WINTER ISSUE 2012
The Magazine of the University of Houston Alumni Association
Q U A R T E R L Y
The Greatest Show Returns
20 years later, a look back at the revival of Frontier Fiesta A Cougar through and through
Tony Levine settles in as head coach
58th Annual UHAA Awards Gala – A star-studded event
I II III IV V The next live mascot takes his place in UH history...
SHASTA VI A partnership between the Houston Zoo and UHAA
All alumni are invited to join us for this special occasion, as Shasta VI takes his place in the cougar exhibit!
SHASTA VI
Saturday, March 24 10:30 am The Houston Zoo Cougar Exhibit Visit HoustonAlumni.com/shasta for more information and to donate to the Alumni Association’s support of this great tradition of live mascots and the cougar exhibit at the Houston Zoo.
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Contents
The Greatest Show Returns A look back at the revival of Frontier Fiesta - a UH tradition
Becoming Shasta Meet the man inside the suit who brings our beloved mascot to life
Constituent Group Events Check out the signature events for your alumni groups
UH Prepares CEO Member for Next Opportunity UH grad, Temple Weiss, takes on a new challenge as a financial executive
UHAQ Essentials 3
From the Desk of Mike Pede
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Campus News
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By The Numbers
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Alumni Association Update
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Newest Members
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Class Notes
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Leaving Their Print
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Calendar
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Paws & Remember
Write To: Director of Communications P.O. Box 230345 Houston, TX 77223-0345 E-mail To: alumni@uh.edu
On the cover: A jacket from the 1992 “Cougar Fiesta and Cookoff” event. The event was the revival of “Frontier Fiesta,” and organizers eventually reverted back to the original name used during the 1940s and 50s.
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{ From The Desk Of Mike Pede } Executive Publisher Mike Pede (’89) Chief Editor Jeff Sutton Art Director Brice D. Wiley Contributors Tonja Jones (’00) Thomas Henley Heather Staible Adrienne DeLeon Alumni Association Board of Directors Chair Ricky Raven (’83, JD ’86) Immediate Past Chair Reece Rondon (’92, JD ’95) Treasurer Starlet Agrella (’86, MBA ’89) Secretary Joe Pogge (’79) Chair Elect John Clarke (’82) President’s Council Rep. Patty Godfrey (’89, MBA ’97) Earl Cummings (’91) Fermeen Fazal (’96,’97, JD ’00) Cathy Coers Frank (’80) Carl Glaw (’77) Janet Hoover Russell Hruska (’93) Durg Kumar (’82, MBA ’83) F. Carl Lewis Judie Lilie (’95) Shannon McClendon (JD ’92) Gerald McElvy (’79) Trey Wilkinson (’92, MBA ’02) Martha Wong (MED’76, EdD ’83) Ex-Officio President Renu Khator Ex-Officio Mike Pede (’89) 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: Director of Communications, P.O. Box 230345, Houston, TX 77223-0345. For information on advertising or to discuss corporate partnership opportunities, contact UHAA at alumni@uh.edu or 713.743.9550.
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Traditionally Strong A message from the UHAA President & CEO Recently, I was asked “What are UH’s traditions? Do they have any that are passed on from generation to generation?” I immediately said, “We absolutely have traditions at UH and some have been around forever.” Then I thought, if someone has to ask, then maybe they aren’t as prevalent as I think. I hope you enjoy reading about a tradition here at UH that was earning national recognition in the 1950’s, Frontier Fiesta. What a show it was, and what a show it is! The best part about Frontier Fiesta at UH is that it is so entrenched in the memories of some of our more senior graduates, that it’s usually the first thing they bring up at social events. Frontier Fiesta’s not the only tradition that we have. In fact, we have several more. Some have factual information on their genesis and some seem to be mythical. Take the cougar paw hand sign for instance. Until recently, there were several bits of lore as to the beginning of that tradition. Then there’s the Blaze air-raid siren at home football games, the helmet buggy, the Frontiersmen, Shasta and Sasha and of course, our live Cougar tradition that last existed in 1989. We have plenty of traditions at UH and on our website, www.houstonalumni.com you can find some great information on all of them. Back to that live Cougar for a moment. This one is close to my own heart and is one UHAA is bringing back. In 1989 when Shasta V became ill and passed, university administrators decided at that time that there would be no more live cougars on campus, putting the tradition on hold. Now, in conjunction with the great folks at the Houston Zoo, UHAA is proud to announce that Shasta VI will be placed into the cougar exhibit at the Houston Zoo and welcomed to Houston in late March. We will have a big event announcing our initiative, so look for the invitation soon. Speaking of tradition, we started a new one last semester with those students who purchased class rings. Those rings, from this day forward, will spend the night before the ceremony, inside the cougar exhibit. Our beloved Shasta will hop up on top of the box containing the rings and beatify the rings! If you already have a ring and would like to add yours to the box, you will get a chance to do that too, so stay tuned. Traditions are an interesting thing. They evoke memories from days gone by, remind us of good times and, in some cases, are a rallying point in all of us to a common goal. Some are harder to explain than others and some are just as easy to understand as can be, but traditions only grow when they are understood and passed along to others. So spread the word, extend your cougar paw in the air during the alma mater, fly a flag with an interlocking UH, wear your ring and head on out to Frontier Fiesta with some old friends to relive some great memories. You might be surprised at the emotions that these things bring up, but then again, since you’re a true Cougar, you might not be surprised at all. True we’ll ever be,
Mike L. Pede ('89) UHAA President + CEO Life Member
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A Vision For The Future The latest rendering of the proposed 40,000-seat new football stadium on the UH campus.
New Stadium Referendum Passes Students vote in support of helping fund new football stadium, basketball arena renovations. The University of Houston student body recently voted on, and passed, a referendum authorizing a $50 increase ($45 of which will go towards athletic facilities) in student tuition. The increase will help finance the construction of a new football stadium, and the renovation of Hofheinz Pavilion. A record turnout of 9,923 ballots were cast (the previous high was 5,200) with 7,334 (73.9%) in favor of the referendum. The UH Board of Regents will make a decision on March 27, and, if approved, will be the final step in sanctioning the fee. The increase would take effect beginning Fall 2012 and is set to be in place for approximately 25 years. The increase is cited in the referendum as a benefit to the University for several reasons. The new 4
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facilities would help make UH more nationally competitive, while serving as an appeal for the recruitment of new student-athletes. Additionally, the facilities will help enhance the image of the University, improve the overall student experience and provide new classroom space. The fee would also ensure that student admission to home events remains free, and would provide students with new job and internship opportunities. “We salute the student body at the University of Houston and admire their vision for the future of our great institution. To have the largest voter turnout at a referendum and to have such overwhelming student support for these two projects is a game-changer for our department and our entire campus,� said Director of Athletics, Mack Rhoades.
{ Campus News } Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship Students Get Tips from Famed Investor Warren Buffett Students from the Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the C. T. Bauer College of Business had the opportunity to meet with Warren Buffett during a tour of Berkshire Hathaway headquarters and lunch in Omaha, Neb. Warren Buffett has been described as one of the world’s best businessmen, philanthropists and investors, but only a select few can call him a mentor. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came at the request of Buffett himself. Since 2009, he has included UH Bauer in his exclusive list of schools invited to spend time with him. The center’s namesake, Melvyn Wolff (BBA ’53), is chairman of Star Furniture, a Berkshire Hathaway company. “Warren Buffett extends only a few invitations to students across the country to tour Berkshire Hathaway headquarters and visit with him,” Bauer College Dean Latha Ramchand said. “We are fortunate in that the Bauer College has the No. 1 undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the U.S. with the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, and thanks to Melvyn Wolff, we have been invited every year.”
Houston Joins the BIG EAST The BIG EAST Conference formally announced the addition of five prestigious universities to its ranks, bringing its football membership to 10 and securing a strong core group of FBS schools as it expands into two divisions and works toward its goal of staging an annual conference football championship game. The University of Central Florida, University of Houston and Southern Methodist University have accepted full membership into the BIG EAST while Boise State University and San Diego State University will compete as members in the sport of football.
The BIG EAST Conference Board of Directors, by a unanimous vote of its Presidents, extended the invitations for membership. Central Florida, Houston and SMU will begin competing in all BIG EAST-sponsored sports The University in the 2013-14 academic year, while Boise State and San Diego State will start of Houston has competing in football in the 2013 season.
