77.001-082211-news

ADVERTISING PLACEMENT — Day, Date, 2010

simplify how you pay for electricityUse what you need. Pay as you go. Get great rates.

1-866-278-1692 | Directenergy.com/prepaidContact Direct Energy for important terms and conditions. © 2011 Direct Energy, L.P. (PUCT Certificate No. 10040)

11DE241_DE_10.25x2 Shared Mail_Hou_College_banner.indd 1 8/18/11 9:49 AM


simplify how you pay for electricityUse what you need. Pay as you go. Get great rates.

1-866-278-1692 | Directenergy.com/prepaidContact Direct Energy for important terms and conditions. © 2011 Direct Energy, L.P. (PUCT Certificate No. 10040)

11DE241_DE_10.25x2 Shared Mail_Hou_College_banner.indd 1 8/18/11 9:49 AM

THE DAILY COUGARt h e o f f i c i a l s t u d e n t n e w s p a p e r o f t h e u n i v e r s i t y o f h o u s t o n s i n c e 1 9 3 4

WALKER continues on page 6

Interior Design 1301: A� ordable furnishingsCougars set for return to gridiron with Keenum & Co.

thedailycougar.com

HI 100LO 78

monday Aug , Issue , Volume

GET SOME DAILY

NASA continues on page 2

NASA’s space shuttle program has launched fi ve shuttles on 135 fl ights since the origi-nal launch of the Columbia in April 1981. Each shuttle was designed to last 100 launch-es, though none of them fl ew more than 39 times. | Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

EDitOr’s nOtEWelcome back, Cougars — glad

to see you’ve braved the heat and decided the fi rst day of class is important. The Daily Cougar has had a busy summer, and just like the parking lot situation on campus, we’ve made important changes.

First of all, we are only going to print the fi rst four days of the school week.

However, we are still going to stay true to our name. We wouldn’t keep the Daily in The Daily Cougar for no reason. We will still be putting out new Web content on Fridays and on the weekends to keep you as informed as possible.

Even in this economic downturn, we’re still hiring skilled copy edi-tors, cartoonists, photographers and staff writers. If you feel like you have something to contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We expect our website and social media presence to be stronger than ever this semester. It’s our goal to provide you with what you need — therefore, if you have a question, just ask.

Whether you’re a part-time student or you live on campus, let us know if you see something interest-ing; that’s why we exist. You can tweet, Facebook, email or call us if you know something we don’t.

And please, don’t be afraid to come into the newsroom in the UC-Satellite and talk to us face-to-face. We love uninvited guests.

— Jack Wehman, Editor in chief

natiOn

NASA’s fi nal countdown

Joshua MannThe Daily Cougar

NASA’s final shuttle mission, STS-135, was completed without any major problems, and the Atlantis along with its crew

returned to Earth 13 days later on July 21.

“Today, Americans across the country watched with pride as four of our fellow citizens blasted off from the Kennedy Space Cen-ter in the Space Shuttle Atlantis, and America reached for the heavens once more,” President Barack Obama said in a statement on July 8, shortly after the final launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle

program. But as the Atlantis rolled to a

stop, Americans were left with a question: What’s next?

In the long term, Obama has charged NASA with the mission of leaving Earth’s orbit and ultimately sending Americans to Mars, but in the meantime thousands of NASA employees

Last mission launched; impact on the future of University unknown

Active summer for Coogs

A speech pathology graduate student leads children through language exercises as

part of Project TALK. Learn more about this and see what Cougars have been up to this summer on page 12. | Courtesy of Ramsay McCoy

aDministratiOn

Houston welcomes Walker as new VPSA

Julian JimenezThe Daily Cougar

After being confirmed at a UH Board of Regents meeting on Aug. 17, a seven month search has come to an end as J. Richard Walker stepped up as the new Vice President for Student Affairs for the University.

“I’m very excited to be a part of the UH community,” Walker said. “I’m very impressed with the students, faculty and staff and their enthusiasm for being a Tier One University,” Walker said.

Walker brings 29 years of experience to Houston, with an extensive resume that includes administrative positions at both public and private institutions.

He previously served as the

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Miami, the campus where he has worked since 1987.

He spearheaded a number of student-centered initiatives at Miami, which includes the design and development of a $68 mil-lion Student Center Project that expanded the campus Student Activities Center and University Center.

“To me it is about enhancing the student learning experience

J. Richard Walker served as associate vice president for student affairs at the University of Miami for the past eight years. | Courtesy of The Michigan Daily

Admin brings student-centered approach to UH

®

ADVERTISING PLACEMENT — Day, Date, 2010 ADVERTISING PLACEMENT — Day, Date, 2010

Clinical Research Study

MAJORDEPRESSION

If your depression has not improved with your current medication,you may want to consider this research study.We are currently enrolling patients for a clinical research trial toassess whether a new investigational drug may be useful, safe andwell tolerated for the treatment of major depression.

You may be able to participate in the study if:• You are between 18-65years of age• You have a current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder• Your depression has not improved with the treatment you arecurrently receivingAdditional criteria will be assessed by the study doctor to con rmyour eligibility for this study.

Quali ed participants will receive:• Study-relatedcare and health exams at no cost• Study medication at no cost

The Study Is Now EnrollingFor more information, please contact:

BCM Mood Disorders Program877- 96- BCMMOOD• 877-962-2666

Have you been diagnosed with Major Depression?

2 n Monday, August 22, 2011 News The Daily Cougar

ABOUT THE COUGARThe Daily Cougar is published Monday through Thursday during the fall and spring semesters, and Wednesdays during the summer, at the University of Houston Printing Plant and online at http://thedailycougar.com. The University seeks to provide equal educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status, or sexual orientation. The Daily Cougar is supported in part by Student Service Fees. the � rst copy of the Cougar is free; each additional copy is 25 cents.

SUBSCRIPTIONSRates are $70 per year or $40 per semester. Mail subscription requests to: Mail Subscriptions, The Daily Cougar, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204-4015.

NEWS TIPSSend news tips and story ideas to the News Desk. Call (713) 743-5314, e-mail [email protected] or fax (713) 743-5384. A “Submit news item” form is also available online at thedailycougar.com.

COPYRIGHTNo part of the newspaper in print or online may be reproduced without the written consent of the director of the Student Publications Department.

Newsroom() -Editor in ChiefJack Wehman(713) [email protected]

Managing EditorJohn Brannen(713) [email protected]

Chief Copy EditorNatasha Faircloth [email protected]

News EditorsJulian JimenezTaylor McGilvray(713) [email protected]

Sports EditorJosh Siegel(713) [email protected]

Life & Arts EditorMary Baak(713) [email protected]

Opinion EditorDaniel [email protected]

Photo/Video EditorBrianna Leigh Morrison(713) [email protected]

Web EditorParmesh [email protected]

Advertising() [email protected] Student Ad ManagerVictoria Gbenoba(713) [email protected] Classifi eds(713) 743-5356classi� [email protected]

Business Offi ce() -n Fax (713) 743-5384n Mailing addressRoom 7, UC SatelliteStudent PublicationsUniversity of HoustonHouston, TX 77204-4015

Issue Staffn Copy editingNatasha FairclothMoniqua Sextonn Production Ben MuthsSarah Neilln Closing editorTravis Hensley

COntaCt us

THE DAILY COUGAR IS A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS.

and contractors have been left jobless.

“The plan was to have a little bit of overlap with Constellation,” United Space Alliance employee James Shepherd said during an interview in April, but the Bush-era program was canceled by Obama in 2010.

“Anyone working on the space shuttle, their position is pretty much going away. (United Space Alliance) has some job positions internally,” Shepherd said. “If Con-stellation was allowed to continue, there would probably be more positions available to transition to.”

But cutting Constellation may have been a good move, ex-NASA contractor Jeff Larson said in April, as private companies can be far more effi cient than a large govern-mental agency like NASA.

“Just shipping money to NASA does not automatically generate new technologies and new capa-bilities in space,” Larson said.

“Just look at some of these small start-ups like Space X and what they are able to accomplish in terms of putting hardware together and fl ying and testing it versus the amount of money that was spent on Constellation,” Larson said. “Most of these companies could have done (Con-stellation) for a fraction of what it cost NASA.”

Many of those laid off due to the closing of the shuttle program have experience with real time operations, and that isn’t the kind of experience that private space fl ight companies are looking for, Shepherd said.

“What you are facing right now is a difference between what the company needs versus what the job skills are,” Shepherd said. “We

NASAcontinued from page 1

are the real time operations, and there’s no vehicle to operate. They don’t need that skill set right now. At some point they will need that, but not yet.”

But by the time the real time operators are needed, they will likely have moved on to other industries, Larson said.

“Most of the people who were laid off will leave the industry for good, that’s the sad reality,” he said.

“I would love to be in a position where when this starts picking up, I could jump back in, but I am going to have to do something in the meantime, and I think that every-one is going to be in that boat.”

For now, NASA’s only option for getting astronauts to space will be with the Russian space agency, called Roscosmos, Larson said.

“We have already been using the Russian Soyuz vehicle since 1995 to supplement the US Space Shuttle as a means of getting US astronauts into orbit,” said Larson. “It is now the exclusive means for Americans to reach space.”

