Short Takes

October 23, 2018 | Jim Townsend

Visit UHCL Harvest Fair Oct. 30 – Nov. 1

 University of Houston-Clear Lake’s University Staff Association (USA) is hosting a three-day Harvest Fair in Bayou Building Atrium II, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston. Proceeds help fund the association’s events throughout the year.

From Tuesday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 1, buy jewelry, clothing, crafts and edible treats. The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Admission and parking are free. 

Exercise and Nutritional Health Institute grand opening Nov. 1

The public is invited to the grand opening of University of Houston Clear Lake’s new Exercise and Nutritional Health Institute on Thursday, Nov 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the state-of-the-art Recreation and Wellness Center, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston.

The institute conducts community-based research, education and training designed to improve the health of individuals in Bay Area Houston. It is just one of many of UHCL’s efforts to improve the health of the community.

Call 281-283-7600 for details

Friday Morning lectures: 1968, social media security

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Friday Morning Continuing Education continues at 9 a.m. on Nov. 2 with the final class of the four-part series “1968: The Worst Year in American History.”

The lecture focuses on the presidential election that followed a year of civil unrest, violent riots and the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy.

At 11 a.m., take an in-depth look into security features on Facebook and other social media platforms. Bring your devices to set up your accounts and make sure your settings are protecting your privacy.

The cost for each class is $18 after a $26 membership fee. To register or for more information, visit www.uhcl.edu/academics/extended/friday-morning-ce. 

UHCL to feature film ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

See the romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bayou Theater, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston. Discuss the film afterward with Professor Emeritus of Literature John Gorman.

The box-office blockbuster is an adaptation of a novel by alumnus Kevin Kwan, who in an interview credits Gorman and other UHCL professors for his success. The movie is free with a UHCL ID, all others $4. Parking is free.

UHCL Pearland Campus Open House Nov. 3

Visit with enrollment management counselors at University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus on Saturday, Nov. 3 for valuable information on course offerings. Apply for admission and have your application fee waived.

Learn about taking Alvin Community College courses at UHCL Pearland Campus or attend the RN to BSN information session. Meet faculty and talk with financial advisers.

The Open House is 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. UHCL Pearland Campus is at 1200 Pearland Pkwy. in Pearland.