UH Alumni Quarterly- Spring 2009 by University of Houston Alumni Association

THE MAGAZINE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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CONTENTS Spring 2009 / Vol. 2 / Issue No. 1

We've Got a

Ticket to Ride (and UH cares)

The much-maligned "commuter campus" label often applied to the University of Houston is about to get a whole new meaning. by David Raffetto

"And Down the Stretch They Come..."

The Ropin' Ridin' Regent

UH alumnus Dr. Alan Barker offers retired racehorses a final home

Calvin Stephens and the evolution of black rodeos

15 A Career

Trending Upward Alumna Kristine Chadwick heads finances at the SEC

20 Alumni, Alpacas, and the Andes

UHAA Travel Program's maiden voyage to Peru

22 2008: A Year In Review

Facts, figures & highlights from the year that was

Hitting Life's Curveballs

College baseball player David Murphy truly lives to play the game

UHAQ Departments 3 Alumline A note from our President + CEO Barry Adams. 4 Campus News The retirement of Dave Maggard and other stories. 5 By the Numbers 12, 20, 200, 2,000, 7,628 and 100,000,000. Yeah. 19 Leaving Their Print UH grads make their mark in the literary world. 25 Cougar Corner Profiling UHAA Life Member Dr. John Antel. 30 Class Notes Catching up with your graduating class. 34 Cougar Business Connection Networking made easy. 35 Calendar Upcoming arts, sports and social events in the UH universe. 36 Paws & Remember Take a trip down memory lane to good ol' 1971. On the cover: At-grade light rail track near the intersection of Main and Elgin waits for the next train of Houston commuters. Photograph by Andy Rich.

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UHAQ t alumline

Sensory Receptions by

Barry Adams

UHAA President + CEO

Barry Adams

Executive Publisher

Joy Wagman Krohn Managing Editor

David Raffetto ('05) Editor

Andy Rich

Graphics + art direction

UHAA Board of Directors Mike Baker (’68, JD ’71), Chair Cheryl Creuzot (’81, JD ’92, LLM ’99), Immediate Past Chair Judie Lilie (’95), Chair-Elect Ron Page (’80), Treasurer Reece Rondon (’92, JD ’95), Secretary Rick Bowen (’88, MBA ’91) Stephanie Foy (MSW ’94) Cathy Frank (’80) Jason Fuller (’94) Joe Heard (’80) James Holmes (’86) Lance Livingston (’66) Gerald McElvy (’75) Laura Murillo (’89, MEd ’98, EdD ’03) Larry Parker (’75) Ricky Raven (’83, JD ’86) Steve Simmons (’81) Thaddeus “Bo” Smith (’67) John Whitmire President Renu Khator, Ex-Officio UH Alumni Quarterly is published for alumni, friends, donors, and members of The University of Houston Alumni Association. Views expressed within do not necessarily represent those of the University of Houston. All editorial comments and class note submissions should be sent to alumni@uh.edu or ATTN: David Raffetto, P.O. Box 230345, Houston, TX 77223-0345. For information on advertising, contact Ty Houston at thouston@uh.edu or 713.743.9555. UH Alumni Quarterly, Volume 2, Issue 1 (USPS 018-676) (SSN 1089-9154) is published four times a year (April, July, October, December) by the University of Houston Alumni Association, located at 3100 Cullen Blvd., Suite 201, Houston, Texas 77204-6000. Annual memberships start at $50, $4.50 of which is allocated for a subscription to this publication. Periodical postage paid at Houston, Texas. Postmaster: Send address changes to The University of Houston Alumni Association, P.O. Box 230345, Houston, Texas, 77223-0345.

The University of Houston is an institution that takes its name and, in many ways, its reputation from its location. As UH continues aligning its strengths with the vitality of the fourth largest US city—those of energy, health sciences, entrepreneurship, education, law, the arts, and others—something seems to be missing. Urban research universities often struggle with underwhelming acceptance by their home cities, and we are all guilty of ignoring opportunities to turn that attitude around—what sometimes amounts to sensory apathy. A number of you have talked to me about this issue since my arrival in Houston a year ago. Houston lacks places to buy UH merchandise. While we do have some sources on campus and nearby, a number of alumni have told me that, one, the distances are too great from their residences to make regular shopping runs for Cougar gear, or two, items sold in the UH Bookstore, Cougar Authentic, and The College Store are designed with students in mind and not complimentary to the virtues of being an alumnus, parent, or friend of UH. Instead of trying to refute those reasons, I’ll simply say, point taken. We need more outlets around this extraordinary city that stock a better supply of UH merchandise. So, I have a deal for those of you who regularly filibuster websites and membership appeals with an urgent plea for more Cougar options. First, let’s identify the stores that do offer UH merchandise. We now list those stores on our website and will promote them when appropriate. At the same time, if you encounter a store manager who sells gear from UT, A&M, and Texas Tech, but is reluctant to stock anything representing UH, voice your displeasure. Now, here’s an easy way to improve our visibility. First, make every Friday a Red Friday, or Spirit Day. If you can’t wear something that loudly promotes UH, wear a tie or a lapel pin, drink from a coffee mug that displays the university’s seal, write with

UH ball point pens—just do whatever you can do to promote the university. Some of you have never hung your diploma on your home or office wall. Well, visit myCougarConnection.com to purchase a diploma frame, or email alumni@uh.edu to inquire about getting a replacement diploma. Do you travel regularly? Visit our website to purchase luggage that sports UH logos. Very soon, you will be able to enjoy a taste of UH Alumni Association wine, and keep an eye out for our promotion of State of Texas UH license plates.

It’s time to paint the town red, Cougars—all 100,000 of us in the Greater Houston area and beyond. Now, get back in tune with your senses. Visit UH (seeing is believing) for athletic events, a museum opening, or just to walk our beautiful campus. Hear the applause and roars from the crowds at performances and athletic events. Taste the delicacies at Frenchy’s or other neighborhood haunts. Just use all five of your senses to reacquaint yourself, your family and your friends with the richness of the University of Houston. With Cougar Spirit,

Barry Adams President + CEO

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UHAQ t Campus News Director of Athletics Dave Maggard to Retire

Top Medical Researcher Joins UH Faculty

Dave Maggard, director of athletics at the University of Houston, has decided to retire from the university effective May 11. “Following a visit with our family in California over the Easter weekend, we began to discuss our retiring to be closer to family,” Maggard said. “The departure for us is difficult in that we have met so many great Cougars and so many of you have made the future of this program so very bright. I feel extremely good about what we have been able to achieve together and to move this program back in the national picture.” Before joining UH, Maggard spent a year and a half as a consultant for the Sacramento Sports Commission and the University of California-Davis Medical Center. He was the director of athletics at the University of Miami from 1991-1993, and joined that institution after serving 19 years as athletics director at his alma mater, the University of California-Berkeley. The university will conduct a nationwide search to replace Maggard. Until a successor is named, John Robinson, deputy director of athletics, will serve as interim director of athletics.

With the aid of a $5.5 million grant through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund, the University of Houston has recruited Jan-Åke Gustafsson, one of the world’s top hormones researchers, and his team to create next-generation pharmaceuticals and medical technologies on campus. The appointment is also the first step toward establishing the Center for Nuclear Receptors and Cell Signaling, a joint effort by UH and The Methodist Hospital Research Institute (TMHRI). “The biomedical industry is one of the largest in our state, and has the potential to greatly improve many Texans’ quality of life with continued research and expansion,” said Governor Rick Perry, who announced the grant. “This world-class research team will lead the charge in developing treatments for diseases that plague our citizens and enhance the University of Houston’s presence as a biomedical research institution.” Gustafsson, a member of both the National Academy of Sciences and the Nobel Assembly, holds both a PhD and MD. He will teach as a distinguished professor in UH’s Department of Biology and Biochemistry and the Department of Chemistry, both housed within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. “We are delighted to have Dr. Gustafsson join our faculty as a key leader in our biomedical initiative,” said Renu Khator, president of UH and chancellor of the UH System. “He was courted by Ivy League institutions and determined that the University of Houston offered the best opportunity to advance his research. He will play an important role in our quest for flagship university status.”

Maggard's Accomplishments: • Graduation rates of studentathletes improved from 27% when he arrived to an alltime high of 59% last year • Last year, the Cougar football team won its first bowl game in 28 years • The university hired the first African-American head football coach in the 60-year history of the university • UH leased Robertson Stadium to the Houston Dynamo professional soccer team over the past four years, attracting thousands of new fans to the campus and providing greater visibility for the university

Editor’s note: News of Dave Maggard’s retirement hit just as UHAQ was going to print, and we regret we couldn’t dedicate more page space to reflect on his seven years of service. The Alumni Association thanks Mr. Maggard for his partnership on so many projects and events, and applauds his many successes in improving our athletics program.

2009 Football S chedule

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09/05 09/12 09/26 10/03 10/10 10/17

Northwestern State (Robertson Stadium) at Oklahoma State (Boone Pickens Stadium) Texas Tech (Robertson Stadium) at UTEP (Sun Bowl Stadium) at Mississippi State (Davis Wade Stadium) at Tulane (Louisiana Superdome)

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10/24 10/31 11/07 11/14 11/21 11/28

SMU (Robertson Stadium) – Homecoming! Southern Miss (Robertson Stadium) at Tulsa (Skelly Stadium) at Central Florida (Bright House Networks Stadium) Memphis (Robertson Stadium) Rice (Robertson Stadium)

Regents Approve New Residence Hall, Renovations to Dining Facilities The University of Houston System Board of Regents recently approved a new undergraduate residence hall and a major renovation to Moody Towers’ dining hall. The new co-ed residence hall will be located along Wheeler Avenue between Moody Towers and the Quadrangle. The 284,964-square-foot facility will house 1,085 students and feature tutoring rooms, classrooms, social spaces, and a small grocery store. The project is budgeted at $50 million and will be funded through student rental fees. Construction of the new dorm will begin in July and is expected be completed in time for the fall 2010 semester. The renovation for Moody Towers will begin this April and is scheduled to be complete in August. The entire dining concept will be revamped, allowing students to watch their meals being prepared. Proposed stations will include a pizza oven, Mongolian grill, bakery, sandwich shop, and home-style grill. The dining hall also will offer expanded vegetarian and vegan options. The renovation will cost $10 million. Rent collected from Aramark, the university’s food service provider, will fund this project. “These are significant projects that will contribute greatly to student success,” said David Irvin, associate vice president of plant operations. “They also are among the many planned projects that will help the university continue to look and feel like a top-tier institution.”

New Branch Campus, New Campus Name Mark Changes for UH System Two important changes within the University of Houston System are expected for 2010. First, residents of Pearland, Greater Houston’s fastest growing suburb, can expect a University of Houston satellite branch within their city limits very soon. The UH-Pearland campus will be on the east side of the city at Pearland Parkway and McHard Road. The city of Pearland has donated the land and will build the facility. UH will cover the expense of staffing and maintenance. The project is expected to cost the city about $11 million to construct and has a projected completion date of summer 2010. Second, the much talked about name change for the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD) has been put on hold. Board of Regents members were entertaining both Houston Metropolitan University and the University of South Texas as viable options, but neither name garnered enough support to warrant a vote of confidence from board members. The board is expected to resume the discussion in 2010. Meanwhile, UH-D’s Division of Public Affairs has launched a new color palette of blue and orange as the official school colors. The new color orange replaces the red and white that were previously established under the larger UH marketing and branding umbrella.

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The number of students from local high schools who participated in the Blaffer Gallery’s six-week Young Artist Apprenticeship Program.

Astronaut Rex Walheim (MS ’89) was the 20th and final interview by Jim Rome, sports media icon, during the Jim Rome Show’s “Rex Streak.”

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The 2009 Greater Texas PeaceJam Youth Conference, held this past March, drew 200 college students from across the state to the UH campus as they culminated their year-long leadership train ing program. Menchu Tum, winner of the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize, was the special guest.

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It took approximately 2,000 individually-painted aluminum modules to complete Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez’s most recent sculpture, now permanently staged in front of the UH Welcome Center. Come to campus to check it out for yourself.

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The distance in miles between the University and Houston and the University Agostinho Neto in Angola. The two universities recently signed a memorandum of understanding for faculty and student exchanges related to the oil and gas industry.

100,000,000,000 The number of neurons in the average human brain that Mikio Kubota, Mayako Inouchi, and George Zouridakis (MS ’90, PhD ’94)—researchers at the UH Biomedical Imaging Lab—are mapping with their non-invasive laser diode technology.