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Students from the program each spent one-on-one time with Buffett and were able to participate in a question-and-answer session, where they could ask just about anything, from his favorite jokes to his thoughts on capitalism.
Levine Takes The Reigns
University of Houston Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades officially introduced new head football coach Tony Levine to Cougar Nation on December 22, 2011, bringing an extensive 12-day national search to a close. Rhoades interviewed in person with eight finalists, many of which are head coaches at the Football Bowl Subdivision level, before selecting Levine. The announcement was made at the Athletics Alumni Building on campus. Upon his introduction Levine was greeted with a standing ovation from fans, alumni, students, university administration and his entire football team.
New football head coach, Tony Levine, addresses the team in a huddle. Levine was the assistant head coach at UH for the past two seasons.
While Levine begins his first full season as head coach, he is certainly no stranger to the Houston community. The former collegiate wide receiver has spent the last four seasons on the UH staff, including his final two as assistant head coach. The 39-year old has spent 16 years in the coaching ranks, including stints at all levels of football, from a high school stop in his home state of Minnesota, to a two-year stop with the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. HoustonAlumni.com
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{ Campus News } Vice President for University Advancement Named UH System Chancellor Renu Khator has selected Eloise Dunn Stuhr to serve as Vice President and Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at the University of Houston and UH System. Stuhr has worked for Tier One universities, including Vanderbilt and Penn State, and has served in leadership roles at health care organizations and as a fundraising consultant to major universities including Ohio State University, which is in the midst of a $2.5 billion capital campaign. She has planned and managed large, billion-dollar campaigns and implemented strong development programs grounded in best practices. “The eyes of the nation have been focused on Houston these past few weeks, and they have seen a world-class city that is home to a world-class Tier One public research university,” UH System Chancellor and UH President Renu Khator said in announcing the appointment. “This is the kind of place where people can make a real difference,” Khator said. “Eloise Dunn Stuhr is a nationally respected development professional whose passion and energy are a great asset and fit for the UH System.” Stuhr will conceive, launch and lead a fundraising program that supports UH’s strategic goals, including a major capital campaign, and spearhead a comprehensive development effort to consistently raise $100 million or more annually. “I am honored to be joining the University of Houston at this extraordinary, pivotal time,” Stuhr said. “I look forward to partnering with Chancellor Khator, the Board of Regents, the university’s senior leadership team and deans, and the Advancement team. “Meaningful alumni and community engagement, along with private philanthropic partnerships, will be the hallmarks of the program as we build on the strengths of the University of Houston,” she said.
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By The Numbers 2,300,000 Hyongki Lee, a University of Houston civil engineering researcher, has received a NASA grant to study the 2.3 million square mile Congo River Basin using data collected from satellites due to the remote location and political instability in the region.
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The new apartments being built on the land where Cougar Place once stood will house 800 beds for sophomore and other upper-level class students. The new housing is scheduled to be completed by June 1, 2013.
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Five University of Houston assistant professors have been honored with prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Awards. The five-year grants are awarded to tenure-track faculty members and each must integrate research with teaching.
Jason Porter, a University of Houston vision scientist, has received a $1.85 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate whether his techniques are more effective than others in understanding the earliest changes of glaucoma, which could lead to developing a way to earlier diagnose this potentially blinding disease.
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The record number of wins for the University of Houston football team this past season, including the 30-14 win over Penn State in the TicketCity Bowl. HoustonAlumni.com
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RETURNS Over the years Frontier Fiesta has gone from being billed as the “Greatest College Show on Earth” to being suspended when World War II required a break. It revved back up with great success in 1947 only to be disbanded later by university administrators, but here’s the thing. You just can’t keep a good party with a great purpose down, especially one deeply steeped in tradition and pride. So when a group of passionate Cougars decided in 1991 it was high time to reignite the fire under Frontier Fiesta, they got to it, made it happen and never looked back. Now heading into its 21st year, Frontier Fiesta will once again take over the parking lot surrounding Robertson Stadium March 22-24 for three full days of live music, shows, games, rides and the much-anticipated cook-off. Frontier Fiesta has always been about the students. The event is planned, organized and executed by students who take a bare space and transform it into Fiesta City, a foundation for future students to repeat the process. Frontier Fiesta generates scholarships and over the past 15 years more than $90,000 has been raised through the event. It’s one of the reasons why Glenn Lilie, class of ’68 and long-time University of Houston supporter, enthusiastically threw his support behind re-starting the festival 20 years ago. “The whole idea originally was the students would do the planning, construction and finance,” Lilie says. “I knew how good it was for the student body and I said yes.” Lilie put his money where his mouth was, underwriting Frontier Fiesta’s re-launch, but making it clear the students would be responsible for making it happen. Fortunately, there was a core group 8
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ready to take on the challenge. People like Russell “Rusty” Hruska, who was running for student body president in 1991 (he won the election) and Pat Brown, who was the President of the Inter Fraternity Council and others began to stoke the interest. Twenty years later, both men say Lilie was instrumental in making Frontier Fiesta a reality. “Glenn and Ron Morris (Head of the Development office for Athletics) implored us to read all of the old stories from the 50s and 60s and the goal was to have a campus wide event put on by students that would bring alumni and people together back to campus,” Brown says. Lilie’s funding of the event, Hruska says, gave the fledgling group the resources to re-open Fiesta City. David Keith was the Vice President for Advancement at UH at the time and also part of the Frontier Fiesta action team, supplying the food and even barbecuing on his own personal grill. This was the kind of commitment Frontier Fiesta needed to take flight. Examples set by Lilie and Keith empowered the Greek community to get involved, adding another element to Frontier Fiesta’s success. Frontier Fiesta’s debut in the April of 1992 didn’t draw the 200,000 strong crowds of the past, but it was a start, and, everything has to start somewhere after all. Hruska recalls a handful of carnival booths and shows that first year and Brown calls the event a “successful, while cozy affair” giving credit to the duster-draped Frontiersmen, seen at every UH football game today.
That Frontier Fiesta was special for everyone, but for Lilie, this forward step paid respect to the past. Singer Kenny Rogers performed at the 1992 event as part of his Back Home Again tour, marking the second time he had sung at Frontier Fiesta. The first time was at the 1958 festival, where Rogers shared the stage with a certain young Cougar. “We had awful good talent participate and I was a back-up singer for Kenny Rogers. We had a good time,” Lilie says. The Frontier Fiesta revival was underway. Motivated by a childhood of memories thanks to his UH alumni parents, Hruska was already running on the platform of “History, Heritage and Tradition” so continuing Frontier Fiesta in 1993 was a given for him. The campus fraternities and sororities were onboard and buzz was beginning to build about the upcoming festival, and although Frontier Fiesta pulled up stakes and moved locations for the 1993 and 1994 events, it landed in a field where the Campus Wellness and Recreation Center now sits. “That was a great location that allowed us to grow and build the city a few months before the event instead of a week like in 1992 and 1993. We saw explosive growth,” Brown says. “The cook-off growth was what was most exciting, while the students put on the shows, the alumni groups really took to the cook-off and that brought a lot of people out to campus.” Alumni were making a bigger impact on Frontier Fiesta, thanks to the immensely popular cook-off which has grown to draw more than 40 teams ranging from alumni associations HoustonAlumni.com
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to outside organizations who take the business of grilling, smoking and cooking very seriously.
the Bauer College of Business and the Architecture School participate as well.
Teams bring their best pinto beans, beef brisket, chicken, chili, fajitas, and pork ribs to the contest that serves as sort of a bookend to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, since the rodeo up the road ends March 18. Trophies and cash prizes are awarded for first, second and third place winners.
As the enthusiasm for Frontier Fiesta grew, so did the authenticity of Fiesta City. After the 1999 Texas A&M tragedy, the safety and continuity of the elaborate Western-themed fronts were examined, which led to an impressive display.
