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The deadline to apply for a scholarship created by the Tagore Society of Houston to celebrate the life of scholar Rabindranath Tagore is next Friday, Oct. 15. The scholarship, which was also developed by the Department of English, is open to graduate students in the arts, literary studies, the humanities, social sciences and sciences involved in a creative project that honors the teachings of Tagore. Applications should be submitted to the Office of the Chair of the Department of English in Room 205 of the Roy G. Cullen Building. Contact Judy Calvez at 713-743-2395 for more information. Got an item for Newsline? Let us know! E-mail newsline@thedailycougar.com
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“We’re hopeful that those who appreciate the art of Japanese cuisine will take part in these opportunities to learn from the master how to prepare these dishes in their own kitchens,” Chef Masahiko Yanagihara said in a news release.
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Master Chef Masahiko Yanagihara of Tokyo’s Sushi Koma will host a cooking demonstration and lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 26 and and Wednesday Oct. 27 at the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management’s demonstration kitchen in room S116.
The event is free and open to the public, but those interested in attending should contact info@cgjhou. org regarding reservations. Please include in the e-mail which day you would like to attend and if you are a UH student.— Sara Nichols/The Daily Cougar
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A watercolor rendering shows the north face of the Valenti School of Communication building once construction is completed. | Courtesy of the School of Communications
Demolition for the multi-million dollar extension to the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication began last month, but the effort to increase awareness and support for the construction is just beginning. This Sunday, the school will host a reunion party at the Alumni/Athletic Center, followed by a groundbreaking ceremony at the School of Communication. Officials hope the renovations will increase awareness of UH’s Communication program and also get alumni excited.
“It’s already energized a lot of people around the college to support us,” Director of the School of Communications Beth Olson said. “We’ve gotten a lot more attention than in the past and have raised scholarship money in addition to money for the building itself.” Some members of the faculty feel the addition of the Lance T. Funston Communication Center will not only redefine the school physically, but mentally. “Previously, we have been hidden in the courtyard and didn’t have any building identity. Well, now we are VALENTI continues on page 8
Students provide for city’s refugees Anam Ghias
THE DAILY COUGAR On a road in Baghdad, Ghada Fouad’s life changed forever. Iraq was engulfed in sectarian violence in the wake of the US-led invasion in 2003, and Fouad’s husband was to be its next victim. As he was driving with his family, his car was ambushed by gunmen. Fouad, at the time pregnant with her third child, watched her husband die. Eventually, in order to protect her children, she fled with them to neighboring Jordan. Fouad found herself in a UN refugee camp in Jordan and applied for asylum. Fouad and her children were sent to Houston with only the clothes on their backs and a handful of possessions. Social workers provided her with an apartment, enrolled her children in school, and gave her food stamps for about six months. Fouad’s apartment was in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Houston. Unable to speak English and surrounded by violence in a country foreign to her, she refused to open the door for anyone and wouldn’t let her children attend school. The food had run out. It was then that a refugee neighbor mentioned Fouad’s situation to Ghulam Kehar. In 2007, the UH campus was unfamiliar to Ghulam Kehar. He was CHARITY continues on page 8
Students from the T.R. Rogers school sit under the recently completed amphitheatre, which was designed and built by UH graduate students over the summer. | Courtesy of Patrick Peters
Student-built project unveiled Ashley Evans
THE DAILY COUGAR After 17 weeks of planning, preparation and grueling manual labor for students in UH’s Graduate Design/Build Studio (GDBS), all their work culminated Oct. 8 with the unveiling of an outdoor amphitheater at a local alternative school. The T.H. Rogers School will host a dedication ceremony to show their appreciation for the hard work of the students, contractors and GDBS director Patrick Peters. “This was the student’s job the entire summer,” Peters said. “It was a trade-off because the kind of learning experience they were able to get couldn’t be replicated in a normal studio.” John Wilkinson, a graduate student in the Gerald D. Hines School of Architecture, agreed. “Everyone saw this as a valuable experience for our careers and futures, so we all made sacrifices to be a part of it,” Wilkinson said. The students worked together to come up
with viable designs tailored to fit the school’s wants and needs. The build team used feedback from students, faculty and PTO members at T.H. Rogers in order to come up with the final design, which is a wheelchair accessible outdoor amphitheater with three rows of bench seating and a tensile fabric canopy. The Design-Build Studio has been designing and building non-profit community enhancing projects for over 20 years, with the generous support of community sponsors and contractors. This year the husband and wife team, Elizabeth and William Murrell of Murrell Tensile Works, were crucial in guiding the students through the technical difficulties involved in the roof design. Patrick Peters said he was pleased to be able to work with such a cohesive group of students and an appreciative client. “The community at T.H. Rogers is exemplary,” Peters said. “Both in their appreciation demonstrated to us and expectations of themselves as clients and users.” PROJECT continues on page 8
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Perez was talking about the incident with his cousin when he spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspect’s truck. He then jumped into own pickup truck and followed the vehicle until he managed to stop it by repeatedly cutting it off. The girl then jumped out. Perez commented that he was frightened at the whole situation, but glad he saved the girl. The suspect, 24-year-old Gregorio Gonzalez, was caught and arrested soon after as police caught up to the truck. Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin proclaimed Thursday to be “Victor Perez Day.” Perez, however, stated that he was just happy the mother and daughter were back together.