The US and Russia have an agreement supplying a fi xed number of seats to orbit. It currently costs $51 million per seat, and that price will climb to $62 million per seat when the contract expires, Larson said.

Space X, a private space travel company, could be ready to launch its latest spacecraft, the Falcon Heavy, as soon as 2013, said Space X CEO and CTO Elon Musk in a press conference on April 5.

The Falcon Heavy will be capable of carrying over 100,000 pounds of cargo, which is twice the capacity of a space shuttle, into low earth orbit, allowing it to make trips to the International Space Station, Musk said.

“The Falcon Heavy will be the fi rst ever rocket to break the $1,000 per-pound-to-orbit barrier, less than a tenth as much as the shuttle,” Space X said in a press release in

July. “We’re expecting a signifi cant

work force increase (in Texas)... I expect it to probably more than double over the next few years,” said Musk. “We’ve more than doubled the size of our rocket development facility in Texas... And that’s in anticipation of a lot more growth.”

Academics nationwide have also been affected by the changes, said Dr. Karolos Grigorialdis, head of UH’s Aerospace Engineering program.

“Our Aerospace Engineering Graduate program has experienced some reduced enrollment due to the changes in NASA’s mission and the Space Shuttle retirement,” Grigori-aldis said.

However, the lull in enrollment is not expected to continue.

“Houston will remain a strong center of space activity and our program will be there to support the aerospace engineering workforce with advanced education,” Grigori-aldis said.

Many graduates with training in aerospace engineering and similar fi elds will not be affected by the changes in the space industry, as the usefulness of those degrees is determined largely by commercial and military aircraft businesses and not by space, Larson said.

“The job outlook in Houston for people with good technical skills is generally good, so long as you’re not trying to fi nd a job in the space sector,” Larson said. “Many of my former co-workers are fi nding jobs with energy companies.”

But to those students with their eyes on the stars, Grigorialdis offers some advice.

“There is no substitute for hard work and acquiring fundamental knowledge. The future technology problems and challenges of space exploration and commercialization will be very different from today’s.”

[email protected]

Click on it: www.thedailycougar.com

Point. Click.Promote your event.

Use the Campus Calendar at thedailycougar.com

Speak up wheneveryou want.

Register with the Web site and comment on any article at thedailycougar.com


Clinical Research Study

MAJORDEPRESSION

If your depression has not improved with your current medication,you may want to consider this research study.We are currently enrolling patients for a clinical research trial toassess whether a new investigational drug may be useful, safe andwell tolerated for the treatment of major depression.

You may be able to participate in the study if:• You are between 18-65years of age• You have a current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder• Your depression has not improved with the treatment you arecurrently receivingAdditional criteria will be assessed by the study doctor to con rmyour eligibility for this study.

Quali ed participants will receive:• Study-relatedcare and health exams at no cost• Study medication at no cost

The Study Is Now EnrollingFor more information, please contact:

BCM Mood Disorders Program877- 96- BCMMOOD• 877-962-2666

Have you been diagnosed with Major Depression?

The Daily Cougar News Monday, August 22, 2011 n 3


CLASS Academic Affairs Center320 Agnes Arnold713-743-4001 • www.uh.edu/class

Anthropology*Art

Art �Art History �Graphic Communications �Painting �Photography/Digital Media �Sculpture �

CommunicationAdvertising �Corporate Communication �Health Communication �

Public Health Promotion �Health Care Delivery �

Interpersonal �CommunicationJournalism �

Broadcast �Print Media �

Media Production �Media Studies �Public Relations �

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Communication Sciences �and Disorders/American Sign Language

Economics*English

Creative Writing �Linguistics �Literary Studies �

Health and Human Performance

Kinesiology �Exercise Science �Sports Administration �Fitness and Sports �

Human Nutrition and Foods �

*Hispanic StudiesSpanish �

*HistoryLiberal Studies*Modern & Classical Languages

Chinese Studies �French �German �Italian Studies �

MusicApplied Music �

Instrumental �Vocal �Piano �Organ �

Music Theory �Music Composition �

*Bachelor of Music 1. Music Business2. Music Religion

PhilosophyPolitical Science

PsychologySociologyTheatre & Dance

Performance �*Dance �Design Technology �

African American StudiesAir Force Leadership AnthropologyArt

Studio Art �Art History �

CommunicationAdvertising �Corporate Communication �Film Studies �Health Communication �

Public Health �PromotionHealth Care Delivery �

Interpersonal �CommunicationJournalism �Media Production �Media Studies �Public Relations �

Communication Sciences & DisordersEconomicsEnglish



Kinesiology �Human Nutrition and �Foods

Hispanic StudiesSpanish �Spanish for Business �Professionals

HistoryLatin American Studies �American Cultures �History �

Honors CollegeCreative Work �Medicine and Society �Phronesis, Politics, and �Ethics

Interdisciplinary ArtsMexican American StudiesMilitary Science (Army ROTC)Modern & Classical Languages

Chinese �French �French for Business �ProfessionalsGerman �Greek �Italian �Latin �World Cultures and �Literatures

MusicMusic Literature/History �Music Theory �

Naval Science (Navy ROTC)PhilosophyPolitical Science

Values, Law and Policy �Quantitative Social �ScienceNational Security Studies �Political Science �

PsychologyReligious StudiesSociologyTheatre & Dance

Dance �

Women’s StudiesGay, Lesbian, �Bisexual, and Transgender StudiesWomen’s Studies �

* Teacher Certification Available. Please Consult the Department Advisor for More Information.

MAJORS MINORS

SociologyTheatre & Dance

Performance �*Dance �Design Technology�


For more information please visit us online, call

or drop by:

What should I major in?Find your niche @ CLASS.

Renu KhatorPresident, University of Houston

www.uh.edu/president

Follow President Khator: Twitter.com/UHpres

Welcome to the start of a new semester of

promise and accomplishment for returning

students and new members of our Cougar family.

You are the reason we are a Carnegie-designated

Tier One university and ranked as a top choice

for undergraduates by The Princeton Review.

You are on a journey of professional and personal success with one of the

most diverse universities in the nation. Our dynamic learning environment,

unique programs, campus organizations and fun events offer wonderful

opportunities to develop your leadership and creativity as you make

lifelong friends.

Please take advantage of all that UH has to offer as we walk this path

of achievement together. Enjoy your semester knowing that you are the

reason the journey continues.

My Fellow Cougars:



CLASS Academic Affairs Center320 Agnes Arnold713-743-4001 • www.uh.edu/class

Anthropology*Art

Art �Art History �Graphic Communications �Painting �Photography/Digital Media �Sculpture �

CommunicationAdvertising �Corporate Communication �Health Communication �

Public Health Promotion �Health Care Delivery �

Interpersonal �CommunicationJournalism �

Broadcast �Print Media �

Media Production �Media Studies �Public Relations �

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Communication Sciences �and Disorders/American Sign Language

Economics*English



Kinesiology �Exercise Science �Sports Administration �Fitness and Sports �

Human Nutrition and Foods �

*Hispanic StudiesSpanish �

*HistoryLiberal Studies*Modern & Classical Languages

Chinese Studies �French �German �Italian Studies �

MusicApplied Music �

Instrumental �Vocal �Piano �Organ �

Music Theory �Music Composition �

*Bachelor of Music 1. Music Business2. Music Religion

PhilosophyPolitical Science

PsychologySociologyTheatre & Dance

Performance �*Dance �Design Technology �

African American StudiesAir Force Leadership AnthropologyArt

Studio Art �Art History �

CommunicationAdvertising �Corporate Communication �Film Studies �Health Communication �

Public Health �PromotionHealth Care Delivery �

Interpersonal �CommunicationJournalism �Media Production �Media Studies �Public Relations �

Communication Sciences & DisordersEconomicsEnglish



Kinesiology �Human Nutrition and �Foods

Hispanic StudiesSpanish �Spanish for Business �Professionals

HistoryLatin American Studies �American Cultures �History �

Honors CollegeCreative Work �Medicine and Society �Phronesis, Politics, and �Ethics

Interdisciplinary ArtsMexican American StudiesMilitary Science (Army ROTC)Modern & Classical Languages

Chinese �French �French for Business �ProfessionalsGerman �Greek �Italian �Latin �World Cultures and �Literatures

MusicMusic Literature/History �Music Theory �

Naval Science (Navy ROTC)PhilosophyPolitical Science

Values, Law and Policy �Quantitative Social �ScienceNational Security Studies �Political Science �

PsychologyReligious StudiesSociologyTheatre & Dance

Dance �

Women’s StudiesGay, Lesbian, �Bisexual, and Transgender StudiesWomen’s Studies �


MAJORS MINORS

For more information please visit us online, call

or drop by:

What should I major in?Find your niche @ CLASS.

Renu KhatorPresident, University of Houston

www.uh.edu/president

Follow President Khator: Twitter.com/UHpres

Welcome to the start of a new semester of

promise and accomplishment for returning

students and new members of our Cougar family.

You are the reason we are a Carnegie-designated

Tier One university and ranked as a top choice

for undergraduates by The Princeton Review.

You are on a journey of professional and personal success with one of the

most diverse universities in the nation. Our dynamic learning environment,

unique programs, campus organizations and fun events offer wonderful

opportunities to develop your leadership and creativity as you make

lifelong friends.