Not surprisingly, the Western-themed Frontier Fiesta and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo share a connection reaching back to the early days of the festival. Thousands of Houstonians attended the festival and when Frontier Fiesta was canceled indefinitely by UH president Clanton Williams in 1959 the Fat Stock Show filled the void. The Fat Stock show later became the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The addition of the cook-off was also applauded by Lilie, even though it was a different element from the initial Frontier Fiesta days. “The cook-off was very popular and was another avenue for alumni to participate,” Lilie says. Hruska says the cook-off marries the goals of both the University of Houston and the HLS&R, which focus on education and scholarships. Already active on a rodeo committee, Hruska made a call to the rodeo offices and, as luck would have it, the person on the other side of the phone was a UH alumna. In fact, Hruska says she was the only Cougar in the entire office and that one call has strengthened the bond between the university and the rodeo. “This partnership creates a bridge and opportunity for the students,” Hruska says. “Frontier Fiesta is the final celebration of the rodeo every year.” The Cougar Cookers are among the teams competing in both the HLS&R cook-off and the Frontier Fiesta cook-off and other schools such as 10
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“The fronts looked so good, a movie crew wanted to use them as the backdrop for a Western movie,” Hruska says. “In the early days though we had some really long nights out there, poles were falling, tents wouldn’t stay up. There were some crazy antics.” There is little doubt that many of those moments created a sense of solidarity among the students tasked with pulling off Frontier Fiesta. It’s one of the reasons why Frontier Fiesta is worth fighting for. “We had a blast doing this event, but I think the coolest thing was that everyone came together and worked together as a team,” Brown says. “It didn’t matter if you were in a different fraternity or sorority, if someone needed help out there raising a tent or setting up everyone came together to help each other.” “Traditions change somewhat, but the
mission of Frontier Fiesta hasn’t. The campus needs something to hang its hat on,” Lilie says. “Traditions change somewhat, but as long we can smooth it out and negotiate it as we go along, it will be a success.” Many of Frontier Fiesta’s elements have stayed the same since its creation in 1939, including variety shows, carnival booths, rides and concerts. Family-friendly events were added, appealing to alumni who had families of their own and Bake Fiesta, a baking competition for cakes, pies, cookies, and specialty desserts is a Saturday night highlight. The beard-growing contest is a favorite Lilie remembers from his days as a UH college student and is making its return in 2012. Billed as the very first Frontier Fiesta contest in 1940, beard-growing was a serious mission and men would grow beards in hopes of winning prizes for Best All-Around, Longest, Scrawniest, Funniest, Ugliest, Reddest, Fanciest and Most Unique beard. Frontier Fiesta organizers aren’t forgetting about the ladies this year either. The Annie Oakley Sharpshooting Competition is back on the schedule after being instituted in 1954 and thoroughly modern gals can shoot rifles from a paper target 50 ft away using only five rounds. As far as Frontier Fiesta has come, there are some hurdles that crop up intermittently. Lackluster student participation and tight budgets definitely impact the festival, but supporters say the outlook is bright.
later. It’s gratifying to me and guys like Rusty Hruska and all of the other alumni that have given and done so much for the university to see the event continue and evolve,” Brown says. “This is still a student-run event and some years the students do fantastic things. It ebbs and flows,” Hruska says. Participation by the colleges and alumni are vital to the growing success of Frontier Fiesta. Hruska hopes the excitement surrounding the university’s Tier One status and the impressive records posted by the athletic department will keep the doors open on Fiesta City for years to come. “If we can leverage the building momentum and get the college groups and alumni to serve as a conduit, the students will come out to Frontier Fiesta and everybody will feel welcome,” Hruska says. It’s a feeling Lilie knows well. He had his first taste of Frontier Fiesta as a teenager when his older brother, a UH student, would let him tag along. The beard-growing contest was another favorite, but it was the camaraderie and history that is the most memorable. “It showed the heritage of Texas and all the shows had a Western flair. It was bigger than the Aggie bonfire,” Lilie says. “Each organization would benefit and it was all for a worthy cause.” And the idea of Frontier Fiesta as one-part fun, one part on-the-job-training has endured 20 years later. “I think the lessons learned putting on that event still have helped me today in managing large projects and working well with people,” Brown says. “I made a lot of great friends during that time.”
“I am just ecstatic that Frontier Fiesta and the Frontiersmen are still going strong 20 years HoustonAlumni.com
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When Bryan Brown graduated from Kingwood High School in 2007 he didn’t have any idea that he would be donning the Shasta suit and becoming an integral cog in raising school spirit at the University of Houston. Brown began his career as a student at UH in the fall of 2007 with a partial athletic scholarship for his pole-vaulting abilities. One year later, it was pole-vaulting that led to the opportunity to become the university’s crowd pumping mascot. Brown was acquainted with another student named Matt Schultz through the university’s athletic department. Schultz filled the role of the high-energy cougar mascot during the 2007 season. Brown would put on the Shasta head at Schultz’ apartment anytime he had the opportunity. Through mutual friends Brown met Laura Nitschmann, a UH cheerleader. He was joking around with her one day and commented that if they ever needed a backup Shasta, he would be the man for the job. Nitschmann took him seriously and invited Brown to come try on the costume and go around campus to see if he could walk the walk. Nitschman was impressed with Brown’s performance and enthusiasm and gave him the suit the day after the Cougars beat Texas Tech in 2009. School spirit was high after the victory and Brown quickly fell in love with his role. He was hesitant to agree to being Shasta full-time at first because he feared it would be difficult to juggle his academics, track and being the mascot, but after a push from the UH band director, David Bertman, he decided to go for it. The university didn’t like the idea of a traveling mascot after the fight that broke out between our beloved Shasta and the Oregon Duck mascot, but Brown did every home game after the ’09 Texas Tech victory until he graduated in the fall of 2011. Being Shasta wasn’t always fun and easy. During a game in the 2009 season, Brown recalls becoming fatigued and lightheaded. By halftime he was completely worn out and dehydrated. He had to be hooked up to an IV of saline solution in order to rehydrate. From then on he took on a saline IV before each game so he could keep up high energy and get the crowd into the games, “It was tough, but it was worth it,” Brown says. “Seeing the range of people that love Shasta, from small children to elderly couples, always kept me inspired.” On top of the humidity, the university mascot has the task of doing pushups that increase in number when the Coogs score. “Luckily the pushups helped out in track and field,” Brown laughs. Brown’s school spirit doesn’t end when he takes off the Shasta costume. “I have a drawer full of UH shirts in my dresser. I can honestly say that I have worn a UH shirt every day, Sunday through Sunday, for the last three years. I am proud to be part of something that is growing at the rate that the University of Houston is growing its name and reputation, and I like to show it,” Brown says. “I even dyed my hair red one year in order to become the pride,” he adds, laughing. When asked why he chose UH, Brown responded with, “I can answer that question 20 times better now than I could when I first started. I had an early sign HoustonAlumni.com
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for track. Coach Tellez is an awesome person to work with and I just knew I’d fit in well there, and track was a big part of why I chose UH. Now, after I’ve graduated, I realize that the reason was a lot bigger than just track. I wanted to be a part of something that is growing, something that is moving, like life, like the world. At UH, I am.” Brown is also an accomplished athlete at the university. In 2009, he won the Conference USA outdoor championship in Tulsa, OK in the pole vault. Brown wasn’t predicted to win the event, but he ended up vaulting at a height of 16’ 6,” which was a regional qualifying mark. The UH team ended up winning the Conference USA championship, which added to his excitement. “People didn’t believe me at first. It was a really good feeling,” states Brown. “That was probably my biggest accomplishment as an undergrad.” Most recently, Brown placed second at the 2012 C-USA Indoor Championship.
Despite the difficulty of balancing being Shasta, a college athlete, and a full-time student, Brown graduated in December of 2011 with a 2.9 GPA and a BA in organizational leadership. He is now continuing his education at UH, pursuing an MA in human resources. Brown says he would like to get an internship with the university that could help establish the importance of bringing people, both in and out of state, to UH. He wants to stay connected with the university after he finishes his MA program and hopes to have a career in human resources for an oil and gas company in Houston. Brown is thankful for the people who have known him as Bryan Brown as well as those who have known him as Shasta. “It’s the people who love Shasta so much that made the experience so fun for me, and that makes Shasta who he is and what he is,” Brown says. “I discovered a part of me that I’m really excited about, and that will help me with other aspects of my life and my career in the future.”