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* The much-maligned “commuter campus” label often applied to the University of Houston is about to get a whole new meaning. | by David R affet t o ( ’0 5 )

his March, METRO’s Board of Directors entered into a contract with Parsons Transportation Group to build four more light rail lines in Houston. Worth $1.46 billion, the project slate will lay approximately 20 additional miles of track, create a projected 60,000 jobs, and add three stops along the perimeter of the UH campus. The project has an estimated 2012 completion date. The Southeast Line, running from Smith Street downtown to the Griggs/610 intersection, will allow UH students, alumni, faculty, staff, and general visitors to access the campus via stops at Elgin/Scott, Scott/Cleburne (near Robertson Stadium), and Wheeler/Calhoun. The other three new lines will be the North Line, running from UH-Downtown to Crosstimbers (parallel with I-45), the East Line, running from Texas/Hutchins down Harrisburg to the Magnolia Transit Center, and the Uptown Line, running north-south between Westpark and I-10. “These light rail lines, along with the highly successful Main Street Line, will serve as the backbone for a regional system that will serve commuters across the entire Metropolitan area, and across county lines, for generations to come,” said METRO Board Chairman David S. Wolff. “We are building not just a better transportation system; we are building a better future for all our citizens.” As detailed in the contract, the first phase will cost $632 million and includes $390 million in total costs for the East End corridor, $90 million reserved for utility work on the Southeast and North corridors, $3 million for alignment and station con-

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figuration of the Uptown corridor, and $118 million for new rail cars. On March 24, 2009, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced that federal transit officials agreed to let METRO apply $30 million in economic stimulus funds to the project. The Parsons Transportation Group will be responsible for designing, building, operating, and maintaining the four new light rail lines. They have worked on similar projects in Dallas, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. METRO President & CEO Frank J. Wilson said that despite Parsons’ comprehensive oversight on the project, the agreement calls for 35% of eligible program contracts to go to local small businesses, an estimated $335 million. What about the University Line? | The University Line is still under study and was not part of this most recent contract. Its proposed path has it running east-west from the Eastwood Transit Center near campus to the Hillcroft Transit Center off Westpark, essentially connecting the Southeast Line with the Uptown Line. But business owners and residents along Richmond Avenue have objected to the proposed University Line path on several fronts, beginning with eminent domain. METRO has repeatedly assured citizens that property acquisition will be minimal and that compensation for acquired property will be at market value. Of course, until the exact route has been finalized, the amount of land needed to be acquired remains variable. Of concern to business owners on Richmond is the construc-

* Editor’s note: If you read this title in your head to the tune of the Beatles song “Ticket to Ride,” give yourself a pat on the back.

tion timeframe and its negative impact on access to their businesses. It’s assumed by most that once the light rail is in place, businesses along the line will benefit. It’s proven true in stretches of Midtown. But can those businesses ride out the potentially negative effect of construction long enough to benefit from the increased foot traffic that comes with the light rail? The fear of some local business owners is that they can’t. METRO’s response is that the line will be completed in sections, and therefore, no single business will have to endure front-door construction for the entire duration of the project. Local residents are also concerned about the displacement of trees that currently line the median along Richmond. In a city where concrete usually trumps green space, residents are reluctant to see those trees leave. Near-pun aside, METRO has agreed to relocate as many of the trees as possible, but that doesn’t necessarily do much to preserve what little green atmosphere area residents have. Impact on Campus | So what happens when students commute via light rail as opposed to commuting in their vehicles? Does it result in fundamental changes in their attitudes or habits? How many students will actually use the light rail as a

commuting option? How will this project affect UH’s relationship with the surrounding community? All answers we won’t know until the trains start running, but it’s fun to speculate. With Houston’s light rail still in its infancy, the lines simply don’t provide transportation to much of the greater area. Nothing outside the loop. And until the University Line becomes a reality, the light rail footprint will be limited to downtown, Midtown, the medical center, the East End, and the area east of the Heights along I-45. The Uptown Line, which covers the Galleria area, will be in place, but it won’t connect with the rest of the lines until the University Line becomes a reality. So those expecting to see university parking lots half-empty, well, expect to still leave early enough to find a parking spot. The expanded footprint in those few areas does encourage students to live within the shadow of campus, an effect that will likely result in more students sticking around after class, knowing they don’t have an hour commute ahead of them. But this migration in student living is not an overnight shift. First the rail.

Where the proposed line will go ››

This map, provided by METRO, shows the light rail stops that will be adjacent to the UH campus (as currently proposed). Routes subject to change. Southeast Line University (Existing Line) University (Under Study) Proposed Corridor Stations

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“And Down the Stretch They Come…” How one UH alumnus is offering retired racehorses a final home by David Raffetto (’05) | Photos by Esthela Gonzalez

About 100 miles southwest of Houston, along State Highway 35 and at the tip of Matagorda Bay is the small town of Palacios, Texas. Population 5,153. About the only two things Palacios is known for are some mighty fine shrimping boats and the South Texas Nuclear Power Plant. And in the shadow of that power plant is a small ranch run by Mary Beth and Alan (MBA ’97) Barker, a ranch that’s home to 15 horses who, in their day, thrilled audiences with their speed, power, and grace—winning some pretty sizeable purses along the way.

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But the horse racing industry isn’t always kind to the majestic animals who have been so kind to it. One infected hoof, one injured leg, one-too-many years old, and these animals are abandoned in untended fields, or even worse, sent off for slaughter. For a sport whose sobriquet is the “Sport of Kings,” these noble athletes are waved away as thoughtlessly as court jesters. They deserve better. And the Barkers are making sure they get it. Out of the Gate Dr. Alan Barker grew up in Dayton, Ohio, the oldest of eight children born to a father who taught biology and a mother who was a registered nurse. At 17, he graduated from high school, tried community college for one year, and soon decided that the Navy was a better fit for him. From 1976-1982, he served on submarines, but the close quarters weren’t enough to hold his interest. He worked as an EMT for a while, an electric utility worker after that, and eventually settled at the aforementioned nuclear power plant. While working at the power plant, Barker learned of a work-study program run by the University of Maryland that granted plant employees the opportunity to earn a degree in nuclear engineering. He applied three times and was denied entrance all three times. Only when an accepted applicant dropped out was Barker admitted to the program. With something to prove, he raced through the curriculum and graduated with honors. With the taste of college still in his mouth, Barker enrolled in the University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business MBA program, making the long commute to and from Palacios every week—not to mention still working full-time at the power plant. It still only took him two years to earn his graduate degree. “My time at UH was wonderful,” remembered Barker, a UHAA Life Member. “Taking classes at the plant, I never had the traditional undergraduate experience that makes college memorable. So UH was kind of my chance to be a college kid. Granted, I was in my late 30s, but it felt good to walk the campus, to read the student newspaper, just to be a part of the atmosphere.” But Barker wasn’t done. Medical school? Why not? He spent 19982002 at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth and completed his residency in family medicine in Corpus Christi.

His entire medical curriculum was free, thanks to a scholarship provided by Matagorda County. The only requirement was that he return to the county after graduation to practice medicine. The man who was denied entrance three times to his undergraduate program was now a doctor. Dr. Barker still practices in Palacios. He also spends weekends working at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton and the North Bay Hospital in Aransas Pass. He also oversees the county’s hospice service. He also is a flight surgeon in the Air Force Reserves. You get the point—he’s busy. But somewhere between his busy medical career and his family, he, his wife, and their two sons find time to care for their horses. From a Single Steed to an Entire Stable Today, the Barkers care for ten thoroughbreds, four quarter horses, and one appaloosa. Not to mention three donkeys, twelve cats, six dogs, one parrot, and assorted fish. It’s quite the menagerie. But it didn’t start that way. “This ranch originally belonged to Mary Beth’s parents,” Barker said. “In fact, it was at one time part of the famous Stevens and Pruett Ranch. We have thirty acres in pasture, around eight-and-ahalf in hay, plus some pear and pecan trees. At the time, we had just three horses, but then Mary Beth stumbled upon the LOPE website. I never imagined it would turn into this.” The LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers (LOPE) is a 501(c)(3)

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non-profit that partners with the Texas racing industry to help find retired racehorses new homes. Since 2004, its own adoption facility in Cedar Creek, Texas has been home to more than 140 horses, and another 700 horses have homes thanks to LOPE’s placement service. In an effort to place these horses in the best situations possible—after all, injured or aging animals require more care than healthy, young animals—the interview process is rigorous. It involves facility tours, veterinarian interviews, and careful scrutiny of how the horses will be expected to perform after the adoption. The Barkers’ first adopted horse was Seattle Kelly, granddaughter of one of the most famous horses in racing history, Seattle Slew, who won the US Triple Crown in 1977. Seattle Kelly never saw the racing success her lineage suggested due to a bowed tendon, a condition that damages the collagen fibers to the point that the tendon hemorrhages and collects fluid. That fluid then builds pressure and prevents blood flow in the area, often resulting in a lame leg. “When Kelly first came home, she had a pronounced limp,” Barker remembered, “But these horses are resilient animals. As a doctor, I can say that they are better than many of my patients! We let her take it easy, stroll around the pasture at her own leisure, and just fed and watered her appropriately. She bounced back with the enthusiasm of a young colt!” Next in the LOPE pipeline for the Barkers was Mink Star Twister, another thoroughbred with a famous grandfather, Secretariat, who won the US Triple Crown in 1973 and still holds the Kentucky Derby track record. Mink was simply old at the time of his adoption, and “old” in the racing world means that an animal is useless. The Barkers disagreed, and Mink has called Palacios home ever since. After two successful adoptions to test the track, the Barkers were off and running. The number has now climbed to 15 horses. They’ve taken in a gelding with a chip in his knee, adopted a mare who was 400 pounds underweight due to abandonment, reunited a Gray with its mother, and taken in so many more horses that just needed a loving home. More recently, the Barkers have adopted Trick Bag, one of the most enduring horses in Texas racing history. With 110

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races under his hooves, Trick Bag claimed 23 wins, 27 second-place finishes, and 20 third-place finishes throughout his career. At the age of ten, a number that keeps most horses in the stable, Trick Bag made his final start at Retama Race Park in San Antonio before retiring from arthritis in his ankles. “Our adoption criteria is simple,” Mary Beth explained. “We want horses that no one else wants. They have a home with us.” Horse Racing’s Dirty Secret Horse meat is popular fare in Europe and Asia, and when there’s a market for something, profit often trumps the ethics of the production process. In 2008, animal rights activists managed to successfully lobby for legislation that banned horse slaughter in the United States. At the time, the Food and Drug Administration did not regulate horses as “meat animals,” and therefore, could not enforce humane slaughter rules that applied to other livestock. Although it was good intention behind the original drafting of the legislation, things only got worse. The market source shifted to Canada and Mexico where, not only were horses slaughtered in conditions worse than before, but activist groups and government oversight entities had no influence. It’s estimated that 100,000 horses destined for slaughter were sent across borders in 2008. Back to the drawing board. On January 15, 2009, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) introduced the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (HR 503). The new legislation would make the possession or transportation of horse meat for human consumption, or the transportation of horses intended to be slaughtered for human meals, punishable by up to three years in prison. It is still waiting on votes before the House and Senate. For obvious reasons, the editorial staff at UH Alumni Quarterly has decided not to publish photographs of horse slaughter operations. But documents recently released under the Freedom of Information Act contain hundreds of graphic photographs taken by US

Department of Agriculture employees of horse slaughter conditions prior to the 2008 legislation. An internet search will turn up equally gruesome images and video. Expect to see horses hanging by one leg, horses with amputated legs, horses stabbed in the head, horses with eyes gauged out—all acts performed while the animals were fully conscious. Not humanity’s finest moment. Of course, many horses never make it to the slaughter plants at all. Packed like sardines and left without food and water for up to a week, many succumb to the miseries of transport. The Home Stretch Late last year, LOPE named the Barkers as 2008’s “most addicted adoptive couple.” It’s a label they’re proud of, but with a finite amount of land and resources, even they can only do so much. LOPE saves many horses from slaughter every year, but there are many, many more that need saving. Our readers can visit www.lopetx.org to explore the many ways to get involved beyond actually adopting a horse: making a general gift, donating pasture-management equipment, sponsoring a horse at the LOPE ranch, or volunteering on the weekend. “We’d take them all in if we could,” Barker expressed. “Our little plot of land has been a blessing to their tired legs, but they’ve blessed us ten-fold in return. Though they’re usually just content to walk around in each other’s company, every now and then, we’ll catch them running just as the sun is setting, running with a speed that will absolutely astonish you. It’s like a retired athlete yearning for his glory days. They’re all convinced they have just one more race left in them.” So if you find yourself driving through Palacios, Texas, turn your head long enough to take in the scenery. Sure, you’ll see the shrimping boats and the nuclear power plant. But if you don’t blink, you may also catch a flash of some “oldtimers” stretching their legs. Try telling them they’ve been put out to pasture. Mint julep, anyone?

“Our little plot of land has been a blessing to their tired legs, but they’ve blessed us ten-fold in return. We’d take them all in if we could.”

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Calvin Stephens (’72) and the Evolution of Black Rodeos by David RafFetto (’05)

Most who’ve met Calvin Stephens (’72), a Life Member of The University of Houston Alumni Association, likely know him as the well-dressed, distinguished, serious-spoken, successful business leader who serves on the University of Houston System Board of Regents. But a few Texans know him as Calvin Stephens, the instrumental organizer of black rodeos in 1970s Here at the Alumni Association, we thought he was joking...until we saw the photographs. In 1975, as a member of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, Stephens met Cleo Hearn, a Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Hall of Fame member famous for his calf roping and steer wrestling skills. Because Hearn had lived the life of a black rodeo athlete, he knew first-hand the need for an event—or even a circuit—that allowed minority rodeo athletes the chance to fairly compete in sanctioned rodeos on a national stage. Previously, professional rodeo circuits held to an unspoken, but very real, color barrier that made competing as a minority athlete very difficult. Hearn expressed that void to Stephens, and their collective imaginations ran faster than a barrel racer out of the gate. “Cleo Hearn is one of those guys who cares about the overall success of rodeo as a sport more than his own success in rodeo,” Stephens said. “Once he starts talking, it’s hard not to let his passion become contagious. Other than going to a few rodeos as a child and watching my cousins ride some, I didn’t have an extensive rodeo background. But I had the business mind needed to get his idea off the ground.” 12 | Spring 2009

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With Hearn’s rodeo experience, Stephens’ logistics expertise, and enthusiastic support from the Dallas community, the first ever Juneteenth Rodeo was held in 1975, then dubbed “the largest black rodeo west of the Mississippi River.” Juneteenth, of course, commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas (nearly three years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued), so its celebration offered the perfect occasion for an inaugural rodeo that featured black athletes. Top: Juneteenth Rodeo Bicentennial Souvenir Program (left); Rodeo legend Bill Pickett, as it appears in the original 1976 program (right); Above: Regent Stephens in 1976 (left), and today (right).

