Stay out of the rain with an afternoon chock full of big ideas.

IN THE ATMOSPHERE

Be prepared for some rain showers in your p.m.! High in the mid-50s.

IN THE D-HALLS

On the Lunch Menu:
Chicken and Swiss Melt on Whole Wheat Panini
Korean Style Grilled Tofu with Sesame Glaze
Spicy Jalapeno Jack Cheese and Macaroni

On the Dinner Menu:
Beef Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
Chicken Parmesan
Vegan "Meat"balls

ON CAMPUS

"Writers in the Parlor"
Novelist Allan Gurganus discusses his new "Local Souls" with Bret Johnston in the Thompson Room of the Barker Center, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

"Transformative Change in American Schools"
Michele Cahill speaks on implementing Common Core Standards for mathematics and English language arts in American school. 5:30 - 7 p.m., Longfellow Hall, 13 Appian Way.

“From the Ivy League to a Gun at My Head”
A discussion on domestic violence stereotypes with Leslie Morgan Steiner, author of "Crazy Love." 8 p.m., Sever 214

IN THE SQUARE

"Cancer in America: From Lab to Life"
Two cancer researchers, Vincent Tuohy of the Cleveland Clinic and Beatriz Pogo of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, discuss the long process between a scientist’s imaginative treatment and when it is finally approved for clinical implementation. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in First Parish (3 Church Street).