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April 16 in history: first book of postage stamps issued, 1900; French ship explodes in Texas City harbor, resulting in fires that kill 500 and leave 200 missing, 1947; Walter Cronkite takes anchor seat on CBS evening news, 1962. Birthdays: actor Charlie Chaplin (1889); composer Henry Mancini (1924); singer Selena (1971).
Today
Making music: The Fellowship of Christian Musicians meets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. in the Moores School of Music Chamber Music Room.
Goodies: Upsilon Phi Sigma, a coed volunteer service, will hold a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the PGH Breezeway.
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.
Excel at Excel: Learn about Microsoft Excel at Information Technology's free workshop, 2 p.m. in Room 44A, Heyne Building. For information, call (713) 743-1411.
The Allied Health Professions Society presents guest speakers from the Southwest State Physical Therapy program at 6 p.m. in the Caspian Room, UC Underground. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Auf Deutsch!: UH students and friends will gather Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Cafe Brazil, Westheimer at Dunlavy, for an evening of casual German conversation at all levels. For information, e-mail utopia1@swbell.net or call (713) 743-3040.
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.
Friday
Speak up: Toastmasters, a club dedicated to public speaking, meets Fridays at noon in Room 202, Cullen College of Engineering. For information, call Rachel Palmer at (281) 872-4792.
On immigrant rights: La Resistencia will hold a symposium titled "Breaking Out of the Box: Combating the Oppression of Immigrants," discussing immigrant rights and the oppression of immigrants, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Cougar Den. For information, call (713) 521-3099.
Anime-no-kai, a Japanese animation club, will screen animated titles from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the UC Satellite. For information, call Mark Phu at (281) 520-2400.
MISSO, the MIS student organization, will hold a general meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Room 150, Melcher Hall.
Weekend
Badminton, anyone?: The Badminton Club meets Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Melcher Gymnasium. For information, call Nana Moshiri at (713) 609-0236.
Phuz: Local band Phuz will perform at Frontier Fiesta Saturday at 6 p.m. For information, link to www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Stage/3173/phuz.htm.
Announcements
Clear Lakers unite: The Bay Area Club of the Houston Alumni Organization will award a $1,000 scholarship to a current UH student from the greater Clear Lake or Galveston area based on demonstrated academic achievement, student involvement and leadership, community service and financial need. Call (713) 743-9550 to request an application.
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 nonperishable food.