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Secretariat Release Date: Oct 08, 2010 Rated: (PG) Brief mild language. Genres: Drama Director: Randall Wallace Cast: Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Dylan Walsh
Life As We Know It Rated: (PG-13) Sexual material, language and some drug content. Genres: Comedy Director: Greg Berlanti Cast: Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas
It’s Kind of a Funny Story Rated: (PG-13) Mature thematic issues, sexual content, drug material and language. Genres: Art House/Foreign, Drama Director: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden Cast: Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts
My Soul to Take Rated: (R) Mature thematic issues, sexual content, drug material and language Genres: Art House/Foreign, Drama Director: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden Cast: Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts
Stone Rated: (R) Strong sexuality, violence and pervasive language Genres: Drama, Suspense/Thriller Director: John J. Curran Cast: Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Milla Jovovich
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Release Date: Sept. 17, 2010 Rated: (PG-13) Mature thematic elements involving teen sexuality, language and some drug material
There’s a giant universe of webcomics out there at your fingertips — these are just a few suggestions for people who aren’t familiar with the idea. | Travis Hensley/The Daily Cougar
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Webcomics waste time well There’s nothing better than a daily dose of robots, hipsters, mages and gamers Jack Wehman
THE DAILY COUGAR Most people think comics are relegated solely to fat nerds that live in their parent’s basement and play Dungeons & Dragons all day. And most of that may be true, but with the rise of this newfangled Internet sensation, comics have made a comeback. They’re not in book form anymore; now cartoonists can deliver content straight to your monitor or smart phone of choice. Webcomics are great for a lot of reasons, but the biggest reason is — of course — they’re free. As long as you can buy, cheat or steal your way into a computer that has a web browser, you can browse all the comics you want to your heart’s content. My personal favorite is “Questionable Content,” because it’s hilarious, witty
and it references obscure indie bands. It also has a talking computer named Pintsize who is one of the most obscene and vulgar characters in any cartoon — and it just gives “Questionable Content” all the more depth. For the fantasy geeks, it doesn’t get much better than “Dominic Deegan: Oracle for Hire.” It has archmages, different planes of existence and all the normal RPG stuff, but the author is very intelligent with his scripts and keeps you on your toes throughout every storyline. Even if you don’t like fantasy that much, the characters are engaging and have a lot of depth; it’s definitely worth a read. Gamers should already know about “Penny Arcade” and “Ctrl-Alt-Del,” but for all those who don’t, they’re both about gaming. Both comics have a dry, sarcastic wit and both are exceptionally well drawn — if you have an interest in gaming at all, you should definitely take a look at these two. For those who just want something offensive that has good production values, look no further than “Least I Could Do.” The star of the cartoon, a man by the name of Rayne Summers, spends
all of his time doing nothing but chasing tail and generally making a giant scene for all of his friends. It’s snarky and walks that fine line between being funny and horrible nearly every day, but once again the writing comes into play — all of the characters are deeper than they seem (especially Rayne.) And, for those who want something just completely out of left field, there’s no safer bet than “Dr. McNinja.” He’s a doctor — who’s also a ninja — and he has a teenage sidekick with a giant handlebar mustache that rides a raptor. His secretary is a giant gorilla, and his best friend is a cloned version of Benjamin Franklin; his entire family is made up of ninjas from Irish descent. Absolutely no part of the comic makes any sense, but that’s what makes it great; it’s like being 10 years old again. There are obviously plenty of great webcomics that I missed (and plenty that I don’t even know exist), so make sure you let me — and the rest of the Daily Cougar readers — in on your best-kept secret. arts@thedailycougar.com
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The Town Release Date: Sept. 17, 2010 Rated: (R) Strong violence, pervasive language, some sexuality and drug use Genres: Drama Director: Ben Affleck Cast: Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm
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Don’t let a few season upsets stop the Pride
