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Congratulations Class of 2012
Class ofMY 2012 FELLOW COUGARS: My warmest congratulations on your graduation from Texas’ newest Carnegie-designated Tier One research university. Your dedication to reaching your goals in the classroom, across our campus and in our community inspires us to greater levels of excellence. The power of your degree will open doors to a bright future and help you realize your dreams. As you grow in your career, I urge you to stay connected with your university. You have the opportunity to light the way for your fellow Cougars, to lead by example and encourage their accomplishments. We hope you will become involved alumni as we continue our journey, and we wish you success on your path. Renu Khator President, University of Houston www.uh.edu/president
The University of Houston is an EEO/AA institution.
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The College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences is proud of our Spring 2012 Graduates
Good Luck & Best Wishes for the future! From the Dean, Faculty & Staff
MAJORS Art Art Art History Graphic Communications Painting Photography/Digital Media Sculpture Communication Advertising Corporate Communication Health Communication Public Health Promotion Health Care Delivery Interpersonal Communication Journalism Broadcast Print Media Media Production Media Studies Public Relations Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders American Sign Language Interpreting Comparative Cultural Studies Anthropology Liberal Studies Economics English Creative Writing Linguistics Literary Studies Health and Human Performance Kinesiology -Exercise Science -Sports Administration -FItness and Sports Human Nutrition and Foods
Hispanic Studies Spanish History Liberal Studies Modern & Classical Languages Chinese Studies French German Italian Studies Music Theory Composition Marketing Religion Music Education Applied Music Brass Keyboard Percussion Strings Woodwinds Voice Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology Theatre & Dance Playwritting and Dramaturgy Acting Design and Technology Stage Management Theater Education Dance
MINORS African American Studies Air Force Leadership Art Studio Art Art History Communication Advertising Corporate Communication Film Studies Health Communication -Public Health Promotion -Health Care Delivery Interpersonal Communication Journalism Media Production Media Studies Public Relations Communication Sciences & Disorders Comparative Cultural Studies Anthropology India Studies Religious Studies Economics English Creative Writing Linguistics Literary Studies Health and Human Performance Kinesiology Human Nutrition and Foods Hispanic Studies Spanish Spanish for Business Professionals History Latin American Studies American Cultures History
Honors College Creative Work Medicine and Society Phronesis, Politics, and Ethics Interdisciplinary Arts Mexican American Studies Military Science (Army ROTC) Modern & Classical Languages Chinese Studies Classical Studies French French for Business-Related Professions German Studies Greek (ancient and modern) Italian Studies Latin World Cultures and Literatures Music Music Literature/History Music Theory Naval Science (Navy ROTC) Philosophy Political Science Values, Law and Policy Quantitative Social Science National Security Studies Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Theatre & Dance Acting Production (design & technology) Playwriting Dance Women’s Studies Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Women’s Studies
The Academic Affairs Center is Located in Room 320 of Agnes Arnold Hall For More Information Call 713-743-4001
www.uh.edu/class
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DEDICATION For turning our long-term dream of success into reality, inspiring students to take pride in our University and for always being the truest embodiment of Cougar spirit, we dedicate the first Houstonian magazine to our beloved UH President Renu Khator.
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XXX 2011 ALL HAIL TO THEE, OUR HOUSTON UNIVERSITY. OUR HEARTS FILL WITH GLADNESS WHEN WE THINK OF THEE. WE’LL ALWAYS ADORE THEE DEAR OLD VARSITY. AND TO THY MEMORY CHERISHED,
TRUE WE’LL EVER BE In the last year, our University has seen a number of incredible changes. From the construction of new buildings to a change in our athletic conference and the creation of new traditions, UH is undergoing a transformation to continue striving for excellence. Much like the University-wide initiatives made to rewrite our history, the Houstonian has seen a similar process of recreation. An uncertain future led production of the yearbook to be retired after 77 volumes, but from a rebirth of one of the University’s oldest traditions comes a new publication for graduates. Being presented with the opportunity to carry on the torch of a tradition with such deep roots in UH history is nothing short of an incredible honor. From its first publication in 1934 to its last in 2011, each editor left a piece of his or her heart with the Houstonian. The same is true for this publication, and it is with great pride that I share with you the Houstonian magazine for the first time. I consider it a privilege to preserve and contribute to the heart of the Houstonian, and just as the editors before me, I can only hope that capturing the essence of the University is not a tradition that will be lost in the sands of time. My sincerest gratitude goes to everyone who has been a part of this journey, but perhaps the greatest appreciation is owed to Matt Dulin, without whom this entire process would not have been possible. Thank you for lighting the path, offering insight and providing inspiration every step of the way. I could not have done this without your encouragement and support. In gaining recognition for our many successes in the last year, eyes across the nation are upon us, eager to watch the history of UH unfold. Our story is that of perseverance, strength of character and success, and the spirit of the University of Houston is not something that is easily forgotten. That same spirit is what connects each one of us and keeps the heart of UH alive. It is important to never abandon the pursuit of excellence, and just as UH has taken the steps to rewrite its history, so too can we reinvent ourselves and become the finest individuals we can be. To the graduates of the Class of 2012, I wish you only the best in all of your future endeavors.