Please take advantage of all that UH has to offer as we walk this path

of achievement together. Enjoy your semester knowing that you are the

reason the journey continues.

My Fellow Cougars:



Minor In Mexican American Studies

MAKE THE WORLD WORK FOR YOU!

Leadership for the 21st Century

www.class.uh.edu/[email protected]

AHORA MAS QUE NUNCA / MORE NOW THAN EVER!

713-743-5390www.uh.edu/dsa

Campus Recreation

Center for Students with DisABILITIES

Center for Student Involvement

Center for Leadership and Fraternity & Sorority Life

Challenger Program

Child Care Centers

Counseling and Psychological Services

Dean of Students Office

Health Center

International Student and Scholar Services

Learning and Assessment Services

Learning Support Services

Measurement and Evaluation Services

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Parent Education Program

Religion Center

Residential Life and Housing

Student Publications

University of Houston Wellness

University Career Services

UC and Satellite

University Testing Services

Urban Experience Program

Veterans’ Services Office

Division of stuDent AffAirs

We’re here for you!

Supporting student success


through curricular and co-curricular opportunities that support the academic mission of the institution,” Walker said.

He also said that he plans to continue supporting students at UH by keeping close ties with the student government, opening up round table discussions with stu-dent leaders and holding regular town halls with the student body.

He has hopes for a strategic planning initiative that will study the issues that impact the Uni-versity as well as determine how the Division of Student Affairs can contribute to a solution.

“I want a defined assessment process — one that not only gauges student satisfaction, but determines the actual impact that policies have on students,” Walker said.

UH President Renu Khator said in a press release that Walker has demonstrated a strong commit-ment to students throughout his career.

“He understands the impor-tance of multiculturalism and has interacted effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, alumni and commu-nity members on many issues,” Khator said.

SGA President Michael Hard-ing worked extensively as an appointed member of the search committee tasked with finding a replacement for the previous Vice President for Student Affairs, Elwyn C. Lee, who was named as the Vice President for Community Relations and Institutional Out-reach in February.

Harding said that while he was initially unimpressed during preliminary interviews, Walker distinguished himself as a strong candidate thanks to his charisma and hands-on approach to leadership.

“At first Dr. Walker was not one of my top choices,” Harding said. “After meeting him in person I was extremely impressed. His personality was magnetic, and I felt the sense that he would be the catalyst in creating a Tier One Division of Student Affairs.

“I feel his experienced exper-tise will benefit the student body as a whole,” Harding said.

University of Miami SGA President Brandon Mitchell, a junior majoring in sports admin-istration and political science, said that though many students at his campus were sad to see him go, they’re happy for the new opportunities that Walker’s appointment to the UH campus affords him.

“Walker has positively impacted almost every aspect of the University of Miami and has been key to the unprecedented rise that we’re on right now,” said Mitchell.

“His policy making decisions come from an array of admin-istrative, visionary and student outlooks and he always makes sure to get as much input as pos-sible before making a decision.

“Walker is passionate, dedi-cated, and determined to make everything in which he is involved as great as it can be and his work ethic to that end is unmatched. There is no doubt he will do great things at and for the University of Houston,” Mitchell said.

[email protected]

WALKERcontinued from page 1

Darlene CamposThe Daily Cougar

The UH Forensics team is aiming toward another successful year as they gear up for a semester of debate and social work. The Forensics Soci-ety aims to help students get over their fear of public speaking while giving back to the community.

“Until the mid 90s, UH had a very well established speech department, but (now) no longer offers it,” said program director Michael Fain. “We’re giving students a chance to participate and get rid of the greatest fear of adults which is public speak-ing. We get (members) in front of audiences to get rid of their fear.”

After being resurrected by Fain in 2001, the Forensics Society has won national titles in various

competitions, including the Out-standing Community Service award given by Delta Sigma Rho National Speech Fraternity in 2005 and 2006.

“The main purpose of the program is to provide some sort of forensic outlet for the greater Houston community,” said Fain. “We won 10 national championships just this past year. We’ve won 35 national championships since the organization started back up in 2002. The reason why we have over 300 members is because we have folks that only volunteer or only judge, but you cannot only compete. Winning will always happen, but it has to be achieved first.”

This fall, the Forensics Society will be hosting two contests: one for middle school students and another for high school students. They will also host 29 other on-campus events. The organization will also be involved in 17 competitions held across the US throughout the

academic year. Travel, food and con-test expenses are provided for active members of the program. Volunteer projects will include Star of Hope luncheons, a Thanksgiving presenta-tion to the Depelchin Orphanage and tutoring low income students in the community.

“I started forensics at the age

of 10. I didn’t grow up in a typical environment. Both of my parents were blind. Because of this, I pay a lot of attention to physical develop-ment, and I got that by watching my parents and their body language,” said Fain.

[email protected]

The UH Forensic Society is hosting two speech competitions this fall and will compete in 17 tournaments across the nation this academic year. | Courtesy of Michael Fain

Group advocates service, brings fierce competition

OrganizatiOns

Forensics society has big plans for the University


Minor In Mexican American Studies

MAKE THE WORLD WORK FOR YOU!

Leadership for the 21st Century

www.class.uh.edu/[email protected]

AHORA MAS QUE NUNCA / MORE NOW THAN EVER!

713-743-5390www.uh.edu/dsa

Campus Recreation

Center for Students with DisABILITIES

Center for Student Involvement

Center for Leadership and Fraternity & Sorority Life

Challenger Program

Child Care Centers

Counseling and Psychological Services

Dean of Students Office

Health Center

International Student and Scholar Services

Learning and Assessment Services

Learning Support Services

Measurement and Evaluation Services

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Parent Education Program

Religion Center

Residential Life and Housing

Student Publications

University of Houston Wellness

University Career Services

UC and Satellite

University Testing Services

Urban Experience Program

Veterans’ Services Office

Division of stuDent AffAirs

We’re here for you!

Supporting student success


Campus

Prof shows chemistry with supply operationDarlene CamposThe Daily Cougar

UH is set to aid children for their next year of school as Opera-tion School Supply kicks off under new leadership.

Founded by the Alumni Asso-ciation and the Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Company, OSS is a program which aims to provide underprivileged children with school supplies to ensure their studies. According to a 2010 UH news release, OSS has raised over $1.75 million worth of school sup-plies for elementary aged children since its initial launch.

“It’s been around about 20 years,” said Simon Bott, current organizer of Operation School Supplies. “(The Alumni Associa-tion) would collect a few supplies from around campus, and then HEB was a partner and people would have the opportunity to donate money to the school sup-ply project as they checked out from HEB. It would also provide some school supplies. Coca-Cola was a partner for a long time and would put in lots of money.”

Once all the school supplies and donations were collected the Alumni Association would host an event at the Alumni Center. Volunteers would sort through, package and deliver the supplies to schools in the area.

After its two decade run, the Alumni Association lost their major sponsors and was not able to continue OSS alone. This is when Bott decided his chemistry class could take over.

“Essentially, HEB and Coca-Cola pulled out, and since the Alumni Association no longer had these big sponsors, they decided they really couldn’t do it on their own. I challenged my class to take it over and they did,” Bott said. “We have a big truck coming to deliver school supplies to about 20 schools in the immediate vicinity around UH, to about eight schools out in Fort Bend and one school district just past Humble.”

Bott said that though the organization of OSS has changed, he hopes to continue the program with the legacy it has had in the past.

“Two years ago, really the last good year (for OSS), the Alumni Association collected around $150,000 worth of supplies and had it delivered to 31 different school districts,” Bott said. “It was really a tragedy that it stopped. It was such a wonderful program. But it never went away, it’s just changed now. This year, my class collected around 14,000 items, pretty good for one class and a few boxes around campus.”

The future of the OSS seems promising and is expected to continue operating as new school years roll in.

“I’m planning to make it a University thing from on. The Alumni Association has been very

SUPPLIES continues on page 8

PARKING continues on page 8

parking

Parking garage construction to bring frustrationJulian JimenezThe Daily Cougar

Construction is underway on a project aimed at alleviating the campus’ parking problems.

Workers recently broke ground on a new stadium parking garage at lot 15D, located at the intersection of Cullen and Holman. The garage will increase the parking capacity to over 2,300 spaces, more than doubling the amount of student

parking currently available in the lot, and will add some much needed retail and dining spaces to the area.

The parking garage addition is scheduled to be a 10-month project, and will finally open in the summer of 2012. However, con-struction will render 1,100 spaces unavailable throughout the dura-tion of the project.

Parking and Transportation Services has taken a number of initiatives to help deal with the loss

of parking spots. Parking lot 16D, located on the corner of Cullen and Elgin, has undergone some expansion during the summer to help with the parking situation, and new lots have opened near Bayou Oaks as well as along Leek Street between Anita and Dennis.

In addition, two shuttled lots will be available at TSU for UH stu-dents with valid UH permits.

Even with these measures, unfortunately, officials reported a bleak outlook for commuters who

have to park on campus in the upcoming school year.

A press release issued by the UH department of parking and transportation said that the UH community should be prepared for a challenging year.

