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News Princeton Review recognizes UHV business school as one of best in nation (22 percent of the 294) that appear on one or more of the book’s ranking lists. UHV was ranked 61st in admissions selectivity and 75th in the academic experience category. “Efficiency and convenience define the University of Houston-Victoria Master of Business Administration,” the Review stated. “No matter what your previous preparation or current time restraints, you can get a quality education from this regional college.” UHV business student comments included praise for cutting-edge classes, solid preparation in general management and the global economy, the faculty’s realworld credentials, focus on state-of-the-art practices, and relevance of studies to today’s business world. Students also gave high marks for UHV’s flexible scheduling, rigor of online courses, accessibility of faculty members, and professional administration and student services staff. Whether taking face-toface or online courses, students gave positive comments on faculty and accessibility. “Face-to-face classes are usually in the evening, which helps most employed students to attend classes after work,” one commented. Another noted accessibility, adding that
classes are offered online and at the University of Houston System at Sugar Land and UH System at Cinco Ranch. Lastly, students were pleased with the curriculum that includes comprehensive coursework in economics, management, finance, marketing and leadership, with one praising “an excellent entrepreneurial and economic development focus.” UHV President Philip Castille said the consistency of the honors given to the School of Business Administration shows a concentrated commitment to excellence. “The faculty and staff all work to offer the best education possible in conjunction with UHV’s commitment to affordability,” Castille said. “Their dedication to the students is manifested in rankings like this from the Princeton Review.” University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator said the ranking reflects well on the faculty, staff and students of UHV, as well as on its leadership. “Throughout the UH System, we strive for excellence in all areas of higher education,” Khator said. “I offer my congratulations to Dr. Niroomand and the faculty and staff of the UHV School of Business Administration.”
Spirituality Bhuchar re-elected to statewide Association Board Seminar: The Texas Association of Legislative Agenda and StuFr. Mathew School Boards (TASB) has re- dent Leadership Program in elected Sonal Bhuchar of Fort FBISD under the auspices of Linn speaks Bend ISD to a three-year term the board.
A Customer Appreciation Sidewalk Sale will be held at Tri-City Churches Resale Shop 425 Stafford Run Road, on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m – 5 p.m. Find incredible bargain prices on everything from baby clothes to furniture, and holiday decorations galore! There will be special discounts throughout the day. Tri-City Churches Resale Shop has been a mainstay in the community for over 35 years, and for the past 20 years the Resale Shop has been the primary source of financial support for East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. All of the proceeds from the Resale Shop are used to fund the programs and services provided by East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, such as the food pantry, financial assistance program and back to school supplies. By shopping at Tri- City Churches Resale Shop you are helping our Fort Bend neighbors in need. Services provided by East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, Inc. have been helping families in crisis since 1990. The Food Pantry and Financial Assistance Program assist over 3,000 Fort Bend residents a month.
For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Houston-Victoria School of Business Administration is ranked by The Princeton Review as one of the top business schools in the country. UHV is featured in the education service company’s 2012 edition of its book, “The Best 294 Business Schools,” published earlier this month. “We recommend the UHV School of Business Administration to readers of our book and users of our site, www. PrincetonReview.com, as one of the best institutions they could attend to earn an MBA,” said Robert Frank, senior vice president and publisher. “We chose the 294 business schools in this book based on our high opinion of their academic programs and offerings, as well as our review of institutional data we collect from the schools.” The publication also considers the candid opinions of students attending the schools. The students rate and report on their campus experiences in a company survey. Farhang Niroomand, dean of the UHV School of Business Administration, said the honor shows the school’s commitment to rigorous, quality instruction that is relevant to today’s business world. “Though we are not a large
Join Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for the Second Annual Spirituality Seminar on Monday, October 31. The keynote speaker this year is Father Mathew Linn. Father Linn is a member of the Association of Christian Therapists and has advanced degrees in sociology, spirituality and theology. Fr. Matt Linn, S.J. will speak on the central theme of “Don’t Forgive Too Soon.” Chaplain Bill Bross, Director of Spiritual Care and Values Integration for Methodist Sugar Land Hospital says, “This is a unique opportunity for clergy and healthcare professionals in our area to interact, share experiences and learn from one another.” The seminar will be held at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital on October 31, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Main Pavilion Conference Center. To RSVP or for more information, call the Spiritual Care and Values Integration Department at 281-2747164 or email SNBowman@ tmhs.org.
