UHCL prof reflects on Ghanaian philosophy of 'Sankofa': Go, then return
February 26, 2020 | UHCL Staff
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first documented arrival of Africans on American shores, the Ghanaian government organized a Year of Return Trip and Conference beginning last August. Because University of Houston-Clear Lake President Ira K. Blake believed it was important to have representation at the event, Visiting Lecturer of Criminology Comeka Anderson Diaz, who has lived and studied in Ghana, attended the conference and participated in the events.
Black History Month: Emerging student org helps Africans connect, 'feel among'
February 25, 2020 | UHCL Staff
When Adebisi Bashorun came to University of Houston-Clear Lake from Lagos, Nigeria to begin her master’s degree, she found a welcoming environment, but wanted to make the challenges of transitioning to American college life a little easier for international students like herself. Her solution: create a community of her own.
UHCL posts statement about 2019 Novel Coronavirus
February 24, 2020 | UHCL Staff
UHCL sends email about 2019 Novel Coronavirus to faculty, staff and students to keep all abreast about the new respiratory virus.
Short Takes
February 19, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Keep up with events and activities at UH-Clear Lake with Short Takes, a weekly preview of upcoming events.
UHCL finance leader awarded coveted professional development fellowship
February 18, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston Clear Lake’s Associate Vice President of Finance Usha Mathew has been selected for the 2020-2021 National Association of College and University Business Officers Fellowship Program.
Tia Brown McNair to speak about engaging, including underserved students
February 18, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The Division of Student Affairs at University of Houston-Clear Lake welcomes Tia Brown McNair to share her insights on incorporating underserved student success, engagement and inclusion into the campus strategic planning process. Her presentation takes place in the Bayou Theater Feb. 26 from 9-11 a.m. A question-and-answer session will follow.
'Nappy Hair Stories' celebrates black women's relationship with hair
February 17, 2020 | UHCL Staff
On Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m., the Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake will continue the conversation of hair love with a presentation of “Nappy Hair Stories,” written and performed by Laura D. Oliver.
Neumann Library hosts discussion on virtual and augmented futures
February 13, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The Neumann Library at University of Houston-Clear Lake will be hosting a panel discussion entitled “Virtual and Augmented Futures,” spotlighting augmented and virtual reality and their implications for teaching, learning and future careers. The event, to be held Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 2-3:30 p.m. is comprised of seven experts in fields including technology, software engineering, psychology and digital media.
West African Film Festival celebrates film, connects cultures
February 13, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The West African Film Festival of Houston is showing two short documentary films at University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland on Monday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in room 179. The films recognize and celebrate African films in the U.S. with the intention of bridging cultural divides and presenting an accurate picture of West Africa to American audiences.
Anthropology students, prof travel to Texas border to study migrants' issues
February 12, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Professor of Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies Christine Kovic and three University of Houston-Clear Lake students, Natalia Mendez, Hayley Bullock, and Kelly Hornsby, traveled to cities along Texas’ southern border to continue studying issues facing migrants seeking asylum in the United States.
Gaskins named UHCL's inaugural AVP for Info Tech, CIO
February 11, 2020 | UHCL Staff
LeeBrian E. Gaskins joined the University of Houston-Clear Lake as its inaugural Assistant Vice President for Information Technology/Chief Information Officer on Feb. 3. Gaskins will lead the University Computing and Telecommunications office.
Black History Month: President Blake shares her story, encourages others to find their voice
February 07, 2020 | UHCL Staff
In just one generation, Ira K. Blake grew from being the daughter of sharecroppers to becoming the fifth president of University of Houston-Clear Lake, the first woman and the first African American to serve in the role. For Blake, education was the key to transforming her life, and is a crucial part of her story.