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December 5 in history: George Washington re-elected president, 1792; first electric car hits the streets, 1893; Prohibition comes to an end, 1933; "Heaven is a Place on Earth" by Belinda Carlisle reaches No. 1 on singles chart, 1987.
Today
Advent: The Catholic Center sponsors an Advent day of prayer and reflection at the center, Entrance 1 at Calhoun. Spiritual direction and reconciliation will be available.
Teaching excellence: The deadline for nominations for the university Teaching Excellence Awards is 5 p.m. today. Faculty nominees must be tenured or tenure-track with two academic years of teaching experience. TA/fellow nominees must be enrolled as graduate students and have held their jobs for at least two academic semesters. All must be teaching during the spring 1998 semester. Faculty, students and alumni may nominate; for information, call (713) 743-9120.
I propose a toast: The Toastmasters at UH hold weekly meetings for those wishing to improve their public speaking skills at noon Fridays in Room 202, Cullen College of Engineering Building. For information, call K. Srinivasa Rao at (713) 743-4344.
The College Democrats will hold a general meeting at 1 p.m. in the UC Bayou City Room. For more information, e-mail cdems@hotmail.uh.edu.
You are what you eat: Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society, and the psychology Graduate Student Council present Daryl J. Bem of Cornell University discussing sexual orientation at 1:30 p.m. in Room 104, McElhinney Hall, with a reception following at 2:30 p.m. in Room 131G, Heyne Building. Everyone is invited.
Remember your prayers: The Muslim Students' Association holds weekly Jumma prayers at 1:30 p.m. in the upstairs chapel of the A.D. Bruce Religion Center. For information, link to www.uh.edu/campus/msa.
A time to study: The Baptist Student Ministry holds Friday Men's Accountability Group study sessions on the lives of people in the Christian scriptures at 3 p.m. in the Baptist Student Center, Entrance 1 at Calhoun. For information, call Craig Butler at (713) 741-0967.
Theater tonight: Alpha Psi Omega presents a student-directed production of Buried Child tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Lyndall Finley Wortham Theater. For information, call Michael Rice at (281) 597-0370.
Weekend
Financing it: The Finance Association will hold its last meeting and elections Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Lucky Village III restaurant on Westheimer between Beltway 8 and Wilcrest. For information, call (713) 743-4922.
A time for giving: The Jewish Community Center, Houston Interfaith Ministries will hold Schlepp Sunday from 8 a.m. to sundown Sunday at the Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood to collect food, clothing and toys for the needy.
Monday
The immaculate conception: The Catholic Newman Association will sponsor a noon mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at the A.D. Bruce Religion Center.
Upcoming
Mu Delta will hold a meeting for all members to discuss plans for fund raising and the Chicago trip at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 in the basement of the Old Science Building. For information, e-mail George Williams at gwill@bayou.uh.edu.
Announcements
Living history: Trace the history of UH in an exhibit of materials from the University Archives on display on the main floor of the M.D. Anderson Library until Jan. 2. For information, call Tyler Selle at (713) 743-9752 or e-mail tselle@uh.edu.
Stardate what?: Students interested in forming a Star Trek fan club at UH should e-mail Chris at startrek_uh@hotmail.com.
The deadline is nigh!: Three- and two-year scholarships are available for up to $12,800 per year through the Department of Military Science. Call or stop by for eligibility requirements and an application. The deadline is Jan. 31, 1998. For information, call (713) 743-3875.
Learn to lead: Limited positions are available to attend the Army ROTC's Camp Challenge, a six-week summer course designed to teach basic military and leadership skills. There is no military obligation. For information, call (713) 743-3875.
Spring Spotlight advisory: With the coming of the end of the semester, the Campus Spotlight staff is loading up hand trucks, wheelbarrows and rented vans with this semester's Spotlight detritus, which will be discarded Dec. 11. Items will need to be submitted afresh for the spring 1998 semester. Items may be e-mailed to spotlight@uh.edu, faxed to (713) 743-5384, or brought in writing to the Cougar newsroom, Room 160, Communication Building. For information, call Jim Parsons at (713) 743-5314.