Gandhi From Page 1 Land Cultural Arts Foundation, the Sugar Land Exchange Club, and the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, where he served as Legal Counsel from 2009-2011. A graduate of Clements High School, Gandhi received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Houston Baptist University and received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. He is a partner in the law firm of Hrbacek & Gandhi, P.C. He and his wife, Farrah, reside in Telfair with their dog, Dinky. For more information on the Himesh Gandhi Campaign, visit www.HG2012. com.
Niroomand school, we take a very global view of business education,” Niroomand said. “We focus on hiring diverse faculty members who are experienced in the business world and who bring solid academic credentials and expertise. It’s an honor to be recognized for the sixth straight year.” The publication features two-page profiles of each of the schools with information about academics, student life and admissions, plus ratings for academics, selectivity and career-placement services. The book includes ranked lists of the top business schools in 11 categories. Ten lists are based on surveys of 19,000 students attending the schools profiled in the book, and one list is based solely on institutional data. UHV is one of 67 schools
on the TASB Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 4G. Bhuchar has been a trustee on the Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) Board since May 2006. During her tenure, she has served as secretary and president. Her involvement with the district preceded her election to the board. Bhuchar is a member of the FBISD School Health Advisory Committee and the Fort Bend Education Foundation, where she was secretary in 2005 and chaired the Districtwide Diversity Initiative in 2006–08. She is a past member of the Community Relations and Partnerships Advisory Board and the G/T Parent Advisory Committee. She has chaired and collaborated on various FBISD projects, including WATCH, a health education initiative. In addition, she was responsible for spearheading the first-ever
Mosquito From Page 1 The EPA-approved Scourge is effective for approximately 30 minutes. “The other half of the battle is what residents can do,” said Doug Adolph, Sugar Land’s assistant communications director. The city’s web site reminds citizens to dump all standing water, clean gutters of debris and standing water, repair leaky plumbing and outside faucets, wading pools, pet food dishes, stock ornamental ponds with mosquito eating fish, don’t wash lawn clippings into storm sewers and drain water from tree holes and stumps or fill them. Also, change the water in bird baths and flower vases every few days, clear ditches of debris and weeds, report illegal dumping of tires and don’t let water collect in the bottom of garbage cans. To combat the current mosquito problem, Missouri City
Her volunteer activities extend into the community as well. She is on the board of directors for the Sugar Land Exchange Club and the Child Advocacy Council. She served on the City of Sugar Land Economic Development Council Board, Fort Bend County Medical Society Alliance, Indian Doctor’s Association Auxiliary, Indo American Charity Foundation, and the Texas Medical Association Alliance. In 2001, she was nominated for the Aeros Woman of the Year award. A physical therapist, Bhuchar opened her private practice, Therapeutic Concepts, in 2005. TASB is a nonprofit organization established in 1949 to serve local public school districts. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 4.8 million public school students.
Mosquito Facts All mosquitoes must have water to develop. One tablespoon of water breeds more than 200 mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can complete their life cycle in four days. Only the female mosquito bites because a blood meal allows her to produce viable eggs. The itching caused by a mosquito comes from saliva injected to prevent the blood from clotting. will add an additional spraying this week with the city’s in-house spray unit, which will spray half the city and Quail Valley Golf Course on Monday and the other half on Wednesday. On Tuesday and Thursday the city’s contractor will spray all communities from 8:30 p.m.
Loving Friends Meet Loving Friends, a social group of men and women who lost their spouses will meet on Tuesday November 15th, 5:30 p.m. at Sweetwater Country Club. The goal of the group is to meet new people for fellowship, dinner and entertainment. After a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, the group will be entertained by the Salvation Army Harbor Lights Choir. The choir’s joy in sharing their own style of music is what makes them so popular today. Their songs ignite hope, faith, and love of everyone that listens to their performances. Valet parking is available and reservations are required by calling Georgia Lawson at 281-438-5224.
HELP WANTED Licensed X-Ray Technician position in Fort Bend County area. Fluent Spanish required. Must be willing to learn additional patient care skills. Send resume, including 3 professional references to: X-ray Tech Position, P.O. Box 2908; Sugar Land,TX 77487-2908.
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to 6 a.m. If needed Missouri City’s in-house spray unit will cover parks, golf courses and targeted concerns beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday. Missouri City will repeat the extra spraying next week if necessary. Stafford is also starting fogging operations again Monday night. “It will start around 3 a.m.,” said Charles Russell, public works director. “It takes about three days to fog the entire city because we try to do it while people are sleeping. From start to finish, we could do it in 24 hours.” First the subdivisions will be sprayed, Russell said, and then the detention areas. “We’ll stop around 8:30 a.m. and then resume spraying the next day. We can usually spray the entire city in three applications.” All the public works departments in Missouri City, Stafford and Sugar Land had received calls from residents complaining about the mosquito problem.
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