“Enrollment forecasts indicate the University of Houston is on track to exceed last year’s record enrollment,” said Eric Holamon, the manager of customer service

Law sChOOL

Grad students win humanitarian parole for IraqiPaulina RojasThe Daily Cougar

Two students at the UH Law Center and their advisor have helped a young Iraqi man receive humanitarian parole and reunite with his family after they were forced to leave Iraq because of their Christian beliefs.

Humanitarian parole allows someone who ordinarily would not be permitted to enter the US to tem-porarily take refuge in the country for urgent humanitarian reasons.

Xiao Chen, a recent law school graduate, and Yolande Ditewig, a master of law candidate, took the case with the Director of the Immigration Clinic at the UH Law Center, Geoff Hoffman, when the

man’s mother came into the clinic after having no success with other nonprofit organizations in Houston.

“(Ditewig) completed the initial packet which was submitted to the US Citizenship and Immigra-tion Services. This included the humanitarian parole petition as well as gathering all the evidence to support the petition. The students also met with the petitioner (his

mother here in the US). Chen then handled a second petition in which we submitted more evidence,” Hoff-man said.

By winning humanitarian parole, the man will be able to seek asylum in the US with his family.

“The students worked extremely hard on this challenging case,” said

IMMIGRATION continues on page 8


Our nationally renowned vision professionals o�er comprehensive

eye care using the latest in advanced

diagnostic instruments. Essilor Optical Service carries

more than 50 designer brands as well as sunglasses and protective

sports vision wear.

Open to the public,

MondayFriday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call

713.743.2015 or visit www.uei.uh.edu

“On the Corner of Calhoun Rd and Wheeler”


Julian JimenezThe Daily Cougar

Esteemed scientist and former president of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam will be making stop at the University for a colloquium today at 9 a.m. in the UH-Conrad Hilton Ballroom.

Kalam’s address, titled “What I Can Give,” will discuss a movement he’s started that focuses on teach-ing people to better the future by giving to others and society.

The discussion will detail the initiative and explain how today’s youth can help transform imbal-ances in society. The event will fea-ture a cultural dance performance as well as a short question and answer session.

Kalam will also be given a presidential medallion as a token of appreciation, which is given to all heads of state that visit the University.

Sponsored by the Graduate Indian Student Organization and the Indian Student Organization, the visit came to pass after UH President Renu Khator extended an invitation to Kalam.

Jerald Strickland, the assistant

Vice President for International Studies and Programs, said that the University is fortunate to have him visit.

We’re excited about him being on campus, and we’re looking forward to hearing him share some of his wisdom concerning social issues,” Strickland said. “We’re glad he’s found the time. This is the fi rst opportunity for many of us to meet him.

Abdul Kalam served as the

11th president of India from 2002 through 2007, and his humanitar-ian work in offi ce earned him the name the ‘people’s president.’”

He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, and honorary doctorate degrees in microbiology, science and engi-neering. He has also written an extensive collection of books cover-ing a variety of topics that range from his scientifi c work to his more humanitarian pursuits.

Prior to his work in government, Kalam worked extensively with the Indian Space Research Organiza-tion and the Defense Research and Development Laboratory as an aeronautic engineer.

Kalam is currently serving as the chancellor of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, and works as a professor in a number of universities around India.

GISO vice president Akshatha Murthy said that Kalam’s resume and educational background makes him an important speaker for the campus.

“He is the perfect blend of edu-cation and politics. Students will be enlightened by the knowledge and inspiration that a person with such a stature can provide,” Murthy said.

[email protected]

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is a distinguished professor as well as a beloved politician. He served as India’s president from 2002-2007. | Wikimedia Commons

Scientist, politician to discuss ‘give’ movement

Campus

Former president of India to visit UH

www.thedailycougar.comStay in touch.

helpful with it this year,” said Bott. “We had no way that people could donate money to the program because of the rules associated with donating money to the Uni-versity. We got about $400 or $500 which we will give straight to a

school (for the purpose of buying school supplies). Hopefully we will get in some partners as we go on.”

Dimassi’s Restaurant provided some fi nancial support and the Clear Lake Islamic Center put out donation boxes for school supplies. The UH bookstore also donated to the cause.

[email protected]

SUPPLIEScontinued from page 7

for parking and transportation, in a press release.

“This increased enrollment, combined with the amount of con-struction on campus, including the new stadium garage, and its impact on parking availability, will create a signifi cant strain on the existing parking infrastructure.”

To help lessen the stress, the Parking and Transportation Ser-vices suggested that students avoid driving by utilizing the 50 percent discount for METRO tickets avail-able for students, or carpooling

with friends. The department also said that

on-campus residents can become members of the Connect by Hertz Car Sharing Program for free, which provides students with a rental car at the rate of $8 an hour, gas and insurance included.

Students that plan to park on campus should arrive at least one hour before classes start to fi nd a spot.

For more information detailing parking options and construction plans, visit the parking and trans-portation website at www.uh.edu/parking.

[email protected]

PARKINGcontinued from page 7

Hoffman in a press release. “In the process, they learned a range of new skills (while) keeping the client’s goals in sight at all times, and most importantly, never giving up.”

Complex immigration cases like this one are not foreign to UH law students. 10 to 20 of them are chosen each year to work on cases through the immigration clinic.

Their participation in the clinic allows them to learn important skills such as interviewing clients, research, writing, advocacy and case preparation.

“The (immigration) clinic, as this case highlighted, is a resource for the Houston community members who may have no other place to turn for legal assistance relating to complex issues of immigration law,” Hoffman said.

[email protected]

IMMIGRATIONcontinued from page 7


Our nationally renowned vision professionals o�er comprehensive

eye care using the latest in advanced

diagnostic instruments. Essilor Optical Service carries

more than 50 designer brands as well as sunglasses and protective

sports vision wear.

Open to the public,

MondayFriday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call

713.743.2015 or visit www.uei.uh.edu

“On the Corner of Calhoun Rd and Wheeler”



HOURS OF OPERATIONUC SATELLITE

Burger Studio

Chick-fil-A

Cranberry Farms

Montague’s

Starbucks

Pizza Hut

Taco Bell

Smoothie King

C3 Store

Mon - Thurs: 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.Friday: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Kim Son


Mon - Thurs: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mon - Thurs: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.




Mon - Thurs: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.



CALHOUN LOFTSCougarXpress

Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.Sat - Sun: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

PGH

Einstein’sBagels

Mon - Thurs: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.Friday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

BATES LAWMon - Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Subway

REC CENTER - CRWCMon - Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.Saturday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

SmoothieKing

UNIVERSITY CENTERExtreme Pita

Sushic

Subway

Chick-fil-A

Wendy’s

Java City

C3 Store

Mon - Thurs: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.






Mon - Fri: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

MOODY TOWERS

Fresh FoodCompany

Mon - Thurs: 7 a.m. - 12 a.m.Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.Sunday: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.

COUGAR VILLAGECougar Xpress

Sun - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.Fri - Sat: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.

OBERHOLTZER HALL

C3 Store

RFoC Mon - Fri: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sun - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.Fri - Sat: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

BAUERMon - Thurs: 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Friday: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Starbucks

832.842.5989 uh.edu/dining

The mission of the African American Studies Program at the University of Houston is to develop, promote and enhance the knowledge of information of the discipline as well as the collective consciousness of African descended people. AAS focuses upon

the cultural and historical heritage of Africans on the Continent, in the Americas and throughout the great Diaspora.

University of HoUston AfricAn AmericAn StudieS628 Agnes Arnold Hall • Houston, TX 77204-3047 • (713) 743-2811

FAll 2011 UnDergrADUATe CoUrSeScourSe # courSe nAme ScHeduLe room ProfeSSor noteS

AAS 1310 Intro to African Culture 4:00-7:00 p.m. W M118 Kyles

AAS 2320 Intro To African American Studies 1:00pm-2:30pm T,Th AH 204 Crawford required

AAS 2320 Intro To African American Studies 7:00pm-10:00pm Tue. AH 7 Sylvers required

AAS 2320 Intro To African American Studies 9:00am-12:00pm Sat. AH 204 Walker required

AAS 3310 African American experience Through Theater 11:00am-12:00pm M, W, F M 111 Anderson Hfac

AAS 3348 African Americans and the law 10:00am-11:30am, T,Th TBA Wiggins Social Science

AAS 3394 Special Topics: Community Internship in AAS TBA TBA Conyers

AAS 4377 Seminar on W.e.B. DuBois 11:30am-1:00pm, T,Th AH 628 Conyers

grADUATe CoUrSeScourSe # courSe nAme ScHeduLe room ProfeSSor noteS

AAS 6307 Seminar on MlK, Jr. and Malcolm X 1:00pm-2:30pm T,Th AH 628 Conyers

an experience in academic and cultural diversity!


Xiaowen ChenThe Daily Cougar

Renowned fi nancial journalist Lynn O’Shaughnessy recently said that business students no longer earn the highest mid-career salary in the job market, based on PayScale’s 2011 best-paying college degrees survey.

According to this survey, the top paying degree is petroleum engi-neering, with a mid-career median salary amounting to $155,000. Engi-neering and science majors rank in the top 10 among the best-paying degree list. Business major comes in as the 59th best-paying college degree in the survey.