EDITOR IN CHIEF Mary Baak MANAGING EDITOR Naheeda Sayeeduddin COPY CHIEF Julie Heffler
WRITERS Daniel Renfrow Jose Aguilar Joshua Siegel Lauren Mathis Channler Hill
PHOTOGRAPHERS Emily Chambers Catherine Lara Newton Liu Brianna Leigh Morrison Nine Nguyen Hendrick Rosemond
PRODUCTION Andres Garcia Farah Kamani Jorge Robles Paul Vilchez
ADVERTISING Victoria Gbenoba David Richards COVER PHOTO Jack Chaiyakhom COVER DESIGN Jorge Robles
ABOUT THE MAGAZINE All contents copyright 2012 UH Student Publications. This magazine was produced entirely by students at the University of Houston. The first copy is free to graduates. Each additional copy is $2, including postage. To request a copy, call (713) 743-435 or email stupub@uh.edu [7]
AUG 2011
GETTING SETTLED A record enrollment at UH resulted in a record number of students living on campus this year. Residential Life and Housing provided volunteers to help students ease into the transition of living on-campus. PHOTOS BY NINE NGUYEN
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TIME TO CELEBRATE University of Houston welcomed the start of the 2011-2012 school year with its annual Cat’s Back celebration on Aug. 24, 2011. Students enjoyed an afternoon of games, entertainment and refreshments at the UC. PHOTOS BY EMILY CHAMBERS
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SEP 2011
MAKING AIRWAVES The two-year effort to bring UH students a radio station all their own finally paid off this year. Coog Radio, UH’s first and only student-run radio station, set up shop at www.coogradio.com in September 2011 with equipment donated from KUHF. The online station has since blossomed to include more than 30 different shows a week and a roster of 40 DJs. The fact that UH is one of the most diverse schools in the nation is reflected in the variety of personalities, shows and music one can find on air at any given time.
Above: In their first year of online broadcasting, Coog Radio station director Conner Clifton, music director Josue Garcia and DJ Andrew O’Keefe offered students an alternative to mainstream radio by shedding light on local artists and underground musicians. Photos by Brianna Leigh Morrison
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SEP 2011
BRUIN BATTLE The Cougars’ historic 2011 run began with a hardfought 38-34 battle that proved to be the first of 12-straight UH wins to open the season. The Bruins battled with the Cougars, but center Chris Thompson’s fumble recovery in the end zone in the fourth quarter gave UH a 10-point lead and enough breathing room to secure the win. PHOTOS BY NEWTON LIU
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SEP 2011
MOORES’ SNEAK PEEK The Moores School of Music gave the UH community a taste of what was to come in the 2011-2012 season with its 13th annual “Collage” concert. The event featured every facet of the school—wind and steel drum ensembles, marching band, choir, orchestra, jazz and even opera – performing together without any prior rehearsals. This year’s standout performances were the Concert Chorale’s rendition of U2’s “MLK” and the Queen Medley performed by the Moores School Symphony Orchestra. PHOTOS BY CATHERINE LARA
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OCT 2011
ALL HAIL THE QUEEN Students flocked to the M.D. Anderson Library in droves when word got out that Beyoncé had accomompanied her mother, Tina Knowles, to the building for her interview with the “Living Archives.” The famous diva’s visit created quite a commotion. PHOTOS BY YVETTE DÁVILA AND NINE NGUYEN
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In 2011, the University of Houston received roughly $9 million in royalty and licensing income, a significant increase from the $1.1 million IP revenue received in 2008.
Three specialty programs in the University of Houston Law Center were ranked in the top 10 nationally. The undergraduate entrepreneurship program was ranked first in the nation for the second year in a row.
The Top American Research Universities report, released annually by the Center for Measuring University Performance, measures the level of research strength in universities. In the most recent report, UH made the top 50 on three of the TARU measures.
While retention and graduation rates have increased in the last several years, UH continues to lag with a 7 percent gap behind the national average.
A BANNER YEAR In her annual fall address to UH faculty, staff and students, President Khator touted 2011 as a historic year for the University – a year UH became a nationally recognized university. Khator praised the faculty and staff for being vital in making strides in academics, praised alumni for their charitable contributions and [14]
the administration for making the university one of the nation’s best colleges for students amid budget cuts and shortfalls. “Despite challenges, I remain optimistic for the future of the University of Houston, because our momentum is strong and our assets are tremendous,” Khator said.
OCT 2011
UNVEILING VALENTI Alumnus Lance Funston, a 1967 Cougar graduate and chairman and chief executive officer of Telamerica Inc. of Pittsburgh, donated $1.5 million to the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston in 2009. Funston’s donation, along with the $2.2 million private funds raised by the University, became the $3.7 million project that led to the expansion and renovation of the building. A
ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 10 celebrated the completion of the facelift that included the addition of the Lance T. Funston Communication Center. The Center features a two-story video production studio, a formal entrance to the building and renovated faculty offices and classrooms. Funston said it was “overwhelming” to see his name etched into a building.