Clockwise left to right: Brown competing in the pole vault inside the Yeoman Fieldhouse. Brown leads the team out on the field as Shasta. Showcasing his UH spirit with custom red hair. Wearing the throwback uniform on Homecoming 2011. A mascot traditionwearing the tail on graduation day with your cap and gown.
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UHAA at the TicketCity Bowl UHAA hosted a pair of events in conjunction with the Cougars playing in the TicketCity Bowl on January 2. The night before the game, a special private event was held at El Fenix with SportsTalk 790’s Matt Thomas emceeing the event. Attendees got to hear from President Renu Khator as well as a performance by members of the Spirit of Houston Marching Band. Prior to the game, UHAA hosted a tailgate party on the grounds at Fair Park, home to the State Fair of Texas and the Cotton Bowl Stadium. More than 300 UH faithful showed up early in the morning at the Food and Fiber Pavilion before heading into the Cotton Bowl to cheer on the Cougars in their 30-14 win over Penn State.
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{ Alumni Association Update } Ring Ceremony Every December and May, UHAA proudly presents UH students with their official University of Houston class rings at the Ring Ceremony. This past December, a new wrinkle was added to the special night. In conjunction with the Houston Zoo, UHAA arranged for all December Ring Ceremony attendees’ rings to spend a night with the cougar, Haley, before being handed out at the ceremony. Going forward, the rings will stay with Shasta VI.
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Awards Gala
Dr. Kelly Coleman NSM (’98) Kelsey Seybold Clinic
DeMonica Gladney Law (JD ’93) Attorney, ExxonMobil Chemical Company
Francis Page Jr. CEO, Houston Style Magazine
Marlon Harrison Bauer (’84) Vice President, Strategy & Portfolio Motiva Enterprises
Keith Wade CLASS (’78) Special Assistant to Mayor Annise Parker
Wayne Luckett Former Student CEO, Branwar Wines
Michael Young Education (’03) Director of Operations, UH Men’s Basketball
{ Alumni Association Update } Circle of Excellence Reception The annual Circle of Excellence reception was held at the Wortham House on January 19 with close to 125 Life Members in attendance.
Constituent Group Events Mark your calendars for the constituent group events. Asian Alumni Association Annual Banquet and Scholarship Dinner Party Date: September 21, 2012 | 6:30 pm Kim Son Restaurant 2001 Jefferson Houston, TX 77003 Atlanta Alumni Club Annual Spring Reception Date: TBA (Late April or May) | 5:30 – 7:30 pm City Club of Buckhead 3343 Peachtree Rd. Northeast Atlanta, GA 30326 Austin UH Alumni Club “Fireside Chat” with Dean Joseph Tedesco, Cullen College of Engineering Held February 22 at Sagra restaurant in Austin, the Austin UH Alumni Club welcomed Dr. Tedesco for a wonderful evening! Bauer Alumni Association
Ted Bauer Golf Classic Date: May 21, 2012 | 9:30 am Champions Golf Club 13722 Champions Drive Houston, TX 77069 Bauer College Alumni Wine Event Date: Fall 2012 More details coming soon Black Alumni Association UH Black Alumni Association 23rd Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala Date: March 30, 2012 | 6:30 – 10:00 pm Hilton Americas Hotel 1600 Lamar Houston, TX 77010 UH Black Alumni Association Crawfish Boil Date: April 21, 2012 | 2:00 – 6:30 pm Lynn Eusan Park University of Houston HoustonAlumni.com
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Brenham Alumni Club Annual Spring Gathering; featuring the Moores School Concert Chorale Date: April 30, 2012 | 4:00 – 6:00 pm St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Brenham, TX CenterPoint Alumni Association 23rd Annual Cougar Golf Classic Date: September 10, 2012 | 1:30 pm Tour 18 Golf Course 3102 FM 1960 East Humble, TX 77338 Dallas/Fort Worth Alumni Club Annual Cougarfest Golf Tournament Date: TBA (Early June) Dallas Cowboys Golf Club 1600 Fairway Drive Grapevine, TX 76051 Education Alumni Association COE Star Awards and Annual Luncheon On February 15 at the Hilton University of Houston, the College of Education held its annual Action Alliance Workshop and Luncheon with guest speakers and a panel discussion focused on “The Public Education Funding Crisis.” Engineering Alumni Association E-Week Reception and Program The annual E-Week Reception and Program was held February 21 at the Hilton University of Houston to celebrate how engineers make a world of difference. This year’s event raised over $40,000. Engineering Alumni Awards Gala Date: June 1, 2012 Four Seasons Hotel 1300 Lamar St. Houston, TX 77010 Fort Bend Alumni Club Fort Bend Alumni 16th Annual Bill Yeoman Scholarship & Golf Tournament Date: April 30, 2012 | 1:00 pm Sugar Creek Country Club 420 Sugar Creek Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Graduate College of Social Work Alumni Association Biannual Scholarship Gala – “Social Work: Shaping Houston’s Future” Date: April 26, 2012 Hotel ZaZa 5701 Main St. Houston, TX 77005
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{ Alumni Association Update } Conrad N. Hilton College Alumni Association 39th Annual Gourmet Night Date: March 31, 2012 | 6:00 pm Hilton University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton Ballroom Katy Coogs Alumni Club Reception and Gathering of Alumni & Friends Date: TBA More details coming soon Law Alumni Association 36th Annual Law Gala and Auction Date: March 31, 2012 | 6:30 pm InterContinental Hotel, Legends Ballroom 2222 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027 Natural Sciences & Mathematics Alumni Association Adopt-A-Spot with Buffalo Bayou Partnership Date: April 22, 2012 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Buffalo Bend Nature Park 2300 South Sgt Macario Garcia Houston, TX 77011 Pharmacy Alumni Association 2012 UHCOP Golf Classic Date: June 4, 2012 | 8:00 am Wildcat Golf Club 12000 Almeda Rd. Houston, TX 77045 San Antonio Alumni Club Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Dinner The San Antonio Alumni Club welcomed Athletic Director Mack Rhoades and head football coach Tony Levine as special guests at the Saltgrass Steak House Riverwalk on February 22 as the club honored Sandy and Keith Hughey. Spirit of Houston Alumni Association Dinner for 10 Cougars Date: March 2, 2012 | 6:30 pm Pizzitola’s BBQ 1703 Shepherd Street Houston, TX 77007 Technology Alumni Association 16th Annual Golf Classic Date: April 13, 2012 Woodforest Golf Club 1199 Fish Creek Thoroughfare Montgomery, Texas 77316
Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) Alumni Network TKE Cookers at Frontier Fiesta Dates: March 22-24, 2012 Fiesta City UH Cougars Athletic Alliance 6th Annual Golf Challenge Date: August 27, 2012 Riverbend Country Club 1214 Dulles Ave. Sugar Land, TX 77478 Valenti School of Communication Alumni Association 6th Annual Cougar Saltwater Open Fishing Tournament Date: June 9, 2012 All day Harborwalk Marina Hitchcock, Texas
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{ Newest Members } The University of Houston Alumni Association expresses appreciation to our newest members who have joined as Life Members & Century Club!
