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April 30 in history: George Washington takes office as first president of the U.S., 1789; first U.S. national holiday celebrates 100th anniversary of Washington's inauguration, 1889; ice-cream cone debuts, 1904; "Fox Movietone News," first newsreel, debuts, 1927; last episode of The Cosby Show airs on NBC, 1992. Birthdays: actress Cloris Leachman (1926); singer Willie Nelson (1933); actor Gary Collins (1938).
Today
Making music: The Fellowship of Christian Musicians meets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. in the Moores School of Music Chamber Music Room.
Are you anxious?: To observe Anxiety Disorder Awareness Day, Counseling and Testing will set up information tables around campus (at the UC, Satellite, PGH, Social Work, Religion Center, OB and Horizons) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m. Anyone can stop by and pick up information and referrals on anxiety and panic disorders and stress - just in time for finals. For information, call (713) 743-5454.
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.
Market this: The American Marketing Association will hold its last semester meeting at 4 p.m. in Room 213, Melcher Hall, with guest speaker Steve Barnhill of Barnhill Advertising. For information, call (713) 743-4929.
Keeping oneself occupied: The Allied Health Professions Society presents Todd Novak or TIRR to speak on occupational therapy at 6 p.m. in the Baltic Room, UC Underground. For information, call Kelly at (281) 482-1632.
Redeeming qualities: SPB Cinema presents a free screening of The Shawshank Redemption, the Tim Robbins/Morgan Freeman film about finding friendship in prison, at 7 p.m. in the UC Houston Room. For information, call (713) 743-5210.
Dar me un BESO: The Bilingual Education Student Organization will hold its last general meeting of the semester at 7:30 p.m. in the UC Tejas Room. All members are encouraged 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.
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.
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.
Donations welcome: Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society, has 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.