“Normally, engineering gradu-ates’ entry level salary should be $75,000-$80,000 per year. There are two main reasons that engineering students are paid higher salary comparing with other major stu-dents,” said Vita P. Como, the career

center director for the UH college of engineering.

“First of all, the high demand in engineering market comes due to a large gap existing between demand and supply. Houston is an engi-neering city with high demand of

engineering students. A large num-ber of technical people are retiring right now. The second reason lies in the academic diffi culty of engineer-ing majors, which require more

Study ranks mid-career top paying majors, jobs

aCaDEmiCs

Engineering degrees bring in greenOrganizatiOns

Student savings leagueto off er more discountsDon ThomasThe Daily Cougar

In the Spring of 2010, SGA under the leadership of President Kenneth Fomunung initiated a program called the Student Savings Club, which allows members of the University of Houston community to receive discounts at various busi-nesses, such as restaurants, apart-ments and retailers around town and around the country.

For the frugal student shopper, this program is a necessity. Exam-ples of businesses participating for discounts include Discount Tires, AT&T, Denny’s and GameFly.

Now building upon the success of the initiative, the program will soon be expanding to encompass more businesses and schools in the local area, such as the University of St. Thomas, University of Houston Downtown, and Houston Baptist University. With the addition of these

three schools, the Student Savings Club program now offers discounts for an estimated 45,000 students in the Greater Houston area.

Currently, there are approxi-mately 70 businesses that offer discounts through the program, with more to come as the program expands. The expanded inclusion of other schools in the area means this program will be a good boost to local businesses and will likely entice even more businesses to join the list of discounts and deals.

“We are always looking to add more businesses all over the Greater Houston area,” said SGA Senator Jeff Syptak, who spearheaded the program’s expansion.

“I am a commuter myself, so I am not just looking for businesses around the campus, but everywhere. Even in the Northwest side of town, where I am from, I have found places for this program,” Syptak

SAVINGS continues on page 12 MAJORS continues on page 12

TO: THE DAILY COUGARTHE DAILY COUGAR

TO: THE DAILY COUGAR

We ❤ lots & lots of

Click on “Write a letter” at thedailycougar.com


TO:

THE DAILY COUGAR



TO:

THE DAILY COUGAR


tOp 10 saLariEs

Source: CBS moneywatch.bnet.com

Engineering and science degrees compose the top ten careers with the highest paid mid-career professionals. Petroleum engineering leads the way with a $155,000 salary.

$0 $40,000 $80,000 $120,000 $160,000

Petroleum engineering

Chemical engineering

Electrical engineering

Material science & engineering

Aerospace engineering

Physics

Applied mathematics

Computer engineering

Nuclear engineering

Biomedical engineering

Petroleum engineering leads in salary


HOURS OF OPERATIONUC SATELLITE

Burger Studio

Chick-fil-A

Cranberry Farms

Montague’s

Starbucks

Pizza Hut

Taco Bell

Smoothie King

C3 Store


Kim Son


Mon - Thurs: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mon - Thurs: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.







CALHOUN LOFTSCougarXpress

Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.Sat - Sun: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

PGH

Einstein’sBagels


BATES LAWMon - Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Subway

REC CENTER - CRWCMon - Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.Saturday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

SmoothieKing

UNIVERSITY CENTERExtreme Pita

Sushic

Subway

Chick-fil-A

Wendy’s

Java City

C3 Store

Mon - Thurs: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.






Mon - Fri: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

MOODY TOWERS

Fresh FoodCompany

Mon - Thurs: 7 a.m. - 12 a.m.Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.Sunday: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.

COUGAR VILLAGECougar Xpress

Sun - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.Fri - Sat: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.

OBERHOLTZER HALL

C3 Store

RFoC Mon - Fri: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sun - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.Fri - Sat: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

BAUERMon - Thurs: 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Friday: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Starbucks

832.842.5989 uh.edu/dining

The mission of the African American Studies Program at the University of Houston is to develop, promote and enhance the knowledge of information of the discipline as well as the collective consciousness of African descended people. AAS focuses upon

the cultural and historical heritage of Africans on the Continent, in the Americas and throughout the great Diaspora.

University of HoUston AfricAn AmericAn StudieS628 Agnes Arnold Hall • Houston, TX 77204-3047 • (713) 743-2811

FAll 2011 UnDergrADUATe CoUrSeScourSe # courSe nAme ScHeduLe room ProfeSSor noteS

AAS 1310 Intro to African Culture 4:00-7:00 p.m. W M118 Kyles

AAS 2320 Intro To African American Studies 1:00pm-2:30pm T,Th AH 204 Crawford required

AAS 2320 Intro To African American Studies 7:00pm-10:00pm Tue. AH 7 Sylvers required

AAS 2320 Intro To African American Studies 9:00am-12:00pm Sat. AH 204 Walker required

AAS 3310 African American experience Through Theater 11:00am-12:00pm M, W, F M 111 Anderson Hfac

AAS 3348 African Americans and the law 10:00am-11:30am, T,Th TBA Wiggins Social Science

AAS 3394 Special Topics: Community Internship in AAS TBA TBA Conyers

AAS 4377 Seminar on W.e.B. DuBois 11:30am-1:00pm, T,Th AH 628 Conyers

grADUATe CoUrSeScourSe # courSe nAme ScHeduLe room ProfeSSor noteS

AAS 6307 Seminar on MlK, Jr. and Malcolm X 1:00pm-2:30pm T,Th AH 628 Conyers

an experience in academic and cultural diversity!



Darlene CamposThe Daily Cougar

A UH student is helping make a big difference as a role model by making the summers of special needs campers some of the most memorable in their lives.

Tony Agosto has worked throughout the summer as a counselor at Camp for All, program that works with other non-profi ts to make a barrier-free, accessible-for-all camping environment for handicapped children and adults.

But though he’s known around the camp for being very hands-on with his work, he’s most appreciated for being an inspiration — like many of the campers spending time at Camp for All, Agosto suffers from cerebral palsy.

“One the things that really makes a difference for our campers is that many of them come to camp and realize that there are others out there like them,” said Kurt Podeszwa, the camp director of the facility.

“For our campers to see a staff member with cerebral palsy to be in the role of a program staff member is empowering to them. It gives them the opportunity to say, ‘If he can do that, then I can.’ At Camp For All we really focus on what the camper can do.

“Tony is very independent and

asks not to be treated differently just because he is differently abled. Campers enjoy spending time with him. He is a good role model and truly enjoys spending time with children,” Podeszwa said.

Camp for All accommodates its guests with an entirely wheel-chair accessible facility, fi lled with handicap-friendly activities such as horseback riding or fi shing. The camp enlists the help of other non-profi t organizations in the area to enable handicapped individuals to experience the fun of camp.

“What makes us different from other summer camps is that our campers are children and adults with special needs and challenging illnesses,” said Pat Sorrells, CEO of Camp For All.

Agosto fi rst attended the camp in 2002. He became a counselor for the camp in 2004, and because of his continued dedication he has started this year as a full-fl edged staff member. Podeszwa credits much of Agosto’s success as a staff member to his incredible persistence.

“Tony impressed me during our staff training lifeguarding class when, even though it was apparent he was not going to be able to get certifi ed, he kept trying all the skills and the endurance swim,” Podeszwa said.

As a program staff member, Ago-sto is tasked with leading a variety of activities, as well as helping the campers get acclimated to the camp and the grounds.

“A typical day could be that he

greets a cabin at breakfast, joins them for morning aerobics, leads the cabin to fi shing, then archery, then to nature,” Podeszwa said.

“The program staff is key to a camper’s experience at camp; they lead games in between activities, they answer questions the campers have and overall help facilitate a good experience for the campers.”

The camp is always searching for individuals willing to help fi ll spring, summer or fall positions. For volunteer information visit the website at www.campforall.org or contact volunteer supervisor Melissa Waggoneer at [email protected].

[email protected]

Tony Agosto shows kids at Camp For All that cerebral palsy doesn’t hold them back. | Courtesy of Kurt Podeszwa

Student inspires children despite shared disability

stuDEnts

Cougar gives back to childhood camp

EntErtainmEnt

UH student featured on HBO documentary seriesXiaowen ChenThe Daily Cougar

Aaron Casey, a sophomore in the UH Moores School of Music, was recently selected to star this summer as a member of the HBO documen-tary series “Masterclass,” a show that offers participants the opportunity to be mentored by Grammy Award Winner Bobby McFerrin.

In each “Masterclass” episode, a world-class artist gives lessons to a group of exceptionally talented students. Casey and four other participants trained with Mcferrin at the Baden-Baden Festival Theater, Germany’s largest opera house.

“Studying with Bobby McFerrin was the best experience of my life,” Casey said. “It helped me to become one with the audience and with the stage.

“One of McFerrin’s biggest lessons was on improvisations. He uses this concept during most of his perfor-mances. He said that when we let go and live in the music, our art will be perfect. As long as we don’t worry about being perfect, we’ll be perfect,” Casey said.

McFerrin’s improvisation training was a departure from the more tradi-tional classical music education that Casey grew up with. But by connect-ing with his childhood experiences singing in church, he was able to apply his more formal performance training to effectively improvise on stage.

Casey’s ultimate goal is to give back to society by performing as a

world-renowned opera tenor.“I love dramatic operas with big

climaxes. One of my dream roles is Don Jose from the opera ‘Carmen,’” Casey said.