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nce again the UH football team takes the field this weekend at Robertson Stadium for its fourth home game of the season. We at the Daily Cougar would like to think it will be a packed house, but we need some convincing. The last home game, a 42-23 win against Tulane on Sept. 25 was far from deafening. The announced attendance was 32,007 people, but given the rows and rows of empty seats it was clear they all weren’t at Robertson Stadium. While those in attendance were plenty enthusiastic, the overall vibe was not one all too interested in Cougar football. While the weather for the afternoon game was hard to bear, we still have to ask: “What happened Cougar fans?” After two sellouts to start the season, are UH football fans really too fickle to stop showing up once Case Keenum, the star player, goes down? Are there so many casual fans who go to the game because they want to see a Heisman-caliber player, but wouldn’t support their school otherwise? We hope the answer is a resounding no, and that Cougar Nation proves us wrong Saturday. The team will play Mississippi State, who comes from the Southeastern Conference. For those who don’t know — many consider the SEC like a subdivision to the NFL. The team will have a lot on their plate, but we hope fans are there to root the Cougars on against a school from a powerhouse conference. Last season the team got wins against Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and Mississippi State that legitimized the program. A win Saturday would symbolize the program taking another step forward in the midst of adversity. With the opportunity of another nationallytelevised game on CBS College Sports, let’s avoid the debacle of countless rows of unoccupied seats like at the Tulane game. Whether it is Terrance Broadway or David Piland starting at quarterback, it will be a true freshman in need of our support. Besides, come to enjoy football season while it lasts. Before you know it this season and semester will be over, and soon we’ll all be asking, “When does football season start again?”
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Is there sentient life on goldilocks?
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dmittedly, while reading about scientists discovering another planet that was habitable for life near (relatively at least) Earth, it made me giggle like a schoolgirl after her first kiss. The Goldilocks zone was named such because according to NASA scientists “the atmosphere – it’s not too hot, Ian or not too cold, it Everett is just right for life to occur.” (Science fiction nerds, rejoice.) But before you start preparing for our alien neighbors by wasting money on welcome signs or (if your view of aliens is influenced more by the Halo video games ) weapons and ammunition, one must consider what kind of life we could possibly be facing. We have to ask a question about the planet and the nature of life there: Are the inhabitants on that planet sentient? Scientists have found several planets and moons that theoretically could hold life, such as the new planet, Gliese 581 g (the name
doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue), Europa — one of Jupiter’s moons, and a planet that could possibly have once held life, such as Mars. The fact of the matter is we have never been contacted by anything sentient. We have not heard any signals from space, and we have not seen anything substantially real, despite what people whom have claimed to be abducted by aliens and UFOs say. The most scientists have come to expect of life on other worlds nowadays is that they could be small bacteria at best, with some flora here and there. But finding these life forms would be nothing short of extraordinary, for they would be the stepping-stones to something more intelligent. Something a little more like us humans. Mankind has had an obsession with the stars and what might lie beyond. We’ve mapped and observed them since ancient times — and more importantly, we’ve listened. And while we haven’t exactly heard anything from our neighbors, if we have any, the universe is a big place,
and some of us have high hopes. The new movie “Skyline” warns of the downside of intelligent life forms by reminding everyone of a Stephen Hawking (one of the most brilliant scientists alive) quote in regards to this kind of contact with alien life: “it won’t work out for us.” Hawking actually stated that instead of looking for life to find in other places, mankind should avoid trying to contact them. He has compared it to Christopher Columbus landing on the Americas, an action that it ruined the lives of the native people living there. This suggestion relies on the school of thought that has us believing that any aliens we encounter would be maligned toward us. This is something of speculation and also great mystery. All in all, if the Goldilocks planet does indeed contain life, it isn’t likely to be advanced in the most generous sense of the word. But it will be life nonetheless, and that’s something.
