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October 13, 2011 Issue 31, Volume 77
ORGANIZATIONS
CAMPUS
UH Pratham to hold bake sale fundraiser for charity
Students learn financial tips
Pratham@UH is organizing “Eat to Educate: Samosa Sale,” featuring a variety of South Asian delicacies, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today at the Philip Guthrie Hoffman breezeway and the University Center Satellite. The bake sale is part of their fundraising efforts through which the organization sponsors a school in Mysore, India. Information regarding past and future activities, as well as opportunities to volunteer, will be provided at the venue throughout the day. In addition to the on-site sales, those interested can also choose to have food delivered to them on campus by calling 832-628-4708. Menu details and other information about the organization can be obtained at www.uh.edu/pratham. — Gopi Krishna
Workshop offers Cougars advice on how to cope with money woes Michelle Casas
THE DAILY COUGAR The state of the US economy has heavily contributed to the financial stress of college students, leaving them to re-evaluate their spending habits. To help with the new burdens, Counseling and Psychological Services practicum clinician Ashley Hamm, led Wednesday’s workshop “Coping with Financial Stress,” and emphasized the importance of managing finances as a student. “In a college environment, there are a lot of
different students with a lot of different levels of financial responsibility,” Hamm said. “It could be helpful to know how you relate to your peers.” Psychology junior Joanna Espinoza had to foot the bill for getting braces as well as the cost of their upkeep. “To get them on was $500, and I tried to make that in one week,” said Espinoza, who works as a restaurant hostess. “It was during Spring Break, so that stressed me out a lot. If anything breaks, they charge me extra to get it fixed.” Managing financial stress is important because it can manifest in physical symptoms such as fatigue, headaches and nausea in addition to anxiety and depression.
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PHILANTHROPY
UH to host walk for kidney disease cure
CAMPUS
UH conference to feature tips for first time teachers The UH Center for Teaching Excellence will host a conference, “Teaching Excellence in the 21st Century,” from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday in the University Center’s Houston Room. The conference will feature keynote speaker James Lang, associate professor of English at the Assumption College and author of “On Course.” The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences faculty will participate in a panel and multiple breakout sessions, discussing topics such as first-year experience, critical thinking, learning from failure in the classroom and global learning. For more information, contact Catherine Horn at clhorn2@uh.edu or 713-743-5032. — Zahra Ahmed
Bryan Dupont-Gray
THE DAILY COUGAR With the sobering realities of Polycystic Kidney Disease affecting both members and their loved ones, the PKD Foundation has set up a fundraiser for a cure by hosting “Walk for PKD” Saturday at Lynn Eusan Park. PKD Foundation representative Kathy Bundrick said that the University’s sprawling campus and diverse community makes the school a clear choice as a location to host the event. “We chose UH because of the
central location in Houston,” said Bundrick. “We feel that it has a gorgeous park and a lot of our walkers with PKD have affiliations with some of the students and faculty here on campus.” She also explained that all proceeds go toward funding for research and the foundation’s constant push to get the government involved in helping with their programs. In addition to the walk, the family-friendly event will feature live music, guest appearances, games and plenty of other activities. Registration will start at 8 a.m., PKD continues on page 3
COMMUNITY
Communograph art exhibit highlights Third Ward culture
UHPD
Women’s self-defense course offered to students, faculty UH campus police offers a rape aggression defense program exclusively for female students, faculty and staff. The program focuses on empowering women by providing the basic techniques and tactics to combat various types of assaults. Four 4-hour courses teach awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance. For more information and to schedule a class, contact Lt. Derrick McClinton at 713-743-3333. — Michelle Casas
Balancing finances can be difficult, especially for college students who are either dealing with debt or trying to avoid it. Students having trouble with increasing demands can supplement their income by applying for scholarships and grants or getting a part-time job. “If you’re feeling the strain of classes, it’s helpful to find an employer that’s going to work with you and you’re student lifestyle,” Hamm said. Students should be cautious of loans and using credit cards, as these can lead to further long-term financial stress from accrued interest.
Gates talks world affairs
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ormer US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates spoke to audience members about his time advising President Barack Obama and former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush at the Hyatt Regency Houston. He served multiple government positions since he joined the CIA in 1966. | Catherine Lara/The Daily Cougar
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THE DAILY COUGAR UH is teaming up with Houston’s Third Ward and Project Row Houses to create a community involved map of one of the Bayou City’s historic districts. The project, called Communograph, brings local artists together to map and graph out the Third Ward, creating a portrait that represents the culture and history of the area in the interest of social change.
“This is a great way for all artists in the Third Ward to show off their talents,” said Ashley Hoffman, a spokesperson for the project. Six artists from the Third Ward are currently participating in the event, but Hoffman is hoping this will inspire more artists to come forward. Artist Ashley Hunt is the Third Ward resident that spearheaded this project. His work has turned Project THIRD WARD continues on page 3