SSA Harvest Fair        
Oct. 26, 27 and 28, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Bayou Building, Atrium II
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
Great one-of-a-kind holiday gift ideas are on hand at the annual harvest fair, sponsored by UH-Clear Lake’s Support Staff Association. The fair features a variety of homemade crafts including candles, jewelry and furniture by numerous craft vendors. For information, call Bridgette Daniels, 281-283-3022, or e-mail danielsb@uhcl.edu.

CLASP “Visions in Our Midst” Speaker Series     
Oct. 29, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Bayou Building, Garden Room 1510
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
The Clear Lake Association of Senior Programs presents “Water: Current and Future Challenges in the Houston-Galveston Area” by George Guillen, executive director of the Environmental Institute of Houston, as part of the “Visions in Our Midst” Speaker Series. Admission is free and open to all. For more information, contact the university’s Office of University Advancement, 281-283-2021, or visit http://www.uhcl.edu/clasp.

Foreign Language Program registration
Through Dec. 4, various times and locations in the Bayou Building and Student Services and Classroom Building
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
Learning a foreign language can enhance career goals and expand personal horizons. Group classes meet weekly for seven weeks to learn French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish at beginner to advanced levels. New student fees are $135 and returning students are $115. Private lessons are also available. Registration runs through Oct. 12, with classes beginning Oct. 12 and ending Dec. 4. Register online by visiting http://www.uhcl.edu/fl, by calling 281-283-3033 or on-site. For more information, e-mail paul@uhcl.edu.

Art Exhibition – Juergen Strunck
Through Dec. 15, Bayou Building, Atrium I, Level 2
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
The photographs of printmaker Juergen Strunck will be on display. Admission is free. For more information, call 281-283-3446.

Ventriloquist to perform at UH-Clear Lake
Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., Bayou Theater, Bayou Building
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
Enjoy an evening of family entertainment when nationally recognized ventriloquist, puppeteer and comedian Michael Harrison takes the stage. Harrison has appeared on “America’s Got Talent,” aboard the Disney Cruise Line and shared the stage with The Muppets and Boyz to Men. A complimentary reception will be held after the concert. Pre-sale tickets are $10 for general admission and $6 with UH-Clear Lake I.D. At the door they are $12 and $8 with UH-Clear Lake I.D. To purchase tickets by phone, call the university’s Office of Student Life, 281-283-2560. For more information, visit http://www.uhcl.edu/culturalarts.

Faculty Art Exhibition II
Nov. 16 – Jan. 2, 2010, reception Nov. 20, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Art Gallery, Atrium I,
Bayou Building
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
Exhibition of the art faculty from Houston Community College Northwest and Southeast.
Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. – noon. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://hsh.uhcl.edu/Art_Gallery.

Fall Teacher Job Fair
Nov. 5, at 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Bayou Building, Atrium II
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
Participate in the largest teacher career fair in the Clear Lake area, sponsored by UH-Clear Lake’s Office of Career Services. Participants will be able to discuss possible employment opportunities with many area school districts. For more information, contact the Office of Career Services, 281-283-2590, or visit http://www.uhcl.edu/jobfairs.

CLASP “Visions in Our Midst” Distinguished Speaker Series
Nov. 5, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Bayou Building Garden Room
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
Clear Lake Association of Senior Programs presents, “Should We Worry About our Safety Yet? Is Homeland Security for Everyone Else?” by Chief Mike Merkel of the Alvin Police Department. Merkel also serves as a homeland/community security instructor. No reservations required, all programs are open and free to the public. For more information, contact the university’s Office of University Advancement, 281-283-2021 or visit http://www.uhcl.edu/clasp.

CLASP mini-program
Nov. 6, 2009, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane, Houston
“My Heroes, the Code Talker and the Commandant” will be presented by Alice Braud-Jones, Regent with the Sam Houston Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. No reservations required. All programs are open and free to the public, contact the university’s Office of University Advancement, 281-283-2021, or visit http://www.uhcl.edu/clasp.

UH-Clear Lake Student Leadership Conference
Nov. 7-8, Bayou Building
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
UH-Clear Lake’s 12th annual conference gives participants a chance to meet student leaders and advisers from all over the region. Scheduled workshops, presentations by keynote speakers and interaction with other student leaders will help participants improve leadership skills. Registration is $50 before the event, while on-site registration costs $55. For information, call UH-Clear Lake’s Office of Student Life, 281-283-2611, or e-mail Jennifer Clark, clarkjen@uhcl.edu.

Social/Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Arbor Building Room p.m., Arbor Building Room A176
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
Teachers of gifted and talented students are invited to attend the Social Emotional Needs of the Gifted workshop where they will learn strategies to identify and cope with their student’s unique natures. Participants earn six clock hours of credit toward required training hours for educators with gifted students. For more information, contact Joyce Young, 281-283-3530, or go to http://soe.uhcl.edu/BackToTheU/ to register online.

French/American Friendship Project
Nov. 7 – Jan. 11, 2010, online
A first of its kind opportunity to study abroad during next year’s spring break. All can study the history and culture of France March 13-21, 2010 for continuing or independent study credit. Rates are $2,400 per person for land package based on room shared with one other person; $3,160 single occupancy. Airfare, lunch and dinner, tips or personal expenses are not included. Registration information will be available online Nov. 7 at http://www.uhcl.edu/fl, call 281-283-3033 or e-mail paul@uhcl.edu.

