Tips on how to say 'good night' to pandemic insomnia
August 12, 2020 | UHCL Staff
When the fears of spreading the COVID-19 virus caused the nation to lock down, the resulting anxiety and disruption of routines sent the idea of getting a good night’s sleep out the window for many people. Chris Ward, professor of psychology at University of Houston-Clear Lake, offers advice for addressing insomnia.
Short Takes
August 12, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Keep up with events and activities at UH-Clear Lake with Short Takes, a weekly preview of upcoming events.
University Faculty Fellowship recipients for 2020-2021 announced
August 06, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The four recipients of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s 2020-2021 University Faculty Fellowship awards are Associate Professor of Psychology Nicholas Kelling; Department Chair of Liberal Arts and Associate Professor of Humanities Shreerekha Subramanian; Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology Larry Rohde; and Professor of Accounting Barry Marks.
UHCL, Qatar partner to impact diplomacy on global scale
August 05, 2020 | UHCL Staff
A groundbreaking partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and University of Houston-Clear Lake to expand the range of educational services and training of diplomats and consular officials throughout Houston was formalized in a signing ceremony held July 29 in the university’s Bayou Theater.
EIH searches for elusive chicken turtles
August 04, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Western chicken turtles are an elusive freshwater turtle found in wetlands in states west of the Mississippi River, extending to the Guadalupe River in Texas. The most pressing problem with the chicken turtles, says Senior Biologist Mandi Gordon of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Environmental Institute of Houston, is finding them at all.
EXCITE grant supports Hispanic, low-income teachers continuing education
August 03, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The College of Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake has received a $2.5 million grant to help address the shortage of teachers in Houston. The Exploring Careers in Teaching grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans division, is specifically aimed at supporting Hispanic or low-income students.
UHCL's virtual orientation, new student events welcoming incoming Hawks
July 30, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Despite the challenges caused by the closures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Office of Orientation and New Student Programs is still offering and planning a host of virtual events to welcome and acclimate new Hawks to campus.
UHCL alumnus feels trained, prepared for career as hospital CEO
July 27, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in Texas has a new CEO. Patrick Swindle, who completed his Master of Health Administration from University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2011, said the training he received from his professors prepared him well to do the job. He appreciated learning from professors who had been hospital executives themselves.
UHCL faculty and staff recognized for university service
July 24, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake announced the recipients of the 42nd annual Faculty and Staff Awards earlier this year on the university’s website. The 2020 award recipient list identifies employees who have reached impressive milestones at 5-year increments up to 40 years’ service. The university’s newest retirees were also listed.
UHCL, State of Qatar announce new Diplomacy Institute partnership
July 23, 2020 | UHCL Staff
In partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the University of Houston-Clear Lake is announcing a new initiative that does not exist at any other institution of higher education in the United States: The Diplomacy Institute at UH-Clear Lake.
Cultural arts director presents history of classical guitar
July 21, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Explore the rich history of the classical guitar with University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Director of Cultural Arts, Eric Despard, who will perform and discuss pieces from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods on Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. The presentation is one of many ongoing virtual classes offered through UH-Clear Lake’s Friday Morning Continuing Education program.
Fall registration continues through Aug. 21
July 20, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Discover more … to see … to do … to learn by registering for fall classes at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Open registration for continuing and newly admitted students is happening now through Aug. 21. Classes will be offered in one of four formats to provide students with flexible options.