 Today at UHD.....
The Writing & Reading Center (the WRoCk) will host an ENG 1302 'Don't Panic' Workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. today in the
WRoCk,
Room
925-North, to help students
learn how to document and
format their research papers.
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SGA Town Hall Meeting scheduled for April 21
A Student Government Association Town Hall Meeting is
scheduled for noon Wednesday, April 21, in the Special Events Center.
The agenda includes a discussion on the name selection choices
and the Metro expansion and provides an opportunity to hear from SGA candidates
running for office.
Free pizza and drinks will be served. A flier is available here.
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Cheerleading clinic, tryouts set for April 27 and May 1
Tryouts for UHD's Cheerleading Squad are coming up May 1 and to help interested students prepare a clinic is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 27 in the Student Life Center.
To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in the fall of 2010, must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.0, must attend team practices and games, must have a positive attitude and be a team player and be responsible for appropriate team fees upon making the team.
Preregister at www.uhd.edu/sportsandfitness/clubsports/cheerleadingor email Coach Kayce Hall at hallk@uhd.edu. A flier is available here.
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Summer service-learning project offers stipend for students
A summer service-learning
project with a stipend of $500 to redesign the Texas Campus Compact (TXCC)
website is available.
This would also be excellent for an internship, said Jean Dewitt, UHD Director of Community
Engagement. Two students with a background in
computer science or graphic arts will be selected from member institutions and
may be geographically separated as they will work as a virtual team.
The new
site should incorporate use of technology to include videos, pod casts, social
media, and interactive navigation. Deadline for proposals is May 21. For
more information contact Dewitt at dewittj@uhd.edu.
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WRoCk hosts two 'Don't Panic' sessions on documenting and formatting research papers
The Writing & Reading Center (the WRoCk) will host two sessions
of the the ENG 1302 'Don't Panic' Workshop next week to help students
learn how to ensure their research paper is properly documented and
formatted.
The first session will be
from 10 to 11 a.m. today and the second from 4 to 5 p.m. April 21 in the WRoCk, Room
925-North, One Main Building. While this workshop is designed specifically for
ENG 1302 students, any student needing help with documenting and formatting a
research project is welcome to attend. JoAnn Pavletich, associate professor
of English, will lead the workshop sessions.
No registration is required. For information, contact Damar
Scharold, Writing/Reading Center Director/Lecturer, at 713-221-8297 or email scharoldd@uhd.edu.
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Earth Day events scheduled for April 22
UHD will celebrate Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22
with free festivities on the South Deck including information booths, hands on
exhibits, alternative transportation exhibits, green vendors and more.
The event is open to everyone. For more information contact
Liza Alonzo at ext. 8682.
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Order commencement regalia now
Spring 2010 Commencement is at 6 p.m. May 17 and faculty who plan to participate must place orders for regalia no later than April 30.
After April 30, an
additional fee of $10 will be
added to orders for rush shipping. No rental order placed after May 7 can
be guaranteed for delivery. Rental regalia orders will start
arriving at the bookstore the week of May 10. Faculty will be notified when items arrive. Prepayment is required and can be made via cash or major credit card with valid identification. The regalia rental fees are as
follow:
Rental Fees:
Masters Unit
Complete
(Includes cap, gown, tassel, and
hood) $ 60.98
Masters Unit Breakdown
(Includes cap, gown, tassel, only) $ 30.98
Masters Hood
Only $ 29.98
Masters Gown
Only $ 25.98
Doctorate Unit
Complete
(Includes cap, gown, tassel (gold), and
tam)
(Gown includes suede stripes on the
sleeve) $ 109.98
Doctorate Unit Breakdown
(Includes cap, gown, tassel, hood
only) $ 68.98
Doctor Hood
Only $ 33.98
Doctor Gown
Only $ 29.98
8-Corner Tam Hat
Only $ 40.98
For additional information contact Gregg McDonald, Herff Jones College
Division, 281-353-2774 or Fax 281-353-2957. This is new contact information.
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Culture on the Bayou and Bayou Bash draw crowds to enjoy music, festivities
Student organizations could showcase their activities and raise funds at Culture on the Bayou during the day and students, faculty and staff enjoyed crawfish and Zydeco music in the evening at the Bayou Bash.
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Career Services has information on internship opportunities at jobs4gators
Career Services has numerous internship opportunities
available through jobs4gators.
If you know a student looking for an internship for
summer or fall, encourage them to register with jobs4gators. Here
are just a few companies looking for UHD students for internships: St.
Luke's, MD Anderson, Vision Faith Media, Crossroads, Baylor College of
Medicine, City of Houston, Harris County Dept of Homeland Security, Port of
Houston, and many more.
There are over 150 employment opportunities listed too! If you are a faculty member and would like access to jobs4gators,
please contact the Career Services office at 713-221-8980 or UHDCareer@uhd.edu .
