Doctoral Oral Defense. In the area of Soil, Water and Environmental Science, Ryan J. Rector will discuss “”The Use of an Automatic Spot Sprayer in Western Tree Crops and Efficacy of Preemergence and Postemergence Herbicides in Arizona Pecans.”” 9 a.m. Free. Forbes Building Room 413
Brown bag speaker. Ruth Milkman, a professor of sociology and director of the University of California, Los Angeles, Institute of Industrial Relations, will discuss “”L.A. Story: Immigrant Workers and the Future of the U.S. Labor Movement.”” Noon. Free. Social Sciences Room 415
Interview workshop. Learn how to prepare yourself for interviews. Topics range from what questions to expect to professional dress and etiquette. Noon. Free. Student Union Memorial Center Room 411
Biochemistry and molecular biophysics seminar. Maureen Charron of the department of biochemistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine discusses “”Metabolic Consequences of Altered GLUT4 Expression.”” 4 p.m. Free. Biological Sciences West Room 208
The Violent Reality Between Empathy and Indifference. An exhibit featuring paintings by Marilyn Volkman. All day. Free. Kachina Gallery
Interrupted Life: Incarcerated Mothers in the United States. A multimedia exhibition that addresses the facts and experiences of incarceration in the United States. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Union Gallery, SUMC
Blood drive. The Red Cross is holding a blood drive. Come out and give others the gift of life. 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. UA Mall
Entertainment
Recyclemania. Recyclemania returns to UA! Join fellow recyclemaniacs for a free concert, raffle, and an information table. Noon. Free. UA Mall
Live music. Bands will be playing for your enjoyment. Noon. Free. Park Student Union Food Court
Comedy Corner. Enjoy lunch with some laughs. Live improv. Noon. Free. Cellar Lounge
Halo 2 Tournament. Show your gaming prowess in this action-packed tournament. 5 p.m. $3. SUMC Games Room