Hundreds served at community food distribution event
September 30, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Qatar Charity partnered with University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Diplomacy Institute in a food distribution event that provided over 6,000 boxes of food to the community. Ninety-four volunteers assisted at the two drive-through events, which took place Saturday, Sept. 25 at UH-Clear Lake’s campus and the Pearland Recreation Center and Natatorium.
Author to share research about Houston sex trafficking
September 30, 2021 | UHCL Staff
In Texas, over 35,000 children attend a public school that is within 1,000 feet of a suspected illegal massage business, reports the Center to End the Trafficking and Exploitation of Children. Houston is the largest hub in the country for sex trafficking — a fact retired attorney and author Patricia Holmes didn’t know about at first.
Student-created Frida Kahlo mural celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 27, 2021 | UHCL Staff
A group of six University of Houston-Clear Lake art education students, many of Hispanic descent, combined their talents to create a larger-than-life mural of the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The mural will be on display Sept. 29-Oct. 15.
Curiosity, passion for science knows no age limits
September 23, 2021 | UHCL Staff
With most schools and universities back in session, it’s easy to picture new batches of eager young learners back in classes this fall. But a wave of students over the age of 50 has been slowly transforming college student populations, with older adults returning to campus to catch up on missed or yearned-for educational opportunities.
It's all about love: Riyaaz Qawwali takes UHCL on 'joyous journey'
September 21, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Faith. Love. Joy. Music. Sharing. These universal truths cross all cultures and seem to know no boundaries. University of Houston-Clear Lake students and faculty will have an opportunity to explore these concepts from a south Asian perspective as Riyaaz Qawwali performs at the Bayou Theater on Friday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Common Reader events kick off with screening of 'Kiki'
September 20, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Common Reader Program, with the Women’s and Gender Studies program, are kicking off the fall semester with a screening of “Kiki,” a documentary in conversation with the common reader selection, “Becoming Nicole.” The event will be Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Garden Room of the Bayou Building or via Zoom.
Mayor Turner names UHCL prof chair of inaugural Women's Commission
September 16, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The Houston City Council voted to create a permanent City of Houston Women’s Commission into city ordinance last month, appointing 25 diverse local female leaders to serve on the inaugural volunteer board. The commission will advance equality and equity for women in the City of Houston by addressing disparities across communities and industries.
Two universities collaborate: Kenyan students begin studies at UHCL
September 15, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Education Abroad and Scholar Services has launched its inaugural exchange program through the U.S. Department of State, hosting two students from United States International University Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. In addition to exchange programs, the two universities also plan to collaborate on research.
UHCL criminology department presents 'Kids of Santa Fe'
September 10, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Documentary filmmaker Charlie Minn says gun violence is one of the harshest realities of American society. That’s why he’s drawn to telling the stories of innocent people who are murdered in the midst of the most normal activities — going to school, watching a movie, attending a concert.
Buddhist monks return to UHCL, share spiritual traditions
September 08, 2021 | UHCL Staff
For the second time since 2017, five Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery in Mundgod, India have made University of Houston-Clear Lake a stop on their “Sacred Arts of Tibet” tour of the U.S. to share Buddhist philosophy and demonstrate the construction of a sacred mandala to students, faculty and the community.
Qatar Charity, Diplomacy Institute to distribute food to community
September 07, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The state of Qatar has a long-standing history of charitable contributions to the city of Houston, supporting the hardest-hit members of the community during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, as well as ongoing efforts to address food insecurity. Now, Qatar Charity is partnering with University of Houston-Clear Lake to continue this important work.
Genre-bending concert to electrify Bayou Theater
September 06, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Abraham Lincoln did not know that when he used the phrase, “with malice toward none” in his second inaugural address, that over 150 years later, it would be used as much more than a metaphor. Apollo Chamber Players will perform "With Malice Toward None" at the Bayou Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m.