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April 1 in history: New Orleans businessman creates the "$" sign, 1778; "Superman" comic strip debuts in newspapers, 1938; Apple Computer founded, 1976. Birthdays: actors Lon Chaney Sr. (1883) and Debbie Reynolds (1932); cartoon character Bart Simpson (1980).
Today
The lecture can't last more than 30 minutes or it's free: The Hilton College Dean's Distinguished Lecturer Series continues with Frank Carney, co-founder of Pizza Hut and a major franchisee with Papa John's, speaking at 10 a.m. in the University Hilton Grand Ballroom. Everyone is welcome to attend. For information, call (713) 743-2446.
Windows of opportunity: Learn to use Windows 95 at Information Technology's free seminar, 10 a.m. in Room 44A, Heyne Building. For information, call (713) 743-1411.
The College Democrats will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UC Rodeo Room. For information, e-mail cdems@hotmail.com.
Taco time!: The Hispanic Student Association will hold a taco sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the PGH Breezeway to raise money for participation in Frontier Fiesta. Plates are $5, tacos $1.50.
Scottish!: The SPB's Spring Arts and Music Festival presents Clandestine, a Scottish band, in concert from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UC Satellite.
Religion: The Ahmadiyya Muslim Student Association will maintain an information table at the UC from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to pick up information on Islam.
MASO: The Mexican-American Student Organization will hold a general meeting at noon in Room 323, Agnes Arnold Hall, and officer elections will be held at 6 p.m. in the library.
A smorgasbord of study: The Christian Student Ministry holds weekly nondenominational fellowship meals Wednesdays at noon. For information and location, call Ron Sellers at (713) 741-7414.
Living in a material world: The series of free courses on Modern Challenges to Christian Faith continues at 1:15 p.m. in Room 202, A.D. Bruce Religion Center. Today's topic: "Materialism." For information, call (713) 941-3910. Everyone is welcome.
That's high-tech!: University Career Services will offer a free workshop on the high-tech job search at 2 p.m. on the first floor of the Student Service Center. For information, call (713) 743-5100.
All that jazz: The Moores School of Music's Jazz Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Moores Opera House. Admission is $3 for students, $5 general. For information, call (713) 743-3009.
Thursday
Staff!: The UH Staff Council will meet at 1:30 p.m. in Room 220, E. Cullen. For information, call Richard Cigler at (713) 743-5353.
A walk on the wild side: The College of Architecture Film Festival continues at 7 p.m. in the Architecture Building Theater with a free screening of Mindwalk. For information, call Chris Newsom at (713) 523-4929.
Greeks for Christ: Alpha Omega will hold an evening of nondenominational worship geared toward members of the campus Greek community at 8 p.m. in the Atlantic Room, UC Underground. For information, call Brent Parker at (281) 551-7782.