Above: Funding donors and faculty members gathered for a ribboncutting ceremony to unveil the newly renovated Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in October. Left: Those who were asked to be a part of the ceremony were given souvenirs of the momentous occasion. Photos by Paul Crespo
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OCT 2011
THE MOVEMENT SPREADS Although it started in Lower Manhattan, it didn’t take long for Occupy Wall Street to spread across the nation. The movement reached our city on Oct. 6, 2011 when several hundred protestors marched through downtown Houston in support of the 99 percent. PHOTO BY BRIANNA LEIGH MORRISON
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OCT 2011
Above: Occupy Houston protestors march through downtown Houston on Oct. 6, 2011, in what was their first major demonstration in the city. The group’s short-lived occupation of Hermann Square Park began later that day. Photos by Brianna Leigh Morrison
THE OCCUPIERS By Bryan Washington Wall Street is occupied, but the roads from Lower Manhattan to Washington, D.C., are not. Firemen huddle with homemade signs, stapling calls of distress in Sharpie and Crayola, as the newlyweds strum folk songs in their tents. Housewives manage the makeshift library while house cleaners distribute coffee. Sprinkled across the grass are the university students, noses hidden behind cell phones, with Macbooks in their laps. News conglomerates attempting to confine the Occupy movement to a single demographic have been unsuccessful, because their aim is too narrow. Despite the youthful advances of these protestors, their frustration is universal. Few have prospered from the wealth consolidation of the Tea Party and the upper sector of the country, so many have joined the conversations gaining steam across the country. What they’re asking for, who is leading them and when they will be satisfied are shifting variables, but this openness serves as a bigger banner than any concrete doctrine. Those seeing no reason for protest probably haven’t asked. Any participant would be more than happy to tell you exactly why they’re occupying. The only true surprise should be the variety of responses. Nannies and liquor store owners chat side by side, taking turns at expressing their inability to field steady jobs. Google consultants and circus performers swap cigarettes as they point to the increasing ranks of the poor, citing extreme financial inequality as the catalyst of a permanent underclass. Undergraduate and graduate students alike mill at makeshift performances in Zuccotti Park, but they’re quick to tell you that the jobless rates for students under 25 is sitting just under 10 percent, while the rate for high school graduates nears 22 percent. The fact that our society has grown comfortable enough with these gaps to the point that many accept them should be reason enough for a major
protest, but there are more than enough contributing factors to punctuate the gesture. All major political movements begin faceless and spontaneous. Martin Luther King, Jr., did not materialize at the crack of the first civil rights shot. It took time for Gandhi to hone the methods of civil disobedience that came to characterize the movement for Indian independence. If the 21st century has shown us anything, it’s that our interconnectedness allows for many faces to be seen in the same light. Having accepted this notion in the workplace, on television and over the Internet, should we expect the first major protest of the century to be any different? As it turns out, the same parties asking when these protests will end are in direct control of its extension. The job of a protestor, as fate would have it, is to protest. A legislature that fails to fulfill its obligations has no right to haggle the people for fulfilling theirs. In this way, it’s plausible that neither group has been keeping tabs on the other for the past few years, but this is where the difference lies: Occupy Wall Street has shown that we are ready to try. So the men and women of New York, Seattle, Chicago and Houston will continue to mill about. They’ll chant their chants and sip lattes as their coat and tie counterparts pass them on their way to work. They’ll sing songs and tweet about the weather, crowding under umbrellas in the afternoon and blankets in the night. The backgrounds are diverse, and the reasons for participating are even more so, but this gathering has painted as poignant a picture of the American community as any we’ve seen. They are upset and would like to see change. But it’s no rush. They’ve got all day.
Originally published in The Daily Cougar on Oct. 12, 2011
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OCT 2011
CROWNED COOGS In the middle of an undefeated football season, Homecoming celebrations brought spirits to an all-time high. Receiving nominations from various organizations, the 2011 Homecoming Court boasted Cougars of the highest quality, including Craig Premjee and Chelsea Snyder who were crowned Homecoming king and queen. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE HOMECOMING BOARD
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OCT 2011
TECH TURNS 70
President Renu Khator addressed the College of Technology’s during its 70th anniversary celebration on October 20, 2011, which included a cake-cutting ceremony with Orville Grauerholz, the college’s oldest alumnus. FMC Technologies commemorated the occasion by awarding $75,000 to the college. PHOTOS BY CHRIS LUONG
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OCT 2011
Top: First-year MFA actor Philip Orazio plays Jonny, who returns to his high school in pursuit of rekindling the romance with his sweetheart, Toffee — as a singing, dancing nuclear zombie. Right: “Zombie Prom” plays on the hysteria of the 1950s, when monsters in film were created by nuclear fallout and the threat of nuclear war led to civil defense drills. Photos by Johnny Peña
PLAYING UNDEAD The School of Theatre & Dance put an interesting spin on Halloween with its production of the late ’90s off-Broadway musical “Zombie Prom.” The production tackled the classic themes of young love and peer pressure but with a slight twist that involved death, reanimation and nuclear exposure. The musical, with numbers that rocked and bopped to a 1950s style, was the first theatre production to grace the stage of Cullen Performance Hall since the ’80s.
