September 10, 2018 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Art School for Children is open for online fall registration beginning Sept. 15. Students of all ages can express their creativity while learning about culture, history and science in interactive art classes at UH-Clear Lake.
Elementary age classes will draw inspiration from the art of China with planned lessons on the Great Wall, gardens and the tale of the Magic Paint Brush. Students will craft original artwork using clay, paint, pastels, markers and crayons. Advanced students in grades 4-6 cover the history of Hawaii through drawing, painting and clay techniques. Students in grades in 7-12 will learn to draw from observation with still life and painting techniques.
Spots are available for students, ages 3½ to high school. Fees range from $100 to $130 per student. Call 281-283-3344 for more information.
Bring family and friends to follow everyone’s favorite family of superheroes to Movie Night on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Student Services and Classroom Building Lecture Hall at University of Houston-Clear Lake. In “The Incredibles 2,” the Parrs try to juggle family life and fighting off yet another villain. When Helen (Elastigirl) re-enters hero work, Bob (Mr. Incredible) is left at home with Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack to handle their “normal” life.
Admission is free to groups with any UHCL ID and $4 for all others. Free parking is available in student lot D. For more information, visit www.uhcl.edu/campus-life/arts/film-speaker-series.
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center for Educational Programs offers a webinar course for teachers that uses the foundations of NASA principles, coupled with the science of change, to develop as a leader in the classroom.
In the webinar, “From Out Space to Inner Space: Teacher as Leader in the Classroom,” educators can learn the qualities of professional excellence as used in NASA’s Mission Control Center, as well as how to embody them using practices that blend both ancient Eastern and modern scientific teachings.
The course begins Sept. 18, and continues Oct. 2, 9,16 and 23 online. It is designed for teachers interested in increasing positive results both inside and outside the classroom by increase their self-awareness. Fees are $85 for all six sessions. To register or for more information, visit www.uhcl.edu/education/centers-initiatives/center-educational-programs/professional-development.
The Cyber Security Institute at University of Houston-Clear Lake regularly offers courses to provide research and education services to strengthen the community’s efforts to secure cyberspace and cyber-systems. “Introduction to Networking Technology” takes place Sept. 21, 22, 28 and 29, and Oct. 5, 6, 12 and 3, Fridays, 3-8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. in Delta Building, room 201.
Students who register will learn the foundations of networking at layers one through three of the OSI model in hands-on labs. The course is the third part of the four-session Network Management and Security certificate program. The fee is $1,300 and includes instructional materials. For more information, visit the UHCL Cyber Security Institute at www.uhcl.edu/cyber-security-institute.
