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March 3 in history: President Jackson and the U.S. Congress recognize the Republic of Texas, 1837; "The Star-Spangled Banner" is named the national anthem, 1931; Moonlighting debuts on ABC, 1985. Birthdays: inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847); actress Jean Harlow (1911).
Today
Scholarship deadline: Today is the deadline for the Committee on the Status of Women's five Career Development Scholar-ships. Applicants must be benefits-eligible staff of the main campus with a minimum GPA of 2.5. For information, call (713) 743-9764.
Pie in the sky: The Hilton College Dean's Distinguished Lecturer Series presents Kirk Robinson, chairman and CEO of Pizza Properties Inc., speaking at 10 a.m. in the Hilton College Alumni Hall. Everyone is invited.
Getting folksy: The Student Program Board presents Charles Stacey performing folk music from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UC Satellite. For information, call (713) 743-5210.
Conflict: The Campus Ministry Association presents Civil Rights activist William Lawson to discuss "Nonviolent Responses to Conflict" at noon in the World Affairs Lounge, UC Underground.
Who was Jesus? Youth minister Jared Looney and Ahmadi Muslim representative Tahir Ijaz will lead a discussion titled "Who was Jesus?" at 1 p.m. in the UC Houston Room. Lynn Mitchell of the religious studies department will moderate.
Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, will hold an informational meeting for prospective members at 1 p.m. in Room 102D, College of Engineering. For information, call David Lane at (713) 743-4238.
Elections: The Allied Health Professions Society will hold its annual officer elections at 6 p.m. in the Baltic Room, UC Underground. For information, call Cathy at (713) 784-1945.
Your résumé, please: The Accounting Society will hold a résumé-writing workshop, featuring speakers from KPMG, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 128, Melcher Hall. Professional attire required.
Wednesday
MASO: The Mexican-American Student Organization will hold a general meeting at noon in Room 323, Agnes Arnold Hall.
I will survive: The Campus Ministry Association presents "Personal Stories of Survival," a panel discussion of survival in war-torn countries, at noon in the World Affairs Lounge, UC Underground.
The Geo Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Geology Reading Room, third floor, S&R I. All members and anyone interested in the geosciences are invited.
On the big screen: Student Program Board Cinema presents a free screening of Air Force One starring Harrison Ford at 7 p.m. in the UC Houston Room. SPB Cinema will meet in the Houston Room at 6 p.m. For information, call (713) 743-5210.