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NOV 2011
BIG MAN ON CAMPUS In its inaugural event, contestants chocased their talents to prove why they were Houston’s finest. Accounting sophomore Ross Coburn was named the first-ever Mr. UH. As per his choosing, proceeds of the event went to the Invisible Children’s Foundation. PHOTOS BY PAUL CRESPO
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NOV 2011
BEHIND THE MUSIC Under the direction of Dr. Rob Smith, the AURA Contemporary Ensemble prepares concerts that reflect a modern approach to chamber music. In November, the Ensemble presented “Voyages,” the second of their five recitals, which featured pieces by composers ranging from Igor Stravinsky and UH’s own David Ashley White. PHOTOS BY NINE NGUYEN
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Top: Hosts Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit goof around after Corso picked UH to win. Top right: Fans filled Cullen Circle with signs. Some even came in costume. Photos by Brianna Leigh Morrison, Emily Chambers, Chris Luong, Newton LIu
EYES ON THE PRIDE Fall 2011 saw the University of Houston reemerge on the national football scene. On Nov. 19, ESPN’s College GameDay took over the campus. At the peak of UH fans making a “Case for the Heisman,” UH students and fans took over Cullen Circle, camping out overnight and filling the green with signs and costumes. Only 12 schools are chosen each season to host
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College GameDay. This was UH’s first. In the game following the festivities, the
“I’m a big believer that in order to be great, you have to do things that you’ve never done before,” Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades said.
Cougars took out SMU 37-7 to improve their record to 11-0. Just 10 years earlier, the Cougars finished 0-11. Hosting College GameDay and improving to a program-best 11-0 at the time put the program in territory unfathomable a decade ago.
“That would certainly be the case for this program and it would be really something to build on and grow on. And it would mean so much to our University, to our fanbase, the national exposure and certainly to our student athletes.”
NOV 2011
Left: The Spirit of Houston trumpeted in another first for the University. Bottom left to right: Fans camped out overnight and were allowed onto the set at 4 a.m.
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NOV 2011
DROPPING THE BALL The Cougars came into the Conference USA Championship riding at the peak of their power with a 12-0 record and a buzz about earning a BCS bowl bid. The Cougars left Robertson Stadium with a bit of a different feeling. “To date, that is the worst feeling on the football field,� center Chris Thompson said after the game. Tickets to the game sold out immediately after they went on sale, but the Cougars came up empty handed, falling 49-28 to Southern Miss.
Top: Fans came out in record numbers to buy tickets for the Conference USA Championship.
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NOV 2011
In his final game as a Cougar, Case Keenum threw for 532 yards and three touchdowns to take home MVP of the TicketCity Bowl. Photo by Brianna Leigh Morrison
COUGARS’ CROWN JEWEL By Joshua Siegel Case Keenum got the senior sendoff that he deserved. After catching the attention of college football fans with superhero statistics and upsets against Oklahoma State and Texas Tech in 2009, Keenum was denied an immediate followup performance after tearing his ACL against UCLA in the third game of the 2010 season. In the offseason, Keenum applied for and was granted a sixth season of eligibility. The sequel to Keenum’s senior season was a success. The 2011 season saw Keenum rewrite NCAA record books and lead the Cougars to the most wins in the nation (13). Keenum declared that he was back in the Cougars’ season opener, leading UH to a
touchdown on its opening drive en route to a 38-34 win in a rematch against the Bruins at Robertson Stadium. Keenum went on to throw for 5,631 yards and 48 touchdowns against just five interceptions. Keenum became the first player to amass 5,000-plus passing yards in three seasons. He also set the NCAA career records for passing yards, total offense, touchdown passes, total touchdowns, completions and 300-yard games. When asked at a November press conference to talk about his accomplishments, Keenum instead deferred to giving his teammates credit. “Someone told me it was like 30 different receivers that I’ve completed passes to and over 20 of those guys have caught touchdown passes,” Keenum said. “I know for a fact — a lot of that is yards after
the catch, too. That’s a lot of fast guys running around making people miss. Even going back to guys who have blocked for me — from those guys up front right now and guys from years past. It’s not a single person, any award that we get, it’s a team deal. That’s what’s really cool about this sport.” Keenum capped his collegiate career with a 532-yard, three-touchdown performance in UH’s 30-14 win against Penn State in the TicketCity Bowl. “I was trying to savor every moment, do everything I wanted to do after a game,” he said after the win. “I’ve seen guys like Anthony Alridge on our team direct the band. I went up there, gave everybody hugs. Threw the Gatorade on Coach Levine. It was just an awesome game. I’ll remember this forever. I know all the guys in there will. Couldn’t think of a better way to go out.”
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DEC 2011
On Dec. 22, 2011 Tony Levine was introduced as the 13th head coach of the Cougars in the Great Hall of the Athletics/Alumni Center. Photo by Joshua Siegel
WINDS OF CHANGE standing ovation.
By Joshua Siegel Saturday, December 10, 2011 was scheduled to be a quiet day for UH Atheltics.
A little over a week later on Dec. 22, after the Athletics Department conducted a national search for Sumlin’s ultimate replacement, Levine was introduced as the 13th head coach of the
Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades was
Cougars.
out shopping for a Christmas tree with his daughter, Noel. There was a women’s basket-
At his introductory press conference held in
ball game scheduled that afternoon against
the Great Hall at the Athletics/Alumni Center,
Houston Baptist, but nothing else was on the
Levine told those in attendance to take a mo-
docket.
ment and take the scene in.
Sometimes plans change.
