Earth Day event. Hey UA, what do you throw away? Come see a day’s worth of campus trash and an actual trash-sort. We will be re-determining the percentage of different materials in our waste stream. 10 a.m. UA Mall
Doctoral oral defense. “”Nutritional Sciences – Diet and Depression: A Secondary Analysis from NHANES 1999-2002.”” 11 a.m. Drachman Hall, Room A-119
Job/internship workshop. This workshop offers information about awesome summer experiences and tips on how to land one. 11 a.m. Student Union Memorial Center, Career Services, Suite 411
Meet the author of “”Divided we Stand.”” Join John Harmon McElroy, professor emeritus, for a reading and book signing. Noon. SUMC, UofA Bookstore
“”Limbs”” artist reception. Ryan P. Mack is an artist working in media, video, performance and installation. Recent work connects contemporary queer culture with Mayan symbolism by implementing the quincunx, a form composed of four elements positioned around a central one. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lionel Rombach Gallery
FERPA forum. The student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists at the UA will host a panel to discuss “”Considering the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Balancing Student Rights with the Public’s Right to Know.”” 6 p.m. Park Student Union, Javelina Room
ENTERTAINMENT
Music. “”Groovin’ on the grass.”” Noon. UA Mall, main stage
Poker tournament. No-limit Texas Hold ‘Em! Join your friends for cards and fun. Poker, movies and snacks make this a great Thursday-night ritual. Rack up winning points to move to the Best of the Best Tournament at the end of the semester. 6 p.m. $5 admission. Park Student Union, Coati Room
