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SFO sells discounted tickets to “Vagina Monoluges” The Student Feminist Organization will sell tickets from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woman’s Resource Center in the UC until April 15 for $5 to their production of the Vagina Monologues. Tickets can also be bought at the SFO bake sale on March 31 at the PGH Breezeway. “Students can expect a show that is funny, down to earth and moving,”said Andrea Platt, vice president of SFO. “Some monologues are hilarious while others are serious, but all of them paint a striking and interesting portrait of women’s experiences.” The performances will be at 7 p.m. on April 15 and 16 and 5 p.m. on April 17 in the UC Pacific Room. Tickets will be $7 at the door. All ticket sales will benefit the Houston Rescue and Restore Coalition, an organization that combats human trafficking. — Anna Gallegos/The Daily Cougar
VETERANS
Female veterans discussion, videotaped volunteers needed In observance of Women’s History Month, The Women’s Resource Center, Veterans Service Office and the LGBT Resource Center will host a discussion today for female veterans, “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and Women in Combat”. Part of the discussion will focus on changes in federal legislation regarding DADT. The VSO is looking for female veterans to be videotaped during the discussion as part of the VSO Veteran’s Oral History Project. The event will be held at The Women’s Resource Center in room 279A from noon to 1:30 p.m. There will be free refreshments for participants. For more information call (832)842-6191.
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Students thank donators Annual event honors philanthropics Ayesha Mohiuddin
THE DAILY COUGAR The Office of Annual Giving has set aside a Philanthropy Awareness Day to thank University of Houston alumni for their philanthropic efforts on March 29. PhAD is an annual event recognizing the financial support received from private donors when tuition and state
funding run out. “We’ve dedicated a day to raising awareness among students about the important role of individual gifts, like those we receive from UH alumni. We are celebrating by recognizing those things that are the result of contributions, which is why we have dressed the M.D. Anderson Library building with two big, red bows,” said Lizeth Castro, Young Alumni Coordinator for The Office of Annual Giving. “It’s about thanking all those donors who so generously give
each year, even if it’s just a couple of dollars a month. We are a better university because these contributors make an effort to support UH and its students whether it’s generous or just loyal. All gifts make a difference for UH.” The event takes place at the University Center between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to win prizes and eat free food. “Students can get free lunch and win prizes. More importantly, these donors make a difference in every student’s
UH experience. I know I feel appreciated by even the smallest thank you and I’m sure all our donors will appreciate a token of thanks from students,” Castro said. “They give out of kindness and loyalty and we want to make sure they know their gifts do make a difference. Why not take a few minutes to say thanks?” Castro said that it is important for students to attend the event and spread philanthropy awareness. PHAD continues on page 3
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Number one in sales contest Two students travel to Georgia, sales pitch Miguel Cortina
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EVENTS Ring Orders Representatives from Balfour will be taking ring orders from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Graduation Fair at the UC Bookstore. Scott Stapp The former lead singer of Creed is headlining at the House of Blues tonight. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. Ticket prices range from $29 to $49.
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A team of four marketing students from the CT Bauer College of Business placed first in the National Collegiate Sales Competition. Team competitors Rebekah Elliott and Taylor Herbert, along with team alternates Jozette Bionat and Adrian Sese, participated in the tournament held in Kennesaw State University, in Georgia. The competition, which took place in early March, had the participation of more than 60 of the top national sales programs. “It was intense, it was extremely exciting and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Herbert. The competition required students to prepare a sales presentation with a buyer that would last for 20 minutes. The competitors needed to sell NetSuite CRM, a leading integrated web-based business software suite. The team was judged by five different judges and recorded on video, which was seen by companies who were interested. After the competition Elliott and Herbert, marketing seniors, received BAUER continues on page 3
Student Government officers and students visited the state capitol during spring break to lobby against budget cuts. | Courtesy Student Government Association
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Legislators listen to student reps SGA officers address budget cut concerns in Austin David Gonzalez
THE DAILY COUGAR UH’s Student Government Association’s sponsored trip to Austin over spring break to combat the budget cuts comes back with “positive response.” The SGA officer-organized trip allowed 21 UH students, representing different groups and colleges on campus, to talk to legislators in the state’s capital regarding the future of their education and the school’s budget on behalf of their fellow classmates. “Having students sacrifice part of their spring break to run all over the capitol and voice their concerns to state reps shows how much our students believe in the university,” said Kate Gaviola, SGA director
of external affairs. “UH SGA wanted to make sure that the University of Houston stood out and that’s exactly what we did. I definitely feel that our trip made a huge impact and left a lasting impression on the legislators.” Despite the optimism of SGA’s efforts to stop budget cuts at UH and the positive feedback from the legislators, it seems the cuts are still on track. Because of this, SGA President Prince Wilson and the other student leaders looked for other solutions with the legislators through discussions of additional funding UH could receive. “When we got to the state capital, we received a mostly positive response from legislators who were willing to listen to other ways to manage the state’s budget,” said SGA president Prince Wilson. “Not only did we talk about the budget cuts and the effect it would have on the UH community, but we also talked about AUSTIN continues on page 3