In his personal life, Casey is very easy-going. His passion for music life and music is refl ected in his love for family and friends.

“One of my newest hobbies would involve having great conversa-tion with my little brother. I also have lots of fun when going to the movies, hanging out with friends, and going out to eat,” Casey said.

As an active student at the University, Casey challenges himself under the tutelage of a number of professionals. Private voice instruc-tor Professor Joseph Evans helped Casey secure and refi ne his singing techniques.

“Casey sings in our top choral ensemble, concert chorale, which gave Casey great insights into singing and music-making. Casey has also been active in our fabulous opera program,” Webster said.

Undoubtedly, Casey will continue his musical pursuits. He aims to graduate from UH with a bachelor’s degree in music in three years, and plans to further his education in graduate school.

“Music is my life. It is the way I express myself. I can be as extra as I want and not get hated for it, but loved. When I perform I feel complete and at home. I am going to share it with the world,” Casey said.

[email protected]

Taylor McGilvrayThe Daily Cougar

UH speech pathology gradu-ate students worked with speech pathology professionals this sum-mer to help children with hearing disabilities learn to communicate.

Project TALK is a week-long summer camp that was started to bring children with hearing loss together to support each other as they develop speech, language and listening skills.

“We’ve found (by) incorporating

graduate students, we were able to train more pre-professionals how to work with hearing loss and how to maximize the speech and language development of these kids and build their confi dence,” said Sara Norwood, lead speech pathologist over the camp.

“Speech therapists in the public school setting or even in private practice might not come across chil-dren with hearing loss on a regular basis, and so it’s a great way to help people be armed with knowledge of what to do and what to watch for and to have that familiarity with children with hearing loss.”

The UH students planned one activity each day for the campers

based on the language needs of the children in their group. By simplify-ing or making their language more complex based on the children’s abilities, they were able to broaden each child’s vocabulary and gram-mar while practicing a variety of speech language therapy strategies, including expansion, modeling, labeling, and linguistic mapping.

“They were great. It’s really fun to watch how one the ideas they come up with. It’s really cool to see what kind of activities they come up with (and) how they get the language out of the kids,” Norwood said.

UH speech pathology graduate students work hand-in-hand day in and day out with hearing impaired children to help them develop confidence and communicate with their peers effectively. | Courtesy of Ramsay McCoy

Cougars help deaf kids communicate in camp

stuDEnts

Graduate students TALK with children

said.Though restaurants and major

chains dominate the list, Syptak’s goal is to include even more local businesses and introduce variety by getting more technologically-ori-ented establishments to participate.

Students interested in receiving discounts through the program must show participating businesses their student ID card or a special promotional card that will be passed out during the semester.

Students interested in fi nding out more about the program can fi nd a list of all participating busi-nesses by searching for the Univer-sity of Houston at the website www.studentsavingsclub.com/. There is also a Facebook group available for students to join and receive all updates as the program grows.

If you would like to see more businesses included, or have ideas on where to focus the program, Syptak encourages all students to email him with suggestions. His email is [email protected].

[email protected]

SAVINGScontinued from page 10

dedication than other majors do.”Dr. Michael Newman, UH public

accounting program’s director, was able to address some business stu-dents’ concerns about their career outlook.

“There is a big demand for Accounting and Management Information Systems students in the business world,” Newman said. “Students who have accounting skills earn over $50,000 out of college and can make in the mid-six fi gures within twenty years of graduation if they become partners of a large CPA fi rm, which many do. Demand for both skill sets is expected to con-tinue growing for the next decade.”

For both engineering and busi-ness students, gaining enough pro-fessional experience during college is just as essential for guaranteeing a bright future in their career. Como

encouraged engineering students to acquire internship or co-op course during each semester.

Susan Ren is a University of Texas student studying for a masters in accounting who recently started working at Big Four Company.

“Accounting positions beyond entry level would be more lucrative,” said Ren.

Students still deciding on a major should not rely on potential money return when deciding. Newman said that they have the potential to gain much more career success by pursu-ing things they really love to do.

“Go seek to do something you are passionate about,” Newman said.

Amer Fahim, an MBA with a vision of accounting from UH said, “Students must do a self-evaluation with someone’s help, what we are good at keeping in view future pros-pects of those studies in our lives.”

[email protected]

MAJORScontinued from page 10

TALK continues on page 18


Use what yoU need. Pay as yoU go. It’s just like putting gas in your car; you only buy what you can afford. No surprises.

RegUlaR UPdates. Via text or email, we’ll tell you when you need to get more electricity. Then, just pay online or at an authorized pay station.

get gReat Rates. This leaves more money for books, tuition and ramen noodles.

get a $30 credit* just for enrolling.Take control. Call toll-free today. 1-866-278-1692 DirectEnergy.com/Prepaid

1-866-278-1692 | directenergy.com/Prepaid*$30 credit applies to active accounts 30 days after your service begins with Direct Energy. This limited time offer may not be combined with any other offer at the time of enrollment. Service not available in all areas. Payments can be made online, by telephone or with cash at authorized payment centers only. Visit www2.directenergy.com/paystations for a list of authorized pay stations. Certain eligibility requirements, terms of service and restrictions apply. Contact Direct Energy® for details at 1-866-278-1692. © 2011 Direct energy, LP. Direct Energy, LP, Direct Energy®, the Lightning Bolt design and Direct Energy Power-To-GoSM are trademarks of Direct Energy Marketing Limited, used under license. (PUCT License No. 10040).

fUndamentals of bUdgeting 101

How Direct Energy Power-To-Go™ simplifies how you pay for electricity.

Call today.

no dePosit! no CRedit CheCk! no ContRaCt teRm! Discover Our Energy On:

11DE241_DE_10.25x14 Shared Mail_Hou_College_3.indd 1 8/17/11 2:19 PM



Darrel M. Seidley and Lou Miller attended the summit which featured Paige Schilt and Meghan Stabler as keynote speakers. | Robert Z. Easely/The Daily Cougar

Monica Robert, Captain Survey and Jay show their support for the transgender community by attending the summit. | Robert Z. Easely/The Daily Cougar

OvercomingHate T he third annual Texas Trans-

gender summit was held Aug. 12 and 13 at the Roy G. Cullen

Building.The summit was hosted by the

Houston GLBT Community Center and the UH Department of English.

Featuring a number of experts and professionals, the event was geared informing the public and aiding proactive students interested

in advocating GLBT issues.Participants at the event were

treated to a variety of informative workshops, which included top-ics such as “Creating Gay Straight Alliances”, “Building Grassroots Change in your Local Commu-nity” and “Transgender Health Priorities: Knowledge, Barriers, and Vulnerabilities.”

The keynote speakers for the event were Paige Schlit, a writer, activist and contributor to The Bile-rico Project, and Meghan Stabler, a member of the Human Rights Cam-paign business council and a senior director at CA Technologies.

Also in attendance at the summit was the American Civil Liberties Union, which discussed case law with participants. The group has been present at the Summit since its creation three years ago, and ACLU representative Phyllis Frye, of Frye and Associates PLLC, lead discussions on transgender case-law as well.

Attendees who purchased tickets for both days of the Summit were treated to a barbecue dinner and social at the Houston Transgender Center.

[email protected]

Siobahn Cooke, Jordan Johnson, John Dean Dominigue and James Lee were participants at the Trans-gender Summit. They attended workshops aimed at helping them tackle transgender issues. | Robert Z. Easely/The Daily Cougar

Johanna, Jocelyn and Manuel Ronquillo attended the conference hoping to get a new perspective on the unique challenges that transgender people face. | Robert Z. Easely/The Daily Cougar


Millions of listings all backed by our A-to-z guarantee

Up to

90% OFF Used Textbooks at Amazon

Download the Amazon Price Check app and check textbook prices instantly.

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

amazon_9-75x15-5_color.pdf 7/29/11 1:45:03 PM



We can’t hear you.

Mostly because we’re a

newspaper and we don’t

have ears. But we would love

to get your voice heard. Send

us a guest column, around

400-600 words on a topic of

your choosing, to opinion@

thedailycougar.com.

THE DAILY COUGAR®

The Daily Cougar. Open all night.www.thedailycougar.com


crosswordcomics

sudokuHow to play Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9; and each set of 3-by-3 boxes must also contain the numbers 1 to 9.

