It's all about love: Riyaaz Qawwali takes UHCL on 'joyous journey'
September 21, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Faith. Love. Joy. Music. Sharing. These universal truths cross all cultures and seem to know no boundaries. University of Houston-Clear Lake students and faculty will have an opportunity to explore these concepts from a south Asian perspective as Riyaaz Qawwali performs at the Bayou Theater on Friday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Common Reader events kick off with screening of 'Kiki'
September 20, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Common Reader Program, with the Women’s and Gender Studies program, are kicking off the fall semester with a screening of “Kiki,” a documentary in conversation with the common reader selection, “Becoming Nicole.” The event will be Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Garden Room of the Bayou Building or via Zoom.
UHCLTeach's new master teacher follows passion for science
September 17, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Takisha Bolden Gastile has spent her entire professional life doing what she loves and developing future science educators. After 14 years in Houston Independent School District, she saw University of Houston-Clear Lake as having an innovative way of connecting to science majors who wanted to become teachers.
Mayor Turner names UHCL prof chair of inaugural Women's Commission
September 16, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The Houston City Council voted to create a permanent City of Houston Women’s Commission into city ordinance last month, appointing 25 diverse local female leaders to serve on the inaugural volunteer board. The commission will advance equality and equity for women in the City of Houston by addressing disparities across communities and industries.
Two universities collaborate: Kenyan students begin studies at UHCL
September 15, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Education Abroad and Scholar Services has launched its inaugural exchange program through the U.S. Department of State, hosting two students from United States International University Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. In addition to exchange programs, the two universities also plan to collaborate on research.
UHCL criminology department presents 'Kids of Santa Fe'
September 10, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Documentary filmmaker Charlie Minn says gun violence is one of the harshest realities of American society. That’s why he’s drawn to telling the stories of innocent people who are murdered in the midst of the most normal activities — going to school, watching a movie, attending a concert.
Updated letters to renew Hawk spirit and pride on UHCL campus
September 09, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake is the proud home of the Hawks — and the iconic white letters at the university’s main entrance that declare you’ve entered Hawk territory are about to soar into history. The UHCL and HAWKS signs on campus will soon be replaced with updated installations.
Buddhist monks return to UHCL, share spiritual traditions
September 08, 2021 | UHCL Staff
For the second time since 2017, five Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery in Mundgod, India have made University of Houston-Clear Lake a stop on their “Sacred Arts of Tibet” tour of the U.S. to share Buddhist philosophy and demonstrate the construction of a sacred mandala to students, faculty and the community.
Qatar Charity, Diplomacy Institute to distribute food to community
September 07, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The state of Qatar has a long-standing history of charitable contributions to the city of Houston, supporting the hardest-hit members of the community during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, as well as ongoing efforts to address food insecurity. Now, Qatar Charity is partnering with University of Houston-Clear Lake to continue this important work.
Genre-bending concert to electrify Bayou Theater
September 06, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Abraham Lincoln did not know that when he used the phrase, “with malice toward none” in his second inaugural address, that over 150 years later, it would be used as much more than a metaphor. Apollo Chamber Players will perform "With Malice Toward None" at the Bayou Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
UHCL prof's presentation explores migrant children's trauma
September 03, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Thousands of unaccompanied migrant children who have been apprehended by U.S. border patrol are now entering American classrooms while struggling with mental health issues including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. A talk on Friday, Sept. 24 at 9:30 a.m. at University of Houston-Clear Lake will explore this important topic.
Initiative helps people with severe autism, caregivers free of charge
September 02, 2021 | UHCL Staff
It’s estimated that one in 54 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, yet this diagnosis is still widely misunderstood. For the many families struggling to find support for severe behavior, the Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders is offering another option: the new Intensive Outpatient Behavior Disorders Clinic at University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland.