Counseling Services offers telehealth, virtual outreaches to help cope with COVID-19 stress
May 22, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The quarantine and social distancing measures, which medical experts have deemed critical to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 virus, have impacted nearly everyone. For students and faculty feeling the strains caused by quarantine, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Cindy Cook, director of Counseling Services, said that Counseling Services remains accessible via telehealth.
Math scholarship recipient should want to 'make the world better'
May 20, 2020 | UHCL Staff
A “philomath” is a Greek word meaning, “one who loves learning and studying.” The ancient Greeks couldn’t have known they were creating a word that would describe Clear Lake resident Dennis Lawler, a University of Houston-Clear Lake double alumnus, who believed that math was at the center of art, music, philosophy, literature and everything else.
University supports students with more than $6 million in aid
May 18, 2020 | UHCL Staff
More than $6 million offered through scholarships, grants and multiple financial initiatives have made success a possibility to many University of Houston-Clear Lake students. Key university actions include financial aid, access to technology, recognition of reduced services and other support such as the CARES Act, as well as university at-home student worker support.
Short Takes
May 18, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Keep up with events and activities at UH-Clear Lake with Short Takes, a weekly preview of upcoming events. This week’s Short Takes highlights the summer offerings of the Art School for Children and Young Adults; registration dates for those pursuing their UHCL education; and dates for informational Zoom sessions highlighting UHCL’s RN-to-BSN program.
Prof adapts CPR certification skills test to online, students certify
May 14, 2020 | UHCL Staff
When Assistant Professor of Public Health Isabelle Kusters heard that the University of Houston-Clear Lake might take classes online because of the COVID-19 virus, she needed to make changes. Although the Health, Emergency Care, and First Aid class begins in an online format, it would have culminated in an in-person skills test and certification.
UHCL seeks to ease students’ financial burdens during pandemic
May 14, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake will offer students numerous financial opportunities to help them continue their education. Students signing up for summer sessions will have certain fees credited back to their accounts. The federally-supported CARES Act recently provided UH-Clear Lake more than $5.5 million to cover expenses related to disruptions resulting from the pandemic.
RN-BSN information session to transition to live online format at UHCL Pearland
May 13, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Information for students wishing to enroll in the RN-to-BSN program at University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland can discover all they need during two upcoming virtual sessions May 27 and July 14. Program Director and Assistant Professor of Nursing Karen Alexander said the information sessions would be live and accessible on Zoom.
Self-care advice for those grieving at home alone during quarantine
May 12, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Of all the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the conventions of normal life, perhaps the most painful is the hospital-mandated separation of sick patients from their family and friends. Emily Fessler, associate professor of marriage and family therapy at UHCL, describes it as a slow burn of grief and loss on a global scale.
Zambian Fulbright scholar discusses journalism, culture at UHCL
May 11, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The Office of Global Learning and Strategy hosted Fulbright scholar Roberta Muchangwe of Zambia for a presentation to University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Principles of Public Relations students about journalism practices in Zambia. The presentation, made possible by the Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund, took place via Zoom on April 9.
Students seek, receive assistance through technology program
May 08, 2020 | UHCL Staff
While many may take their personal computer and Wi-Fi for granted, some students rely on the technical support they receive from their institution. With a spring semester that sent all home to work online, University of Houston-Clear Lake quickly established the Online Learning Assistance and Reimbursement Program to address students in need.
Computer engineering students, prof, win three prestigious IEEE awards
May 07, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s computer engineering students and faculty have won three awards from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. For the fourth time, students won the Outstanding Student Small Branch Award for their region. Additionally, the university was awarded the Outstanding Small Section Award and the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award.
Nurse believes his profession is science and art, completes degree at UHCL
May 06, 2020 | UHCL Staff
William Blalock became a registered nurse last year and quickly decided that he’d like to complete his bachelor of science in nursing degree. He enrolled in classes at University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland campus and in May, he will receive his diploma as well as a substantial raise in salary.