Robbie + Bobby by Jason Poland

That Monkey Tune by Michael A. Kandalaft

ACROSS 1 Turn back the

clock 6 Cough syrup

meas. 10 Diver’s fi nd 14 Scent 15 Retro art style 16 Tortoise rival 17 Make vertical 18 Zoo barker 19 Malicious 20 Calyx segments 22 Pale yellow 24 Shale extract 26 Collar stiff ener 27 Fact 31 Freezing 32 Orchard pest 33 Make sure 36 Souffl e

ingredient 39 Hero’s deed 40 Candid 41 While away 42 Lunar new year 43 Burro alternative 44 Not ripe 45 Dessert choice 46 Hot pepper 48 The Milky Way 51 Cat or turkey 52 On the payroll 54 Special skills 59 Court order 60 Gourmet cheese 62 Booster rocket 63 “Sting like - -” 64 Med. staff ers 65 Quivered 66 Tadpole’s place 67 Latin I verb 68 Preference

DOWN 1 Seance sounds 2 - Stanley Gardner 3 First course 4 Jane Austen

novel 5 Gossipy paper 6 Six-pointers 7 Noise from a

pager 8 Disfi gures 9 Stump for 10 Cooking wine 11 Widespread

damage 12 Notre Dame 13 Big name in

soccer 21 Plop down 23 Kind of truck 25 Spandex fi ber 27 Infl atable item,

maybe 28 Rapier 29 At the drop of - - 30 Burning 34 Smokehouse

hanger 35 Put into law 36 Idyllic spot 37 Secluded valley 38 Mr. Roddenberry

of “Star Trek” 40 Willing to talk 41 Pique 43 Fibber, plus 44 Acrobat 45 Like armadillos 47 NASA go-ahead

(hyph.) 48 Greta of old

movies 49 UFO pilot 50 Sharp barks 52 Cashless

exchange 53 Foxes’ digs 55 - Khan 56 Company VIPs 57 Lumber fl aw 58 Quaff with sushi 61 Function

© 2010 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE INC.

Previous puzzle solved

Previous puzzle solved


We can’t hear you.

Mostly because we’re a

newspaper and we don’t

have ears. But we would love

to get your voice heard. Send

us a guest column, around

400-600 words on a topic of

your choosing, to opinion@

thedailycougar.com.

THE DAILY COUGAR®

The Daily Cougar. Open all night.www.thedailycougar.com



classifieds jobs, housing, services + more 713-743-5356 [email protected] thedailycougar.com/classifieds

Help WantedHelp Wanted Help Wanted

Help Wanted

RentalS

Real eState Real eState

RentalS

Bulletin BoaRd

$15/HR + 50 CENTS/MILE $8:30am-12:30pm M-F. Assistant

property manager: Inspect vacancies, meet venders, place

for rent signs, must have a vehicle managerenthouses.com

713-528-5311

WANTED MALE ATTENDANT

Must have a Car. $8/hr. Call 713-668-6604

CLERICAL POSITION IN HEALTH INDUSTRY

Person must able to prioritize tasks, organize paperwork and follow directions.

We will train. Bilingual and sales experience preferred.

Call (713) 201-8822 or send resume to [email protected].

HIRING LIFE COACH:Grad Student to mentor

undergrad w/ Disabilities6hrs. per week for organizing

college studies(512)799-1060

Hiring Catering Waitstaff

713-523-1467

Part-time, flexible schedules, mostly night and weekends. Pay starting at $10 per hour. No experience necessary.

Paid Training.

18-25 and no driver license?

Driver’s LicenseTraining School

near campus hasrequired DPS program.

713-227-4409at 4009 Polk.

Egg Donors Needed! Compensation $5,000-$7,000. Must be: non-smoker, healthy, BMI within normal ranges, and between 19-30 years old. Visit

www.fertilityresourceshouston.com or call 713 783 7044 for more

information and to fill out a preliminary application.

Fertility Resources of Houston

Newly Constructed Townhomes

Happy Homes FOR LEASE

Directly across form Robertson Stadium (3 minute walk to UH

Campus – on rail line – be the first to live in these newly

constructed townhomes)

3 bedroom 2 bath $1,295!!! per month

ONLY 2 left.

Contact Tory: 713-828-0179In the Loop Properties

2/1 HOUSE RENTAL $700/MO w/storage

Bills not included1 Garage Efficiency $550/MO

Full kitchen + all bills paidBoth only 2mi from campus

832-382-5990

RENT “ZEN” HOUSE WITH ENGINEERING STUDENT

Tidy, Quiet, Non-Smoker $550 per Month, All Bills Paid

1 mile from Campus

(512) 786-5199NEAR UH TSU MEDICAL CENTER DOWNTOWN RICE. 3 BR , 1.5 BATH , LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, DEN. CENTRAL AC / HEAT / WASHER DRYER/ REFRIGERATOR / STOVE / DISHWASHER. WITHIN 1 MILE FROM UH/TSU. WITHIN 3 MILE FROM DOWNTOWN. MEDICAL CENTER AND MUSEUM DISTRICT . RECENTLY COMPLETE REMODEL. 713-249-8392 [email protected]

Beautiful garage apartment 2 blocks from campus!! 1 bedroom-1 bath, 500 square feet, very quiet backyard, all utilities included. Call 713-459-6414. Email [email protected]

!BARTENDING! up to $300 a day, no exp necessary, training provided. 18+ ok. 800-965-6520 ext.145

GUNS!!! Do you have your Concealed Handgun License. Sign up for a class [email protected] for more info

SeRViCeS

Do you need refills of your asthma, thyroid, or other medicines but have no insurance? Are you sick, but can’t miss class to see your doctor? Ameri-Doc offers virtual housecalls so you can speak to a Texas-licensed doctor 7 days a week at your convenience. Cer-tain restrictions apply. Call 1-877-596-3502 to enroll in our annual service and speak with Dr Emran today. Please mention your student newspaper when calling. www.AmeriDoc.com

1 BR TOWN HOME $480 per month. $195 move in. 843 sq ft. Call Brad at (713) 392-3248.

2 BDRM FOR RENT utilities included cable, internet. $625/mnth phone 713-641-5171

5 MINS FROM UH. Furnished. $400 mnth. Call Rene 713-928-5370 from 9am-9pm.

Large 1 Bedroom Condo $700 Small 1 Bedroom $500 713-729-9316

LIVEIN FEMALE HOUSESITTER, over 18, English speaking. Up to $875/month, plus car&Tuition Assit., Memorial Mall area. 713-647-0460.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL in Museum dis-trict. Looking for Subs/Assts. Flex hrs. Excellent for child dev, Education or Psy majors! Call 713-520-0738

STUDENT HANDYMAN for occasional work on apts near UH. Most have own tools. 713-743-2734 or 713-465-9610

*STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM* PAID survey takers needed in Houston. 100 percent FREE to join! Click on Surveys.

School pick up at River Oaks elem. Coordinate snack/acivities/homework time. email [email protected]

Hiring Community Organizers! $425/wk. Protect public health & the environment! 2-10pm. FT M-F; PT any 3 weekdays. Strong comm skills, basic knowl. of enviro issues required 713-337-4192 texasenvironment.org

PART TIME WORK FOR FULL TIME PAYOutside sales people needed for AT&T U-verse approved vendor. Solid leads provided. Earn $100 - $130 per sale. Email [email protected] to express interest

THANKS FOR READING GOOD LUCK IN CLASS

THEDAILYCOUGAR.COM/CLASSIFIEDSPOST FREE ADS ONLINE.IT’S KIND OF AMAZING.

TELL ’EM YOU SAW IT IN THE DAILY COUGARTELL ’EM YOU SAW IT in The Daily Cougar

Classifieds!


Though the UH students were in charge of planning and executing their own activities, they were never far from help.

“Each one of (the UH students) has a supervisor rotate through. (The supervisors) comment on what they’re doing, tell them what they’re doing great, tell them strategies to work on and they can immediately implement all of that feedback in the next session, so you see growth from Monday to Friday,” Norwood said. “It’s tremendous what (the supervi-sors) get to see.”

The camp was held at the Cen-ter For Hearing and Speech. Every-one associated with the camp, from the speech therapists to the offi ce staff, worked together to make the event run smoothly and contributed to the camp’s continuing success.

“Project Talk was a great experi-ence for us to grow as clinicians. We worked with kids all day long, focus-ing on expanding and improving their language expression,” said Jac-quilyn Arias Carcamo, a UH speech pathology graduate student.

“It was amazing to see the level of language used by kids with profound hearing loss. The kids were ready to meet any language challenge we provided, and they consistently rose to higher levels each day.”

[email protected]

TALKcontinued from page 12


classifieds jobs, housing, services + more 713-743-5356 [email protected] thedailycougar.com/classifieds

Help WantedHelp Wanted Help Wanted

Help Wanted

RentalS

Real eState Real eState

RentalS

Bulletin BoaRd

$15/HR + 50 CENTS/MILE $8:30am-12:30pm M-F. Assistant

property manager: Inspect vacancies, meet venders, place

for rent signs, must have a vehicle managerenthouses.com

713-528-5311

WANTED MALE ATTENDANT

Must have a Car. $8/hr. Call 713-668-6604

CLERICAL POSITION IN HEALTH INDUSTRY

Person must able to prioritize tasks, organize paperwork and follow directions.

We will train. Bilingual and sales experience preferred.

Call (713) 201-8822 or send resume to [email protected].

HIRING LIFE COACH:Grad Student to mentor

undergrad w/ Disabilities6hrs. per week for organizing

college studies(512)799-1060

Hiring Catering Waitstaff

713-523-1467

Part-time, flexible schedules, mostly night and weekends. Pay starting at $10 per hour. No experience necessary.

Paid Training.

18-25 and no driver license?

Driver’s LicenseTraining School

near campus hasrequired DPS program.

713-227-4409at 4009 Polk.

Egg Donors Needed! Compensation $5,000-$7,000. Must be: non-smoker, healthy, BMI within normal ranges, and between 19-30 years old. Visit

www.fertilityresourceshouston.com or call 713 783 7044 for more

information and to fill out a preliminary application.