“We estimate that over 9,000 African-Americans participated At the time, there were some black rodeos in Texas and Oklain the cattle industry and multi-state cattle drives of the late homa. But they were all small-time, and certainly didn’t play to 1800s,” said Dr. Demetrius Pearson (EdD ’90), Associate Deaudiences as big as what packed into the State Fair Coliseum for partment Chair in UH’s Department of Health and Human Perthe inaugural Juneteenth Rodeo. More importantly, those formance. “We refer to them as ‘shadsmall-time rodeos were not sanctioned, ow riders’ because, though they were and therefore, didn’t allow participants literally trailblazers of the West, their to earn points that let them qualify for legacy lives in the historical shadow of regional or national competitions. their white counterparts.” Interestingly, getting a rodeo sancNames like Bass Reeves, a US Marshal tioned has nothing to do with the orgarenowned for his cunning employment nizers or participants. It has everything of disguise, “Stagecoach” Mary Fields, to do with the animals used. Acquiring a US Mail coach driver in Montana at sanctioned rodeo-quality animals would the age of 63, James Beckwourth, a allow Stephens and company to run a scout who found the eponymouslysanctioned rodeo, thereby offering ridnamed Beckwourth Pass through the ers, ropers, and wrestlers the chance to Sierra Nevada Mountains, Bill Picket, earn points they could apply toward secinventor of steer wrestling and Wild tional competitions. The task wouldn’t West show box-office draw, and the be easy. It required owners of sanctioned many heroic Buffalo Soldiers of the animals who were willing to cooperate, 9th/10th cavalries and 24th/25th inthe transportation of these animals to fantry divisions prove that black cowDallas, and the hefty sum of money that boys have a rich, accomplished history this collection of animals would comthat outshines their unfair representamand. But thanks to firm financial tion and recognition during early robacking by the Dallas Black Chamber of deo circuits. Commerce and other sponsors, the But within the context of discrimisanctioned animals arrived. The best nation against black rodeo athletes, black rodeo athletes would showcase one of the more legendary perfortheir skills on the best animals. mances of all time belongs to Jesse More than 10,000 people showed up Juneteenth Rodeo legend Bill Pickett. Stahl. Stahl, an accomplished bronco to watch the Juneteenth Rodeo that rider, was frequently cheated out of first year. The same proved true in competition success by biased judges. 1976 for the rodeo’s second go-around. In one display of defiance, he mocked But more important than economic the judges by taking an unusual stratviability was the chance for so many egy during his second ride that day. previously discriminated-against black Stahl rode the bronco backward. He athletes to get their foot in the door. was eventually inducted into the Na“We quickly realized that we had tional Cowboy Hall of Fame. started something special,” Stephens It’s clear black rodeo athletes have remembered. “When the rodeo was a long had the history to prove their talsuccess its second year, we knew it wasn’t ents. Stephens just helped make their just a novelty act. We wanted to stay true discrimination history. to the ideals that inspired the Juneteenth Don’t expect Regent Calvin Stephens Rodeo, but we also thought of ways to to ever ride a buckin’ bronc’ backexpand on its success. That’s when the wards. Don’t expect him to steer wresCowboys of Color idea came about.” tle his way into the National Cowboy In its third year, the Juneteenth RoHall of Fame. Don’t even expect him deo rebranded itself as the Cowboys of to wear a cowboy hat to the next Board Color Invitational Rodeo. The idea was of Regents meeting. But in the 1970s, to transform the all-black rodeo into the when it came to ropin’ in opportunilargest multicultural rodeo in the counties for black rodeo athletes to improve their standing in the try, inclusive of all minority groups. Thirty-eight years later, the sport, Stephens rode that bull so others could ride their bulls— rodeo still lives up to that title, held every October in Mesquite, first in the Juneteenth Rodeo he helped establish, then later in Texas’ Resistol Arena. the larger professional circuit. Although Stephens and Hearn helped make the black rodeo athYou must admit, he does look good in that western wear, lete more visible, the American black cowboy has a history that dates back to the nineteenth century. doesn’t he?

“We refer to them as

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A Career Trending Upward UH Alumna Oversees Financial Management of the SEC by David Raffetto (’05)

When Kristine Chadwick (MS ’86) was first hired as Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in December 2006, she immediately realized the situational scrutiny she’d be under. “Given the SEC’s responsibility for overseeing public companies and other participants in the securities markets, it is critically important that the agency manage its finances in just as exemplary a fashion.” Indeed. Fire stations should have working smoke detectors, she reflected, toilet paper factories should have well-stocked restrooms, and the federal entity that enforces securities law and regulates the nation’s stock exchanges should have clean books. Chadwick began her education at the University of Virginia, earning a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management in 1980. Shortly thereafter she accepted a position with a brokerage firm in Houston, and soon moved to Western Bank downtown as an investment banker. “At the time, I was really doing accounting work without an accounting degree,” she remembered. “That’s when I decided to enroll in the masters program at UH.” But her lack of accounting background didn’t prevent her from innovating in the early days of accounting software. “In the mid-80s, all of our financials were run on word processing platforms. It was torture correcting columns. Lotus had just come out, and I gradually persuaded the bank to move its processes over to it, especially to convert fixed asset records. I also helped standardize a form overlay for loan applications. Technology was just starting to make accounting work more efficient, and jumping on that bandwagon early really helped

strengthen the position of our bank.” As an active member of UH’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter, Chadwick was recruited to Arthur Andersen upon graduation. From there, she began to climb the Washington DC financial ladder, soon moving to the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC). The RTC was a US-owned asset management company charged with liquidating assets of savings and loan associations declared insolvent as a consequence of the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s. After successfully resolving 747 thrifts totaling $394 billion, the RTC merged with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, where Chadwick spent several years. She was then named Chief Financial Officer of the Census Bureau just before the 2000 decennial census, considered the largest peace time mobilization in the history of our nation. Just prior to her appointment at the SEC, Chadwick was CFO for the Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency, Foreign Agriculture Service, and Commodity Credit Corporation, overseeing $30 billion in borrowing authority. Now as CFO of the SEC, her typical day involves “playing on the computer, going to meetings, and talking on the phone to friends,” at least according to her daughter. “I brought her to one of those ‘Take Your Daughter to Work’ days. She wasn’t very impressed. Of course, meeting with the oversight board, reviewing policy papers—that stuff doesn’t do much for kids.” Maybe not, but it does a lot for the financial strength of the SEC. Wasting no time, Chadwick and her team resolved all material weakness within the commission’s financial reporting for the Fiscal Year 2007. The subsequent remediation was integrated over a single quarter. Many of the companies reprimanded by the SEC could learn from Chadwick’s model. The SEC was established by the United States Congress in 1934 as an independent, non-partisan, quasi-judicial regulatory agency during the Great Depression. Their original charge was to regulate the stock market and prevent corporate abuses relating to the offering and sale of securities and corporate reporting. To accomplish those goals, the SEC was given the power to license and regulate stock exchanges, the companies whose securities traded on them, and the brokers and dealers who conducted the trading. Seventy-five years later, its mission remains the same. Chadwick isn’t directly involved with the SEC divisions that capture the most headlines: whistle-blower investigations, regulatory legislation of markets, etc. But her words for the average investor serve as a practical reminder during times that often provoke impractical responses. “Time. Give it time. The American market has always proven to be resilient, and no one should ever make a drastic decision in a panic. Let things stabilize, rely on sound investment principles, and people should see their investments return.” w w w. m y c o u g a r c o n n e c t i o n . c o m

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HITTING LIFE'S CURVEBALLS How one college baseball player truly lives to play the game

by David Raffetto (’05) Photos by Stephen Pinchback (’07)

Left: UH Infielder David Murphy returns to the batter's box after recovering from leukemia.

In an era when some baseball players are busy pumpingthemselvesfullofchemicals,onecollegiate slugger is trying to play in spite of them. David Murphy, a freshman infielder on the University of Houston baseball team, returned this season after surviving a life-threatening battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Though his cancer is now in remission, Murphy is in year two of a three-and-a-half year treatment plan. As daily as batting practice, he takes chemotherapy in pill form, and once a month he visits Texas Children’s Hospital for a chemotherapy drip. It’s a display of courage that makes you want to take a baseball bat to the steroid-abusing players who take America’s pastime for granted. This kid just wants to play ball. And boy can he. First Impressions | Out of Westbrook High School in Beaumont, Murphy was recruited by perennial top-ranked programs like LSU, TCU, and of course, the Cougars. His senior season, he batted .405 to lead the Westbrook Bruins to a 25-9 record and their first district championship in more than ten years. He was named the District 21-5A Most Valuable Player and found his name on a number of all-area and all-state teams. “David wasn’t one of those diamond in the rough kind of players,” said Rayner Noble (’88, MEd ’93), 16 | Spring 2009

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head baseball coach at UH. “Anyone who followed Texas high school baseball in 2007 knew who David was. There’s enough talent within 100 miles of our campus to compete nationally, so our recruiting efforts have always relied on the strategy of keeping the local talent local. Recruiting David fell within that strategy, and he was a key member of a very solid recruiting class for us.” When asked why he signed with UH, Murphy cites the same reasons many Cougar athletes do: the program had a good reputation, the facilities were nice, and he thought he’d have the chance to make an immediate impact as a freshman. The campus also happened to be just miles from one of the world’s best cancer treatment centers. That wasn’t a criterion at the time, but it’s a fact that would soon allow Murphy to stay in school. Today he admits, “If I would have signed with any other university out of high school, I would have had to drop out. Simple as that. It’s funny how things work out, even when they’re working against you. I just happened to play ball right down the road from the Texas Medical Center.” Second Day on Campus | When most kids are busy hanging up posters in their dorm rooms or scouting where their classes are held, Murphy spent his second day on campus sitting in the UH Health Center. His neck was swollen and sore, and he generally felt fatigued. The initial diagnosis was mono. Murphy went home, endured the expected kissing jokes, and went about being a typical college kid. But his neck remained atypical. It stayed uncomfortably swollen and prompted him to take a second visit to the UH Health Center. A simple blood test showed Murphy’s white cell count at 100,000. The ceiling of a normal range is 10,000. That extra zero immediately prompted a variety of additional tests, including a bone marrow aspiration, where a needle is inserted into a large bone, usually the hip, and extracts a small amount of liquid bone marrow for examination under a microscope. For Murphy, leukemia cells were clearly present. He was diagnosed on August 12, 2007. “I was shocked,” Murphy remembers. “Here I am, a college athlete, in great physical shape—you kind of get your identity from your body, how it performs. And now it was failing me. It could hit a 90 mile-per-hour fastball, it could make a diving catch, but it was struggling with these microscopic cells.” Murphy was admitted to Methodist Hospital that evening and later transferred to Texas Children’s Hospital. He began chemotherapy immediately. Though cancer in children and young adults is rare, acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common cancer among those demographics, representing 23% of all diagnoses. It occurs in about one of every 29,000 children/young adults in the United States each year. As malignant, immature white blood cells overproduce in the bone marrow, the disease causes damage by crowding out normal cells and spreading to other organs. “Acute” refers to the

undifferentiated, immature state of the circulating cells and to the rapid progression of the disease, which can be fatal in weeks or months if left untreated. Approximately 50% of young adults with the disease survive long-term. As he was accustomed to on the baseball field, Murphy had a group of “teammates” who supported him through the early, physically grueling stages of treatment. “My parents were great. They took the news harder than me, but financially and emotionally, they gave me an honest chance to beat this disease. The medical staff at Texas Children’s—I couldn’t have been in better hands. And of course, my teammates, they just treated me like one of the guys. I needed that. Around them, I wasn’t ‘the guy with leukemia;’ I was just another baseball player.” During Thanksgiving weekend of 2007, Jay Bruce, outfielder with the Cincinnati Reds and Murphy’s former Westbrook High School teammate, helped organize a baseball camp and silent auction to benefit the quickly-escalating cost of Murphy’s treatment. Several other of Murphy’s former high school teammates coached over 100 kids who participated. Long before Murphy stepped foot in Texas Children’s, the University of Houston baseball team had spent several off-seasons volunteering in the children’s cancer ward, visiting in full uniform

I was shocked. Here I am, a college athlete, in great physical shape –and you kind of get your identity from your body, how it performs– and now it was failing me. with kids who needed cheering up. But the 2007 off-season was different. Leading the team from one hospital room to the next, Murphy, in his baseball uniform, pulled along his IV stand and fielded questions from kids asking, “You play baseball?” “It was such an inspiration to them,” Murphy said. “Here I was, going through the same treatment these kids were going through, sleeping in a hospital bed just down the hall from them, and I was a college baseball player. Just seeing me in my uniform confirmed that there was hope for life outside those hospital walls; that people with leukemia can still have extraordinary talents and achieve extraordinary things.”

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You’d be surprised at how courageous a five-year old can be. If she can take it, I can take it. She’s an inspiration. Before his first game back from leukemia treatment, David Murphy awaits the first pitch from five-year-old Elizabeth Moore. The two would often share a room together at Texas Children's Hostpital.

Five-year old Elizabeth Moore was also there. Before the game started, the youngster trotted out to the mound with her yellow and blue miniature baseball mitt. Casual fans probably assumed this was just another cute kid who was given an opportunity to throw out the first pitch. A cascade of “awww” followed her slowrolling attempt at a fast ball. But as Murphy waited on the pitch to arrive, the situation was more than cute—it was emotional. “Whenever I’d visit Texas Children’s for treatment, I’d often share a room with Elizabeth,” Murphy said. “You’d be surprised at how courageous a five-year old can be. I know first hand how painful and sickening chemotherapy is, and she dealt with that same pain, that same sickness without ever losing her smile. If she can take it, I can take it. She’s an inspiration.” As Murphy watched his hospital roommate place her tiny velcro shoes on the pitching rubber, two very different realities took the same field. This wasn’t just another baseball game. It was a lesson about life’s priorities. The Long Run to Third Base | On January 23, 2008, Murphy was told that his cancer was in remission. With the good news, his treatment plan went from an aggressive induction stage to a more tolerable maintenance stage. It had already been decided that Murphy would take a medical redshirt that season, so the next year would be spent restrengthening his body, recouping his skills, and most importantly, remaining cancer free. “In the process of killing all the bad cells, chemotherapy also kills the good cells,” Murphy explained. “So the first time I stepped out on the practice field, just picking up a bat, just throwing a ball, my strength was all gone. With the help of the training staff, we started slow: light jogging, limited batting practice, and limited weight training. People kept asking me what percent I was at, but to be 18 | Spring 2009

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honest, I didn’t even remember what 100 percent felt like.” Murphy dressed for every home game last season. Of course, he couldn’t play, but sitting on the bench and cheering on his teammates made him feel like a baseball player once again. Flash forward one year (and a lot of conditioning) later, and Murphy is the starting third baseman for the Cougars in 2009. He didn’t waste any time making an impact. In his first at bat since high school, Murphy ripped a single through the left side of the infield. “I felt strangely calm my first time back at the plate,” Murphy reflected. “They say muscle memory takes over, but it was more than that. I knew I was going to get on base. I waited two years to hit that pitch.” There were some special fans in the crowd that day. His parents, of course, but also the doctors and nurses who helped save his life. Home Free | In 1973, after the New York Mets rallied from a 9½ game deficit to steal the National League East division title from the Chicago Cubs, Yogi Berra uttered one of baseball’s most famous quotes: “It ain’t over till it’s over.” Certainly not for Murphy. “When you beat a disease that has killed many thousands of people, it reminds you that there’s more to life than baseball. I’d love a crack at the pros, but spending so many nights in that hospital room, meeting so many great kids who benefit from special medical care, the experience definitely has me interested in careers like physical therapy, and even oncology.” Until then, you can find Murphy at Cougar Field, taking batting practice, fielding grounders, and manning third base throughout the 2009 season. For now, he’s just another baseball player. Cancer may have thrown Murphy a curveball, but he swung right back. Today, he is still cancer-free.