The Tournėes Festival presents French film “Un Secret”/”A Secret”
Nov. 8, 2009 at 3:00 p.m., Student Services and Classroom Building Lecture Hall
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
A secret shared with 15-year-old Francois (Quentin Dubuis) on his birthday ties the young man’s family to the Holocaust and raises questions about collective memory. Directed by Claude Miller, this drama is rated PG-13. Tickets are $3.75. For more information, call the UH-Clear Lake Student Life Office, 281-283-2560, or visit http://www.uhcl.edu/movies.

UH-Clear Lake celebrates Veterans Day
Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Liberty Park and Student Services Building
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
The public is invited to join in the seventh annual Veterans Day celebration. Keynote speaker is Walter Cunningham, astronaut and Marine veteran. The event will include displays of photos and stories of veterans and their families, an Army helicopter flyover, and vintage military vehicles and equipment. Veterans in aerospace will receive special recognition. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Community Relations, the event and parking are free. For more information, contact UHCL Office of Alumni and Community Relations at 281-283-2024.

The Tournėes Festival presents French film “Le Fils de l’épicer”/”The Grocer's Son”
Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Student Services and Classroom Building Lecture Hall
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
An award-winning coming-of-age story set in the French countryside, this emotionally engaging, impressively directed and superbly written French drama with strong performances from Nicolas Cazale, Clotilde Hesme and Jeanne Goupil is a French box-office hit with English subtitles. Tickets are free with UHCL student ID and $3.75 for all others. For more information call UHCL Cultural Arts at 281-283-2560 or visit http://www.uhcl.edu/movies.

Twogether Workshop for couples
Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Student Services Classroom Building Room 2311
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
This free eight-hour workshop sponsored by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission gives pre-marital couples the tools they need to meet the challenges of marriage. Registration required by Nov. 7. For more information, visit http://www.twogetherhouston.com. To register, call Coordinator of Women’s and Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Services Julie Smith, 281-283 -2578, or e-mail smithj@uhcl.edu.

Global Expo
Nov. 16, noon to 5 p.m., Atrium II, Bayou Building
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
Experience the world through exhibits, music, demonstrations and the traditional cuisine of many countries at the Global Expo. Learn about the cultures, customs, clothing and traditions of Mexico, Wales, Isle of man, Russia, Scotland, Ethiopia Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. The event is sponsored by Intercultural and International Student Services. For more Information see the Web site at http://www.uhcl.edu/international or contact the IISS office at iiss@uhcl.edu or call 281-283-2575.

Voices of Colour Speaker
Nov. 18, noon – 1 p.m., Bayou Building Garden Room
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
University of Houston Regent Nandita V. Berry, shares her experience as a woman with a career in law and education as part of the Voices of Colour Speaker Series called “Making it in a Man’s World.” The series focuses on women who are successful in male-dominated career fields. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Coordinator of Women’s and Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Services Julie Smith, 281-283-2578, or e-mail smithj@uhcl.edu.

Open Mic poetry reading
Nov. 18, 5–6:30 p.m., Cappuccino Bono, Student Services and Classroom Building
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
Share your favorite poems or enjoy someone else’s at the free Open Mic evening at UH-Clear Lake’s favorite coffee shop, Cappuccino Bono. Associate Professor of Social Work Stephen “Arch” Erich and Assistant Professor in Humanities Shreerekha Subramanian serve as organizers, hosts and, sometimes, participants. Time at the microphone is limited to five minutes. For more information, call 281-283-3430 or e-mail subramanian@uhcl.edu.

Dialogue with Madhu Kishwar
Nov. 19, 1 – 3 p.m., Bayou Building Forest Room
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
Prominent Indian feminist and activist, Madhu Kishwar, will address women’s issues and feminism in contemporary India during a discussion organized by the Office of International Initiatives and the Women’s Studies program. The event is free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to read Kishwar’s writings in advance For more information, e-mail Associate Professor of Anthropology Deepa Reddy, reddy@uhcl.edu or Assistant Professor of Literature Elizabeth Klett, klette@uhcl.edu, or call 281-283-3445.

Transgender Day of Remembrance
Nov. 19–20, all day, Student Services and Classroom Building Lobby and Atrium I University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
An educational display will commemorate the national day of remembrance designed to honor and remember those victimized by hate crimes because of their transgender status.
Speakers to be announced. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Coordinator of Women’s and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Services Julie Smith, 281-283-2578, or e-mail smithj@uhcl.edu.

The Tournėes Festival presents French film “Entre Les Murs”/“The Class”
Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Student Services and Classroom Building, Lecture Hall
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
The university’s Film & Speaker Series presents this documentary/dramatic hybrid film which explores the present and future of France through interactions between a teacher and his students in an inner city high school. A “Taste of French” lesson precedes the film at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $3.75. For more information, visit http://www.uhcl.edu/movies, call the Office of Student Life, 281-283-2560, or e-mail studentlife@uhcl.edu.

SAT prep class for high school students
Nov. 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Arbor Building
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
This one-day test preparation program is designed for high school students preparing for the SAT Test that is taught by Tim DaPonte and Paul Hutternman. Seminar fee is $149 per person. Students should bring their own lunch. To register and reserve a spot, visit http://kidsu.uhcl.edu/, select View, Kids U, Kids U SAT. For additional information, call the Center for Educational Programs, 281-283-3530.

University Holiday
Nov. 26-27
University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, 77058
UH-Clear Lake offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular office hours will resume Monday, Nov. 30. UH-Clear Lake’s Alfred R. Neumann Library will open Saturday, Nov. 28, for its regular hours. In case of an emergency, please call the university Police Department, 281-283-2222.