To place an item in Spotlight, bring it in writing to Room 160, Communication Building; fax it to 743-5384; or e-mail to spotlight@uh.edu. Submitting an item does not guarantee that it will run. Call Jim at 743-5314 for more information.
July 27 in history: Sir Walter Raleigh brings first tobacco to England from Virginia, 1586; Korean War ends, 1953; "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd released, 1974. Birthdays: novelist Alexandre Dumas (1824); Olympic ice skater Peggy Fleming (1948); singer Juliana Hatfield (1967).
Today
Finding support: The Gay & Lesbian Support Group will continue to meet Mondays from noon to 1 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Service Center. The group provides a safe and supportive environment for gays and lesbians to deal with coming out, relationships and other issues. For information, call Karen Nelson or Chris Kerr at (713) 743-5454.
Wednesday
AA returns: Alcoholics Anonymous meets on campus Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Catholic Center, Calhoun at Entrance 1. Meetings are open to anyone in the UH community; those who attend are invited to bring a brown-bag lunch. For information, call Pam Hoffmeister at (713) 743-5151.
Announcements
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 nonperishable food.
Be a part of the action: The Student Program Board is accepting applications for the 1998 Homecoming Committee. For information, call Judy Johnson at (713) 743-5210.
Be the first on your block to list for the fall semester: The Campus Spotlight is an easy and free way to publicize your organization's events - even during the summer. Just put your announcement in writing and bring it to the Cougar newsroom, 160 Communication; fax it to (713) 743-5384, attn: Spotlight; or e-mail your announcement to spotlight@uh.edu. Be sure to include who, where, what, when and a working contact name and telephone number. For more information, call (713) 743-5362.