UHAQ t leaving their print Katherine Center MFA ’98

Wayne Miller MFA ’02

Emily Fox Gordon

Everyone is Beautiful | When Lanie Coates moves from Houston to Massachusetts with her musician husband, Peter, she loses her support system and quickly becomes overwhelmed by her three small boys and a self-image that’s sagging both literally and figuratively. But a newfound passion for photography, a curious little kitten, and some quirky characters on the block manage to offer enough laugh-out-loud moments to refocus her priorities, starting with her family.

The Book of Props | In his fourth book of poems, Miller offers narrators who desire to stop time, especially in moments of love and intensely overwhelming locations. But by holding to those desires, they must also acknowledge the paradox that to stop time is to end that love and those experiences. Called “an investigative reporter of consciousness” by National Book Award winner and UH creative writing professor Mark Doty, Miller is always exploring the terrain of the mind for which no maps exist.

It Will Come to Me | Ben Blau is the reluctant chair of the Lola Dees Institute’s Philosophy Department. His wife, Ruth, is a writer whose early literary success never quite blossomed into a career. Their lives have settled into a dull ceremonial round of convocations, committee meetings, and pot-luck dinners. Except that a new couple has arrived on campus: an ethereal, celebrated young memoirist and her husband, an intellectual jack-of-all-trades and perpetual misfit, throwing the Blau’s staid academic world into comic chaos.

Terry Blount ’80

Tracy Daugherty ’85

Bradford Gray Telford PhD ’08

The Blount Report: NASCAR’s Most Over rated and Underrated Drivers, Cars, Teams and Trucks | An award-winning reporter and columnist, Blount offers an unapologetic look at the most overrated and underrated drivers, cars, teams, rules, racetracks, and records of America’s most popular spectator sport. Separating fact from fiction, reputation from reality, and equipment from talent, The Blount Report offers a pavement-scorching discussion of NASCAR like you’ve never seen. So keep your helmet on, fasten your harness, and let the debate begin!

Hiding Man: A Biography of Donald Barthelme | A book by a UH alumnus, about a UH alumnus. Barthelme remains a giant of postmodern fiction, and Daugherty’s biography captures the minutia of the writer’s life without making it read as minutia. Never-before-seen black and white photos compliment the defense of Barthelme’s work as socially responsible art, not as the aesthetic playthings that some critics accuse them of being. Daugherty is professor of English at Oregon State University.

Perfect Hurt | A father and son climb a mountain together. A woman banishes all color from her house. Lovers pull down a tree to discover the life inside dead, dry bark. An old artist looks back at a century that almost killed him, but one that turned him into the creator he was destined to become. Through their sharp observations and wry sense of humor, the poems in Perfect Hurt re-imagine suffering and memory as what anchor us to the world and make it worth surviving.

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Alumni, Alpacas, and theAndes: The UHAA Travel Program’s Maiden Voyage to Peru

The University of Houston Alumni Association’s Alumni & Friends Travel Program sent its maiden voyage to Peru, where, 8,000 feet above sea-level, the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu waited under blankets of mist for our Cougar explorers. Enjoy this travel journal compliments of Life Members and travelers Mary Jo (’58) and Richard (’55, JD ’69) Coselli. February 5, 2009 – Ten hearty alumni friends—Shelia Cobb, Linda Craft (’77), Kathryn and Gary Gage (’80), Margaret “Moi” and Robert “Pat” (’73) Harlan, Julieta and Milan (’75, MA ’00) Saunders, and us, Mary Jo and Richard Coselli—left Houston on a non-stop flight to Lima, Peru. Upon arrival, we were shuttled to a four-star hotel in the Miraflores district. Our guide, Amalia, introduced herself and promised to meet us in the morning. February 6 – After breakfast, we ventured out into Lima, a city of nine million people, with Amalia leading the way. We started at the Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History. Exhibits ranged from pre-Incan to colonial. Then it was back to the streets for some local flavor. We took lunch at a local restaurant and took in the ambitious architecture all around us. The evening concluded with a cocktail reception and dinner back at the hotel. February 7 – Today was a real treat. We met in the laboratory of the renowned Peruvian archaeologist Guillermo Cock. He and his team, under the auspice of the National Geographic Society, were responsible for excavating over 2,000 mummies from the Puruchuco area. Our group saw first-hand the workings of his laboratory, where he wrote and produced pieces for National Geographic Magazine and NOVA. This opportunity was only made available to us because of our travel with the alumni association. 20 | Spring 2009

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From there we boarded a flight to Cuzco. In one hour, we went from sea-level to an altitude of 11,200 feet. Upon arrival at yet another fabulous hotel, we sipped cocoa and tea while our bodies adjusted to the oxygen level. February 8 – This morning we met our new guide, Franklin, and toured the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We stood in awe at the massive Temple at Ollantaytambo. From there, we had lunch at a modern spa, The Casa Andina, nestled in the surrounding mountains. The rest of the afternoon was spent at the Awana Cahcha Interpretation Center. There, we learned about camelids (which include llamas, alpacas, and other varieties) as the source of that very fine wool used to make Peruvian textiles. February 9 – Today we toured Cuzco, the Qoricancha (Gold Church), Sacsayhuaman, the ruins of Puka-Pukara, and the sacred site of Quenko. The afternoon was split, with some visiting the San Blas artisan community and others relaxing back at the hotel. Before dinner, a local professor lectured us on the architectural, engineering, and cultural heritage of Machu Picchu—tomorrow’s destination. Afterward, we decided to enjoy dinner on our own at Monesteria, based on recommendations from several of our friends who had dined there previously. Their recommendation was a good one.

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Destinations

Egypt: Legends of the Nile (January 26–February 6) This 12-day journey features a leisurely cruise down the Nile aboard the luxurious Sonesta St. George I, as well as several days in Cairo. See the best of Egypt’s antiquities, including the Great Pyramids at Giza and the Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. From $3,945. Top: Alumni and friends on the Travel Program’s inaugural trip to Peru experience mummies up-close in the laboratory of the renowned Peruvian archaeologist and National Geographic contributor Guillermo Cock. Right: Proudly flying their Cougar flag, travelers to Peru visit the heavily fortified Temple at Ollantaytambo.

February 10 – Now for the main event. We rode a train from the Poroy Rail Station, across the Urubamba, to Aguas Calientes. From there it was only a short bus ride to Machu Picchu. Even in the rain, it was an unforgettable site. To think of an ancient, but advanced civilization living in these remote mountains—we don’t have the words to describe it. You have to see it for yourself. On the train ride back to Cuzco, we were treated to a style show of beautiful alpaca woolen sweaters and scarves. February 11 – A guest speaker kicked off the morning with an overview of Peru’s political and social life. We then headed back to Lima and gathered for a farewell reception and dinner at the Casa Garcia Alvarado, a turn-of-the-century private home that is a designated national monument in Lima’s Miraflores Square. The owner of the estate was our hostess. She gave us a tour, the history of the home, and feted us with a delicious Peruvian dinner. At midnight, with our memories and memorabilia packed away, we boarded a plane for Houston. February 12 – We landed. When we started this journey, our only common bond was our love for the University of Houston. But now, we were leaving as friends, leaving as a very spent but very pleased group of Cougars. The sights were unforgettable, and the shopping opportunities were only exceeded by the challenge of the bargaining.

Provence, France: Alumni Campus Abroad (May 4–12) This 9-day stay at the Grand Hotel Roi Rene features several walking tours through the French countryside, including the historic hometown of Paul Cezanne. You’ll think you landed in one of his paintings. From $2,545. Greece, the Greek Isles, and Turkey: Voyage into the Classical World (June 17–27) Spend 10 days aboard the magnificent Corinthian II with UH System Chancellor and UH President Renu Khator and Dr. Suresh Khator as you explore the Mediterranean. From $5,995. Italian Lake District: Alumni Campus Abroad (June 8–16) This 9-day stay on Lake Maggiore with magnificent views of the famed Borromean Islands allows travelers to cruise the lakes, explore the gardens, and sample local flavor. From $2,445. Snake River, Idaho: White Water Adventure (August 3–9) Raft down the Snake River as it cuts through Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in America, as you conquer Class II and IV rapids, enjoy luxury riverside camping, and cast for some exceptional fishing. Ideal for families and both beginners and seasoned rafters. From $1,899. Oban and Stirling, Scotland: Alumni Campus Abroad (August 1–9) Experience Scotland’s historic highlands, its picturesque west coast islands, and the cosmopolitan city of Edinburgh on this 9-day adventure. From $2,645. Germany and Austria: Holiday Markets on the Danube (November 29–December 7) This 9-day river cruise allows travelers to experience Austria’s famed Christkindlmarkts decorated for the holiday season, discover highlights of Vienna and Salzburg, and explore neighboring Germany with a tour of Passau. From $1,645. To book your 2010 trip, contact Shivaughn Batiste at 713.743.0764 or snbatist@central.uh.edu.

Want to Find Out More? Join us for our 2010 Destinations Preview Thursday, June 18, 2009 | 6:30pm Omni Houston Hotel RSVP at mycougarconnection.com or 713.743.0828

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2008 [ A Year in Review ] It was a year of new leadership–the appointment of President & CEO Barry Adams–and old labels–the final year under the name “Houston Alumni Organization”–but 2008 also featured the same programs and initiatives that regularly showcase the diversity, creativity, and accomplishments of our members. / Enjoy these snapshots from 2008 as we re-live our successes and eagerly look ahead to the rest of 2009.

Armed Forces Bowl On New Year’s Eve, the UH football team defeated Air Force 34-28 in front of 41,000 fans at the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth. UHAA was there to organize travel packages, host a breakfast tailgate, and distribute commemorative scarves. Photo: General David Howell Petraeus greets team captains for the opening coin toss. Homecoming Gameday started with the second annual Tailgate Spirit Challenge. Category winners included: Cougar Bands Alumni—Most Spirited; Pharmacy Alumni Association—Best Food; UH Cougars Athletic Alliance/Black Alumni Association/Black Leadership Network—Scholarship Fundraising; Fort Bend Club/Technology Alumni Association—Grand Champion. A 42-14 whipping of Tulane followed inside Robertson Stadium. The following Monday, over 100 golfers braved wind and rain at Pecan Grove Country Club for the 26th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament. Student Alumni Connection SAC hosted the 2009 District IV ASAP Conference and welcomed fellow student leaders from across the country. They also volunteered time to place thank you calls to annual fund donors. Ring Ceremonies Over 300 students gathered at the close of both semesters to accept their class rings. The ceremony has become a university tradition, as friends and families pack the Great Hall to honor the accomplishments of our soon-to-be alumni. 22 | Spring 2009

Discover UH Student Receptions Co-hosted by UHAA and the Office of Admissions in several Houston suburbs, high school students and their families enjoyed spirited and informative presentations on the merits of UH, followed by informal Q&A sessions.

Operation School Supplies OSS 2008 yielded more than $150,000 worth of school supplies to benefit 32,000 youngsters in over 330 Houston-area schools. Thank you to all sponsors, donors, and volunteers for your generous spirit and hard work! Photo: Student Government Association President Sam Dike and fellow student Yessica Alcantara help Shasta box school supplies. President Khator’s Whistle-Stop Tour Throughout the summer of 2008, President Renu Khator traveled across Texas on her Whistle-Stop Tour. Gatherings were hosted by various UH Alumni Association area clubs, including the Fort Bend Club, San Antonio Club, Austin UH Club, and Dallas/Fort Worth Club.

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Golf Tournaments UHAA and our constituent groups hosted nine golf tournaments in 2008 that benefited both student scholarships and alumni programs. Battling sand, avoiding water, and finding the occasional green, players raised over $167,000.

54th Awards Dinner On April 17, 2008, more than 600 attendees watched Willie Burns (’58), Dorothy Caram (EdD ’82), David Doll (’88, MBA ’92), Carolyn Farb, Chris Mims (’87), Marvin Nathan (JD ’66), Barrye Price (’85), Christopher Theofanidis (’90), and Red Veselka (’77) join the elite company of alumni award winners. In addition to benefitting our alumni and student programs, the evening offered its usual air of elegance that makes this a can’t-miss event. Photo: From left to right, Richard Jennings (’69), President Renu Khator, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Elwyn Lee, and Ernestine Pina-Sandoval smile at the 2008 Awards Dinner.

Staying Involved Our constituent groups enact the grassroots efforts that connect alumni to each other and strengthen the University of Houston name throughout their respective communities. Although it would be impossible to applaud each 2008 accomplishment from all of our groups, we hope you will enjoy these few highlights: Architecture Alumni Association – The Blue Print Ball once again proved these alumni volunteers know how to draw up an event to remember. Asian Alumni Association – The group cosponsored the Houston screening of Anna May Wong: Frosted Yellow Willows, a documentary focused on the first Asian American international film star. Association of Hispanic Alumni – After a short interruption, AHA re-organized under its existing charter, holding a number of mixers and volunteer events.

Conrad N. Hilton College Alumni Association – They sure know how to throw an event: Gourmet Night, HOP Awards Program, Hall of Honor Night, Eric Hilton Distinguished Chair Alumni Lecture Series, and more. Dallas/Fort Worth Club – This group hosted a stop on President Renu Khator’s Whistle-Stop Tour and was instrumental in helping host festivities for the UH vs. SMU football game.

Atlanta Area Club – Yet another successful wine tasting event featured selections from across the globe.

Black Alumni Association – Continuing their Funky Friday happy hour tradition, the group also participated in Adopt-A-Block efforts near campus and honored several alumni and community leaders at their Awards Gala. Brenham Area Club – Their Spring/Summer Social always does a great job recruiting new members. CenterPoint Energy UH Alumni Association – Their annual golf tournament raised over $39,000! College of Education Alumni Association – The annual Showcase of Stars gala honored Jill Bailer (MEd ’86, EdD ’98), Lorenzo Garcia (EdD ’05), J. David Holcomb (EdD ’69), Diane Novy (PhD ’90), Charles Layne, and KPRC Channel 2.

Katy Coogs Alumni Club – Thursdays are days to look forward to in Katy, thanks to their always popular Katy Coogs Thursday socials. Natural Science & Mathematics Alumni Association – With so many of their graduates working in energy and environmental fields, the group hosted a Green Social at Discovery Green’s The Treehouse. Pharmacy Alumni Association – As the longest running golf tournament among our constituent groups, the 29th Annual Pharmacy Scholarship Golf Tournament continued to swing for scholarship success.

Austin UH Club – Hosting their regular Red Tuesdays, the Austin Club also welcomed President Khator along her Whistle-Stop Tour. Bauer College of Business Alumni Association – Bauer’s networking breakfasts have become the morning buzz around Houston, featuring speakers like UH football Coach Kevin Sumlin and Jack Moore (’77), President and CEO of Cameron. The Ted Bauer Golf Classic raised over $77,000!

