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 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.
UHCL spring 2020 commencement ceremony to be held virtually July 17
July 07, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Although more than 1,200 University of Houston-Clear Lake spring 2020 graduates earned their degrees in May, students will be recognized during a virtual ceremony on July 17. Of those, 778 will be recognized for receiving bachelor’s degrees and 485 will be recognized for receiving master’s degrees.
Fall classes transition to four learning options
July 06, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake announces its transition from the online-only instruction of spring and summer to four flexible learning options for fall 2020. Detailed in a letter to enrolled students, the options include face-to-face classroom time as well as online elements. In addition, students will also find some online only instruction.
Special education prof offers guidance to parents concerned kids are regressing
July 03, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Almost all parents of school-aged children have felt the stress of having to homeschool during the lockdown necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. But parents of children with special needs have been carrying a heavy load. University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Associate Professor of Special Education Randy Seevers shares some helpful insights.
University narrows down topics for Quality Enhancement Plan
June 24, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Three key topics have been selected for further exploration in University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Quality Enhancement Plan. They center around “Educational Achievement” and include “Attending to Changes in Education in the 21st Century – Hawks ACE,” “Literacies for Lifelong Learning,” and “Writing Across Disciplines.” The final topic will be announced in late fall.
Professors win grants to continue training families, educators of children with autism
June 15, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Autism Program has granted University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities two awards totaling more than $800,000. One grant will fund the Applied Behavior Academy for Teachers and Paraprofessionals. The second supports the Connecting the Dots program.
Memorial service held for beloved professor
June 14, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Please join the UHCL community as we remember Dr. Jonathan Zophy, Professor Emeritus of History and a dedicated member of our UHCL family for more than 32 years. Attendees area aasked to please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing, including ensuring that you are not experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19.
Microbiology, nursing, and software engineering students collaborate on COVID-19 grant
May 29, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake students and professors are engaged in research to meet the urgent need to understand the spread of COVID-19. Assistant Professor of Microbiology Michael LaMontagne, Assistant Professor of Nursing Karen Alexander with biology students, in collaboration with registered nurses in UHCL’s RN-BSN program and others, have begun the project.