Short Takes
February 26, 2013
Diana North
Workshop offers dynamic leadership tips
Dynamic leadership characteristics are explored during “Leading With the Mind By Following Your Heart,” a workshop presented by Dr. Monica Davis, March 5, 5 – 7 p.m., in UH-Clear Lake’s Student Services and Classroom Building, room 2307, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058.
Davis, a board certified anesthesiologist, hypnotherapist, life coach and Reiki practitioner, will focus on the dynamic characteristics of effective leaders with a brief lecture and interactive workshop.
Admission is free, but registration is requested. The event is sponsored by the university’s Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement program as part of its community outreach. For more information contact Assistant Director of Student Life Jennifer Clark at 281-283-2611 or clarkjen@uhcl.edu.
Spring Physics and Space Seminar Series continues
Listen and learn at the UH-Clear Lake lecture, “Space Radiation Research at Prairie View A & M University” presented by Richard Wilkins, professor/director at Prairie View A & M University, March 7, 7 – 9 p.m., in the university’s Bayou Building, room 1218, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058.
Find out about research related to radiation dosimetry, shielding, and materials and electronic device radiation tolerance for space applications at this lecture in the Spring 2012 Physics and Space Science Seminar Series sponsored by UH-Clear Lake’s School of Science and Computer Engineering.
All lectures are free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.uhcl.edu/physics.
GRE Review course gives overview of exam
Explore test-taking skills and more about the GRE in time for graduate school admissions with a GRE review course offered by UH-Clear Lake and held four consecutive Saturdays, March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the university’s Bayou Building, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058.
GRE Review provides an overview of the exam, test-taking strategies, reading comprehension, writing assessment and more. All participants receive a copy of the Princeton Review’s “Cracking the GRE” used in the course.
Course fee is $349 per person. For more information or to register: www.uhcl.edu/camp or call University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Center for Advanced Management Programs at 281-283-3133 or 281-283-3121 or e-mail camp@uhcl.edu.
UH-Clear Lake student group presents ‘The Vagina Monologues’
UH-Clear Lake’s Women’s Studies Student Association, Black Students Association and People Against Violence Everywhere student group will present “The Vagina Monologues,” an annual event that raises awareness and funds to end violence against women and girls scheduled for March 16, 8 p.m., in the Bayou Building, Bayou Theater, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058.
Based on Even Ensler's interviews with over 200 women from around the world, this play launched the international movement, The V-Day Campaign.
Purchase a baked treat and support the student’s production at a food and bake sale fundraiser March 7, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., in the university’s Student Services and Classroom Building.
Proceeds from the production will go to the V-Day Campaign and Bay Area Turning Point, a local nonprofit organization that provides shelter, counseling and other services to victims of sexual and domestic violence.
Tickets are $10 per person, currently available for purchase from cast and crew members.
‘Visions in Our Midst’ lecture offers 50 years in Bay Area
NASA Johnson Space Center Historian Jennifer Ross-Nassal, Production Coordinator Sandra Johnson and Johnson Space Center History Office Coordinator Rebecca Wright present “Reflections on 50 Years in the Bay Area” during UH-Clear Lake’s “Visions in Our Midst” lecture March 7, 5:30 – 7 p.m., in the university’s Bayou Building, Garden Room, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston.
The lecture series is offered by the university’s Clear Lake Association of Senior Programs, which provides educational opportunities for area seniors and others interested in learning.
Program moderators are Sharon and Gordon Christman, Roemehl and John Dewey, Ron Lohec and Jim O’Malley. All ages are welcome. Admission is free.
For more information, contact clasp@uhcl.edu, call the Office of Alumni and Community Relations at 281-283-2019, or visit the CLASP website at http://www.uhcl.edu/clasp.
Career Exploration Workshop offers tips for success
Embark on a new career path or get ahead on your current one by attending UH-Clear Lake’s Career Exploration Workshop March 1, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., and March 8, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p. m, in the university’s Student Services Classroom Building rooms 3103 and 3109, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058.
Designed to help those seeking a career change, setting new career goals or returning to the work force, this two-day workshop is hosted by university counselors and psychologists of Career and Counseling Services. Participants must attend both workshops.
Fee is $200 per person for the general public, with discounts available for UH-Clear Lake students, faculty, alumni and students attending other schools.
For more information, call 281-283-2580 or visit http://www.uhcl.edu/careerservices.
UH-Clear Lake holds networking reception
All information technology students, alumni and community members are invited to this job fair IT networking reception sponsored by UH-Clear Lake’s Office of Career Services and scheduled for March 5, 4:30 – 7 p.m., in the university’s Bayou Building, Atrium I and Garden Room, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058.
Learn about career options and expand your network in the IT industry. Professional attire required.
To register, visit http://www.uhcl.edu/jobfairs, email jobfair@uhcl.edu or call 281-283-25