Graduate College of Social Work Alumni Association – The only group to creatively incorporate Continuing Education Units (CEU) into their meetings and events.

San Antonio Alumni Club – Recent Outstanding Volunteer Award honoree Perry Pace helps grow the San Antonio golf tournament into what it is today. The group raised over $38,000 in 2008. Technology Alumni Association – As proven by the Tailgate Spirit Challenge, they can tailgate with the best of them, not to mention holding the longstanding Technology Alumni Golf Classic, which raised over $20,000 in 2008. Photo: Alumni from the Fort Bend Club and the Technology Alumni Association are awarded their Grand Champion banner at the 2008 Homecoming Tailgate Spirit Challenge. Engineering Alumni Association – In addition to hosting their 22nd Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards Dinner, the group continued the popular Engineers Week, where attendees focused on the future of engineering and awarded scholarships dollars to ensure that future. Fort Bend Club – In addition to hosting the first stop on President Khator’s Whistle-Stop Tour, the club raised over $19,000 at their golf tournament.

UH Bands Alumni – They’re always a shoe-in to win the Tailgate Spirit Challenge’s Spirit Award, and their leadership helped develop the idea of the Cougar Power Band Scholarship initiative. UH Cougars Athletic Alliance – The UHCAA Golf Challenge, held last April, funded a $15,000 contribution to the African American Initiative for Scholarships. Valenti School of Communication Alumni Association – The “Valenti” is new, but their Saltwater Open Fishing Tournament enjoyed its second year of success. Young Alumni Connection – Their YAC mixers always bring a crowd, and their informative speaker series offered valuable advice to new grads looking to make their mark on the world.

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2008

[ Financials at a Glance ] Source of Funds

Royalties, Fees, and Commissions Contributions and Sponsorships Membership Gifts Life Membership Pledges Programs and Events Special Event Fundraising UH Support In-kind UH Support Other Revenue

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,118,488 (58%) 733,091 (38%) 364,432 (19%) 211,537 (11%) 164,639 (9%) 207,451 (11%) 40,000 (2%) 137,600 (7%) 68,078 (4%)

Total Revenue

$ 3,045,316

How the Funds Were Allocated Alumni Programs and Events Scholarships and Awards Communications Membership Marketing and Service Student Involvement University and Community Support

$ $ $ $ $ $

975,935 (36%) 297,181 (11%) 165,878 (6%) 778,127 (28%) 53,333 (2%) 472,609 (17%)

Total Expense

$ 2,743,063

Net Assets by Fund Life Member Endowment Life Member Pledges Scholarship and Other Endowments Constituent Operating Building Endowment UHAA Operating Reserve UHAA Operating

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,290,038 (44%) 213,426 (4%) 1,608,971 (30%) 520,463 (10%) 327,355 (6%) 251,061 (5%) 67,255 (1%)

Total Net Assets

$ 5,278,569

All figures compiled by UHAA in March 2009. Unrealized market losses for 2008 totaled $1,134,042. For more information, contact Connie Fox at CLFox@central.uh.edu

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UHAQ t cougar corner Life Member Profile

Dr. John Antel

Provost, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

On February 1, 2009, Dr. John J. Antel took the office of provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of Houston. From 1981-2002 he taught economics at UH, and from 2002-2009 he served as dean of the university’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He received his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of California at Berkeley in 1972 and his doctorate degree in economics from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1983. Just one month on the job, Dr. Antel was gracious enough to sit down with David Raffetto, UH Alumni Quarterly editor, for a quick Q & A, sharing his motivation for taking the position and his vision for our university. UHAQ: Dr. Antel, I’d say “welcome” had you not already been on campus for the last 28 years. Let’s talk about that decision to jump into academia 28 years ago. Why did you do it? Certainly not for the paycheck. John Antel: Well, at the time I was working at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, doing mostly labor and population research for the Department of Defense. We were nearly ten years past the suspension of the military draft and were challenged with developing an attractive wage and benefit package for recruiting an allvolunteer force. The work was challenging, but I never saw myself getting to work on anything beyond DOD projects. My thesis advisor knew of my restlessness and encouraged me to apply for an open professorship in Houston, where he was friends with some of the faculty members. I’ve been here since. AQ: You’ve made this city and campus your home long enough to signal that you love them both. What is it about each that keeps you here?

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JA: Houston has a diverse, entrepreneurial energy that agrees with me. As for the university, it started with the Economics Department. It’s always been home to good people and good researchers. There was a team of youngsters that all came through the professorial ranks the same time I did. Their friendship and professional companionship meant a lot to me. As cliché as it might sound, I also like to embrace the Cullens’ mission of founding a “working man’s university.” Now, certainly, UH has come a long way since those days, but knowing the number of students who’ve come here to get ahead for themselves and for their families—it motivates you as an educator. AQ: With your responsibilities as provost, is there still time to fit in teaching and research? JA: I’m sad to say that I won’t be teaching. As much as I love the classroom, it would just be too much to juggle, not to mention unfair to the students who wouldn’t get my full attention. In 5 to 6 years, however, I can see myself going back to the faculty, assuming they’d be willing to take an “old administrator” like me. To speak of research, well, most of what I’ll be doing as provost is my research in practice: examining the economic allocation and labor division of our academic departments to make them as efficient as possible. AQ: Your first day on the job, what did you do? JA: Really, just the basic settling stuff anyone does on a first day. I met with the entire office staff, was briefed by Dr. Strickland, who was just finishing as interim provost, and set the rhythm of my calendar by scheduling meetings with every imaginable department on campus. AQ: Now that you’ve had a chance to sit through some of those meetings, what have you learned, and what are your plans from here out? JA: I learned that we’re already doing a pretty good job, but we need to do a better job in two areas. The first is research, and it starts with aligning our research strengths with the strengths of the city—energy, as an example. Research for the sake of research gets you nowhere. We need to conduct research that makes an economic and cultural impact. We need to become a think-tank for the city of Houston. My second area of focus will be student services and student success, and let me make it clear that the two go together. Students are not “customers,” and their education is not a “transaction.” They’re part of the university family, and we need to treat them as such. AQ: You’re a Life Member of The University of Houston Alumni Association, even though you never attended as a student. Is there anything you’d like to say to your fellow members? JA: I want them to know that I’m here for the long haul. I want them to know that I’m working hard every day to maximize the value of their degree. Your readers will remember the kick-in-thedoor, “Luv Ya Blue” days of the Oilers under Bum Phillips. We need to adopt that attitude and that loyalty in all we do at the University of Houston. And we need all the Cougars out there to help us do it. AQ: Dr. Antel, thanks for sitting down with us. All the best to you. JA: Of course. Stop by anytime.

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UHAQ t thank yous New Life Members Bourjois Abboud Roberta Abelman Barry Adams & Elizabeth MacLeish Ralph Adams Jackie Akin Belinda Amaya Rayyan Amine JoNell Ault Danette Bagley-Thierry Teresa Bailey-Weirich Mary Banks Lavender Bruce Barker James Barnett, Jr. Virginia Baxt David Beaty John Betancourt Martha Blakenship John Bonno & Naomi Scott Peter Boudreaux Susan Braden Barbara Brandes Harry Brendgen John Breyette Laurie Bricker Richard Brietzke Victoria Buensuceso-Cleveland Lisa & Adam Burns Pamela Burns Rodrigo Canedo Robert Carnett Charles Carter William Cave, Jr. Kin Chan Benjamin Chandler David Cheadle Brenda Cialone Stephanie Clark Terald Clark Roger Clayton Donna Cole Rita Collette-Tirrell Troy Collman Alice Connally Trevor Cooke John Craig Robert Crane, II Kevin Crawford Tim Creedon, Jr. Linda Curington Steven Curry Nichala Davidson Mona Davison Lawrence DeSpain David DeVido Robert Dickson, III J. F. Dishron Steve Douglas James Ellickalputhenpura John Elsley Brian Erickson Papar & Jason Faircloth Susan Fernandez Steve Ferro Robert Flores Edith Fong Bill Fortier Frederick Foss, II John Fowler Gina Fry Krista Fuller Debora & Michael Garcia

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Robert Gordon Jeffrey Greenwood Michael Guardia Clyde Haddick III Julia Hall Mary Hall Valentina Hardin Shuji Hasegawa Les Haulbrook Stephanie Haynes Patrick Healy Amanda Heath Raymond Heath Lisa Heim Kimberly Hermann Karen Hibbitts Matthew Hill Julie & Alan Hinaman Glenn Holliman & Pamela Plumbar-Holliman Edmund Horton Marcus House Ed Howze Dean Hrbacek William Hughey Kenneth Jackson, II S. Diane Jackson Andrea James Jason Jonas Ronald Jurek Balasubramanian Karthikeyan Fran & Henry Keeth Michael Kersh Rafiq Khadimally Renu & Suresh Khator Joy Krohn William Krueger Billy Kung & Shut-Yee Yeung James La Vois Gilbert Landras Frank Lathers Gregory LeBlanc Li Lee Robin Lewis Joyce Lindler-Hale Kathryn Lucrezi Jennifer Luna Alyssia Makarewicz Roger Manny Dwayne Mason Anka & Thomas Mathews Chris Matlock Robert Matthews Tanya & Henry Matula, Jr. Clifton McAdams Robert McCool Robert McCormick, III Ann & Alton McDowell Ann McFarland David McKnight Lisa McMillian Stanley McMillian Kenneth Mercado Stephanie Meyers Thomas Michalak Cynthia & Raymond Moore Patricia Morrison Azzam Moustapha Katie Moyer Kitten Muckleroy Gregory Nelson Elizabeth Nguyen

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Thomas Nguyen Tena Oates Alfonso Ochoa Stephen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe Vicki Palmer Dhaval Patel Ruby & Rooshir Patel Maria & Paul Patterson, Sr. Trent Perez Elizabeth Person John Petrosino Theola Petteway Chris Povich Keith Praytor Thomas Prudhomme Dutch Quigley Peter Ralph Susan & David Reed Sharon & Gary Reinsch Stephen Roberts Jose Rocha, Jr. Jim Roman John Rosen Edsel Ross, Jr. Sam Ross Charles Roth Joe Rust Clay Ryan Merri Sanchez Daisuke Sato Stuart Scharf Scott Scheffler Carol & Nathan Schmidt Angelika Schmidt-Lange & Wolfgang Schmidt Art Schroeder, Jr. Jonathan Scott John Seiver Deborah Selden Megan Shake Gina Shannon Keetia & Robbie Sharabba Paul Short Evie Smith Scott Smith Susan & Bradley Smith Catherine Snider Nia Soeharto Tongyuan Song & Xiuli Wang Susan & Ron Stasny Benjamin Stephanou Calvin Stephens Renee Stewart Hung Ta Consuella Taylor Edward Taylor Kefelegne Tesfaye James Thurmond Virgil Tiemann Robby Timberlake Judy Tran Veronique Tran Art Travis, Jr. R. Gregory Turner Ernesto Unanue Elaine & Red Veselka Annette & John Vogel Alan Walling Wei Wang Brent Westbrook James Willi Johnny Williams, Jr.

Valerie Williams Stephanie & Russell Wilson Cordelia Wisenbaker Ruben Yeriazarian Viola Yim Ronald Yokubaitis Elena & John Zaccaria Linda Zipser Note: Life Memberships started between 1.1.08 and 12.31.08

Life Members Who Completed Pledge JoNell Ault Alan Barker Virginia Baxt Barbara Beard Casher Birdwell Nelda Blair Susan Braden Dan Breaux Laurie Bricker Randall Bridges Christopher Brooks Carol Broussard Suzan Carter James Casey Brenda Cialone Bernadine & Gary Coley Rita Collette-Tirrell Alice Connally Tim Creedon, Jr. Alfonso Crixell, III Terry Cross Linda Curington Joseph D'Amico Edwin Davis Robert Dean, Sr. Kristie Defenbaugh Diane Delgado-LeMaire Rodney Derbigny Lawrence DeSpain David DeVido Robert Dickson, III Elton Dyal Eduardo Elizondo John Elsley Ike Emejulu Rita English Brian Erickson Robert Farfan Fermeen Fazal & Rizwan Merchant Mario Fernandes Peter Fisher Michael Fitzpatrick Olga Flores Carmen Forbes Stephen Foreman Bill Fortier Kristin & James Fullen Jason Fuller Debora & Michael Garcia Andy Gessner Rebecca Ginsburg Catherine Gonzales Robert Gordon Susan & Kenny Grace Jeffrey Greenwood Mason Gross Michael Guardia

Kim Guarino Thomas Halbouty Julia Hall Raymond Heath Robin Helbling Lorie Hernandez Margaret Hill Barry Honeycutt Marcus House Matthew Houston Dean Hrbacek Karl-Heinz Huber Bernie James Paula & Gregory Johnson Ronald Jurek Fran & Henry Keeth Michael Kersh Marshall Koen, III William Krueger Billy Kung & Shut-Yee Yeung James La Vois Tony Lacey Tien Le Nancy Leveille Keith Lloyd Gene Locke Jose Lopez Tommy Lott Robin & Matthew Lourie Michael Lovell Brenda & Ray Lozano Alyssia Makarewicz Lynda Makin Pamela Maniscalco Roger Manny Dwayne Mason Chris Matlock Robert McCool Barbara McGinity Paula McKinley Lisa McMillian Stanley McMillian Jose Medrano Kenneth Mercado Michael Messenger William Millar Katie Moyer Kitten Muckleroy Gary Muske Carmen & Frank Nadolney Thomas Neumann Ngocquynh Nguyen Steven Nguyen & Lien Lam-Nguyen Triet Nguyen Paul Nielsen Robert Patman Amber & Matt Peel Ruben Perez Dutch Quigley Sharon & Gary Reinsch Linda Rhodes Stephen Roberts Julie & Michael Rollins Sandra Romero Sam Ross Laura Rushefsky Joe Rust Clay Ryan John Sadler Daisuke Sato Angelika Schmidt-Lange

& Wolfgang Schmidt Janis & Bryce Scott John Seiver Adam Shapero Muhammad Siddiqui Scott Smith Sherman Smith, Jr. Tongyuan Song & Xiuli Wang Cathryn & Tarn Springob Susan & Ron Stasny Benjamin Stephanou Sherrie Stong Patricia & Andrew Strom, Jr. Preston Tarver Kefelegne Tesfaye Robby Timberlake Robert Tolson, Jr. Beverly Tomek Juan Trejo, III Jorge Trevino Sandra Troff Sandra Van De Walle Graciela Vela-Cuellar Rudy Villalobos Jorge Villarreal Hao Vuong Jill & Michael Warny Reagan Wilkins & Alison Eddy-Wilkins Stephanie & Russell Wilson Lynn Wisda David Yeager Ronald Yokubaitis Thomas Young Note: Pledges completed between 1.1.08 and 12.31.08