“What I want to make sure everybody understands first and foremost is that it will be a
Rhoades’ shopping was cut short and he was
long, long, long time before the University of
called into action to make a major announcement that would impact the future of UH’s football program. Kevin Sumlin was leaving UH to become the head coach at Texas A&M and
Above: After weeks of speculation and conjecture, UH officially became a member of the Big East on December 7.
associate head coach Tony Levine was named
introducing another head football coach,” Levine said. “I told the players this last night, and I’ve said
his interim replacement.
this to some people candidly, this is my dream job.”
The news came after weeks of Sumlin publicly denying having contact
Levine wouldn’t actually “feel” like the head coach of the Cougars
with other universities about potential positions, and one week after
until two weeks later when he led UH to its nation-leading 13th win of
the Cougars’ 49-28 loss to Southern Miss in the Conference USA
the season over Penn State in the TicketCity Bowl on January 2nd.“By
Championship and three days after UH’s move to the Big East became a official. “Tony is truly one of the best around and I believe in the best interest of our student athletes and preparing for the bowl game, that he gives us the best opportunity,” Rhoades said at the press conference. When the players were informed of the news, Levine received a
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Houston is having another press conference
the time the game was kicked off, it still hadn’t sunk in,” he said after the Cougars’ 30-14 win. “Toward the end there, seeing the rest of the coaching staff come down from the press box, coaches on the sideline taking their headsets off, really it’s not cliché, I’m not trying to sound funny, but when I got hit with the Gatorade was the first time I felt like a head coach.”
DEC 2011
SO LONG, SUMLIN On Dec. 10, Kevin Sumlin took the reins at Texas A&M. In his four seasons at UH, Sumlin led UH to a 35-17 record with three bowl appearances. He was replaced by Tony Levine on Dec. 22. PHOTO BY BRIANNA LEIGH MORRISON
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JAN 2012
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS The TicketCity Bowl was supposed to be a battle of the ultimate contrast of styles — the school from the small conference with an explosive offense versus the smash-mouth style of one of the most storied programs in college football. The Cougars got the memo — they showed up. The hyped running attack and defense of the Nittany Lions were absent. The Cougars struck early and often en route to the 30-14 win, their 13th of the season. UH piled up over 600 yards of total offense behind game MVP quarterback Case Keenum.
Top: The Cougars celebrate their 30-14 win in the second annual TicketCity Bowl. Bottom left to right: Seniors Chris Thompson (far left) and Patrick Edwards got to go out as winners. Edwards caught 10 passes for 228 yards and two touchdowns. Photos by Brianna Leigh Morrison
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JAN 2012
GROWING PAINS UH is growing. And while every Cougar has experienced the accompanying dread of adjustment, that has had little effect on the Cougar spirit. As more buildings go up, it stands to reason that Cougar pride will rise to meet them. PHOTOS BY EMILY CHAMBERS, JACK CHAIYAKHOM, HENDRICK ROSEMOND
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FEB 2012
Above: After serving the University of Houston community for 70 years, Robertson Stadium (left) will be replaced with a new 40,000-seat stadium (right), which is expected to be complete in July 2014. Photos provided by University of Houston
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW By Daniel Renfrow University of Houston students made campus history this year when more than 25 percent of the student body took to the polls and gave
“Fifteen years from now — 20 years from now — we are going to look back at this day and say that it was a significant moment in the turning
the Student Service Fee Referendum the green
point of our intercollegiate athletics program.”
light.
Jonathan Thurston, executive director of facil-
The $45 voter-approved student service fee
ities planning and construction, said construc-
increase, which goes into effect this fall, will
tion of the new stadium will commence after
fund the construction and operation of a
the last game of this year’s football season
new football stadium and the renovation of
and should be complete by July 2014.
Hofheinz Pavilion.
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“This is a game changer,” Rhoades said.
According to the Student Fees Advisory
Athletics Director Mack Rhoades called the
Committee, the $45 student service fee
passage of the referendum a great day for the
increase will be in effect no longer than 25
University.
years.
FEB 2012
HISTORIC VOTE Almost 10,000 students voted in the stadium referendum in February, the highest turnout for such a vote in UH history. The proposed fee was approved by a whopping 7,334 students. PHOTO BY EMILY CHAMBERS
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FEB 2012
KISSING FOR EQUALITY Students Esteban Tobar and Angela Hoang (above right) were among the many participants of a simultaneous kiss that took place at a rally in front of the M.D. Anderson Library on Valentine’s Day. The rally was a way for participants to show their support for UH’s LGBT faculty and staff. Many displayed signs listing rights needed by UH’s LGBT community. PHOTOS BY CHRIS LUONG
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FEB 2012
HEROES ON CAMPUS The Student Program Board landed New York rap-rock outfit Gym Class Heroes for the first of its “Large Concert” series. Cullen Performance Hall was flooded with 1,500 students eagerly awaiting the concert. PHOTOS BY NINE NGUYEN
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FEB 2012
CURTAIN CALL The School of Theatre & Dance took on a classic of American theatre with its February production of Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning play “The Crucible.” Written in 1953, the play dramatizes the infamous Salem Witch Trials of the 17th century. The play’s trials are a reflection of the evidencless accusations and blacklisting many artists,
including the Pulitzer Prize winning Miller, endured during the reign of McCarthyism which was still going strong when the play was written. For UH’s version of the production, more than 20 actors came together to produce a mature and simple performance that was accentuated by the stellar, elaborate scenes created by the crew.
