October 2023 Alumni Digest
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Each year the UHCL Alumni Association honors our very best alumni and professors by recognizing their extraordinary accomplishments and service to the community. We are excited to honor our 2023 honorees at this year’s Alumni Celebration on October 28, 2023 at South Shore Harbour.
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2023 Hawk Alumni Golf Tournament
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Bring your love of golf and friendly competition and connect (or reconnect) with fellow alumni and friends of UHCL, while supporting alumni programs and initiatives. Not a golfer? Consider coming out to volunteer!
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Thank you to our sponsors: Big Star Cadillac, Big Star Hyundai, Houston Tents and Events, Bullpen Marketing, and UHS Office of Government and Community Relations.
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Letter from UHCL Alumni Association Chair
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Dear UHCL Alumni,
As Chair of the UHCL Alumni Association, it is and has been a great honor to work alongside phenomenal leadership in stewarding our Alumni Association for the past two years. Now a month into a new academic year, the Alumni Association is excited to work alongside university and community leadership in progressing UHCL alumni initiatives.
The Alumni Partnership Board is comprised of four committees, each overseeing key initiatives embodying alumni commitment toward excellence. Made up of alumni volunteers, these committees focus on our Alumni Celebration, Alumni Engagement, Giving, and Student Success. Beginning with a vision and pivoting to action, we hope the shared vision for alumni engagement resonates with each individual alumnus and that you are all excited about what the future holds. It's with great pleasure that I share our Alumni Association's recent accomplishments and provide you with a glimpse of some exciting activities on our horizon. Read full letter.
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National Night Out with UHCL Police Department:
October 3, 6-8 p.m. | Alumni Plaza
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Pearland Scare on the Square:
October 14, 2-6 p.m. | UHCL at Pearland
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Recreation & Wellness Center's (RWC) Halloween Fest: October 27, 6-8 p.m. | RWC Backyard
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Join us for the UHCL Art School’s Family Art Nights! Families will work together to create one family piece or work individually.
- $10 first ticket; $3 off each additional ticket; kids 2 and under free but require registration.
- 6 – 8 p.m. | Arbor Building, Room 1315.02
- Oct. 6 - Creepy Photos & Frames
- Nov. 3 - Family Journals
- Dec. 1 - 3D Villages
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UHCL Rises in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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In September, U.S. News & World Report released its list of the 2024 Best Colleges and UHCL is now ranked #12 in the “Top Public Schools” among public Texas Universities, jumped 27 spots to #34 among all national university and made several other impressive strides. Read more in a letter from President Walker.
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Off-Campus Community Events
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Walk With UHCL in the Bay Area Heart Walk
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Join the annual UHCL Bay Area Heart Walk team on Saturday, November 11, at the Kemah Boardwalk as we walk to save lives. Click the link below to learn more and to join the UHCL team.
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UHCL Day at the Houston Texans
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Join the UHCL community for a Houston Texans game on November 19th as they take on the Arizona Cardinals! Tickets are discounted over 50% and include a pre-game viewing experience!
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Remembering Professor Gretchen Mieszkowski
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Professor Emerita Gretchen Mieszkowski passed away on Saturday, August 26th, at the age of 85. Professor Mieszkowski was a cornerstone of the University of Houston-Clear Lake community, joining as one of our first senior faculty appointments in 1974.
During her distinguished tenure, Professor Mieszkowski was a trailblazer in Women's Studies and was instrumental in advising over 100 Master's theses and projects at UHCL. She earned numerous accolades, including the Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award, and was one of the rare faculty members to receive the President's Distinguished Awards in research, teaching, and service. Read more.
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Great Trains and Grand Canyons: March 3-8, 2024
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Join fellow UHCL alumni and friends for this travel experience that features five nights in picturesque Sedona, two train rides, Grand Canyon National Park, Montezuma Castle, Tlaquepaque, Jerome and more!
To learn more about UHCL's Alumni Travel Program, get pricing information, or to sign up for a trip, click the button below.
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Rose Parade New Year's: Dec. 30, 2023-Jan. 4, 2024
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Enjoy a five-night Southern California tour with a stop at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach, Hollywood and Beverly Hills, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, and a Harbor Cruise in San Diego. Ring in 2024 with a New Year's Eve Dinner Party, the Tournament of Roses Parade, and an exclusive tour of the Showcase of Floats.
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Follow Us on Social Media
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If you're not already staying current on alumni success stories, exclusive events, and other valuable alumni resources shared on social media, now is the time to start. Follow us today on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay connected!
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