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Sport & Fitness 'Balls, Bands and More' offers training options without weights or machines
Sports & Fitness is sponsoring a Healthy Workshop from
11:15 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 21, Balls, Bands & More at a location
to be announced.
The workshop is free to UHD students, faculty and staff. You don't
have to lift free weights or use machines to achieve the benefits that
resistance training provides. Balls and bands are great to help you balance a
cardio workout with exercises aimed at toning the muscles in your body. Even
those who have never exercised will walk away with hands on experience to
benefit from balls, bands and more. Bands will be given to those in attendance.
Snacks and bands provided with a drawing for an exercise ball.
To reserve a spot for this seminar call 713-221-8481 or email schererr@uhd.edu. A flier is available here.
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Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda for April 20
Please join us at the last meeting of the current Senate - the new
Senate will meet May 4...
Faculty Senate Agenda
April 20, 2010
2:30 - 4 p.m.
A-300,
Buffalo Bayou Room
Snacks: Cookies will be
provided.
Approval of Minutes from 2-16-10,
3-2-10, 3-23-10 [sent separately]
Reports
· Senate Officers
· Administration
· Subcommittee on Admissions
Standards
New Business
· Election of representatives for
standing committees
· Name Options (brief discussion)
· Online Teaching and Courses
Adjournment
Next Meeting
May 4-First Meeting of the New
Senate
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Academic Assessment offers
Constructing Rubrics today
The Office of Academic Assessment will host the second of three Constructing Rubrics sessions from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. today in room N-1099.
Academic Assessment plans a series of workshops and seminars throughout the remainder of the Spring 2010 semester. These sessions are open to faculty, department assessment coordinators, deans and department chairs.
Register for assessment training at the links
below. For questions or to schedule individual sessions, please call
713-226-5594. Upcoming sessions include:
- Constructing Rubrics
3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, N-1099 Register here. - AIM Reviewer Training
3 to 4 p.m., Thursday, April 22, all sessions in A-717
9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 23
3 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 28. Register here.
- Closing the Loop
3 to 4 p.m., Thursday, April 29, A-711
3 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, N-1099
9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 18, N-1099. Register here.
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Training class provides updates and overview of contract administration
UHD will offer two contract administration classes on April 21 and 22 for any University employees involved in the contracting process. The first session (Course Code: UHD037, #0008) will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, in Room 1099-N. The second session (#0009) will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in the same location.
Training will cover new contracting information, key contracting policy requirements, issues of noncompliance, new contracts and more. Please register here by Monday, April 29. For questions, call LaShonda White at 713-223-7928 or e-mail her. Click here for a flier on the sessions.
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Career Services internships and employment opportunities
Career Services has several internships and employment opportunities available. Here is just a partial list to share with students:
Baylor College of Medicine - Web Production Specialist; and Student
Intern, Medical Writing and Editing
Bikes Online - Operations Rep
City of Houston - Interns, Volunteer Initiatives Program
Cybersoft - Support Specialist
Department of Justice - Social Science Analyst
Gallup Organization - Emerging Leader - Business Development
Consultant
Houston A+ Challenge - Performance Coach
Lamar State College, Orange - Director of Marketing and Public
Information; and Instructor or Assistant Professor of Biology (tenure
track position)
Missouri City Municipal Court - Internship
Office Alternatives - Expanded Bill Pay Agent
Peace Corps - Administrative Specialist, FP-0301-5 (equivalent to
GS-09/10)
Reliant Park - part-time/flex Cashier; and part-time/flex Parking Attendant
Reynolds & Reynolds - Managed Marketing Solutions Marketing
Analyst; Software Developer; Software Education Trainee; Graphic
Designer; Reynolds Solutions Specialist;Technical Writing Specialist;
and Network Technician
SSAB - Swedish Steel AB - Inside Sales; and Administrative Assistant
Internship
Sysco
Corp.- Intern, Supply Chain Management/Logistics
TPI Staffing - HR, Marketing, Audit, Recruit, Sales and Administrative
positions listed
For more information or to apply for these internships and
employment opportunities, students should visit the jobs4gators
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IT Training for Faculty-Staff-Alumni
Register for IT training
opportunities at the links below. To schedule a one-on-one appointment or other
assistance, please call 713-221-8200.
Blackboard Learning Management Wednesday, April 21
10 to 11:30 a.m. - SoftChalk Lesson Builder
e-Portfolio
Today
1 to 2:30 p.m. - TaskStream e-Portfolio
Remote Desktop Tools
Tuesday, April 20
1 to 2 p.m. - From your own PC, using Go To Meeting, find out...
What's VPN and How Can It Help Me?
Friday, April 23
1 to 2 p.m. - From your own PC, using Go To Meeting, find out...
What's VPN and How Can It Help Me?
See all current IT training available |
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