Life Members Francisco J. Almazan (’07) Lorraine D. Andrews Robert Allen Andrews (’90) Richard A. Baragar (’00) Katherine E. Barta (’11) Wesley J. Barta (’08) Deborah P. Battle (’96) Covington Lee Baty (’87) Richard R. Beasley (’01, MBA ’07) Pamela S. Birk (’84) Jesse Dale Blair (’98 UHCL) Katherine Nell Bolding (’05) Frank W. Boone, Jr. (’02) Glenda Briggs (’85) Alonzo Cantu (’78) Brian L. Chandler (’00) John C. Choate (’96) David Charles Chow (MS ’05 UHCL, MS ’09 UHV) Roula J. Christie (’98) Horacio Jesus Correa (’05, ’09 UHCL) Kim Costandi (’99) Jeffrey Alan Crook (’93) Andre L. Davison (’01, ’09) Felicia Y. Davison Suzy P. Delmore (’67) Dr. Elsa B. Dembinski (’80) Dr. Thomas H. Dembinski Paul J. Dimiceli, Jr. Shelly J. Dittmar (’98) Timothy M. Donoughue (JD ’94) Burl M. Drews (’85, MA ’87) Timothy Ray Elsenbrook (’94) Ivonne G. Flores Salvador Herrera Flores (’11) Raul Garcia (’98) Hansel Bob Gotcher (’97) The Honorable Ruben Guerrero (’73) Justice Federico G. Hinojosa, Jr. (JD ’77) Bettye G. Hollins (’68, MED ’68) Gina Trigilio Izer (’94) Dr. James D. Izer (’94) Christopher R. Jackson (’10) Joseph Larry Jackson (’77) Suzanne B. Jackson (’74) Dr. Tracy Anne Jones (’97, MED ’02, EDD ’10) Feby Jose (MS ’10) Alan D. Julson (’98) Margaret R. Kitchen (’86) Jason Christopher Lee (’91) Charles Londa, Jr. (’83, MBA ’85) Richard J. Lopez (’72, ’89) Mike Maerz (’01 UHD) Sara E. Malone (’71) Joseph Blage Mandola (’07) Michael Morgan Mares (’88) Amanda L. Martin (’05) Jakesia S. Mattax (’99) Blane Michael Mayeaux (’05) Monica E. Mayeaux (’05) Billy F. McCalla (’70) Diana M. McCommon (’75) Timothy M. McCommon (’75) Mitch Miller (’87) Lou Moreno (’87) Lisa Anne Moscarelli (’86) Manny Munoz (’74, ’77, MBA ’95)
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Chi K. Nguyen (’96) Dominique N. Ochoa (’10) Jodi S. Ogden (MBA ’08) Hakeem Bolaji Ogunbunmi (’88) Diah D. Omenson (’00) Eric Omenson (’01) Christopher Joseph Perry (’82) Stacey Phillips (’96 UHD) Dr. Mark D. Pickering (’82) Dr. Sheryl B. Pickering (’83) Daniel N. Pinnell (’97) Isidor F. Polasek (’69) Margaret Sim Prince (’94) Scott J. Prince (‘97) Frederick H. Ramer, Jr. (’56) Areli Ramirez (’06) Ashley L. Ramirez (’02) Raul Ramirez, Jr. (’97) Miriam Raphaeli (’79) Sreedurga K. Reddy (’08) George T. Reed, III (’91) Brian E. Reinhardt Lynn Reinhardt (’95) Julia Reyna (’03) Matthew Hunter Riggs (’10) Aaron D. Risinger (’07) Dr. Jaime Rodriguez (’97, OD ’99) Ryan R. Rodriguez (’95) Michael A. Schmidt, Jr. (MA ’96) Robert H. Silvers (’75) Mitchell J. Sosa (’03, MBA ’07) Dr. Billie P. Spellman (’86) Lynn A. Sullivan Michael P. Sullivan Clay Sylvester (’75) Chuong J. Ta (’05, MS ’06) Kim D. Ta (’06, MS ’06) James C. Tanner (’68) Gregory Charles Tatosian (’86 UHCL) Thomas Tellez Arturo Vasquez (’03) Yu Wang (’95) Charles G. Warczak, Jr. (’75) Diane E. Wheeler (’93, MS ’02 - UHCL) Dr. Michelle Leigh Zbylut (MA ’99, PHD ’02)
Century Club Douglas D. Abel (‘88) Dr. Ross P. Abraham (PHD ‘97) Jibrael Keith Ahmad (‘08) Paul Gardere Ahrens (‘80) Peggy Louise Alderman (‘07, ‘09) Anthony D. Allen (“82) Ramsay D. Alley (‘02) Lynne Anderson (‘03) Jeff Apel (‘87) Dianne Wilson Appolito (MSW ‘82) Sharhrzad L. Badrei (‘85) Allen J. Baiamonte (MBA ‘90) Karen Anne Barrett (‘76, MBA ‘83) Joe G. Bax (‘70, JD ‘72) Randall T. Bell (‘08) John Steven Bertram (‘98) Ann M. Blackwood (JD ‘80) Dr. Patricia D. Blair (LLM ‘99)
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Charles W. Blankenburg (‘67) D. Greg Blue (‘79) Richard E. Bowers Scott Alan Boykin (‘95) Roxanne Braswell (‘86) Bobby G. Brooks (‘66) Christopher F. Brown (MBA ‘02, MSW ‘03) Billie C. Burns (‘70) Veronica V. Butler (‘79) Karl J. Caldwell, III Kris H. Campbell (‘77) Edward Joeseph Canahuati (‘78) Donald A. Cannon (‘73) Richard Capuchino, Jr. (‘87, ‘94, ‘98) Jessica Castaneda (‘94) Leo L. Castillo (‘07) Louis Trevino Chapa (‘75, MS ‘89) Marty R. Chenault, CPA (‘84) Richard Dana Clark (‘82) Myrna L. Coleman (‘90) James J. Crow (‘00) Dale R. Crumbaugh (‘66) Richard R. Cruz, Jr. John K. Cullen (‘81) Dr. Dwayne E. Culp (PHD ‘10) Janice Lynn Cutrer (‘89) Alan Richard Davis (MAC ‘76) Brenda Dietz Davis (‘62) Eric Scott Davis (‘91) Gloria E. Davis-Brackins (‘92) Karl F. Decker (‘91) Joe Richard Deleon (‘97) Honorable Woody R. Densen (JD ‘66) Jaydeep Jyotiprakash Desai (‘04) Quynh B. Dew (‘95) Gerald M. Diaz (MS ‘79) Derek C. Dickson (‘05) O. Keith Dishmanm O.D. (‘67, OD ‘69) Gregory Quentin Doll (‘96) Richard Parr Doss, Jr. (‘74) William T. Downs (‘60) Craig Earl Dunham (‘92) Huy Minh Duong (‘87) Gilbert Duran, Jr. (‘89, ‘06) Paulette Eagleton (‘85) Mary Carol Edwards (‘89) Dr. Patrick Jackson Ellis (PHD ‘96) Thomas M. Faust (MBA ‘06) Lessie Gilstrap Fitzpatrick (JD ‘99) William R. Flato, Jr. (‘67) Mr. Lloyd R. French, III Deborah Sharp Gaudin (‘93) Johnathan A. Gbenekama (‘80) Roy S. Gee (‘65) William Valery Gee (‘91) Fred J. Gentile (‘61) Sandra S. Gidley (‘77) Iam Goldfoot (‘61) Kathleen Rose Gottlieb (‘92) Margaret S. Gowen (‘87) Jason Russel Gracey (‘96) Paula Robin Pia Greenberg (‘86) David L. Griffith (‘68) Yolonda Guerrero (‘90) Lisa Marie Guzman (‘05) Dr. Keith R. Haffey (EDD ‘95)
{ Newest Members } Roland R. Hampton, Jr. Kay E. Hanson-Clerc (‘83) John H. Hart (‘49) Jason A. Hartman (‘99) Paul Judson Henry (‘71) Jim Herrod (‘86) James Raymond Higdon (‘70) Lee Holder (‘94) David A. Hoover (MS ‘88) Calvin P. Hopcraft (‘51) Dean V. Hutto (‘87) Timothy M. Irvine (‘87) James W. Johnson (‘68) Aurthur Benard Jones (‘86) Michael L. Jones (‘95) Vasiliki E. Kanakidis (‘95) Marvin Kaplan (‘56) Susan E. Kate (‘95) Joel D. Kaufman (MBA ‘82) Dr. Michael Gerard Kelly (OD ‘89) Shirley J. Kirchhoff (‘89) Thomas S. Kluttz, III (‘00) Shirley E. Knight (‘84, ‘88) John Koenig (‘81) Glenn Kolodzy Willy F. Kuehn (‘65, ‘66) Cheryl Lynn Kutac (‘75) Ellen T. Lane (MS ‘93) Thomas J. Lasater (‘68, MED ‘73) Richard Keith Laut (MM ‘77) Sang W. Lee (‘90) Reverend Theodore R. Lewis, Jr. (‘70) Brad Linder (‘81) Todd Little (MS ‘82) Kimberly H. Lott (‘99) Majorie G. Lott, CPA (‘77) Dr. Stephen L. Loughhead (PHD ‘94) Clifton O’Neal Love, Jr. (‘89) Robert O. Magruder (‘53) James L. Mallory (‘57) Jo Anne Manard – Hannan (‘95) Joseph C. Mannina Milton C. Marek, Jr. (‘75) Christian R. Marquez (‘06) Joseph A. Martin, Jr. (‘81) Margaret C. Martin (‘80) Dr. Cissy L. Matthews (‘92, MBA ‘00, EDD ‘09) Sherrie Lane Matula (‘75) Sally Ann McDonald (‘81 Linda J. McElroy (‘75) Scott Stephen Miller (MBA ‘96) Paul D. Moak (‘92, JD ‘95) Jay Monroe (MARCH ‘92) Dean John Montemayor (‘85) Jose L. Morales (‘69) Jonathan Lewis Morgan (MBA ‘91) Stephen P. Naber (PHD ‘74) Walter M. Nelson (‘88) Dr. I. Richmond Nettey (PHD ‘00) Anna Truong Nguyen (‘94) Maura O’ Dowd (MED ‘01) Andrew W. O’Neill (MBA ‘82) Chris O’ Sullivan (MHM ‘93) Dr. Spencer U. Obie (‘00, OD ‘05) Nandan M. Oza (‘86) Joyce Pankonien (‘77) L. Richard Pedersen (MBA ‘89) Tanya Lynn Pendarvis (‘94) Raul Francisco Pendas (‘71) Christopher Scott Perkins (‘84) James J. Pesl (‘94) Ed H. Peterson (MS ‘77) Ernest F. Petru, Jr. (‘90) Michael R. Pettiette (‘06)
