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CLASS showcases degrees Instant CLASSic promotes student unity for largest University college Saniya Maya
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Students gathered at Instant CLASSic to get all the information departments could offer on degrees and concentrations. | Taylor Cox/The Daily Cougar
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences showcased its numerous majors and minors at the second annual Instant CLASSic on Thursday, which was hosted at the University Center First Floor and Arbor. With more than 27 majors and minors, advisors were present
to promote their department’s degrees, giving students an opportunity to learn more about the programs within CLASS and helping direct their future at UH. Megan Pavageau, the vice president of the Sociology Student Association, discussed her organization with students. “We host interdisciplinary panel discussions every year that are relevant to our major,” said Pavageau. “We try to integrate sociology in the real world because a lot of people don’t really know what we do.” Sociology graduate advisor Steila Grigorian and Landis Odoms,
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the advisor for anthropology and cultural studies, were present to discuss their department’s concentrations. The advisors explained that they look out for students by helping them see if a major is a good fit. They talked to visitors about degree requirements, prerequisites and technical information, such as credit hours and necessary classes. In addition, they explained job prospects, as well as long term career opportunities that certaindegrees can offer. news@thedailycougar.com
70 years of education
Honors college hosts lecture challenging political beliefs The Honors College will be having a discussion titled, “Different Sides of the Same Liberal Coin: The Consensus of ‘Conservatives’ and ‘Progressives’” at 5:30 p.m. today in the Honors College Commons, located on the second floor of M.D. Anderson Memorail Library. The event brings Patrick Deneen, an associate professor of government at Georgetown University and the author of “Democratic Faith” to UH as the featured speaker. The lecture will question the idea that there is a fundamental difference between conservatives and progressives. Admission is free for students. Food and drinks will be served following the lecture. For more information visit http://bit.ly/rFOyF1. — Saniya Maya
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ollege of Technology Dean William Fitzgibbon addressed the crowd during the college’s 70th anniversary celebrations on Thursday. At the ceremony, FMC Technologies awarded the college $75,000 to commemorate the occasion, and the festivities featured readings of proclamations from Houston and Harris County, as well as a cake-cutting ceremony with the College’s oldest alumnus. | Chris Long/ The Daily Cougar
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UH to celebrate OctoberFest with three days of festivities The University Center, along with other UH departments, will kick off OctoberFest 2011 today beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a day filled with free food, treats and a chance to compete and win prizes. The second annual “Karaoke and Sushi” event will be hosted at 7 p.m. at the UC food court. Free sushi will be available for participants. The UC OctoberFest will continue through Thursday with events that include a TRUE Blood drive and a Haunted Penthouse. More information is available at http://bit.ly/spXnTL. — Jennifer Postel
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Pre-Law day prepares students for careers John Brewer
THE DAILY COUGAR Pre-Law students attended an expo sponsored by Phi Alpha Delta on Thursday in the University Center Houston Room to help them prepare for a career in the legal industry. UH annual Pre-Law day, a free law school and organization fair open to all students, featured a number of speakers. President of the UH chapter of
Phi Alpha Delta, Vicky Cantu, said the organization is committed to helping students with all facets of law. “This expo is designed to assist students with questions and concerns about the legal profession,” Cantu said. “Plus, we have a panel of experts from law firms that can answer any questions pre-law students might have.” The event featured student panels, attorney panels and a financial aid workshop.
“We want students to be able to have a variety of topics and panelists to ask questions from,” Cantu said. The event also offered tutorials and advice regarding the LSAT — the required entrance exam designed for those looking to pursue a career in the legal profession. “Students were able to ask important questions and address concerns they have with taking the LSAT,” Cantu said.
“We think it is important for students to be able to talk to someone face to face about the LSAT; it is a big deal.” Financial experts and loan advisers were also on-hand to answer student questions concerning the numerous expenses of law school. “Students need to know they have options when it comes to getting financial assistance,” she said. news@thedailycougar.com