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A Publication of UHD Public Affairs April 23, 2010 |
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 Today at UHD.....
UHD Bookstore to close at 11 a.m. for inventory; reopens Saturday at regular time.
Deadline extension to nominate employees for Staff Excellence Awards ends today.
Seven UHD Community Forums on new name scheduled next week.
Academic Assessment offers second AIM Reviewer training at 9:30 a.m.
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UHD Bookstore will close at 11 a.m. today to conduct inventory
The UHD Bookstore will be closing early at 11 a.m. today so staff members can conduct inventory. The Bookstore will resume normal Saturday
operating hours from 9 a.m. to noon April 24, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 26.
The UHD Bookstore staff thanks students, faculty, staff and visitors for their understanding during the important inventory process.
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UHD Staff Award nomination forms due by end of day
The deadline to nominate UHD employees for Staff Excellence Awards and Fun Awards is 5 p.m. today.
These awards honor outstanding employees and recognizes their hard work year-round. Please review the attached nomination forms for Staff Excellence Awards' eligibility
details. Don't forget the Fun Awards, which include Rookie of the Year, Whistle While You Work, Goes the Extra Mile, Best Boss and Rising Star. Click here for details.
Sealed nomination packages should be sent via campus mail or delivered to Doug TeDuits, campus relations and affirmative action officer, N-276. Questions about the nomination process may be addressed to Michelle Henninghaus via e-mail.
The Staff Awards celebration is set for 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 7, in the Special Events Room.
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UHD Community Forums: Choosing a New Name for the University
Please
join us for open forums of UHD community members - students, faculty, staff
and administrators - Monday, April 26, through Thursday, April 29, as we discuss the choices for renaming the university.
The meetings will be:
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Noon - 1 p.m. and 5 -
6 p.m.;
Monday, April 26, C-100, Commerce Street,
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Noon - 1 p.m. and 5 -
6 p.m.;Tuesday, April 27, C-100, Commerce Street,
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Noon - 1 p.m. and 5 -
6 p.m.; Wednesday, April 28, N-1099, One Main, and
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Noon - 1 p.m., Thursday,
April 29, C-100, Commerce Street
Come express your own perspective and hear the perspectives of others in a
dialogue designed to help us find common ground when making this important
decision. The discussion is sponsored by the Center for Public Deliberation and the Office of Public Affairs. For information, contact Sue Davis, executive director of Public Affairs, at daviss@uhd.edu.
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Academic Assessment hosts AIM Reviewer Training session today
The Office of Academic Assessment will host an Assessment Information Management (AIM) Reviewer Training session from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. today in Room A-717.
Academic Assessment will offer several remaining workshops and seminars from now until the end 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:
- AIM Reviewer Training
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. today, all AIM sessions in Room A-717.
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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First Aid, CPR certifications will be offered in two-day sessions
This semester's final CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid certification courses will be offered in the next two weeks, starting with first aid classes April 29-30 and CPR classes May 6-7.
Register now through UHD Sports & Fitness for these American Red Cross Training classes, which provide certification for one year. UHD students, faculty and staff pay $5 for the training, and classes are limited to the first 15 people who pre-pay. For more information on these sessions, click here.
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Admission information sessions set for ACP/MAT students in Urban Ed
Students interested in joining the University of
Houston-Downtown's special master's program to prepare high school teachers
can attend one of two ACP/MAT (Alternative Certification Program, Master of Arts in Teaching) information sessions on the admission requirements from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 29, in Room 414 of the Commerce Street Building.
The deadline to apply for the fall 2010 semester is June 1. A flier on the information sessions is available here. For more information, contact Anjoo Sikka, professor in UHD's Department of Urban Education, or LeAnna McCowan, MAT program advisor, or call the College of Public Service Advising Center at 713-221-8906.
Secondary Educators Engaged in Quality Urban Education (SEEQUE) is funded by a
nearly $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education and represents
UHD's innovative approach to preparing teachers to work with high school
students. These teacher candidates gain valuable teaching experience while
earning teacher certification and a master's degree.
"Within the first year of the graduate program, teacher candidates can be
designated as 'highly qualified,' which allows them to seek employment as a
teacher," said Sikkka, project director.
To earn the designation as "highly qualified," students must complete
required coursework and pass the grades 8-12 teacher licensure exam. UHD
faculty Sikka and Ron Beebe received the grant in October 2009.
For the
complete story, see the news release.
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Help support National Police Week, get blue ribbons from UHD Police
 The University of Houston-Downtown Police Department invites the UHD community to pick up a complimentary blue ribbon to show support for National Police Week May 9-15.
The number of ribbons is limited so get yours as soon as possible. Ribbons are available at the UHD Police Department headquarters, Room 118-North, or the parking office at 354-North.
The blue ribbon tradition started several years ago when a group called Concerns of Police Survivors encouraged the general public as well as police cruisers to fly blue ribbons from their car antennae during National Police Week. The resulting sea of blue shows support for police officers on the street and for those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
UHD Police thank the University community for its continued support.
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Hispanic Awareness Fest included bull riding, music, food and more
UHD's Hispanic Awareness Festival Wednesday had something for everyone, with bull riding and dancing on the South Deck and
Tex-Mex food, music and speakers inside. The April 21 festival benefited the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
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A reminder to honor Administrative Professionals this week
A reminder that this week is Administrative Professionals Week, a workplace observance celebrated worldwide for decades.
The International Association
of Administrative Professionals changed the former Professional
Secretaries Week to Administrative Professionals Week in 2000 to keep
pace with changing job titles and the expanding responsibilities of today's
administrative workforce.
This week, be sure to thank the outstanding administrative professionals who help make UHD offices run year-round.
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Recognizing volunteer opportunities on UHD campus during National Volunteer Week April 18-24
National Volunteer Week is April 18-24 and UHD is involved in several service-learning initiatives through the Office of Community Engagement and
volunteerism through the student-driven Community Involvement Center.
Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week is a time to inspire and encourage people to engage with their
communities by volunteering, and UHD has had a memorable year along these lines. UHD was
named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll - read more here - and was recently certified to distribute presidential service awards to
volunteers in the greater Houston area. See attached. The President's Volunteer Service Award is an initiative of the
Corporation for
National and Community Service (see Web site)
and administered by the Points of Light Institute. Visit its Web site for more information and ideas.
The hours given in service demonstrate collective
power for social change. This year, the Points of Light Institute recognizes
the one-year anniversary of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and
creation of the Volunteer Generation Fund.
The Office of Community Engagement will have information on volunteer and community service ideas and available scholarships at its table at UHD's Earth Day celebration April 22 on the South Deck.
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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 here or 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) Web site 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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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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Career Services has internship info and 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.
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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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
Monday, April 26
1 to 2:30 p.m. - SoftChalk Lesson Builder Using Go To Meeting
Wednesday April 28
10 to 11:30 a.m. - Turnitin
Friday, April 30
9 a.m. to noon - Blackboard: Open Lab
Database Management
Tuesday, April 27
1 to 2:30 p.m. - Access: Basics
Remote Desktop Tools
Today
1 to 2 p.m. - From your own PC, using Go To Meeting, find out...
What's VPN and How Can It Help Me?
Internet Applications
Thursday, April 29
2 to 3:30 p.m. - Survey Monkey
See all current IT training available |
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