Life Member Circle of Excellence Donors Richard Abrahams Jake Aleman Larry Alvarado Dorothy & Carl Arp Teresa & Michael Baker Virgil Barfield Randall Barta Judy & Ken Baxter Linda & Leonard Bench Chester Benge, Jr. Juan Benitez Lyndel Berry Russell Bird Henry Birdwell, III Bruce Biundo Nelda Blair Ginger & David Blomstrom Karen & Timothy Boates Ronnie Bounds, Jr. Jeanette & Rick Bowen Harry Bowles, Jr. Walter Boyaki Cynthia & Gary Brann Elizabeth & Vernon Bratten David Brinkley Reed Brooks Alan Broussard Ronald Brumfield Tony Bruno Wayne Burns Emile Bussemey Damien Carey

John Choate Judy Chong Bryan Clark Terrell Cochran Cynthia Oliver Coleman Benita Contreras Judy & Mark Cook Billy Cooke Madelyn & Lloyd Cox Cheryl Creuzot Keys Curry Kerry Davidson John Davis Debra DePena & Robert TheBerge Michael Dishberger Phillip Dolezal David Duerr Christine Early Vada & Stephen Earnest John Elsley Rita English Mary & John Espinoza Ebrahim Fatemizadeh Pamela & William Fendley Frances Ferguson Lawrence Ferguson Jeffrey Flores David Francis Cathy Frank Roel Garcia Ruth & Leo Garcia Emilio Garza Oscar Garza William Gedwed Gerald Gibson Hanson Gilan Beverly & Jay Ginsburg Alfred Glassell, III Joyce & Glenn Goerke Jennifer & George Gore Sheila & Joseph Green James Greer Joe Gutierrez Myrajane & George Hall John David Hammond Nancy Hansel Warren Harris George Hearne, Jr. Steven Hecht Louise Hein Michael Hemmi Marilyn Hensley Dorothy Herron William Hickl, III David Hoffman Wilfred Holtkamp Richard Hon Janet Hoover Edna Houston Peggy Howell Everett Hruska Marsha & Joe Ickes Jean & Harry Jacobson Joe Lee Janssens Lee Jarboe George Kaufman, III Margaret & Robert Kelly Clara & George Kelt John Klukan Robert Kobarg Durg Kumar Claudia Laird

David Lehmann Betty & Frank Lemmon Ellen Lenk Judie & Glenn Lilie Robert Livermore Lance Livingston Jasper Lovoi, Jr. Beth Madison Robert Margerum Joe Martin Lynn & Marcel Mason Nancy Mathews R. Davis Maxey Jack McCartney James McClellan Pamela McCollough Gene McDavid Donald McKusker Bonnie McNemar Andrea & Stephen Meller Ronald Milio Tara Mize Deloris & T. R. Moore James Moore Carolyn & Dan Moran, Jr. David Murphy Marvin Nathan Pamela & Patrick Newman James Nicholson RoDona Oliver Wallace Olson Ronald Page & Kitten Muckleroy John Parrish Michael Patterson Peter Pavluk Roy Perritt Paul Picard Michael Piwetz Leonard Pizalate Sharron & Bob Planck Sheila & Lawrence Rhodes Curtis Robert, Jr. Kate & Greg Robertson Emyre Robinson Shirley Rose William Ross Dale Rudick Austin & Kathy Ruiz Guillermina Ruiz-Bowers Dan Samora W. Neal Sams Milan Saunders Billie & John Schneider Eddie Schulte, Jr. Nancy Shell Marie & Charles Sicola Randal Sitton George Skelton Jeffrey Smith Josanna & Bo Smith R. Larry Snider W. A. Speary Madelyn & Bill Stephens Sharon & Murray Stinson Jim Stover James Thomas Robert Tolson, Jr. William Traylor Sandra Troff Mary Ann & Al Vela Graciela Vela-Cuellar Johnny Veselka

Virginia & Michael Viator Karen & Russell Wall Stephen Webb Patsy Wells Melanie Wempe Bonnie White James â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimâ&#x20AC;? White, Jr. George Williams Randolph Willoby Bert Winston, Jr. Susie & Alvin Zimmerman

Juan Cerda Carl Chandler, II Stacey Cheung James Clark Pat & Charlie Coignard Newton Coleman Boyd Collier Kay Colson Michael Cooper Mike Correll Christopher Courter Gregory Cox Note: Gifts received between Joe Crane 1.1.08 and 12.31.08 Cindy & Kenneth Criss Carol & Daniel Crumrine Year-End Gift Donors Harold Cunningham, Jr. Omar Aboudaher Denise Czepinski Albert Ackers & Scott Harber Kathleen & Bruce Davidson Scott Actkinson Caryn Davis Barry Adams & Elizabeth MacLeish Wayne Davis Thomas Adams Robert Dean, Sr. Peter Ajao Conrad Degrace Nancy Allison Anthony del Campo William Allyn Larry Dewitt Andrew Alvarez Jean & Scott Doak Leslie Kiefer Amann Sylvia & John Donovan, III Roberta Anderson-Pyland Duncan Doss & Dennis Pyland Victoria Dunn Steven Arnold Madelyn & Allen Dusek Enrique Arroyo Charles East Irma & Steve Au Doris Ebo Richard Aurich, Sr. John Ehlig Harriet & Jack Babchick Shila & Nagraj Eleswarapu Martha Bair Henry Elliott, Jr. Natalie & Chris Barletta Donna Ellsworth Courtney Barnes Mary & Theodore Ellsworth James Barnhart Michael Emerson John Barnhart Johnny Engle Karl Baron Elizabeth Fain Randall Beckman Jeffrey Farrell Thomas Beer Michael Federico John Beers Herbert Feldt Lisa Bennett James Fisher Kristen Bennington Eloy Flores, Sr. Charles Berry Kevin Flynn Leah Bertsch Julio Fonseca Carolyn & John Bosco Jo & Gene Ford Sharyl Bosco Ina & Aaron Fried Rosie Bostick Lynda Fuqua W. Wayne Bradbury Carl Gamble Larry Bradshaw Robert Garcia Ralf Brehm Dominic Garofolo Nick Brines Margaret Gartman James Brooks David Garza Sandra Brooks Humberto Garza, Jr. Virginia & Roger Brooks Steven Gastrinakis Harold Brown, III Ana Gayon Karen Brown Sharon & Irvin Gerber Travis Bruns Herman Gillmeister Billy Buinski Paula Gochnour William Burhans Gilberto Gonzalez, Jr. Barbara & Charles Burke Marisol Gonzalez J. V. Burnham Jennifer Gore Robert Burr Carol Graham John Busscher Janice Gregory Salvatore Cali Harry Grenader Johnny Campbell Dan Grieco Rodrigo Canedo Donald Grilley Halina Caravello Richard Grimm Edward Carrillo George Grisham, III William Cavey, Jr. Daniel Guerrero Elizabeth & Christopher Cearley Ouida Guthrie

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UHAQ t thank yous cont. Abby & Stephen Ha Heather & Lee Haak Bae Hahn Cynthia Hall Marjorie Hamilton Michael Hamrick S. N. Hardee, Jr. Exceptral Harden Robert Hargrove Joe Harper, Jr. Darald Hartfiel Stephen Harvey Kenneth Harwood Zafer Hashem Terry Hashop George Havran Camille Haycraft Raymond Heath Richard Heath Chad Helmcamp Dorothy Henderson Floyd Henderson Bill Hendrix, Jr. Kathryn & Patrick Hern James Hidgon Raymond Hildebrand James Hill Stephen Hodgson C. D. Holmes Terence Holmes Geoffery Holst Tom Horner Chung-Suk & Thomas Huang J. B. Humphreville, Jr. Scott Huntsman Timothy Irvine Parvin Jabalameli Dan Japhet Bob Jeffus Patricia Jensvold Belle Johnson Galen Johnson Fatimar Jones G. Jeannine Jones Sammie Jones Timothy Jones John Jordan Patricia Jordan Emma Joubert Fatema Juma Frank Kaiser, III Patricia Kassir William Kelly Joe Kemble Linda & Johnnie Kemp Hugh Kim Hart King Robert Kirkland Austin Kirtley Margaret Kitchen Shawn Knight Paul Koomey Jennifer Korenek Thomas Kosel Lora & Floyd Kowalski Robert Krill Eugene Krus Edgar Kyger, IV Nigel Lamont Stanley Lasser Ella Lee & Ronald Lassiter Patricia Lawlor

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Renee Leach Clarence Leleux, Jr. Christian Lenoble Andrea Lewis-Echols & Robert Echols Wayman Lim Joyce Lindler-Hale Leslie Little Joan Lloret Robert Logan Olle Lorehn Robert Luper Huixian Mah Nina Margraves Eduardo Marina Gerald Marsh Robert Martinez Jeane & John Massey Sonia Mathur Natalie McClean Christy McClosky Leo McConnell Eva & Kelly McDonald Gerald McElvy James McKibben Brian McTaggart Michael Meagher Frederick Megow Christopher Mejia Ru-Ling Meng Elizabeth Mengel Eugene Mestayer Robert Meyer Adrienne & Frederick Meyer, Jr. William Miekow Doug Miles James Miles Gloria Montelongo Robert Montgomery James Moore, III Diana Mulet Wilfred Murray, Jr. Frank Mustachia David Nargang Angela Neill James Nesbitt Raymond Noblit Emma North Gladys Oakley Susan Osterberg Frankie Oyler Patti & Larry Page Jonathan Palacios Jack Palmer, Jr. Nancy Parchois Frank Parish Norman Pate Robert Patterson Horst Paul August Pearson Walter Peine Michael Pennington Fernando Pereira Milton Petersen Robert Pietro James Pittman C. W. Pogue Natalie Poole Jeannette & L. Douglas Power Delia Prince Robert Pulido Susie Quintanilla-Pomares

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& Carlos Pomares Amber & Luis Rabo Shannon & David Raffetto Frederick Ramer, Jr. Dee Rebouche Howard Reiner Jose Reyes Rip Reynolds Michael Rivera Ruth & Wendell Robbins, Jr. Steven Robbins Jimmy Robertson Charles Robinson Mable Robinson Johnny Rollins L. D. Rounds Robert Rowland Russell Rudy Barbara Ruffin James Ruggerio Philip Rummel Elizabeth Rupe Donald Rushe Oscar Saenz Gregorio Sandoval Valentina Sarabia & Mark Lewin Mark Sayer Joetta & Thomas Scarborough Aaron Schindewolf Joan Schmidt Anthony Schmitt Ernie Schneider Betty & C. Randall Schott Ronald Schroeder Dora Scott-Nichols John Seiver David Shaw Edward Sheeler Karin Shipman Flor Sifuentes Louis Simms Victor Simonds John Sissons Betty Jo & Pat Sitterle William Skinner Bruce Slaven Helen Smith James Smith Penelope Smith Tom Snider Sara Snodgrass Joe Sorensen Laurie Sorrenson Michael Sosa Robert Spong, Jr. Sue & Sam Sterrett E. Bob Stewart Arnold Stokol Eric Stotzer James Tanner Christin Taschery Janice & William Taylor Marva Taylor Tom Tellepsen, II Natalie Teltow James Thevenet, III Joseph Thomas Catrina Tollemache Chester Toothman Fan Tou William Traband, Jr. James Tracey

Kelly Trainer Thomas Tsao Spencer Tsui Barry Turcotte R. Gregory Turner Candice Twyman & Stephen Wallender John Vandenberg, III Diane & Chris Vaughan John Vilandos Georgia Vosloh Phong Vu Shaohua Wang Donald Ward Raymond Watkins Sharon Wells Duane Wente Jessica Wheeler Larry Whitley Jason Whittington Flora Wilber James Wilbourn Clyde Wilkinson, Jr. Herman Williams Richard Williams Steve Williard James Wilson Preston Wilson Iska Wire Virginia Wolfe Mark Woodruff W. G. Wurm Richard Young Angela & Zeb Zbrane Note: Gifts received between 1.1.08 and 12.31.08

New Century Club Members Jerry Acosta Mary Adame Carol & Thomas Adams Joel Alba Peggy Alderman Madeline Aldridge Deval & Kenneth Allums Eugene Alvarado Richard Ancy, Jr. Joan & Larry Arnim Frank Arredondo Andrea Artis John Asma Said Assali Catherine & Pius Au Anthony Bacarisse Robert Baird Peggy & Frank Ban Angela Banks & David Derubeis Kenneth Barrett Linda Bartholome Lewis Bartmess Chad Bateman Rosemary Batson Michele & Joe Bax Douglas Beagle Emily Bean Kathi & Charles Beasley Ledetria Beaudoin Paul Bedford Joan & Robert Belden Linda Benbrook Suzanne Bergeron

Alexis Berrios Raymond Berry Linda Bertschuk Garland Bilnoski Bobbie & George Bilnoski Vincent Biondillo Ruth Birkelo Walter Bissex Carl Blackburn Deborah Blackshear Margaret & Daniel Boehm Donald Bohner Richard Bojanowski Lanre Bolatiwa Richard Borden Ronald Borschow Jennifer Bowers Brenda & Nicholas Boyko W. Wayne Bradbury Trish Branstetter Fern & Richard Brewer Robert Brothers Barbara & Robert Brown Charles Brown Edwin Brown, Jr. Michael Buchanan Frederick Burns, Jr. Christy Bushnell Arthur Butic Chaula & Leslie Butterworth Karl Caldwell, III Thomas Cammack, Jr. Kris Campbell Clara Cantu Marilyn & Coleman Caplovitz Sandra & Kenneth Carbonari Laura & Joel Carlisle Jason Carrico Luis Carrillo Barbara Carter Rheanisha Cartwright Ruben Castillo Gabriel Castro Adam Cazarez Pamela Chandler Incho Chang Bridget Chapital James Chapman David Chavez Janet Cherrington Jeanette Chevalier-White Steven Chiara Linh Chin-Lai Wing Chu Ann Clark Rosemary Claxton Lydia Clay Thomas Claytor Ian Cloud Newton Coleman Belvery Collins Mary & Russell Colombo James Colvin Helen & Roy Cordes, Jr. James Courtland Eva Couvillon Enricky Crain David Crapo Verle Cray Renee & Stanleigh Cross William Cryer Gustavo Cuellar, Jr.