But finding these life forms would be nothing short of extraordinary, for they would be the steppingstones to something more intelligent.”
Ian Everett is a creative writing freshman and may be reached at opinion@ thedailycougar.com.
views What do you think about the possibility of life on other planets? Photos by Ian Everett, quotes compiled by Ian Everett
While I don’t believe that there is life on other planets, the universe is so big it’s not out of the realm of possibility.”
The possibility of life on other planets is high, but the possibility of sentient life is almost impossible.
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Aaron Wheldon
It is a 100% chance it’s out there. No doubt in my mind.”
Awesome! It’s every sci-fi dream I’ve ever had!”
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Kylie Piper
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VOLLEYBALL
Team seeks consistent play Cougars have captured last eight of nine games, on three-game streak Keith Cordero Jr.
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They’re going to Disney World The Cougars are headed to Orlando to run in the Disney Cross Country Classic Saturday. Seven UH men will run an 8K, which is approximately five miles. The women’s team will have eight runners and run a 3K, which is slightly under two miles. On both the men and women’s side the Cougars will be competing with 40-plus teams. In the last meet the men’s team won, while the women’s team placed second. Head coach Ryan Turner said it’s possible that both teams can place high again this weekend. “If we’re in the top five on both sides then we’re finishing in the top-10 percent,” Turner said in a release. “Every race we’ve gone to this year has had only 10-12 teams, so if we’re finishing first out of 10 in our previous races, then making the top five this weekend would be like winning.” — Cougar Sports Services
C-USA FOOTBALL
Pivotal matchups in both divisions Even with UH playing a non-conference opponent, the Conference USA standings are sure to have a different look to them by Monday. The action started Wednesday, with UCF pummeling UAB 42-7. SMU will host Tulsa Saturday at 7 p.m. Last season SMU won 27-13. The Mustangs are 2-0 in the conference and are tied with UH for a share of first place in C-USA West. The Rice Owls (0-1 C-USA) will travel to El Paso to square off with UTEP (1-1 C-USA) at 8:05 p.m. Last season the Owls won 30-29 at home. In C-USA East, Southern Miss (1-0 C-USA) and ECU (2-0 C-USA) play at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. — Cougar Sports Services
BASKETBALL
Team promoting season with prizes for season ticket buyers Season ticket holders have been offered a chance to win prizes as UH Athletics is giving away one prize a day for five days. Fans that purchase or renew season tickets have to do so before the deadline on Oct. 15 . General admission tickets are on sale for $135, and reserved seats are selling for $185. Fans will be able to pick from a variety of options including a Family Fun Plan for $299. Prizes include a VIP parking spot, a basketball autographed by head coach James Dickey, access to a closed team practice along with a photo with the team. The last prize being awarded is two tickets to a home game in the Athletics Director Suite. — Cougar Sports Services
The Cougars are playing their best volleyball of the season, carrying a three game win streak (along with wins in eight of the last nine games) for a weekend doubleheader against Conference USA foe Southern Miss. UH (9-8, 3-2 C-USA) welcomes a Southern Miss (8-7, 1-2 C-USA) team that hasn’t played great volleyball as of late. The Golden Eagles have lost seven of 11 games after a 4-0 start, and have dropped back-to-back C-USA games. “It’s huge in that you’re hosting a back-to-back,” head coach Molley Alvey said. “It takes a lot of focus to kind of bear down and play back-to-back matches against the same opponent. “Southern Miss has played some good teams, they’ve already played top of the conference early on,” Alvey said. “I think it really doesn’t matter recordwise. They’re going to come out strong, they’ve had some good play this season, they’ll be ready to come play against us.” The Golden Eagles are coming off a 3-2 loss at SMU (12-4, 4-1 C-USA) in a game where Southern Miss stars Halie Ecker and Ashley Mell recorded 22 and 20 kills respectively. Mell has been the anchor this season for Southern Miss, having a monster season up to this point with 269 kills, 267 digs and 31 blocks. Mecker has been the Robin to Mell’s Batman with a formidable 194 kills and 233 digs. “She does have a lot of kills, she’s also the main person that they set, where we are a much more spread out offense. We have more players getting evenly distributed balls,” Alvey said. “I think it makes it a little bit easier because you know where the ball is going.” Lucy Charuk and Chandace Tryon will anchor the front line and hope to keep Mell’s numbers to a minimum. Charuk and Tryon have 73 and 37 blocks