Top (left to right): Students Adam Sowers, Dylan Hilpman, Andrew Garrett, Sarah Heddins and Kevin Lusignolo took the stage in the tale of the Salem Witch Trials. Left: Under the direction of Gus Kaikkonen, UH’s production of “The Crucible” was a part of the University Resident Theatre Association accreditation process for the MFA program. Photos by Emily Chambers
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MAR 2012
TOUGH ROAD The 2011-12 season was a transition year for UH basketball. The men’s team’s season was a rollercoaster ride. The Cougars (15-15, 7-9 Conference USA) sprinted out to a strong start, winning their first three games, highlighted by an 87-77 win over Arkansas on the road, but followed that by dropping their next three by a total of four points. The remainder of the season was a series of streaks, ending with an overtime loss to UTEP in the first round of the C-USA Tournament.
The Cougars improved by three wins in 2011-12, while usually starting as many as three first-year players. Brianna Leigh Morrison
Newcomer Jonathan Simmons led UH in scoring at 14.7 per game, and Joseph Young and TaShawn Thomas were named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team. Senior Roxana Button was the highlight during the women’s season. She led C-USA in scoring (17.8 points per game) and earned Capital One Academic All-American First Team honors.
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CULTURE ALL OVER The Council for Ethnic Organization’s Carnival of Culture celebrated the ethnic diversity and cultural awareness of the UH student body through the performances of local and international dances and music. PHOTO BY NINE NGUYEN
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FRONTIER FIESTA Cougars from all across Houston spent the weekend painting Fiesta City red after its gates opened on March 22. In addition to the annual cook-off and variety shows, this year’s Frontier Fiesta replaced big-name performers with local artists, introduced new themes and attractions and brought old traditions back to life. PHOTOS COURTESY OF FRONTIER FIESTA BOARD AND CATHERINE LARA
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SHASTA I
SHASTA II
SHASTA III
SHASTA IV
SHASTA V
NEW CAT ON THE BLOCK In a partnership with the Houston Zoo, the UH Alumni Association announced the arrival of Shasta VI in March 2012, the latest in a storied line of UH mascots. UH first became home to a live mascot in 1947 — a tradition that continued until Shasta V was retired in 1989. Since then, the University has gone more than two decades without having a real cougar to serve as the school’s mascot, but that all changed in when the Houston Zoo became home to an orphaned cougar cub in December 2011.
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Photos provided by UH Alumni Association
APR 2012
SGA ELECTION After a set of heated appeal hearings, The SGA Court of Appeals struck down the Election Commission’s disqualification of president-elect Michael McHugh, and NSM senators-elect Laxmi Ramana and Brandon Balwant for voter fraud because of the several codes the Comission was found to have violated. The Court, however, determined independently that the three had in fact participated in voter fraud and disqualified them from the election.
Above: Former president-elect Michael McHugh (left) talks with his brother Cameron McHugh (right) during Michaels appeal hearing. Photo by Emily Chambers Left: Runners up Cedric Bandoh (center) and Turner Harris (left) are sworn in by Chief Justice Taylor Kilroy (right) as the new president and vice president of SGA. Photo provided by Student Government Association
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APR 2012
CONTINUING THE REVOLUTION The 2012 election brought a number of obstacles for the Republican party, but among the final three candidates was Texas Rep. Ron Paul. In a race for the Oval Office, presidential hopeful Ron Paul spoke at Hofheinz Pavilion to garner the youth vote. PHOTOS BY EMILY CHAMBERS
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Left: The UH class ring is a symbol of the spirit of Houston that never leaves the hearts of Cougars old and new. Bottom: Class rings were blessed by Shasta VI and presented to students at the ring ceremony in April. Photos by Emily Chambers
ONE RING TO BIND THEM Seniors and family members packed Cullen Performance hall for the 2012 ring ceremony. The event drew in nearly 600 people this year, which, according to the Houston Alumni Association, makes this year’s ring ceremony one of the largest in recent years. After watching a video of Shasta VI interact with the class rings in his exhibit at the Houston Zoo a day earlier, the excited students were asked to put on their rings, UH logo facing in. According to tradition, UH students wear the class ring with the UH logo facing inward until commencement, when students are asked to turn their rings with the logo facing outward, the traditional way alumni wear the ring.
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SIGHTS UNSEEN Every time the sun sets over UH, Cougars become an endangered species. Whether it’s the somewhat justifiable fear of nocturnal predators, or the distant call of suburbia that draws Cougars away from University grounds, the end result is always the same — an all but deserted campus, save for the few souls whose studies keep them here until the early hours of the morning. It’s an unfortunate tradition, because walking the campus after nightfall offers the chance to see UH through a new pair of eyes. From light reflecting in fountains to floodlit buildings, such nighttime beauty is a sight that is so often missed by the University’s day-dwelling students.