Gian Dacon Pamela Davidson Eric Davis Candace & Frederick Day Ivan DeAnda Gregory Deason Gregory Deatkine Randy Delay, II Yves Delepine Rodney Derby, Jr. Gordon Derouen David Diestel Daniel Dodgen Michael Donahue Wesley Dorman, III Ronald Dowden J. H. Drabek Michael Draper Cindy Drnevich Kimberley & Ethan Dunaway Mary Edwards Arnold Eledge Thomas Elich Gilbert Elizondo Robert Emrich Francis Escamilla Hanane Essadiki Linda Everitt Marie Evnochides C. J. Fairchild Kenneth Falknor Karl Fava Mose Feld, Jr. Nora Few Nanette & Jerry Finger Charles Fitch Perry Flowers Linda & Kevin Flynn Jeanne & Ronald Foos Edward Foster Lily & Charles Foster Aron Frank Stewart Frankel Pamela & William Fraser Barbara Frazier John Freeman, III Anne & Lloyd French, III William Friedemann Charles Fuller Lloyd Gann Sherry & Steven Garcia David Gardner Humberto Garza, Jr. Joseph Gentile Thomas Gibbs George Gibson & Nicole Nathan-Gibson Paula Gochnour Robert Golden Erik Gomez Joan Graham Evelyn Granahan Sean Graves Randolph Green Jason Gregory Karen Gregory R. Lee Haddock, III James Hansel Robyn Hardeway Dennis Harding Patsy & James Harwell, Jr. Sara Haynes

James Heider Jarrell Hemingway Dolores Hemmen Teresa & Robert Hendley Bruce Henrici Harold Henson Joe Hermes Jim Herrod Christopher Hines & Lisa Navarro-Hines Minda & Charles Hodges Sharon Hoffman Virginia Hollyer & Joe Webb Richard Holman Lori & Kyne Homerstad Timothy Horan, Jr. Beatrice Houston Richard Houze Kevin Howse Chung-Suk & Thomas Huang Richard Hutto George Huxel Joseph Jaksha, Jr. Joy Jamaluddin Margarita & Gregory Jannasch Patricia Jensvold Joel John Jennifer Johns Anna Johnson Michael Johnson Robert Johnson Arthur Jones Robert Jones, Jr. Jean Jorgensen Peter Joslin George Juarez Daniel Junek Kathryn & Lesley Kargbo Joel Kaufman Diana Kearns David Kegel Brian Keith John Kennedy Lisa Key Sadia Khan Manisha Khatri Margaret Kilgo Daniel King Gloria & Otto Kissinger, Jr. Donna Kolar Angela Kovar Karen Krall Michelle Kuhtenia Kenneth Kuntz Edgar Kyger, IV Debra Lantz-Yarbrough David Lawson Josephine & Mauro Lazo Olivier Lhemann Brian Light Todd Little Brett Livingston Paul Llopis & Teresa Rodriguez-Llopis Artie Lombard Myriam Lopez Holly Luong Robert Luper Irene Lykos Ronald Major Phillip Mallios Shane Mansur

Mark Mar-Kell Christian Marquez Bret Martin David Martin & Suzanne Gordon-Martin Rolando Martinez Don Mason Sonia Mathur Sherrie Matula Joseph Maxwell, Jr. John Mayes Sharon McCabe Christy McClosky Kevin McClosky Yuhayna & Shawn McCoy Michael McDermott Toni & Linda McElroy Cathie McFarland James McGinn Joe McKinzie Richard Meador Ru-Ling Meng Curt Mesenbrink Eugene Mestayer Evonne Mick Christopher Minicone Fredric Minnich Stacey & Jayson Mitchell Toshiko & Morio Miyamoto John Mize Clara & Glen Mizenko Viviana & Mark Molnar Bruce Monical Neil Moore Pammy Moore Mike Morales Yoshiko Morioka Maurice Mortensen Allen Moser Patricia Moss Laura Murillo Jeffrey Murray Michael Murray Patricia & William Nail J. Gilbert Nance Anne & Edward Ness Dominic Ng Hien Ngo Janet Nguyen Anthony Nicholas Lea & Ramin Nosrat John Nuechterlein Linda Nunez Robert Olvera Katia Papavasiliou Meher Patel Lisa & Stephen Patti Michael Paxton Mary Payne Rebecca Payne Nick Pellittieri Jose Perez-Bello Robert Perricone Michael Pettiette Hanh & Chanh Pham William Phillips Dean Pippin James Pittman Warren Pledger Julie Polasek Douglas Postek Kim Powell

Joseph Power Juanita & Dwight Pressley Emily Proctor Bridgette & Robert Pullis Michael Ragusa Premkumar Rajagopalan Juan Rangel Miriam Raphaeli David Rapp Hilario Razo Cathy & Ralph Reno Catherine & John Rentz Paulo Reyna Linda & Gary Rice William Riley Kathleen Rioux Ronald Ripley Albina & Roger Rippy Charles Risley, III Suzanne & Al Roach Ruth & Wendell Robbins, Jr. Susan & Hal Roberts Paul Robideaux Laron Robinson Rodrigo Rodriguez, Jr. Steve Rogers Kevin Rogge Carol Ross Stacie Round Rick Rubalcaba Charles Runnels, Jr. Dottie & Olan Runnels Julie Sakowski Kathryne Salinas Duane Scardino Gary Schaefer & Clalyn Brosig Megan Schlain Robert Scholz Elizabeth Schott Kenneth Scott Patricia Sedberry Samuel Sells Dhara Shah Otis Shelton Stephen Shen Roy Shirkey Louis Shirley, III Craig Sikkema Kristi & Dheeraj Singal Vicky Sit & Thierry Comte Myrtle & Jackson Smith, Jr. Judith Smitheal Edward Sopko Laurie Sorrenson Brenda Spiess Robert Spong, Jr. Joseph Stankovich & Patrizia Fontana-Stankovich Christian Steed Angela Stephenson Ruth Sterling Jennifer & John Stevens Floyd Stice Terry Stokes & Carol Davis Arnold Stokol Patrick Storck Sarah Stowell Michael Styslinger Leslie & Bruce Sukaly Thomas Sullivan, Jr. Darinee Suttajit Rose Swain

Joanne Swiggett Chuong Ta & Kim Do Leslie Talbert Rick Talbot Eddie Talley Linda Tatosian Thomas Thomson Albert Tijerina, III John Touchet Sharon Tunstall Benjamin Turner, III Eleanore Tyson Joycelyn & Dennis Urech Helen Uwajeh Kamini Vajapey Kenneth Vale Max Vater, Jr. Jerry Vaughn, II Helen Venghaus Holly Verhasselt Armando Villena Robert Voelker Sandra Walker Sonya Ware William Watson Cody Watts Duane Wente Alice & Joseph Westhoff Daryl Wetzel Brenda & James Whisenant Stephanie Wiggins Robert Wiley Sharon Willcutts Megan & Jason Williams Josiah Williams Roy Williams Jim Williford George Wilson David Woodbury Ann Woodroof Karyl Woods Heidi Wuertz W. G. Wurm Robert Wygant, Sr. Lansing Yee Po Yuen Donald Zabak Fernando Zamudio Jilin Zhang William Zipperer, Jr. Victor Zuniga, Jr. Note: Memberships started between 1.1.08 and 12.31.08

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UHAQ t Class notes 1950s

Peter Brown (’58), current Houston City Council Member, is running for mayor of Houston. Mary Jo (’58) and Richard Coselli (’55, JD ’69) visited Peru this February with a group of fellow Cougars as part of the UH Alumni Association Alumni & Friends Travel Program.

1960s

Raymond Bailey (’63), retired president of Exxon, Arabian Gulf, has been named CEO of Texas Southern Oil and Gas in Houston. Atwood Kenjura (’68), owner and pharmacistin-charge of Kenjura Pharmacy in Brenham, Texas, has been inducted into the Blinn College Ex-Students Association Hall of Honor. Kenjura has served on the institution’s board of trustees for more than 23 years and is in his third term as board chairman. Gene Locke (’69), former city attorney and current partner at Andrews Kurth LLP, is running for mayor of Houston. Gregory Robinson (’64) is the director of international consultants in association with Mercer, the convenor of IMD Lausanne Alumni in Melbourne, and a life member of the Australian College of Educators. James S. Walker, II (’66) was honored at the Black Alumni Association’s Platinum Anniversary Gala. He is owner of Walker Architects.

1970s

Michelle Barnes (’70), executive director of the Community Artists’ Collective, was honored at The State of Art by African Americans. Shelia Cobb visited Peru this February with a group of fellow Cougars as part of the UH Alumni Association Alumni & Friends Travel Program. Linda Craft (’77) visited Peru this February with a group of fellow Cougars as part of the UH Alumni Association Alumni & Friends Travel Program. Lourdes M. Cuellar (’73, MS ’79) has been appointed by Texas Governor Rick Perry to a three-year term on the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Cuellar is the director of pharmacy and clinical support services at Memorial Hermann/The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research in Houston.

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Jo Anne Davis-Jones (’79), editor at the University of Houston, recently starred in Constant Star at the Ensemble Theatre in Houston. Samuel DiPiazza (MS ’73) will retire later this year as CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers after spending 35 years with the company. Margaret and Robert Harlan (’73) visited Peru this February with a group of fellow Cougars as part of the UH Alumni Association Alumni & Friends Travel Program. Travis Jaggers (’71) was promoted to executive vice president and chief leading officer of Sterling Bank. Michael Judge (’79) received the Certified Business Continuity Professional designation from the Disaster Recovery Institute International. Frank J. Lucco (’78) has received the Appraisal Institute’s Bert L. Thornton President’s Award. Joe W. Martin (’76) was recently appointed senior vice president and general manager of American Medical Systems, Inc.’s BPH Therapy Business. Julieta and Milan Saunders (’75, MA ’00) visited Peru this February with a group of fellow Cougars as part of the UH Alumni Association Alumni & Friends Travel Program. Milan is a former Cougar Guardsman. Regent Calvin Stephens (’72) was honored at the Black Alumni Association’s Platinum Anniversary Gala. In addition to serving on the UH System’s Board of Regents, he is president and CEO of SSP Consulting. Charles C. Sterling (’76) has joined Weichert Realtors, Wayne Murray Properties as a licensed sales agent in the Houston-Braeswood office.

David J. Wagner (’79) of Newtown, Pennsylvania, recently retired after 23 years of clinical pharmacy practice at such institutions as Chicago Children’s Hospital, St. Francis Hospital in New York, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Mike West (’74) has retired from CH2M Hill in Denver to become an entrepreneur. He plans to own and operate a small veteran-owned executive search, career management, and human capital recruitment consulting firm. Mitchel Winick (JD ’78) was appointed to a three-year term to the California Law School Council. He has served as dean of the Monterey College of Law since 2005 and was elected by the deans of the California Accredited Law Schools to represent state-accredited law schools on a statewide council.

1980s

Lydia Aguilera (’80) recently received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida, where she was honored with the Outstanding Student Leadership Award. Aguilera is president and owner of Mom’s Pharmacy, with operations in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. Shedrick Boren (MSW ’89) earned his PhD in sociology from the University of Miami. Brook Boswell (’82) is owner of BOZCO PC Specialist, which is celebrating twenty years of service. Gabriel Cuadra (’88) is now manager of compliance, work processes, and management systems for BP America’s Texas City refinery. Delvin Dennis (’80) has been named the Houston district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation.

Patricia Strawmyer (’78) has moved to Shell’s Central Human Resources Compensation group as a compensation consultant.

Kathryn and Gary Gage (’80) visited Peru this February with a group of fellow Cougars as part of the UH Alumni Association Alumni & Friends Travel Program. Gary is a former Cougar Guardsman.

Bruce C. Tough (’76, JD ’80) was elected to The Woodlands Township board of directors.

Franklin J. Harberg (JD ’80) has been elected a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.

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Harshavardhan M. Karandikar (PhD ’89) has been named fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

William J. Moag (’84) completed his master’s degree in industrial engineering at Wichita State University. Brian Montgomery (’86) has received the 2008 Government Service Award for his achievements in affordable housing and community development; the 2008 Founder’s Award for his efforts in promoting homeownership opportunities for Hispanics; and the 2008 Making The Difference Award for assisting customers in the areas of financial literacy and education. Charles Robinson (’87, PhD ’97), associate professor of history and director of the African American studies program at the University of Arkansas, has accepted an appointment as vice provost for diversity. Steve Stanley (PhD ’88) was named vice president of commercial Univation technologies at the Dow Chemical Company. Kevin Sumlin, head football coach at the University of Houston, was honored at the Black Alumni Association’s Platinum Anniversary Gala. John Winter (PhD ’88) is vice president of process engineering for Range Fuels Inc., a company that focuses on green energy and the production of cellulosic ethanol.

1990s

Brian Addicks (’96) has joined Klotz Associates as storm water department manager. Yamini “Joshi” Amnossow (’92) has been promoted to director of planning and purchasing at Daymen Lowwpro in Sebastopol, California. Julie Baumgarten (’95, JD ’99, MBA ’99) married Tom Pradel on September 27, 2008. Matthew M. Brawley (’95) received seven Lone Star Emmy nominations in 2008 for his work as a videographer and editor at Houston PBS. He garnered two awards for the documentary The Last 24—one for outstanding editing and the other for outstanding photography. Kristen (’96) and Christopher Alan Brown (’98) welcomed the birth of their first child, Sasha Nicholas, on December 20, 2008.

Jacqueline Baly Chaumette (’90) was honored at the Black Alumni Association’s Platinum Anniversary Gala. She is a City Council member in Sugar Land. Craig P. Frost (’92, MBA ’06), pharmacy manager at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, received one of two $40,000 grants awarded by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research & Education Foundation to study mediation safety. Dong Liang (PhD ’95) has been awarded co-ownership of a US patent for oral and parenteral nanoformulations of the compound mebendazole, a potential new anti-cancer agent. Liang is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Texas Southern University.

Throughout Class Notes, you’ll notice several alumni listed as honorees for the 2009 Black Alumni Association Platinum Celebration Scholarship and Awards Gala. Pictured, Derrick Mitchell (’96, JD ’99), a partner with Bracewell and Giuliani LLP and 2009 Black Alumni Award honoree, Dorita Hatchett, development director at UH, and James Campbell (’83), vice president at Fleishman-Hilliard, Inc. and past Black Alumni Award honoree, stop to smile at the event.

