Do you really know what your neighbor is capable of? In order to become a leader, you must learn the ins and outs of the human psyche. Get a basic course in human ability at today's 9 a.m. Fall Leadership Workshop at the Park Student Union, Turquoise Room. "Abilism: What Every Leader Should Know about Human Ability" will address basic issues of human productivity. The workshops are free of charge and can be completed for leadership certification through the Center of Student Involvement and Leadership office. For more information on other workshop issues, call Matt Helm at 626-4905.

Stop spending endless hours in the library, conducting research that is getting you nowhere. Learn the who, what, when, where and why of researching and documenting your findings at today's Graduate Writing Workshop at 4 p.m. Kendra Gaines from the Writing Skills Improvement Program will offer techniques for "Reporting Your Own Research: Principles and Practice" in Psychology, Room 205. For information on future topics, call Donna Rabuck at 621-5849.

We have sent our men and women out to war, but do we really know why? Get your facts straight at tonight's Faculty Community lecture series, "The Failure of U.S. Policy in Afghanistan" at 7:30 p.m. David N. Gibbs, UA associate professor of political science and Africana studies, will lead the audience through the historical turmoil that led up to the Sept. 11 attacks on America. The lecture will be held in the Arizona Sciences Center Duval auditorium. For more information on lecture topics, call Linda Nultemeier at 520-621-3512.

The exotic sounds of Brazil will fill Centennial Hall tonight as UApresents brings Virginia Rodriguez back to Tucson. The Brazilian singer and song writer mixes Portuguese flavor with African soul to create a smooth performance. Tickets for tonight's 7:30 p.m. range from $16 to $28 and can be purchased through the Centennial Hall box office at 621-3341.

Don't just sit in the stands at the next UA men's basketball game, get out on the court and show off your skills. If you think that you can hold your own in front of 15,000 crazy fans lace up your shoes and compete in the double elimination 3 Point Shoot-Out for a chance to play during halftime at a Wildcat game. Tryouts will be held at the Student Recreation Center today between noon and 6 p.m. Admission fee is $5 per player. For more information, call Matt Nelson or Jose Cantabrana at 621-8723.