UHCL faculty research briefs
October 06, 2017 | Jim Townsend
When terrorists are thwarted their primary targets, do they seek out more vulnerable targets elsewhere? UHCL criminologist Henda Hsu researches the question. Also, UHCL philosopher Paul A. Wagner pens two books instructing educators on how to teach critical thinking skills to students.
UHCL seeking vendors for upcoming Harvest Fair
September 15, 2017 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake is looking for local vendors to show their wares at the 2017 Harvest Fair, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Oct. 17-19 in Atrium II of the Bayou Building, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston.
UHCL launches relief efforts for students affected by storm
September 06, 2017 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake staff and campus organizations stand ready to assist students affected by Tropical Storm Harvey starting Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 6 in Bayou Building Atrium II.
UHCL faculty research briefs
August 24, 2017 | Jim Townsend
Nguyen, Harman tackle processing efficiency for space station simulations; Hsu investigates trust attitudes among correctional officers.
UHCL professor’s book chronicles tragedy of Cold War nuke tests
August 18, 2017 | Jim Townsend
Keith Parsons, like many baby boomers, remembers the duck-and-cover drills from his childhood and has been interested in the history surrounding nuclear weapons and nuclear war ever since. Parsons, a University of Houston-Clear Lake professor of philosophy, expanded on his interest and with co-author Robert Zaballa, an Atlanta-based nuclear physicist, in “Bombing the Marshall Islands: A Cold War Tragedy,” a book just released by Cambridge University Press.
Short Takes
August 08, 2017 | UHCL Staff
'Big Sick' kicks off 2017-18 film series; reception and a show starts Friday Morning's fall season; volunteers needed to help beautify UHCL campus.
UHCL promotes 11 faculty members
July 26, 2017 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake recently promoted 11 faculty members, six of whom were elevated from assistant professors to associate professors with tenure, while five ascended from associate professors to full professors.
Houston honors UHCL’s retiring president
July 26, 2017 | Jim Townsend
Commending him for more than 38 years of service to the university, community and state, the city of Houston declared July 12 as “Dr. William A. Staples Day.” Pictured, District E Council Member Dave Martin (right) presented Staples with a framed copy of the proclamation, signed by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Rigorous social work program rewarded with reaccreditation
June 15, 2017 | Jim Townsend
The Council on Social Work Education has reaccredited University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bachelor Social Work program for another eight-year cycle. This is the third time the association’s Commission on Accreditation, which holds social work education to the highest possible standards, has affirmed UHCL’s bachelor of social work degree program since its inception.
UHCL’s Staples to take a ‘look ahead’ in last lecture
June 12, 2017 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake President William A. Staples will share his thoughts about the state of higher education in America – and how it affects the future of the institution – in a lecture titled, “UHCL: A Look Ahead.” The lecture is Wednesday, June 14, 2-3 p.m., in UHCL’s Bayou Building Garden Room, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston.
UHCL poet wins coveted Frost Place prize, fellowship
May 17, 2017 | Jim Townsend
Conor Bracken, published poet and assistant director of University of Houston-Clear Lake Writing Center, is this year’s Frost Place Chapbook fellow as winner of the Frost Place’s annual poetry competition for his peer-acclaimed collection, “Henry Kissinger, Mon Amour.”
UHCL ceramist makes 107 bowls for Houston Food Bank fundraiser
May 09, 2017 | Jim Townsend
For her sixth year, University of Houston-Clear Lake Art Gallery Assistant Director Karen Fiscus joined other Houston-area ceramists in accepting ClayHouston’s challenge to create 100 soup bowls to be sold in an annual fundraiser, Empty Bowls Houston, benefiting the Houston Food Bank. She made 107.