Fertility Resources of Houston

Newly Constructed Townhomes

Happy Homes FOR LEASE

Directly across form Robertson Stadium (3 minute walk to UH

Campus – on rail line – be the first to live in these newly

constructed townhomes)

3 bedroom 2 bath $1,295!!! per month

ONLY 2 left.

Contact Tory: 713-828-0179In the Loop Properties

2/1 HOUSE RENTAL $700/MO w/storage

Bills not included1 Garage Efficiency $550/MO

Full kitchen + all bills paidBoth only 2mi from campus

832-382-5990

RENT “ZEN” HOUSE WITH ENGINEERING STUDENT

Tidy, Quiet, Non-Smoker $550 per Month, All Bills Paid

1 mile from Campus

(512) 786-5199NEAR UH TSU MEDICAL CENTER DOWNTOWN RICE. 3 BR , 1.5 BATH , LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, DEN. CENTRAL AC / HEAT / WASHER DRYER/ REFRIGERATOR / STOVE / DISHWASHER. WITHIN 1 MILE FROM UH/TSU. WITHIN 3 MILE FROM DOWNTOWN. MEDICAL CENTER AND MUSEUM DISTRICT . RECENTLY COMPLETE REMODEL. 713-249-8392 [email protected]

Beautiful garage apartment 2 blocks from campus!! 1 bedroom-1 bath, 500 square feet, very quiet backyard, all utilities included. Call 713-459-6414. Email [email protected]

!BARTENDING! up to $300 a day, no exp necessary, training provided. 18+ ok. 800-965-6520 ext.145

GUNS!!! Do you have your Concealed Handgun License. Sign up for a class [email protected] for more info

SeRViCeS

Do you need refills of your asthma, thyroid, or other medicines but have no insurance? Are you sick, but can’t miss class to see your doctor? Ameri-Doc offers virtual housecalls so you can speak to a Texas-licensed doctor 7 days a week at your convenience. Cer-tain restrictions apply. Call 1-877-596-3502 to enroll in our annual service and speak with Dr Emran today. Please mention your student newspaper when calling. www.AmeriDoc.com

1 BR TOWN HOME $480 per month. $195 move in. 843 sq ft. Call Brad at (713) 392-3248.

2 BDRM FOR RENT utilities included cable, internet. $625/mnth phone 713-641-5171

5 MINS FROM UH. Furnished. $400 mnth. Call Rene 713-928-5370 from 9am-9pm.

Large 1 Bedroom Condo $700 Small 1 Bedroom $500 713-729-9316

LIVEIN FEMALE HOUSESITTER, over 18, English speaking. Up to $875/month, plus car&Tuition Assit., Memorial Mall area. 713-647-0460.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL in Museum dis-trict. Looking for Subs/Assts. Flex hrs. Excellent for child dev, Education or Psy majors! Call 713-520-0738

STUDENT HANDYMAN for occasional work on apts near UH. Most have own tools. 713-743-2734 or 713-465-9610

*STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM* PAID survey takers needed in Houston. 100 percent FREE to join! Click on Surveys.

School pick up at River Oaks elem. Coordinate snack/acivities/homework time. email [email protected]

Hiring Community Organizers! $425/wk. Protect public health & the environment! 2-10pm. FT M-F; PT any 3 weekdays. Strong comm skills, basic knowl. of enviro issues required 713-337-4192 texasenvironment.org

PART TIME WORK FOR FULL TIME PAYOutside sales people needed for AT&T U-verse approved vendor. Solid leads provided. Earn $100 - $130 per sale. Email [email protected] to express interest

THANKS FOR READING GOOD LUCK IN CLASS

THEDAILYCOUGAR.COM/CLASSIFIEDSPOST FREE ADS ONLINE.IT’S KIND OF AMAZING.

TELL ’EM YOU SAW IT IN THE DAILY COUGARTELL ’EM YOU SAW IT in The Daily Cougar

Classifieds!



COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES www.caps.uh.edu

Resume 08/23 2 pm 08/30 3 pm 09/08 10 am 09/19 11 am09/29 11 am 10/17 11 am

10/25 12 pm 11/01 10 am11/14 10 am

Workshops are 1 – 1 ½ hours and will be held in the 106 Student Service Center 1, UCS Conference Room.

UNIVERSITY CAREER SERVICES www.career.uh.edu

Study strategies for a great semester, 8/23 @ 3pm;

8/25 @ 2pm;

Time management, 8/30 @ 10am; 8/31 @ 4pm; 9/2 @

3pm; 9/14 @ 4pm SR 116; 11/1 @ 4pm SR 117;

Textbook and college level reading tips, 9/6 @4pm; 9/7

@1pm; 9/8 @ 2pm;

Note taking tips, 9/13 @ 11am; 9/16 @ 4 pm

Improve your memory 9/21 @ 1pm; 9/22 @ 2pm;

9/23 @ 11am;

Exam preparation and test taking tips, 9/27 @ 3pm;

9/28 @ 5pm

Studying for Natural Science Courses, 9/29 @ 4pm SR 117;

Lower your test anxiety, 10/3 @ 4pm; 10/4 @ 11am;

10/6 @ 3pm

Write better research papers, 10/13 @ 2pm; 10/14 @ 3pm

Procrastination, 10/10 @ 4pm SR 116; 11/21 @ 4pm;

11/22 @ 11am;

Help, I can’t concentrate!, 10/18 @ 4pm; 10/21 @ 11am

Improve your motivation, 10/27 @ 3pm; 10/28 @ 3pm

Goal setting, 10/31 @ 11am; 11/3 @ 3pm

Use study groups effectively, 11/9 @ 1pm; 11/11 @ 4pm

Organize yourself!, 11/15 @ 3pm; 11/18 @ 11am

Prepare for and cope with final exams, 11/30 @ 4pm;

12/1 @ 3pm

LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES www.las.uh.edu/lss

Workshops will be held at N111 Cougar Village. Must register on line by going to “workshops-signup” at www.las.uh.edu/lss

09/06 3 pm09/20 11 am

10/03 11 am

Campus ReCRuitment

How to woRk a CaReeR FaiR

Workshops will be held on Wednesdays at 12 noon–1 pm in Conference Room 210D Student Service Center 1.

tutoRing HouRs: Mon.-Thur. 9am–8pm Friday 9am–3pm, Sat–Sun 1pm–4pm

inteRview08/25 10 am 08/31 3 pm09/12 11 am 09/21 3 pm10/13 10 am

10/24 10 am11/08 2 pm 11/30 2 pm

Job seaRCH 08/25 1 pm09/01 3 pm 09/13 2 pm10/10 11 am

10/19 3 pm11/07 10 am11/15 3 pm12/01 12 pm

inteRnsHip08/29 10 am09/13 10 am 09/22 3 pm09/28 1 pm10/11 10 am10/20 12 pm

10/26 3 pm11/03 3 pm 11/16 1 pm

08/22 5 pm 08/23 5:45 pm 08/29 5:45 pm 09/01 10 am 09/06 5:45 pm 09/08 3 pm 09/12 5 pm 09/15 12 pm

09/20 5 pm09/26 5:45 pm09/29 2 pm10/03 5 pm10/10 5:45 pm10/18 10 am 10/24 5:45 pm10/27 12 pm

09/07: Success at College: Creating Balance between School, Work & Relationships

09/14: Understanding Anxiety: Signs, Symptoms, and Ways to Cope

09/21: I’m Listening Honey! Communication among Couples

09/28: Learning How to Become More Assertive

10/05: Understanding Depression: What Everyone Should Know

10/12: Coping with Financial Stress

10/19: Undecided! Career Exploration and Planning

10/26: Tips for Developing Positive Self-Esteem

11/02: It’s All the Rage: Managing Anger

11/09: Readjustment to College for Veterans

11/16: Real Men: An Overview of Men’s Issues

11/30: It’s All the Rage: Managing Anger

UH wELLNESSwww.uh.edu/wellnessAll workshops are held in Room 1038 of the Campus Recreation and wellness Center. Call UH Wellness at 713-743-5430 for more information.

For more information about these workshops, visit the websites listed above.

Marijuana: Magic and Myths, 08/29 @ 10-11am

Alcohol: Shaken, Not Slurred, 09/14 @ 2-3pm

Preventative Medicine Health Screenings & More!, 09/22 @ 3-4pm

Men’s Health: Turn and Cough, 10/03 @ 12-1pm

Sexual Assault Prevention: Be Part of the Solution, 10/11 @ 3-4pm

Nutrition: Eating on the Run, 10/21 @ 10-11am

Financial Wellness: The College Economy, 11/01 @ 12-1pm

Angry? Manage It instead of It Managing You!, 11/10 @ 10-11am

Thinking About Stopping Smoking?, 11/15 @ 12-1pm

Nutrition: Eating Well During the Holidays, 11/21 @ 11-12am

Stress Management: Relax – it’s Only Finals, 11/28 @ 3-4pm

HIV: Prevent and Protect, 12/01 @ 10-11am


77.001-082211-news

Documents

p e r o f t h e u n

s t u d e n t n e w

space shuttle atlantis

important terms

important changes

original launch

25x2 shared mail

puct certificate