listening to the sounds of the newest music releases as provided by Replay Music and Entertainment. Noon. SUMC, Underground Courtyard
Comedy. Come watch as the Charles Darwin Experience provides entertaining improvisational comedy. 10:15 p.m. Free. Student Union Memorial Center, Wilbur’s Underground, Cellar
Games. Table-tennis tournament at 6 p.m., Pool tournament at 7 p.m. $3. SUMC, Wilbur’s Underground, Games Room
Olympics. Come watch the 2006 Winter Olympics on the big screen in the Cellar. From the opening ceremonies to the closing ceremonies, Cellar will have it for you to watch! Nearly all the events will be on the big screen for your enjoyment. Noon to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. SUMC, Wilbur’s Underground, Cellar