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The energy on the field when we won against Texas Tech, as everyone came together in joy at our epic win was incredible. #rushingthefield — Samuel Brown. Bachelor of FIne Arts, Theatre Performance
I will never forget the University color red and the cougar. Very unique. I think I enjoyed every moment of my time as a foreign LLM student. — Uche Kalu, Master of Laws
Game Day! Students wore their red with pride and shouted “Whose House?” in perfect unison. — Christina Tamez, Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management
UH is quintessential Houston; it boasts a sprawling campus yet sustains a deeply-rooted and tight-knit community. — Nicole Greenway, Master Accounting I look back over my memories of being a Cougar. There is no saying better fit than “We are the pride and true we’ll ever be.” Go COOGS! — Taylor Williams, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 2005: First class at UH and met some guy. 2008: Earned my BA and married that guy. 2012: Earning my MA and still married to the guy I met at UH. — Melanie McEwen, Master of Arts, English
The inspiration & guidance through our teachers. The camaraderie built on times of stress & hopefulness. The spirit of perseverance that is UH. — Angie Avants, Master of Science, Hospitality, Hotel & Restaurant Management
TRUE EVER
The speed, power and spirit of a cougar!!! — Khoa Phan, Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Finance and Supply Chain Management
The 10 members of the 2012 School of Theatre and Dance class. We’ve all shed blood, sweat and tears for this degree. — Danielle Bunch, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre Performance
Winning the Tulsa game on a walk off field goal as time expired in 2009 to remain ranked #12 in the nation. — Matt Hogan, Business Management I will never forget watching UH grow and expanded into the amazing institution it is today. Thanks to Dr. Khator for her vision for UH. — Chris Foster, Bachelor of Arts, Music & Communications
Every professor I’ve taken at UH seemed committed to teaching at a high level. I will always be grateful, for it made me a better student. — Nashid Shabazz, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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I went to UH in 1982, I left school for a period of time. I went back with determination to finish — 30 years later, my dream came true. — Jennifer Pham, Bachelor of Science, Economic, Business of Administration
I remember working for the Daily Cougar. Living in Cougar Place before it was torn down. Living on campus and eating at all the restaurants. — Hal Allen, Bachelors of Arts, Creative Writing I began as a scared and insecure freshman, and I leave strong and grateful for a journey of wonderful growth. We grew together to the top! — Karla Arredondo, Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Struggling with my classes, but ultimately succeeding. — Jonathan Sanford, Bachelor of Arts, English Creative Writing
E WE’LL R BE WE ASKED GRADUATES FOR THEIR FAVORITE MEMORY IN 140 CHARACTERS. HERE’S WHAT THEY SAID.
Being an international student I didn’t know what to expect, but the last two years has truly been a learning experience and a nice one too. — Ratheesh Jagadish, Master of Science, Industrial Engineering.
It will always be memorable. Every time i think hard work; UH will be at the top — great school, great facility and very challenging. — Cesar Diaz, Bachelor, Architecture
Going to the football games and hugging all of my football friends during Cougar Walk. — Jennifer Rubin, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Being able to watch our student body transition from wearing maroon and burnt orange to a sea of red will always bring a smile to my face. — Rene Pena, Bachelor of Business, Administration Marketing
UH is so full / of wonderful memories / I could never choose. That is a haiku about my time here at UH. I will miss this place. — Greg Cote, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre Performance My education defines me as a person in the world. My friends, family and UH are the motivation to be successful. Motivation is my key. — Phillip Maurer, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
I enjoyed the moments of a UH gathering or event that contains UH alums where the “Whose House, Coog’s House” chant is initiated. — Chris Dao, Bachelor of Architecture
I will remember the long nights in the electronics lab, working on robots. Hard work,but worth it for success. — Kristopher Dow, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
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EHT YB BY THE SREBMUN NUMBERS UNIVERSITY
$1,300,000,000 University of Houston budget approved by the Board of Regents
$166,000,000
Of the 1.3 billion was used for scholarships
$336,099,757 $9,211 Total Construction costs across campus
Annual average tuition and fees for a 15-hour course load for fall and spring semesters.
39,820 $5,623 Students enrolled
7,853 Degrees awarded in 2011
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State average tuition for 4-year public university
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HOUSTON
NATION
6,280,138 311,591,917
Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown Metropolitan Statistical Area population 2012
Population 2011 (estimate)
$22.83 $21.74 Average Hourly wage
Average Hourly Wage
7.2 8.2
Percent of the labor force unemployed
Percent of the labor force unemployed
$3.824 $3.939
as of April 21, 2012
Average Fuel price
as of April 9, 2012
Retail fuel price average
Sources: UH Office of Institutional Research, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Energy Information Administration, Houston Chronicle, Texas Department of State Health Services, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, UH Plant Operations
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CONGRADULATIONS! w w w. u h . e d u / u c
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Congratulations to our graduates!
HONORS The Honors College strives to cultivate excellence in teaching and learning. We believe that a university education should offer tools for life as well as tools for making a living.
Remember, your relationship with the Honors community does not end with graduation. We are proud to welcome you as our newest alumni! Log on; link in; visit often.
212 MD Anderson Library - University of Houston Telephone: 713.743.9010 TheHonorsCollege.com/alumni
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Congratula ons, Graduates! Need help finding a job? Wri ng your resume? Planning your career? We can help! Free services for UH Alumni during the first semester a er gradua on! Alumni Career Mixer: Thursday, May 17th, 4-7PM | Athle cs/Alumni Center RSVP with UHAA: alumni@uh.edu or 713-743-9550. Need more details? Visit: www.houstonalumni.com
University Career Services 106 Student Service Center 1
CONNECT WITH UCS!
www.career.uh.edu (713) 743-5100 | ucs@uh.edu
Visit our website for details! The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action institution.
