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Issue 90, Volume 76
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February 9, 2011
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CAMPUS
UHPD sponsors online lost and found system UH Department of Public Safety offers the option of filing a Lost and Found report on the UHDPS website. Students filing a claim will need to give their name, contact information and a description of the lost item. Unclaimed items are donated to charitable organizations or disposed of after 60 days. Students are encouraged to bring in any found items to the UHDPS property claim. “We’re trying to reach out to other people to where they understand that when they find an item, what to do with it, and what our policy and procedures are,” Stephanie Carpenter, UHDPS office assistant, said. Items accepted at the lost and found include electronics, wallets, jewelry and identification cards. The property claim is located at the UHDPS building on 3869 Wheeler avenue. Students can also file a lost claim report online at www.uh.edu/police/lost_and_found.html. Louis Casiano /The Daily Cougar
Job seekers boast resumes Record number of students attend fair Cordero Jennings
THE DAILY COUGAR The sound of basketballs hitting the floor was a bit more faint Tuesday morning at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center as the 2011 Texas Job Fair and its 125 employers filled the floor in search of potential job and internship candidates. The fair, an annual event sponsored by the Houston Area Consortium of Career Centers, is in its seventh year and boasts a diverse range of employers and organizations such as: General Electric, Citizen Schools, Disney, Verizon, HACU National Internship
Program, Central Intelligence Agency and Enterprise Holdings. “Each year has been great. Students are given access to explore employers and careers they might not have considered before,” Jevel Showers, president elect of HACCC, said. “This year we anticipate exceeding last year’s record attendance of 1285 students.” Even though not all students receive a job or internship from the fair, experiences such as shaking hands and having conversations, can be valuable in their future job searches. Aside from an education, businesses seek candidates with experience and confidence, according to Beth Allday of Enterprise Holdings. “Employers want employees
The seventh annual career fair helped students meet 125 hiring employers for jobs and internships. | Brianna Leigh Morrison/The Daily Cougar who are enthusiastic and show a genuine interest in the company,” Malika Riley, a recruiter with The Lubrizol Corporation, said.
Candidates walked around the basketball courts and indoor soccer field of the FAIR continues on page 3
CAMPUS
Celebration of life, tomorrow for Elizabeth Rockwell
GREEN UH
Campus preps for nationwide recycle contest
There will be a Celebration of Life in honor of the late Elizabeth D. Rockwell at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow on the second floor of the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library. Members of Rockwell’s family will be in attendance, and the event will feature a number of speakers, including UH President Renu Khator. For more information, contact Mike Emery at 713-743-8186. Julian Jimenez/ The Daily Cougar
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EVENTS German Club Meeting- The German Club is meeting for the first time today from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the UC Baltic Room. Anyone interested in German culture is invited to come. Trio GaLaQ The Moores School of Music is hosting a night of music featuring pieces by cellists, violinists and pianists. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and general admission is $10.
FOR MORE EVENTS, CHECK OUT thedailycougar.com/calendar
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Student dead after coma
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candlelight vigil was held yesterday for Neal Patel, who died at 20 years old on Jan 28. Patel enjoyed basketball, football, music and being with his friends. He was a brother of Delta Epsilon Psi. A fellow brother, nursing junior Navid Naser, said the fraternity wanted to host the vigil to give people an opportunity to say goodbye. “There are a lot of people who knew him,” Naser said. “He is a part of our family.” | Nine Nguyen/The Daily Cougar J
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HEALTH
Campus screenings of cancer detection Misti Mynhier
THE DAILY COUGAR A local breast cancer organization is offering 25 mammogram screenings from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at the UH Student Health Center, by appointment only. The on-site mobile screenings are offered to students, faculty and staff by The Rose, Houston’s leading non-profit breast cancer organization. HEALTH continues on page 3