Alejandro Giannotti (MA ’91) was named director of the Julia Ideson Library Preservation Partners. He also was recognized by Houston Mayor Bill White for his work on the International Affairs and Development Council.

Ken Mazzu (MFA ’97) was featured in Ken Mazzu: Detrital Terrain, an exhibition of fine art oil paintings. Derrick Mitchell (’96, JD ’99) was honored at the Black Alumni Association’s Platinum Anniversary Gala. He is a partner with Bracewell & Giuliani LLP. Lt. Commander Jeff Mouakket (’97) has been named by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as the regional pharmacist for the Dallas regional office. Prior to joining the US Public Health Service, he served on active duty in the Air Force for four years as a pharmacist.

Anthony “Tony” K.C. Ho (’92) has been promoted to assistant general manager of projects at Hutchison Whampoa Property Limited, a developer based in Hong Kong. Dennis Kennedy (’91, ’93, MBA ‘99) was honored at the Black Alumni Association’s Platinum Anniversary Gala. He is CEO and founder of the Texas Diversity Council. Jeff Kozaka (MBA ’90) was named director of marketing and communications for Contango Capital Advisors, an investment and trust subsidiary for Salt Lake City-based Zions Bancorporation and affiliates. Magally Lopez (’98) was included in Lustre Magazine’s “Who’s Who in Designer Jewelry 2008.” Her jewelry is featured in several museums across the US. Ron Martinez (’96) has received the Houston Minority Business Council’s E-10 Emerging Business Award. He owns Martinez Design Company.

Michael “Jerry” Portele (’96), has been named a principal at Travis & Hammond, P.C., a commercial and insurance defense litigation law firm in Houston. Prebble Q. Ramswell (’98, ’02) has been appointed to the Junior League of Northern Virginia’s board of directors and will serve as communications director. Jo Christine Reed (’98) was elevated to partner at Sonnenschein, Nath, & Rosenthal LLP. She is the only member of the firm’s New York office to receive this distinction in 2009. Glenn Reitman (’97) was one of 37 Thompson & Knight attorneys who were named to the “Texas Rising Stars” 2009 list in Texas Monthly.

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UHAQ t Class notes New Life Members Belinda Amaya Abigail Anastasio Danette Bagley-Thierry Rachel Cady Nicole Corley Linda Curington Steven Curry Linda Davis Andrew Debarbieris Humberto Duran William Easter, III James Ellickalputhenpura Jennifer Emerson Olakunle Gidado Robert Gordon Michael Guardia Les Haulbrook Raymond Heath Andrea James Frank Lathers Kathryn Lucrezi Michael McCardle Alton McDowell Ann McDowell Alyson Posey Joshua Posey Thomas Prudhomme David Raffetto Shannon Raffetto Gary Randolph Linda Robertson Mark Robertson Judy Schulenberg Roberto Segura Keetia Sharabba Robbie Sharabba Benjamin Stephanou Denea Stewart Gretchen Stoeltje Jeremy Sturgill Karen Sweet-Angel Oanh Ta Bruce Williams Ivan Yagolnikov

The University of Houston Alumni Association would like to thank and congratulate the above Life Members on their recent commitment to the advancement of our association and this university. Includes Life Memberships beginning December 1, 2008 – February 28, 2009.

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Cynthia L. Alvarado (’03) was elected to the PrimeWay Federal Credit Union board of directors. Shahab Dean Aslinia (’04, MA ’07) authored Iranian Immigrants in the United States: History, Migration Trends, Language, and Cultural Maintenance Among Second Generation Iranian Immigrants. Trent Perez (’05) is proud to announce the birth of his son, Parker Andrew Perez, born September 22, 2008. Now a healthy seven months, Parker already loves to watch Cougar football. Gene Roberts (MA ’94) is the president-elect of the Dallas Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution and was elected secretary of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Dallas Bar Association for 2009. Jennifer Rogers (’94, MS ’97, JD ’00) was one of 26 Jackson Walker L.L.P. attorneys named a “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly. Loida Casares Ruiz (’92, MA ’01) has been promoted to sales manager of Hispanic Publications, which include La Voz and La Vibra at the Houston Chronicle. Richard Schuhmann (MS ’93), assistant professor of engineering and director of the Engineering Leadership Development Program at Penn State University, was a co-recipient of the W. LaMarr Kopp International Achievement Award for faculty. Andrea M. Scott (’93) completed her master’s of science in psychology at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Sherry Lynn Scott (’96, JD ’99) has joined ExxonMobil Corporation in the legal department. C. Andrew Smith (’94) was named senior vice president and chief financial officer of NATCO Group, a leading provider of wellhead process equipment. Maria A. Trejo (’93) has been promoted to director of curriculum and instruction for special populations for the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

2000s

Kimberly Adkins (’05) and her husband Blair will celebrate their first anniversary on May 3, 2009.

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Lilliana (’05) and Charles Barrios (’04) will celebrate their first anniversary on April 25, 2009. Greg Barnes (’03) recently married Erin Verkauf and is attending Emory University’s Goizueta Business School in pursuit of his MBA. Autumn Beckman (’05) has started her own business, Autumn’s Dogs. She also authored a chapter, “Remember to Press Record: A Practical Guide for Using Video Research” in Video Vision: Changing the Culture of Social Science Research. Beckman has advanced to candidacy in the social-personality psychology PhD program at City University of New York. Salikat Chakraborty (PhD ’03) was named coordinator of the Biofuels Research Center at the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur, India. Filippo Castore (’00) has been invited to join the American Institute of Architects’ National Committee on the Environment as an advisory board member. He is slated as the national chair in 2012. Amy R. Crowle (’06) participated in the Nation’s Triathlon in Washington, D.C. She raised more than $7,000 for the Leukemia Society. Brian Sebastian Daly (’02) received the Outstanding Young Professional Award from the South Texas Section of the American Institute for Chemical Engineers. Dana Gallegos (’03) and husband Emmanuel celebrated the first birthday of their daughter, Esme, on January 3, 2009. Dan Hlavac (’04) has been promoted to project manager with D.E. Harvey Builders. He is the College of Technology’s Construction Management Industry Advisory Board president. Emily Karlinski (’04) and Ryan Stanley (’07) were married on November 22, 2008 at the Hotel Galvez in Galveston.

In Memoriam Andy P. Laegeler (PharmD ’08) and his wife, Molly, welcomed Jacob Parry Laegeler into the world on January 8, 2009. Laegeler is currently in a pharmacy residency program at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston. Carla Lane was honored at the Black Alumni Association’s Platinum Anniversary Gala. She is president of DiverseStaff. Santiago Lopez (’00, ’08) married Bishan Nip on January 8, 2009. Lopez is pursuing his master’s degree in creative writing at New Mexico State University. Warren Lyle (’04) has joined EMC Corporation as a senior consultant to work on projects in the Latin American region, while based in Mexico City. Amanda McGlothlin (’05) joined Clampitt Paper Company as specification sales representative. Amanda (’02) and Jonathan McWalter (’01) welcomed the birth of their son, Jackson Cashel, on August 6, 2008. Will Meurer (’03, MS ’06) has relocated to Austin as a user interface developer for Mumboe, a web-based contract management solution. The Nielsen Norman Group named his product, the Idera SQL diagnostic manager, among the Top 10 Best Application Designs of 2008. Albina Orazgaliyeva-Rippy (’03) and Roger Rippy (JD ’98) have opened YogaOne Studios, a multidiscipline yoga studio in Houston. Crystal (’04) and Joseph I. Owens (’05) celebrated the first birthday of their son, Joseph Michael, on December 29, 2008. Kimberly Randolph (’00) has been elected the 2009 board president of the Women’s Energy Network in Houston. She is a project manager for design and construction of wind power generation facilities at BP Alternative Energy. Kaye Moon Winters (’07) was named the AARP Services and Borders grand-prize winner of the “Your Next Chapter” essay contest.

Red denotes UHAA Life Members. Email your own class notes to alumni@uh.edu.

1940s

1970s

Barbara M. Ward (’47)

Ann Ervin Bolton Ball (’73) Jerry Dane Campbell (’77) Donald Ray Carpenter, Sr. (’74) Linda Cochrane (’73) Floyd T. Conway (’71) Michael Neel Hamrick (’74) Rosie Joseph (’74) Andrew William Komarchuk (EdD ’70) Stuart Long McCoy (MA ’70) Alfred James Ratcliffe (JD ’78) Kenneth Charles Stevens (’75) Phyllis Van Horn (’75, MBA ’85)

1950s

Sanford “Sandy” Carr (’53, MEd ’56) Catherine Faulk Gay (MEd ’53) The Honorable Gordon Gray (’57) William Gus-Vincent (’59) Harvey Lawrence Hetzel, Sr. (’50) Harold E. Horan (JD ’53) Joseph C. Lampton (’53) Vance Milton Lynch (MS ’59) Roy Clinton Metcalf (MEd ’51) Gladys Peters (’52, MEd ’56) William Jerry Plexco (’54) Joe B. Randol (’50) Jack P. Reed (’56) Jerome Robinson (’51) Leslie Petree Robinson (’59) Dorothy Elliott Tutt Sinclair (MA ’59) Lawrence David Starnes (’50) Fred L. Sullins (’55, JD ’58, MBA ’60) Walter Clay Whiteman Jr. (’56)

1980s Michael Lee Carrabba (’83) Michael Friedberg (MBA ’84) Jeanne B. McWhorter (’89, MSW ’95) William Vance Moyer (MBA ’88) Avanelle L. Schneider (’81)

1990s

1960s The Honorable Russell P. Austin (’68, JD ’70) Priscilla M. Benham (MA ’69, PhD ’87) Richard L. Christiansen (’69) Thomas Michaeo Collerain (’61) Alan K. Cooper (’61) Sabra H. Gill (’63) Harold Christian Hougen (’67) Robert Warren Kendrick (’69, JD ’77) Jimmie Don Long (’68) Tony Marimon (’62) Michael J. McGinnis, Sr. (’62) Lawrence E. Mobley (’66) Mary L. Metcalf Polk (’65) John Kerry Sanders (’68) Richard “Dick” Stiles (’60) Bonnie Joe Langford Taylor (MEd ’66) David A. Wills (’65)

Fred Crognale (MBA ’93) Warren Roy Finlay (MBA ’90) Rana Elaine Fisher (’95) Diane Elizabeth Hatcher (MEd ’94) Daniel Lee Johnson (’90, MBA ’96) Robert W. Ohnesorge (JD ’96) Major W. Stevenson (MA ’98) Linda Darlene Warnica (’94) Gustavo Wensjoe (PhD ’97)

2000s Stephen Franklin Burns (’06) Deanna Renee Mack (JD ’08) Jacob Scanlan (’05)

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UHAQ t Calendar UHAA/University Events 05.02 Valenti School of Communication Alumni Association’s Third Annual Cougar Saltwater Open Fishing Tournament, Galveston Yacht Basin, 7:00 a.m. 05.02 Bauer Spring Event, Bayou Bend, 5:30 p.m. 05.05 Architecture Alumni Ten-Year Celebration for Dean Mashburn, West Alabama Ice House, 6:00 p.m. 05.07 Spring Ring Ceremony, Athletics/Alumni Center, 6:00 p.m. 05.08 Spring Ring Ceremony, Athletics/Alumni Center, 6:00 p.m. 05.15 College of Education Showcase of Stars, Hilton University of Houston Hotel, 6:30 p.m. 05.18 Ted Bauer Golf Classic, Champions Golf Club - Cypress Course, 8:30 a.m. 05.21 Bauer Alumni May Networking Breakfast, Houston City Club, 7:00 a.m. 06.01 30th Annual Pharmacy Scholarship Golf Tournament, August Pines Golf Club, 7:00 a.m. 06.05 Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards Dinner 2009, Four Seasons Hotel, 6:00 p.m. 06.18 The University of Houston Alumni Association’s 2010 Travel Destinations Preview Omni Houston Hotel, 6:30pm

Athletic Events 05.01 05.02 05.02 05.03 05.03 05.05 05.08 05.09 05.10 05.14–05.16 05.20–05.25

UH baseball vs. Rice, Cougar Field, 6:00 p.m. UH softball vs. Marshall doubleheader, Cougar Softball Stadium, 1:00 p.m. UH baseball vs. Rice, Cougar Field, 6:00 p.m. UH baseball vs. Rice, Cougar Field, 1:00 p.m. UH softball vs. Marshall, Cougar Softball Stadium, 1:00 p.m. UH baseball vs. McNeese State, Cougar Field, 6:30 p.m. UH baseball vs. East Carolina, Cougar Field, 6:30 p.m. UH baseball vs. East Carolina, Cougar Field, 6:30 p.m. UH baseball vs. East Carolina, Cougar Field, 1:00 p.m. Conference USA Outdoor Track Championships, Tulsa, OK Conference USA Baseball Championship, Hattiesburg, MS Game times are subject to change. For up-to-date information and a complete listing of athletic events, visit uhcougars.com.

Arts Calendar Blaffer Gallery: 713.743.9530 – www.class.uh.edu/blaffer 05.16–08.01

Existed: Leonardo Drew – Brooklyn and San Antonio-based artist Leonardo Drew presents over twenty years of sculptures and works on paper. Made to resemble the detritus of everyday life, his formally abstract but emotionallycharged compositions transcend time and place in favor of all things eternal.

Moores School of Music: 713.743.3313 – www.music.uh.edu 05.01 Verdi’s Requiem performed by the symphony orchestra and combined school choruses. Distinguished guest conductor Murray Sidlin leads the school’s combined forces in a moving piece inspired by prisoners of Nazi concentration camps. Illuminated by video footage and narration by prisoners.

Noora Alsalman Forming Interstices, 2009 C-print, vinyl, vellum 282 x 120 inches School of Graphic Communications 2009 Masters Thesis Exhibition March 11–25, 2009

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“Paws and Remember” highlights photographs—some funny, some nostalgic—from a single year in Cougar history to relive the dreams of students eager to make their mark on the world. Please enjoy these selections from 1971.

1. Wayne Wood always was a strange duck… 2. Corker DeLoach managed to wedge his way out of the sand trap, but officials still penalized him one stroke for the bucket hat.

3. The Delta Gamma ladies, looking lovely as ever, pose with

prospective pledges who arrived in the latest Charles Schulz designer fashion.

4. Got a little Captain in you? The Engineering Honor Society officers do! From left, Donald Raanzen, Robert Huebel, Terence Cheng, Cynthia Oliver, and Henry Ander.

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