Despite a bad record, Lucy Charuk (13) and the Cougars are not taking Southern Mississippi lightly, as the Golden Eagles come to town Friday. | Courtesy of UH Athletics and 182 and 144 kills respectively — making them the top one and two on the Cougars. Amber Brooks leads the way with 622 assists and defensive specialist Amanda Carson has 291 digs. This weekend is also the Cougar’s annual Alumni Weekend at the Athletics/Alumni Center where a Saturday morning breakfast gives current players and coaches an opportunity to talk about the season with old and new
alumni. “I’m really excited to meet them,” Alvey said. “I think immediately upon me taking the job I had a lot of them e-mailing and are interested in staying involved in the program.” After the twin bill this weekend, the Cougars are back on the road for four of their next six games beginning in Memphis Oct. 15. sports@thedailycougar.com
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Squad prepares for last fall tuneup Team prepares for rematch against Texas State in Sugar Land tournament Christopher Losee
THE DAILY COUGAR After grabbing two victories Sunday over Alvin Community College and Big 12 opponent Baylor, the UH softball team will play the final tournament of its fall campaign Oct. 9-10 at the Sugar Land College Classic. The Cougars fell to Texas State 2-0 last weekend in the Spring Klein College Classic after falling to Texas A&M 6-0. Head coach Kyla Holas said she doesn’t want to see her players make the same mistakes that were made in Saturday’s tournament opener. “We are going to see some different
lineups again, just like we did last week, and hopefully they will be able to communicate and show what they are made of,” Holas said. Saturday’s schedule features a doubleheader against Galveston College and Texas State beginning at noon. Sunday, the Cougars are slated for another doubleheader against ULLafayette and San Jacinto College. Holas said that these tournaments act as a gauge to determine where they are as a team. During practice this week, the Cougars focused on fundamentals, but made adjustments to lineups and the pitching rotation. “We have a large squad, a bigger team than we have had in the past,” Holas said. “We have some good competition in some spots, so we are really trying to create an environment in which every person is trying to get
better. Then we can see what best nine players can produce the most wins for us.” Freshman pitcher Diedre Outon will make her second start of the fall season against UL-Lafayette. The freshman allowed only two runs and five hits in her first start against Texas A&M. Holas said that she wants to see other players step up to lead this team. “We are going to try to bring Diedre against them (UL-Lafayette), so we can really see what she is made of and give her a chance to be a leader,” Holas said. “Her ball has a lot of movement, so we want to give her a chance to see how frustrated she can make them.” The team has not announced its spring schedule, but will resume in February. sports@thedailycougar.com
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THE DAILY COUGAR The Cougars will take their talent on the road this weekend to face UCF on Friday and Southern Mississippi on Sunday. The team is tied with Rice for first place in Conference USA with 12 points. UCF plays an aggressive offensive style similar to the Cougar’s and are right behind them in the Conference USA standings at 3-0-1 with 10 points. “It feels awesome,” sophomore Katelyn Rhodes said. “We were never near that position last year and only being a sophomore, it feels great. I’m ready to see how our team performs this week to keep us in that place.” The Cougars have yet to beat UCF and are 0-5 against them all-time. Last year the Knights took down the Cougars 2-1. Sunday UH will battle the Golden Eagles, who are winless in
conference play. In games against Southern Miss., UH is 9-0-2. Last season they edged out the Golden Eagles 2-1. Rhodes said that the team’s onfield chemistry has grown because its high fitness level allows them to dedicate more practice time to playing soccer. “With us being able to play more soccer, we’ve been able to click better. We were able to have a lot of playing time before the season and that has helped a lot,” said Rhodes. Another vital part of the Cougars’ success has been the play of freshman goalkeeper Cami Koski, who was awarded Co-CUSA Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording her fourth consecutive shutout over UTEP Sunday. Freshman standout Nicole Duarte did not play in the Cougars 2-0 victory over the Miners due to an ankle injury, but will be back in action this weekend. Duarte ranks third on the team in goals scored with three.
