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Doiot Forget f 0 Peas The Colics f^Y DAY 1^ THE batt... aajd oh Yeah Public-health professionals are celebrating Nation al Public Health Week today through April 11 to raise awareness of public health issues. The Texas A&M University System Healtli Science Center School of Rural Public Health and the Brazos County Health Department will present displays on public health at Post Oak Mall, and the School of Rur al Public Health will host a presentation to raise aware ness. Displays from each organization will be in front of the information desk at Post Oak Mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tliesday. Dr. Barbara Quiram, director of ad ministrative services for the School of Rural Public Health, will present information about the benefits of public health efforts at noon Thursday in 701 Rudder. Andrea Pool, communication specialist at the School of Rural Public Health, said public-health immuniza tion programs save lives and money. Every dollar spent on polio immunization saves $6.10 in 1 according to the Texas Statewide Health 0 Council. Pool said public-health efforts have added to the life expectancy of the average Texand, past 100 years. She said public-heath prograir;| ter treatment, immunization and foodins] changed the life expectancy from 45 to 75 Pool said goals of public-health prograi preventing epidemics and the spread ofdi; tecting against environmental hazards, prei juries, encouraging healthy lifestyles, respoi asters and ensuring the quality and acc« health services. Dr. Giro V. Sumaya, dean of the School lie Health, said celebrating Public Heath nizes the valuable contribution of public-he; sionals. “Public health enables people to liveloi ier lives, and we want all Texans totakette to heart,” he said in a press release. TUBULARMAN BY BOOMER CAMPUS CALENDAR ate-night away pri clerk anc seem familiar, oflood credit •B'he numbe i of bad cred Monday Texas A&M Women’s Rugby: There will be practice from 5-7 p.m. at the polo fields behind the Zachry parking lot. Practices are open to everyone. No experience neces sary. Call April at 775-4220 for more information. will be practice from 7-9 a.m. at the Rugby Field by the polo fields be hind the Zachry parking lot. AI! male students welcome. No expe rience necessary. Call Lucas at 696-0789 for more information. ■Spade Phillips, PI Aggie Guide Dogs & Service Dogs: There will be a general meeting at 6 p.m. in 201 of the Vet Med Sci ence building. For more informa tion please contact Hollie at 775- 2243. Catholic Students Association: There will be on-campus mass at 12:05 p.m.in the All Faith's Chapel. By Matt Kowalski Career Center: A resume writing workshop will be held at 7 p.m. in 401 Rudder. Texas A&M Women’s Rugby: There will be practice from 5-7 p.m. at the polo fields behind the Zachry parking lot. Practices are open to everyone. No experience neces sary. Call April at 775-4220 for more information. Laredo Hometown Club: There will be a meeting at 8:30 p.m. in Rud der 504. Call Sara at 847-0453 for more information. Waterski Team: There will be prac tice at 8:30 p.m. at the Century Ski Lake. Call Ross at 693-2302 for more information. Student Y: There will be a meeting at 7 p.m. in 702 Rudder. Call Julie at 774-3475 for more information. Career Center: An interviewing and salary negotiation workshop will be held at 7 p.m. in 401 Rudder. TUESDAY Texas A&M Mens Rugby: There Black Leaders in Science: Audi tions will be held at 7:30 p.m. in MSC 205. Call to schedule an au dition slot for “Spiritualcompanies fin tion". Poetry and Pro$eaB V|, " u ''I'' 11 1 Bedia at 847-1271 torn:®" record . mation. ■> edit repo '! Hjor credit re Japan Club: There will be: 1 I tatus: EQu ing at 7 p.m. in 119C28H on 1)1 Katsura at 691-8280^®’ costs 7’ 1,1 formation. } iei1 11 edit m :ioi i such as o Psychology Club: There tloan acc| meeting and officer a^B' rec ' ltors ‘ 11 7:30 p.m.in 108Psycho®, 1 lons and ’ Pizza. "Wokkv t-.nv; v' forts are ext re WEDNESDAY., wl11 l ' vl : _ , A c . ietcTmim' it a Bahgi s Poetry Showcase ! ^ 1S , m reading showcasing te SbK . m , ki young and old w I teWt®, are win , p.m. at Bahgi s located a:i ar| j Main Call Robyn at 775-:J Cllvv said , details. m ent ■ I"We try to 1 Society of Women Er»f they do not < There will be a generalra*creditors w from 6:45 to 8 p.m. inl.Xomfortable w Call Jenny Bergmans oroblemsto th« for more information. ;an pay out ea Habitat for Humanity AT ing a general meetingfatfes T&A\/eL isatt TUESDAY, APRIL 6 4:30-S:30PlVf Rudder 601 DRAWING for a FREE 1 5-day first class pass at the meeting! Clerical Staff Marketing Custodian Sales Now Hiring Part-Time Positions One of the best things about a part-time opportunity at Universal Computer Systems, Inc., is the flexibility...don’t forget the energetic environment, the great employees and the great location. Positions available: Customer Service PC/Tech Support Inventory Control Bldg. Maintenance We offer flexible hours between 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. and real world work experience with opportunity for full time after graduation. All majors are encouraged to apply and training is provided. To apply, please call our Personnel headquarters or visit our website. UCS Inc. 409-595-2609 www.universalcomputersys.com E.O.E. UCS hires non-tobacco users only. Sponsored by: Texas A&M Study Abroad Programs and ITS Tours Travel S«Mdy Abroad Program. Offlcg Hit BlygyB Hall Wt-.l The week of April 4 - April 8 Acct 229 Part i Mon Apr 5 5pm-7pm Part 11 Tue Apr 6 5pm-7pm Part III Wed Apr 7 5pm-7pm Part IV Thu Apr 8 5pm-7pm Bana 303 Ur. Stein Part I Sun Apr 4 4pm-7pm OR Mon Apr 5 4pm-7pm Part II Sun Apr 5 lOpm-lam Part III Mon Apr 5 7pm-10pm . . ?' Econ 202 Dr. Mabry Parti Mon Apr 5 9pin-llpin Part II Tuc Apr 6 9pm-llpm Part III Wed Apr 7 9pm-llpm Part IV Thu Apr 8 9pm-llpm Econ 203 Ulimer & Mnroney Parti Mon Apr 5 7pm-9pm Part II Tue Apr 6 7pm-9pm Part III Wed Apr 7 7pm-9pm Part IV Thu Apr 8 7pm-9pm Fine 341 Part I Mon Apr 5 Spni-lOpm Part II Tue Apr 6 Spm-lOpm Part III Wed Apr 7 Spm-lOpm Part IV Thu Apr 8 Hpm-lOpm Math 141 Part 1 Sun Apr 4 7pm-l0pm Part II Mon Apr 5 lOpm-lam Part III Tuc Apr 6 7pm-lVpm Mgmt 211 Parti Mon Apr 5 5pm-7pm 7pm-9pm OR 9pm-llpin Part 11 Tue Apr 6 5pm-7pm 7pm-9pm OR 9pm-llpm Part HI Wed Apr 7 4pm-7pm 7pm-10pm OR lOpm-lam 4.0 & Go is loc Tickets g ated on the corner Check our web i on sale Sunday a of SW Pkwy and T page at http://wwvN t 3:00 PM. x Ave, behind KFC r.4.0a ndGo.com next to Lack's. MOVING TO HOUSTON AFTER GRADUATION? 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