Lynn A. Pflughaupt (‘86) Chhaya Prasad Phatarpekar (LLM ‘08) John. A Podraza (‘75) John A. Poffinbarger (‘66) Ellyn M. Ponton (‘85) Delbert E. Rainosek Edmundo O. Ramierez (JD ‘86) Victoria M. Ramos (MBA ‘86) Edgar A. Rapp (‘62) Gary L. Reese (‘80, ‘82) Russel P. Roach, Jr. (‘54) Douglas A. Roberts (‘00) Dr. Jimmy D. Robertson Dr. Thurman Wilbert Robins (EDD ‘78) Keith Alan Rodecker (MBA ‘87) Roberto S. Rojas (‘96) Robert J. Rosa (‘99) Jesse S. Salazar, Jr. (‘77) Jimmy A. Salinas (‘73) Joseph F. Sanchez Donald A. Scherer (‘78) Deborah Ann Schmied (‘90) Charles Allen Schneider (‘67) Benjamin G. Schoppe (‘59) Matthew Merrill Schreck (JD ‘92) Edward E. Seastrand (‘71) Donald G. Self, Jr. (LLM ‘98) Satish K. Sharma (MBA ‘78) Roger W. Simmons (‘56) Nancy R. Simpson (‘73) Steve Smelly (‘85) Helen Marie Smith (‘87) Manuel Solano, Jr. (‘74) Leonard Sparks, III (JD ‘80) Barbara E. Stanley (JD ‘89) Charles Cleveland Stigall (‘71) Kenneth Ray Stoelke (‘87) Dexter Leemanuel Stowers (‘95) Michael F. Sylve (‘07) Michael A. Tansey (‘65) Eric Jay Taube (JD ‘83) Dr. Richard L. Theriault (MBA ‘98) Elizabeth Thomas (‘05) Randall C. Thomas (‘79) David Wayne Thompson (‘69) Dr. Michael D. Torrence (‘64) Agatha B. Tran (‘85) Shenghorng Jason Tsai (MS ‘85, PHD ‘88) Shui Fai Tse (‘95) Orville C. Whitehead Dr. Rima R. Vallbona Dr. Annie L. VanArsdale (‘85, MS ‘89, PHD ‘96) Esau R. Velazquez (‘94) Suzanne M. Vinson (‘90) Charles C. Webster (‘72) Daniel Brian Wells (‘90, MA ‘04) Dr. David A. White (‘68, MM ‘74) Jeffrey W. Williams (MS ‘01) Mary H. Wiseman (‘82) Dr. James E. Wright (PHD ‘07)
Century Club - Joint Mr. and Mrs. Joel Adame (‘70) (MED ‘78) Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Alexander Ms. Mandy Baig (‘85) (‘95) Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Barnes, Jr. (‘87) Ms. Elizabeth Bollinger (MARCH ‘82) Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Boykin (‘85) Mr. and Ms. John T. Bradford (LLM ‘91) (MBA ‘81) Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Broome (‘03) Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Brown (‘67) Ms. Barbara Brumfield (MED ‘71) (‘81)
Mr. and Mrs. J. Markham Collins (‘71) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lane Corbin (‘95) Mrs. Barbara Ward Crabtree (‘69) (‘70) Rick and Jo Ann Dunlavy (‘71) (‘72) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Durst (‘87) Mr. and Mrs. Darell L. Etlinger (‘70) (‘70) Mr. and Mrs. Kevin James Flynn (‘77) (‘81) Mr. and Mrs. Mark Alan Gardemal (‘99) Mrs. Maurine E. Garza (MED ‘76) (‘73) Mr. and Mrs. John R. Heinemann (‘95) (‘95) Mr. and Mrs. Carter E. Hixon (‘65, MA ‘92) (‘80) Mr. and Mrs. Randall C. Houston (‘76) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Jay (MED ‘72) (‘65) Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Jenkins (MA ‘76) Mr. and Mrs. Alan K. Johnson (‘78) (‘83) Mr. and Mrs. Lesley A. Kargbo (‘05) (‘04, MED ‘08) Mr. and Mrs. George M. Karker (‘88) (‘90) Dr. Adolph Joseph Koska, III (PHD ‘81) (‘77) Mr. and Mrs. Jim C. Krzmarzick (‘97) (‘01) Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Loftin (‘73, MA ‘75) (‘75) Mr. and Mrs. Laban M. Marsh, Jr. (‘81) (‘80, JD ‘83) Mr. and Mrs. William Douglas McDaniel (‘69) (‘69) Mr. Gerald W. Metting (‘72) Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Miller (‘78) Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Millwee (‘77) (‘71) Mr. and Mrs. Gregory E. Murray (‘88) (‘86) Mr. and Mrs. Naresh Murthy (MS ‘88) (‘94, MED ‘05) Ms. Patricia O’Hare-Lotz (MSW ‘77) Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Page (‘73, MS ‘79) (‘74) Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Pate Mr. and Mrs. James Clifford Patterson (PHD ‘90) (‘91) Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Peacock (‘72, MED ‘78) (‘78) Mr. and Mrs. Francisco C. Sanchez (MED ‘06) Mr. and Mrs. Milton T. Scales, Jr. (‘87) (‘73) Mr. and Mrs. C. Randall Schott (‘67) Mr. and Mrs. Dan L. Shelton (‘71) (‘71, ‘80) Mr. and Mrs. Clyde E. Sloan, Jr. (‘68) (‘69) Dr. and Mrs. James C. Stapleton (EDD ‘78) (MS ‘79) Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Swaty (‘74) Mr. Clyde and Mrs. Sharon Takahashi (‘73) (‘74, MS ‘79) Mr. and Mrs. Tudario T. Turner (‘83) (‘85) Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. VanHoose (‘94) (‘92) Drs. Sarah and David Wallace (PHD ‘00) (PHD ‘98) Mr. Steven W. Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. White (‘94) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garvin Wiley (‘05) (‘05) Mr. and Mrs. James L. Williams (‘58, MS ‘61) (‘61) Ms. Penny L. Wilson (‘91, ‘05, PHD ‘10) (‘92) Mr. and Mrs. Dick Woodall (‘68) (‘67) Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Woodroof (‘78) Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Yee (‘87, ‘89) Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Young (‘80)
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A NEW CHALLENGE FOR A LONG-TIME FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE Temple Weiss (MS ‘96), a graduate of the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, has worked in a number of financerelated positions, gradually working his way to becoming Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of two major national corporations. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Management and International Business from Baylor, Weiss was inspired by a mentor who was taking continuing education classes at UH, to visit the school. He says that after one visit he knew it was the right place to continue his education. “Being a graduate student afforded me an opportunity to know the faculty and staff, all of who contributed to my growth, on a very personal level,” he says. Following his graduation from UH, Weiss began, in his own words, “like everyone else--at the bottom of the ladder.” After initially holding an operations position in Dallas, he moved on to a position as a financial analyst, a role that launched his current career path. For more than 10 years, Weiss worked for La Quinta Corporation, progressing through the ranks of the finance department. He held a number of different positions during his tenure there, including Director of Finance & Investor Relations and Vice President of Finance, until being named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Weiss has recently taken a new job as Executive VP and CFO of ACE Cash Express, Inc. “A continued desire to stretch myself and seek out a new challenge is what led me to join ACE Cash Express as EVP & CFO,“ he says. “The company is pursuing a number of growth initiatives in a challenging industry, while staying focused on its core of serving customers who need access to various financial products. It is exciting to be leading such a dynamic and driven organization.” Serving customers and supporting new initiatives are duties that Mr. Weiss avidly upholds--including the University of Houston Alumni Association’s new Cougar Executive Officer initiative. Weiss’s motivation to participate in the CEO program emanates from the desire to promote and give back to a university that helped bolster his own accomplishments. “UH provided me with a springboard that helped launch my career. It is my pleasure to give back some of my time and resources to others who are preparing to start out in their careers.”