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a new economics student and was slowly becoming accustomed to the University. In August of that year, he heard about an Islamic seminar on charity taking place on campus and decided to attend. Deeply inspired by the seminar, Kehar and a few classmates decided to sacrifice their time to help the needy. In his charity work, Kehar realized Houston was full of refugees who were desperate for help. In July 2008, he and his friends founded Al Amaanah, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping refugees. Al Amaanah, which in Arabic means “The Trust,” began offering food, rent assistance and other basic necessities to their “clients,” as they call them. Unlike other organizations, though, they provided emotional support to refugees, befriending them and integrating them into American society. It was in this capacity that Kehar first knocked on Fouad’s door. “It took us 15 minutes to talk her into opening the door,” Kehar said. “We had to convince her that we
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meant her no harm and we are only there to support her.” Al Amaanah soon helped Fouad to move to a better neighborhood and introduced her to the surrounding community. Kehar and his team helped enroll the eldest daughter, Haneen, in Houston Community College where she took English as a second language and is now seeking a degree in Petroleum Engineering. Mohammed, her son in high school, was hired by Al Amaanah to help with the delivery of furniture to other refugees. “(Fouad) is also enrolled in HCC where she is learning English. She is also working for Al Amaanah,” Kehar said. “She helps with the deliveries and provides support to others who were in her shoes. They are now giving back to the community.” Houston is one of the largest recipients of refugees in the US, with families coming from Burma, Nepal, Somalia, Liberia, Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq and other countries. Depressed from the ravages of war, these families struggle to make a new life here. “We provide a personal approach,” graduate student in business administration and social work Tabinda Ghani said. “We assist refugees in
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going to have some building identity, and it’s going to be really great,” said Julie Fix, the school’s director of undergraduate studies. “Visually, I think it’s going to give us something we’ve never had, and that’s an entrance,” Fix said. “When you come in from parking lot 16, you’re going to see the name, and you’re going to see a door you can walk through.” The new design will also help convey what is taught inside the buildings classrooms. “One of the architects said that our building doesn’t communicate what we do, so that will be a huge bonus for us,” Olson said. Event organizers hope to energize alumni through the reunion that will
their integration into society while maintaining their honor. We have a personal connection with our clients and we’re invested in getting them back on their feet.” Al Amaanah has rapidly grown over the years. It now has over 200 volunteers, most of whom are UH students. They have assisted approximately 800 refugees and document their experiences on www.alamaanah.com. “It is a humbling experience to see how much Al Amaanah has grown,” Kehar said. “We don’t realize how much we have grown until we step back from the work and see where we are. We have reached hundreds and benefited their lives.” Kehar, Ghani and other volunteers sacrifice their sleep and free time in order to juggle their school responsibilities while making Al Amaanah what it is today. Encouragement from the community and the fruits of their labor became their driving force. “As students, we have time now that we might not have later. We have what some people can only dream of,” Ghani said. “This is the ideal time to give back. Go out and volunteer somewhere. Anywhere. Give back.” news@thedailycougar.com
take place on Sunday. The school hosted reunions through the early part of the new millennium but has not hosted one in a while. “We wanted to reconnect with alums and to thank them for their support of the program,” professor emeritus and event co-chair Ted Stanton said. Much of the support received by alumni has gone towards the purchase of new equipment for the school and its students. “All of these things will enhance the communications program, attract more students and encourage the alums to continue to support the program,” Stanton said. Tickets for the event cost $25. To purchase tickets or for sponsorship info please call 713-743-9529. news@thedailycougar.com
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T.H. Rogers is an alternative primary and secondary public school that serves gifted, talented and deaf students as well as other impaired students. Due to the conditions of some of the students who attend T.H. Rogers, it is not uncommon for students to pass away throughout the school year. In memory, T.H. Rogers has a designated rose garden for those who have passed away. One member of the GDBS team, Colley Hodges, had a more personal connection with the project. His brother, Peter Hodges, attended T.H. Rogers’ from 1983-86. Peter was later killed in an unfortunate car accident. “When I mentioned this to Debbie Lancaster (a teacher at Rogers) she brought up the possibility of planting a rose bush in Peter’s memory,” Hodges said. “Even if there wasn’t this personal connection to the school, the project would still have been fantastic to be involved in., but the fact that my brother attended Rogers made this project all the more special for me.” news@thedailycougar.com