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Summer/Fall 2011 - Spring 2012 Graduates Jason Abbott Jennifer Agbu Julie Allison Krume Andreevski Christin Baker Kelly Balmaceda Correan Barker Carley Brennecke-Jones Arthur Calton, Jr. Samuel Carpio Chien-Jung Chen Laura Cividino Kevin Collins Brittany Conkel Nathan Cunningham Matthew Dittman Matthew Dickson Vyacheslav Dobrushkin Timothy Dueppen Scott Dupre Lali Elbakidze Julia Engel Marie Elizabeth Evans Ryan Ford Christopher Foster Lindsay Fyffe Matthew Gammons Cody Garrett Meghan Garvin Melissa Givens Kristy Godwin Katelyn Grubb Caitlyn Grygier Jared Guest Melinda Harrison
Candace Hudson Bradley Hughes Timothy Hughes Adam Jatho Katherine Jenkins Rachael Jones Stephen Jones Sunhwa Kim Jonathan Kirkland Jamey Kollar Junghwan Kwon Christopher Lambeth Jennifer Lee Yoojin Lee Alejandro Lopez Sarah Lysiak Omeed Manshouri Dane Manuel Katherine Mathis Cory Meals Frederick Thornton Miller Megan McDonough Tom McGuire Alejandro Montes Caitlin Montgomery Amanda Moore Joseph Naeger Lauren Nance Quy Nguyen Landon Petersen Mary Alsabrooks Quarles Melissa Ramirez Gonzalo Ramos Lee Redfearn III Allison Redmon
Aaron Renzenbrink Katie Richardson Kevin Richardson Jose Rocha Lynna Russell Cruz Sanchez Angela Schmidt Eric Shannon Elizabeth Sharonov Laura Sharpless Evan Shoemaker Aamir Siddik Sheila Smail Lauren Sofka Yanira Soria Zachary Spruill Walter Wayne Steinke Caleb Sturgis Jonathan Tao Jan Taylor Marshall Thomas Benjamin Turk Adam Van Court Jose Vasquez Luz Maciel Vasquez Patrick Wade Devyn Werner Emily Whaley Joshua Wiggins Megan Wilhelm Maurice Williams Jennifer Willis Phoebe Joy Wong Virginia Wootten Terence Yung
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BEST WISHES
SPRING 2012
Graduates!
We have enjoyed watching you learn and grow. Dean of Students Office
252 University Center 832-842-6183 www.uh.edu/dos
CONGR ATULATIONS
\to the greek men graduating in the class of 2012 Delta UpsilonMichael Allen, Rayyan Baabdullah Kappa Sigma- Michael Krill, Saman Esmaily, Craig Premjee, Corey Savo, Jordon Giarratano Lambda Phi EpsilonRyan Nguyen, Raymond Cui, Andre Huynh and Shawn Reddy Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)Paul Dean Salinas Jr., Neil Canales
Pi Kappa Alpha- Jared Gogets, Hank Walden, Tony Smith, Mac Flores Pi Kappa Phi- Allen Shipley, Michael Evans, Joe Mugavero
Sigma Phi EpsilonPeter Sullivan, Darren Randle Sigma Pi- Chris Ashley, Chris Van Vilet
Tau Kappa EpsilonSigma Chi- Avery Marcus, Steven Isaiah Amador Addison, Calvin Hart, Triangle- Majid Latif, David Murillo, Daniel Vecino, Ward Jablonski Jamal Banan
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Bauer College of Business Bachelor of Business Administration
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Dayana Ferrera CLASS Bachelor’s Degree, Double Major: Psychology and Art
Danielle Bunch
Greg Guinn
Celine Boulenger CLASS Bachelor of Science, Economics
Obiako Obi CLASS Bachelor of science, Psychology
Anthony Hulse
CLASS, School of Theatre and Dance Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance Acting (Cum Laude)
Health and Human Performance Bachelor of Science, Sports Administration
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Erin Jones
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Ray Lopez College of Natural Science and Mathematics Bio, Bachelors of Science
Je’Neal Roland
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Cullen College of Engineering Masters, Electrical Engineering
Joe Thottupuram Health and Human Performance, CLASS Bachelor’s Degree, Kinesiology-Exercise Science
Kenneth Tillis CLASS, Health and Human Performance Bachelor’s Degree, Kinesiology – Fitness and Sports
Miguel Albuja Cullen College of Engineering Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
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“All grown up and ready for success!”
-Love, Mammas & Dad
Congratulations “ Daddy! I Love You Very Much ” -Lucia, Us too, GranJan & Pampoo
Congratulations, “ Meredith! We are so proud of you! ” -Love, Mom & Dad
Michael Edwards, You have brains “ in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own and you know what you know. You are the guy who will decide where to go. You did it! -Love, Mom and Dad
“To a Wonderful Husband
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“Congratulations Paul,
I am so proud of you and the person you’ve become. I will always believe in you!” -xoxo tu Madre
“Paul Tyler Byrns
Your journey has just begun! Congratulations on your graduation from the University of Houston. Believe in yourself and anything is possible!” -Love, Mom
Joey, “You deserve the best life
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