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“What I enjoyed most during my time at UH was the esprit de corps that I built with my classmates and professors. An education is more than just book knowledge. It is also developing interpersonal skills and creating lasting relationships that continue to help me on a personal and professional level.”
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Chester B. Benge, Jr. (’59), President and Principal owner of Big “6” Drilling Company, on December 6, 2011 accepted and put to work Rig #9, a 1600 horsepower state of the art drilling rig. Benge is a former chair of the UHS Board of Regents, serving from 1982-1988.
Thelma Zirkelbach, (MA ‘70, EDD ’83) is one of 15 Houston professional women included in the anthology Coping with Transition: Men, Motherhood, Money and Magic published by Texas Review Press and available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Ricky A. Raven (’83, JD ’86), Partner with Thompson & Knight LLP and Chair of the UHAA Board of Directors, has been appointed to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for the State of Texas. Raven will serve a six-year term, which begins this year.
Trey Wilkinson (‘92, MBA ‘02) recently founded Trinity Legacy Partners, LLC (www.trinitylegacy. com). Trinity Legacy Partners is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and private wealth management firm in Houston. He manages investment accounts for individuals, foundations and endowments. Trey also serves on the UHAA Board of Directors.
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1963 Mike Weingart, (’63), has been promoted by IsramWorld Tours from Business Development Manager for Texas to the South Central region.
1967 John Braden (’67) has joined McConnell & Jones, LLP as a Tax Partner.
1968 Scott Chase (’68, JD ’71) received the 2011 DAYL Foundation Award of Excellence, presented to a Fellow of the DAYL Foundation who has exemplified excellence through community service, on December 15, 2011.
1970 Valerie Freeman (’70, MED ’72), Founder of Imprimis Group, Inc. was honored by Northwood University on January 21, as one of nine nationally known business men and women at its 32nd Annual Outstanding Business Leader (OBL) Awards Gala at The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida.
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Bonnie A. Charpentier (’74, PHD ’81), a chemist and vice president of Metabolex, Inc., in Hayward, Calif., has been re-elected Director of District VI of the Board of Directors of the American Chemical Society (ACS) , the world’s largest scientific society.
1978 Tom M. Deliganis (’78) has accepted the position of National Vice President of Sales of Revolution K12.
1982 Kathleen R. Stevens (EDD ’82), a professor in the school of nursing at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio received one of the nursing profession’s most prestigious research honors — the Episteme Award. The biennial award was presented by Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), the Honor Society of Nursing, at the society’s 41st Biennial Convention.
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1986 Linda Toyota (MED ’86) has been named as the new President of the Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce.
1988 Dr. David Rubovits (MS ’88, PHD ’91) has been named Senior VP, Planning & Allocations, at the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. Rubovits, who served as VP, Planning & Allocations, for three years, takes on an expanded role in overseeing all aspects of the local and international planning and programmatic services of the department. At the same time, he also assumes an expanded role as part of the Federation’s leadership team.
1992 Shannon K. McClendon (JD ’92), along with her public utility practice at Webking McClendon PC, has joined Gardere Wynn Sewell LLP’s Energy Group in Austin, TX as Partner. McClendon serves on the UHAA Board of Directors.
1995 Dirk R. Moore (’95) has been named Senior Counsel at Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P. with the expansion of its Wills and Probate Practice Area to include estate planning and trusts. Moore joined Hughes Watters Askanase in July 2011. He also will support the firm’s Real Estate and Finance and Business Planning and Strategy Practice Areas. He has been practicing law since 1998.
1995 Steve Shurn (’95), a Partner with Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P., has recently been certified by the TBLS in Business Bankruptcy Law. According to the TBLS website, more than 70,000 attorneys are licensed to practice in Texas, but only 7,000 have earned the right to be publicly recognized as board certified specialists in one of 21 select areas of law.
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John Daniel Strong (MED ’95) has recently published The Last Muster, an exciting novel set historically in 1838 Missouri when the Mormons were driven out by an “Extermination Order” signed by the governor that resulted in the multiple murders of women and children for no other reason than their religion. The Last Muster can be found on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and AuthorHouse.
2003 Shane McAuliffe (‘03) received a Lone Star Emmy award for TV news journalism. He works at KBTX News 3 in College Station.
Bradley Berry (’04), and his wife Adria welcomed Adele Lilliana Berry on December 7, 2011.
2006 Larsen M. Little (’06) was recently presented with the coveted “Wings of Gold,” marking the culmination of months of flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator while serving with Training Squadron 22, Naval Air Station, Kingsville, Texas.
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Lucas Mireles (’06, MA ’10), currently enrolled in the film directing MFA program at UCLA, recently had his short film Playtime (Spielzeit) selected to show at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
Daniel Cohen (MA ‘11) and current UH student Thomas Henley have launched Peacock Precision, an arts marketing group focused on assisting Houston artists and artistic products with product launches and campaigns. Already, the organization has worked closely with several UH organizations, including the Aletheia Arts
2007 Coby McElroy (JD ’07) welcomed daughter Caroline Elizabeth McElroy on Tuesday, January 10 at 1:04 pm.
2009 Alexander Obregon (’09, MBA ‘13) received the FDIC Alliance for Economic Inclusion 2011 Pioneer Award for his work in the field of financial education.
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{ Leaving Their Print } Debbie Mrazek (’81)
Jean Morrison (’82)
I Need to Get A Job NOW!
The King’s Nose, an Ecological Fairytale
I Need to Get A Job NOW!: 10 Days to Get a Job is a tactical guide to the daunting task of looking for work; this step-by-step procedure draws together basic, necessary tools to quickly obtain a desired job, while lessening the frustrations and setbacks of job searching. Sales consultant Debbie Mrazek compiles years of experience and the sales secrets of the Top 1% of sales people in this strategic guide to getting a job--even in a struggling economy. Mrazek provides a formula for job seekers of various backgrounds and experience. With a concise, 10-step procedure based on action, this book explains what can be done daily to facilitate a successful job search. Her message includes critical resources, skills and daily undertakings needed to find a job in 10 days or less. Whether you are just starting your job search or you’ve been at it for a while, this is the book that can make a big difference in your ultimate goal – to get a job NOW!
After being stung on his royal nose by a bee, the king hatches a plan to kill bees and all other flying creatures. Alexander, the littlest man at arms, tries to warn the king of the link between pollination and the bees, butterflies, birds, and other flying creatures. The angry king refuses to heed Alexander’s warning. A time of famine descends on the kingdom. Can little Alexander restore the natural balance of nature?” Inspired by a desire to communicate important facts about the environment to young children, The King’s Nose, an Ecological Fairytale is a fun way for children to learn about a crucial component of environmental science. Jean Morrison opens up one of nature’s fascinating functions to children and illustrates how it relates to everyone.
