Faculty recognized for commitment to quality enhancement program
January 03, 2018 | UHCL Staff
Members of the University of Houston-Clear Lake Quality Enhancement Program Leadership Team celebrated the end of its year with a reception in December. During the event, UH-Clear Lake President Ira K. Blake recognized university faculty members who have completed the Quality Enhancement Program professional development workshops, developed Applied Critical Thinking-endorsed syllabi, taught the Applied Critical Thinking course and submitted an assessment to the university’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
Oman study trip promises rich cultural, educational experiences
December 28, 2017 | UHCL Staff
Ten University of Houston-Clear Lake students and three professors will begin the New Year by boarding a plane bound for a life-changing, ten-day study trip to Oman. The journey, which takes place Jan. 4-14, is UH-Clear Lake’s second annual trip to the Sultanate, and includes visits to most major historic and religious sites in Oman, excursions to major cities and mountain villages, an overnight stay in the Sharqiya desert, and meetings with Omani government officials.
From East German pro soccer player to UHCL economics professor
December 27, 2017 | UHCL Staff
Growing up in what was then East Germany, Anne Anders, assistant professor of economics at University of Houston-Clear Lake, thought she would become a professional women’s soccer player. She went to a boarding school for elite athletes. She describes her youth as completely focused on education and soccer. In fact, before she came to the United States in 2003 she had already played professionally in Potsdam and Berlin.
Public invited to comment on UHCL police department accreditation
December 22, 2017 | Jim Townsend
A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators will arrive on Feb. 4, 2018, to examine all aspects of University of Houston Clear-Lake Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operation, and support services, Chief Allen Hill said. University students, employees and the public can comment directly to assessors by calling 281-283-2113 on Feb. 5, 9-11 a.m.
Children's book aims at helping kids with cancer
December 21, 2017 | Troylon Griffin II
Associate Professor of Political Science William T. Hoston's second children’s book, “The Magic Beard,” aims at helping children with cancer understand their illness.
Writing professors to explore gender, language with research endowment
December 18, 2017 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake Assistant Professors of Writing professors Patricia Droz (left) and Christal Seahorn (right) received the 2017-2018 Marilyn Mieszkuc Professorship in Women’s Studies, an annual endowment that supports faculty research in a variety of disciplines that involve gender issues.
Help available for UHCL students coping with stress of the season
December 15, 2017 | UHCL Staff
Counseling Services at UHCL offers help for students experiencing stress, anxiety and depression, particularly during the holiday season.
Flood experts discuss challenges, solutions in Bay Area forum
December 07, 2017 | Jim Townsend
Public servants, policy advisers, scientists, engineers and others fielded questions from more than 200 concerned citizens – many of whom are still recovering from Hurricane Harvey floods – in a forum co-sponsored by the University of Houston- Clear Lake’s Environmental Institute of Houston.
UHCL educator brings psychology, practical experience to study of criminology
December 01, 2017 | UHCL Staff
When Helen Jin was in high school, she joined a criminal justice club led by a police officer. She began learning about the justice system, the role of the police, the way victims participate in the investigation, and the interaction of all those elements in the courtroom. That’s when she decided that she would make the study of criminal justice and forensic psychology her career path.
Art history educator UHCL’s nominee for statewide Piper Award
November 07, 2017 | Jim Townsend
Sarah Costello, assistant professor of art history, is University of Houston-Clear Lake’s nominee for the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation’s 2017-18 Piper Professor Award, an honor bestowed annually to 10 outstanding educators from Texas institutions of higher learning.
Short Takes
October 24, 2017 | UHCL Staff
Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour at UHCL; Habitat Volunteer Days; Student Exhibition, foreign language courses; professor honored by alma mater
Area chambers, BAHEP host welcome event
October 19, 2017 | UHCL Staff
Area business leaders met University of Houston-Clear Lake President Ira K. Blake during a special gathering for the new president hosted by the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce.