Mercury kicks off Bayou Theater season with 'Music Among Friends
August 16, 2022 | UHCL Staff
When musicians get together to perform just for fun, something enchanting happens. The Bayou Theater at University of Houston-Clear Lake will open its 2022-23 season as it always does—with a magical performance by Mercury Chamber Orchestra, Friday. Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Artists collaborate on 'Counterparts' exhibition in UHCL Art Gallery
August 12, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Paula and Jack Gron, both lifelong artists who happen to be married to each other, work in completely different media. Paula’s art reflects her need to have “busy, busy hands,” using sewn, quilted and assembled textile techniques that are inspired by nature and color. Jack’s work is in metal and wood and is an expression of the full range of his emotions.
'What the Eyes Don't See': Common Reader selection explores environmental equality
August 11, 2022 | UHCL Staff
All human beings depend on clean air and water to live, but not all people are equally impacted when the physical environment is toxic. To further explore this issue and other topics surrounding environmental equality, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Common Reader program has selected Mona Hanna-Attisha’s “What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City” as its latest text for the First-Year Seminar Program.
UHCL steps up safety measures, to implement Smartphone security technology
August 01, 2022 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake is elevating security and support for the university community by launching SafeZone, a unified safety and communications service from CriticalArc.
Got rhythm? Got music? 'An American in Paris' comes to Bayou Theater
July 26, 2022 | UHCL Staff
"I've got rhythm...I've got music. Who could ask for anything more?" If you’re able to keep singing that song in your mind, then you’ve seen the iconic musical, "An American in Paris," with legendary dancer Gene Kelly partnering with Leslie Caron in this love story set in post-World War II Paris.
Fascinating cities from anthropological viewpoint: Students visit Nairobi, Mombasa
July 21, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Twelve anthropology and sociology students from University of Houston-Clear Lake spent two weeks in June traveling in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya to experience a new culture and appreciate the diversity in sub-Saharan Africa.
UHCL student shares experiences traveling to Amazon River, entering rainforest
July 18, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Nineteen environmental science and biology students from University of Houston-Clear Lake, led by Professor of Biology and Environmental Science Cindy Howard, traveled to the Amazon River in Manaus, Brazil to study the rainforest and research the wildlife and ecology in the region.
UHCL at Pearland offers drone pilot training, preparation for FAA pilot certification
July 13, 2022 | UHCL Staff
In partnership with DartDrones, one of the nation’s leaders in drone training, UH-Clear Lake at Pearland is offering a 3-day basic sUAS flight training and 107 pilot test preparation program for those who seek to gain professional drone piloting skills necessary for FAA certification.
Global Healthcare course takes students to U.K.: "Travel is critical, your perceptions change"
July 12, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Traveling internationally can enhance more than a college student’s resume. For Edgar Tijerina, who is pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from University of Houston-Clear Lake, taking a course called Global Healthcare and traveling to Harlaxton College in Grantham, England will impact him far beyond what he lists on his resume.
Welcome to the jungle! Students travel to Amazon, study wildlife, ecology, human impact
July 11, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Students studying environmental science or biology at University of Houston-Clear Lake traveled to the Amazon River in Manaus, Brazil to explore the region and learn about the largest, most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest on the planet.
UHCL students visit Kenya; study healthcare, visit cultural sites
July 08, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Six healthcare administration students, as well as 12 students in the Anthropology program took a two-week trip to Nairobi, Kenya last month. The healthcare group visited four area hospitals along with Ayadi and her faculty co-lead, Assistant Professor of Critical Social Psychology Enciso Dominguez.
Are you hungry? UHCL student shares best places to eat on campus
July 06, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Between the Patio Café and the food trucks on UHCL’s campus, there’s no shortage of options for students when hunger strikes. Whether you’re dining in the Café or expanding your culinary horizons by ordering at one of the food trucks offering quick cuisine from around the world, Hawks know that studying works up an appetite.