{ In Memoriam } Alumni 1940s
Jean C. Barton (‘45) Mary A. Potter (‘46, ME ‘74) Ursula Brinkerhoff (‘47) Jared M. Varea (‘47) Paul Zarroll Brochstein (MBA ‘48) Salvador M. Marcello (‘49, ‘50)
1950s 1960s
Thomas E. Bourgeois (‘51) Richard H. Donley (‘51) James N. Hurd (‘51) Ruth Kerridge (‘52) David E. Wolda (‘52) Sister Mary Annette McDonagh (‘53) Samuel Selzer (MA ‘54, PhD ‘56) Alvin Gutowski (‘55) Otis E. Goss (‘56) Harold L. Schumann (‘56) Fredrick C. Campsen (‘58) William C. Clingman (‘59) Dorothy C. Adkins (MED ‘60) Gerald G. Eagleson (‘60) Dean Goates (MS ‘61) Mig A. Howard (‘61) Aurthur D. Sloan (‘61) Nelson J. Reber (‘62, OD ‘63) Marion Tabor (JD ‘62) Joe Ray Blalack (JD ‘64) Jerry Diebner (JD ‘64) Windel Barry Marshall (‘64) Kenneth Paxton (‘64) Earl Wiggins (‘64) Robert I. Zimmerer (MS ‘64, JD ‘78) Barry Eugene Levine (‘65) Marvin G. Levy (‘65) Stanley N. Myers (‘65, OD ‘68) Norman Lee Ashton (‘66) Virginia Newbanks Lloyd (‘66) Tommy Wayne Shepard (‘66) Robert Lane Ward (‘66) Frank Cortez, Jr. (‘67) Kay Jean Crabaugh (‘67) Jeraldine Jaskek (‘67) Katherine McKay (‘67) Sidney B. Muller (JD ‘67) Cecelia Dorsey Terry (‘67) James R. Chadderdon (LLB ‘68) Kenneth R. Pounds (JD ‘68) Stanley Dalton Wright (JD ‘68) Frank Bean (JD ‘69) James Ronald Harrison (‘69) Alma C. Mabry (MED ‘69) Beverly Ann May (‘69)
1970s
Martin L. English (‘70, MS ‘86) Michael Harold Keisling (‘70) Phillip Rose (‘70) Kraft Gregory Eidman (‘71) James Noble Johnson (JD ‘71) Etis D. Lander (MED ‘71) Barbra A. Meriam (‘71) William W. Broadway (‘72) Edward Haley (‘72, ‘76) Dr. Billy B. Epps (PHD ‘73) Dr. William McMullen (MBA ‘73)
Rebecca Louise Price (‘73) Richard J. Ritchie (PHD ‘73) Ronald Mark Avery (‘74) Charles Ermon O’Steen (‘74) Bruce C. Brown (‘75) Jerome McCarthy (‘75) Joe Kendall Riney (MA ‘75) Marcus Brun (‘76) William Dennis Peterson (‘76) Ruby Rogers (MED ‘76) John G. Keener (‘77) George Mason Kirk (JD ‘77) Marilyn D. Menasco (‘77) Donald Leon McKeehan (‘78) Gary A. Page (MBA ‘78) Leroy Reynolds (MBA ‘78) Jorge Sonora (‘78, MA ‘89) Constrance Alexander (MA ‘79)
1980s
Mary Frances Langford (‘80) Gerald G. Kralik (‘82) Sharon R. Berman (OD ‘83) Billie Jean Wetz (MS ‘84) Phillip Eastabrooks (‘86) Kathlyn Terry (‘88) Betty Jane Welch (‘88) Kay Kramer (‘89)
1990s
Ryan Edwin Ekholm (‘90) Gloria Jean Kirk (MBA ‘90) Joan Marie Lohmuller (MA ‘90) Reagan J. Balzer (‘91) Lori Diane Gillespie (JD ‘91) John Henry Kirby, IV (‘91) Jaqueline Leigh Lewis (‘91) James C. Sykes (‘91) Lupe DeLeon (‘92) Lennard R. Blanton, Jr. (MS ‘93) Michael J. Maler (‘95) Stewart Randall Axelrad (‘98) Jack F. Biggerstaff, Jr. (MS ‘98) Dora A. Tamez (‘98) Stephen Paul Seay (MA ‘99)
2000s
Gabriel Aguirre (‘01) Marshall Jackson (‘02,‘03) Dr. Patrick K. Thornton (LLM ‘04) Etha V. Robinson (‘05) Julian Anthony Zagers (MBA ‘06) Theresa R. McCall (‘09)
2010s Linda Renee Golden (‘10) Glenn Kenyatta Shepherd (‘10)
Friends
Eric Bolmer Devon Harold Floyd, Jr. Joseph Johansen Scott E. Schroen Clyde E. Willbern
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Star t M a k i n g P l a n s
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Cougar Power Hour Baker Street – Rice Village, 6-9 pm
Technology Alumni 16th Annual Golf Classic Woodforest Golf Club, 11 am
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Fort Bend Alumni Thirsty Thursday Pappasitos Sugar Land, 5:30 pm
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58th Annual Alumni Awards Gala Westin- Memorial CIty, 6:30 p.m.
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Frontier Fiesta Robertson Stadium, 7 pm
APRIL 14, 2012 THE WESTIN MEMORIAL CITY
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Softball vs. Texas Cougar Softball Stadium, 6 pm Striking Out Breast Cancer Game
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UHBAA 23rd Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala Hilton Americas Hotel, 6:30 pm
March 30-April 1 Baseball vs. UCF Cougar Field, 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 12:30 pm
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Distinguished Alumni Award Durga Agrawal (MS ‘69, PhD ‘74) Brett Cullen (‘79) Lt. General Robert Milstead (‘74) Dorothy Nicholson (‘77) Dennis Quaid Robert Wuhl Distinguished Service Award Audray McMillian (‘84) Ron Page (‘80) Chair’s Award Lillie Therese Robertson
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Fort Bend Alumni Thirsty Thursday Pappasitos Sugar Land, 5:30 pm
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NSMAA Adopt-A-Spot Buffalo Bayou Park, 9 am
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Brenham Alumni Annual Meeting St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4-6 pm
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Senior Sendoff Lynn Eusan Park, 12 pm
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GCSW Biannual Scholarship Gala Hotel Zaza
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Hilton College Gourmet Night Hilton University of Houston, 6 pm
Judy Chong (‘69,’76)
APRIL
James Hong (‘05)
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Anton Ginzburg: At the Back of the North Wind Blaffer Gallery
UHBAA Crawfish Boil Lynn Eusan Park, 2 - 6:30 pm
Zoo Partnership Event Houston Zoo, 10:30 am
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Spring Dance Concert “Between The Lines” School of Theatre and Dance Wortham Theater
{ Calendar } April 28-Sept. 23
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Andy Coolquitt: Attainable Excellence Blaffer Gallery
Fort Bend Alumni Thirsty Thursday Pappasitos Sugar Land, 5:30 pm
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Alumni Travel Program France - Normandy & Paris
Spring Ring Ceremony Cullen Performance Hall, 5 pm
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16th Annual Coach Bill Yeoman Scholarship Golf Tournament Sugar Creek Country Club, 11 am
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Ted Bauer Golf Classic Champions Golf Club, 9:30 am
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Engineering Alumni Awards Gala Four Seasons Hotel
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Softball vs. Southern Miss Cougar Softball Stadium, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Senior Day
NSMAA Adopt-A-Spot Buffalo Bayou Park, 9 am
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Jim Parsons in Harvey on Broadway Studio 54, NYC
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UH College of Pharmacy Golf Classic Wildcat Golf Club, 8 am
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6th Annual Valenti School of Communication Cougar Saltwater Open Fishing Tournament Harborwalk Marina Hitchcock, Texas, 6:00 a.m. Event dates, times and locations are subject to change. Visit HoustonAlumni.com for the latest information.
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Spring Graduations Hofheinz Pavilion Cullen Performance Hall
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Baseball vs. Tulane Cougar Field, 6:30 pm |6:30 pm | 1 pm
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2nd Annual Alumni Career Mixer Great Hall- Athletics/Alumni Center
Potential employers and job seekers meet at this special career fair for University of Houston Alumni only!
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{ Paws & Remember - 1998 }
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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 1998. 1. Assistant Professor, Liz Westin, instructs students on how to take advantage of the internet to gain better knowledge in their field. Every UH student had free access to the internet. 2. Students line up to have their pictures taken for the new Cougar OneCard. The ID system was put into place and consolidated all student services on to one card for the first time. 3. Captain Scott Brawley and Cadet Lisa Villareal make thier way down the side of Robertson Stadium. Every semeters ROTC members would repel from the stadium. 4. Former Director of Athletics, Chet Gladchuck shakes hands with student Stephen Brown. The two switched places for a day.
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