Lecture. Kathy Norgaard discusses “”Capital Punishment as a Hate Crime.”” Noon. Free. James E. Rogers College of Law building, Room 138
Lecture. Kay Methiesen of the UA School of Information Research and Library Science discusses “”Group Rights to Control Information Versus Individual Rights to Access Information.”” Noon. Free. School of Information Research and Library Science building, Multipurpose Room
Poster and photo gallery. A number of poster and photo exhibits dealing with women in the Muslim world will be on campus as part of Islamic Awareness Week. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. UA Mall
Writing workshop. Victoria Stefani discusses “”Tried-and-True Strategies for Written and Oral Exams.”” 4 p.m. Free. Modern Languages building, Room 210
Back-to-school workshop. This event discusses strategies for those starting at or returning to the UA. Information regarding strategies for success will be discussed. 5:30 p.m. Free. University Services building, Room 322
Project Converse/Proyecto Converse. Project Converse is a student-run organization that offers an informal setting for practicing English. All practice is one-on-one conversation. 1 p.m. Free. Student Union Memorial Center, Tubac Room
Hygiene for Humanity. The Student Association for International Relief Effort will be all over campus today accepting donations and hygiene products to benefit the nation of Sri Lanka as it continues to recover from the devastating effects of the 2004 tsunami. You can contact SAFIRE through Neha Datta at ua_safire@hotmail.com. All day. Numerous campus locations
Film. A free screening of “”Muhammad, Legacy of A Prophet: A PBS Documentary”” will be shown courtesy of the Muslim Student Association. This film covers the issue of civil rights in Islam. 6:30 p.m. Free. UA Mall
Day of Silence. Students are invited to spend the day in silence as part of a national movement to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students who face discrimination. For more information, visit www.dayofsilence.org. All day. Free. All over campus
Entertainment
Poker. UA students are invited to participate in this poker event. 6 p.m. $5. SUMC, Games Room
Exhibit. “”On Our Own Time”” is an art exhibit showcasing the works of UA staff members. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. SUMC, Union Gallery
