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April 24 in history: The Boston News-Letter, first regularly issued American newspaper, debuts, 1704; Congress establishes Library of Congress, 1800; "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen peaks at No. 9 on singles chart, 1976. Birthdays: novelist Anthony Trollope (1815); actress Shirley MacLaine (1934).
Today
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.
It's all about advertising: Ad2 Houston and the UH Communication Alumni will hold Diversity Career Day from 1 to 5 p.m. in the great hall of the Athletic/Alumni Facility. For information, call (713) 743-5345.
Weekend
Badminton, anyone?: The Badminton Club meets Saturdays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Melcher Gymnasium. For information, call Nana Moshiri at (713) 609-0236.
Monday
Lest we forget: A campuswide memorial service in memory of students, faculty and staff who have died this academic year will be held at noon in the A.D. Bruce Religion Center's large chapel. Everyone is invited to attend.
Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society, will hold its last general meeting of the semester at 4 p.m. in Room 115, McElhinney Hall, to elect officers. For information, come by Room 132K, Heyne Building.
Support session: University Counseling Services offers a gay and lesbian support group Mondays at 5 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Service Center. For information, call (713) 743-5454.
Sneak preview: SPB Cinema presents a free screening of Dancer, TX Pop. 81, a film about four boys preparing for high school graduation in a small town, at 7 p.m. in the UC Houston Room. For information, call (713) 743-5210.
Announcements
Walk right up and volunteer: WalkAmerica 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 today for information or to volunteer.
Musical chairs: The Student Program Board is now accepting applications for committee chairs. For information and to pick up applications, stop by the SPB offices.