Vienna Carroll sings of self-determination, strength in Bayou Theater
January 21, 2022 | UHCL Staff
As a child, Vienna Carroll connected deeply to the music of her great grandmother’s Pentecostal church. In college, she discovered how to combine her love of that music with her passion for African American history and literature. She’ll be sharing her brand of gospel, history and storytelling on the Bayou Theater stage Friday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Houston artist Floyd Newsum showcases works in UHCL Art Gallery
January 20, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Some children change their minds every day about what they want to do when they grow up. Not Floyd Newsum. He knew he was born to be an artist by the time he was four years old. His upcoming exhibition at University of Houston-Clear Lake's Art Gallery will hold an opening reception Friday, Feb. 4 from 5-7 p.m.
Students follow Oman's ancient trade route on study trip
January 19, 2022 | UHCL Staff
The tree that most Americans associate with the Christmas season is actually an integral part of the Sultanate of Oman’s ancient history of trade. The aromatic fragrance of frankincense, obtained from the Boswellia tree’s bark, has been used in perfume and incense for millennia.
For the win: Grant will transform research methods for students
January 18, 2022 | UHCL Staff
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced nearly every American to work in isolation, professionals in human resources and learning and development observed the benefits of gamifying training and learning. That’s why the word “gamification” is no longer just a trendy buzzword; It’s considered the key to refining the effectiveness of training people for just about anything.
UHCL students learn culture, environmental best practices in Oman
January 11, 2022 | UHCL Staff
International travel and study is a great way for college students to acquire global skills and open up personal and professional opportunities. That’s why on Jan. 2, 10 University of Houston-Clear Lake students and three professors traveled almost 9,000 miles to Muscat, Oman, for a two-week study of Oman’s food and environmental sustainability practices.
Grammy-nominated blues artist Shemekia Copeland to perform
January 10, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Four-time Grammy-nominated blues singer Shemekia Copeland will be spotlighting her album, “Civil Unrest,” in a performance at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou Theater on Friday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The album expresses Copeland's message of peace and tolerance in a world full of divisiveness.
Gamers, developers come to UHCL for tournament
January 04, 2022 | UHCL Staff
About 40 Warhammer 40K enthusiasts and 150 other gamers gathered hours at University of Houston-Clear Lake for the Holiday Gaming Thing and Warhammer 40K Rise of the Empire Grand Tournament in December. Associate Professor of Psychology Steven Sutherland, director for the Serious Games and Simulations degree program, said the event was about much more than playing games.
Is your child in the religious minority in school?
December 31, 2021 | Mike McMullen
Houston is the most diverse metropolitan city in the U.S., the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University reports. That means that our children are exposed to a wide array of racial, ethnic and religious diversity throughout their years in public schools. This can be a source of strength as children learn about the rich tapestry that makes up their schools, neighborhoods and wider society.
UHCL alum seeks to leave a legacy of transformation
December 22, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Despite considerable success throughout her career in retail and human resources, Billie Manz came to a professional crossroads for one simple reason — she didn’t have a college degree. She turned to University of Houston-Clear Lake to open her career prospects. Now, she’s looking to share that opportunity with others.
Qatar Charity, UHCL Diplomacy Institute partner for food distribution
December 15, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Continuing a partnership formalized last summer, Qatar Charity and the Diplomacy Institute at the University of Houston-Clear Lake launched a food distribution effort December 14 at Lone Star College-Houston North Campus. The event was attended by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Lone Star College-Houston North President Quentin Wright, and UH-Clear Lake Interim President Richard Walker.
UHCL students study food sustainability ahead of trip to Oman
December 13, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Achieving a healthy and sustainable food future is among the world’s most urgent concerns. Ten University of Houston-Clear Lake students will be traveling over 8,000 miles to learn how Oman, a small country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, has been innovating toward this goal.
'Still have a ton to learn': For UHCL graduate, age is no barrier
December 09, 2021 | UHCL Staff
At age 70, Paul Feiler might be the oldest student to cross the stage at the fall 2021 University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Commencement ceremony on Dec. 12. He’s a “non-traditional” student to say the least, and he is perfectly happy with that label.