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February 19 in history: Texas state government formally installed at Austin, 1846; Edison patents the phonograph, 1878; first prize inserted into a Cracker Jacks box, 1913. Birthdays: singer Falco (1957) and Seal (1963)
Today
That's high-tech!: University Career Services will offer a free workshop on the high-tech job search at 11 a.m. on the first floor of the Student Service Center. For information, call (713) 743-5100.
Taking it into account: The National Association of Black Accountants will hold a business expo from noon to 5:30 p.m. in the World Affairs Lounge, UC Underground. For information, call (713) 743-4926.
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.
The dating game: The EXCEL program and Delta Sigma Theta sorority present "Dating in the 20th Century," a workshop focusing on relationships from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Cougar Den. For information, call (713) 743-5470.
And now, a few words on health: The Allied Health Professions Society presents guest speakers from Texas Tech to speak about their PT, OT and PA programs at 6 p.m. in the UC. For location, call (713) 784-1945.
The Anthropology Forum presents UH Professor Ken Brown speaking on "Archaeological Investigations of African-American Slavery" at 7 p.m. in Room 117, McElhinney Hall.
Getting down to business: Pi Sigma Epsilon, a professional coed business fraternity, will hold a new member training at 7 p.m. in Melcher Hall. For information and location, call (713) 743-4920.
The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi will hold an interest meeting at 7 p.m. in Room 180, Melcher Hall. Professional attire is required; anyone interested is welcome to attend. For information, call Ezekiel Tyson at (713) 641-5067.
Planning the gospel: The African-American Studies Minors' Association will hold a planning meeting for the Feb. 25 Gospel Festival at 7 p.m. in Room 315, Agnes Arnold Hall. For information, call (713) 200-0151.
Announcements
Planning to graduate?: The Office of Ombudservices reminds students that registration for the spring 1998 Writing Proficiency Examination will be held through Friday on the second floor of the Student Service Center. For more information on the WPE, consult Page 75 of the current Undergraduate Catalog.