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April 14 in history: President Lincoln shot at Ford's Theater, 1865; Titanic collides with an iceberg and sinks, 1912; "Wild Women Do" by Natalie Cole peaks at No. 34 on singles chart, 1990. Birthdays: actor Sir John Gielgud (1904); singer Loretta Lynn (1935); baseball figure Pete Rose (1941).
Today
Coffee and a challenge: The Senior Challenge invites all graduating seniors to have complimentary coffee and learn about the Senior Challenge donation program any time between 9:45 and 11:45 a.m. in the UC. For information, call (713) 902-9097.
Stick it to 'em: The SPB Spring Arts and Music Festival presents Greg Howard, who performs on the innovative Chapman Stick, in a free lunchtime concert from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UC Satellite. For information, call (713) 743-5210.
Distinguished: The Hilton College Dean's Distinguished Lecturer Series welcomes Peter Kline, president and CEO of Bristol Hotels and Resorts, to speak at 10 a.m. in the University Hilton Waldorf-Astoria Ballroom. Everyone is invited to attend.
Volunteering in the shade: MVP, Campus Activities and Residential Life and Housing invite everyone to "Under the Oaks," a campus activity and volunteer fair, 4 to 7 p.m. in the Quadrangle (between Settegast and Taub residence halls). Representatives from volunteer agencies and campus activities will be present.
Reading: The Margarett Root Brown Houston Reading Series will conclude with author Ernest J. Gaines reading at 8 p.m. in the Museum of Fine Arts' Brown Auditorium, 1001 Bissonnet between Montrose and Main. The Main Street doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5; free for students and seniors. For information, call the UH Creative Writing Program at (713) 743-3013.
Wednesday
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.
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.
New age: 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: "New Age Paganism, Part II." For information, call (713) 941-3910. Everyone is welcome.
Thursday
Making music: The Fellowship of Christian Musicians meets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. in the Moores School of Music Chamber Music Room.
Living the music: The Cajun, Creole and Caribbean Folklore Students' Association presents a Zydeco Musical Extravaganza from 1 to 8 p.m. in the UC Bayou City Room. For information, call (713) 674-7617.
Amnesty International holds weekly meetings Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Baltic Room, UC Underground. For information, call Matthew Wilson at (713) 630-0478.
Announcements
Let's get ready to RHA: The Residence Halls Association is looking for a few people to participate in its pie-in-the-face booth at Frontier Fiesta. For information, call John Grace at (713) 743-6069.
MIS leaders: MISSO, the MIS student organization, is looking for officers for the fall semester. For information on running, call (713) 743-4917.
It's all about advertising: Ad2 Houston and the UH Communication Alumni will hold Diversity Career Day Friday, April 24, in the great hall of the Athletic/Alumni Facility. Anyone interested in learning about a career in advertising and related fields is welcome. For information, call Loida Casares Ruiz at (713) 743-5345.
Walk right up and volunteer: Walk America 1998, a March of Dimes event, will be held Sunday, April 26, and is seeking volunteers to work that day between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call Latasha Wilson at (713) 743-5180 before Friday, April 24, for information or to volunteer.
Donations welcome: Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society, had adopted the Star of Hope homeless shelter and will maintain a box for donations in Room 132K, Heyne Building. Among the most-needed items for donation are towels, disposable diapers and non-perishable food.
It doesn't grow on trees: The Council of Ethnic Organizations may have additional funds available for member groups on a stand-by basis. Organizations in need of funding may come by Room 63, UC Underground, for more information.