Speak for yourself

During the past 20 years, UHCL’s Foreign Language Program has evolved from a small initiative offering only three French classes to featuring nine languages, English enhancement courses, kids’ language classes and much more.

Foreign Language Program Director Christine Paul is continually envisioning new ways to build current offerings. Whether it is adding a Lunch ’n’ Learn series, new languages
in the course lineup or specialized classes for international students, the program offers the community myriad continuing education opportunities.

Recently, the program has extended beyond the university campus by taking courses offsite to local elementary schools, such as Clear Creek Independent School District’s Robinson Elementary, and area businesses that encourage employees to expand current linguistic skills.

A new endeavor started with the National Science Foundation Scholar Organization, which offers community college students transferring to UHCL a free workshop focused on improving English communication skills. The initiative has received a UHCL Alumni Association Program Endowment grant to establish a standing class, beginning in fall 2007, for international students.

Tuition fees for foreign language and English enhancement classes range from $135 for new students to $115 for returning students. For more information about Foreign Language Program courses, call 281-283-3033 or visit www.uhcl.edu/fl.

Calendar of Events

Through August 10
UHCL graduate students exhibit sculptures, paintings, prints, fabric art and photography, Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – noon, Bayou Building, Art Gallery. 281-283-3377.

July 10 – September 1
Ricardo Martinez and Helena Neme, Exhibition of Prints and Photographs, Bayou Building, Atrium I, Level 2. 281-283-3446.

July 31
Admissions Preview, 6-7 p.m., Bayou Building, Forest Room. 281-283-2515.

August 17
Last Day to Apply for Fall Admission. 281-283-2520.

August 27 - October 12
Foreign Language Program, Bayou Building. Repeats Oct. 15 - Dec. 7. 281-283-3033.

August 31
Mercury Baroque Ensemble, “Baroque and Roll,” 8 p.m., Bayou Building, Bayou Theater. 281-283-2560.

September 1 – December 10
Katherine Brimberry, Exhibition of Prints, Bayou Building, Atrium I, Level 2. 281-283-3446.

September 4 – October 10
Community College Exhibition I, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – noon, Bayou Building, Art Gallery. 281-283-3377.

September 8
“Responding to Change” Women in Educational Leadership Annual Conference, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 281-283-3530.

September 11, 18 and 25
Successful Money Management Workshop, 6:30-10 p.m., Bayou Building. 281-283-3121.

September 15
Basics of Running a Small Business Workshop, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bayou Building. 281-283-3121.

September 19-20
Gulf Coast Job Fair, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bayou Building, Atrium II. 281-283-2590.

September 20 – November 1
English Enhancement for Foreign Professionals, Bayou Building. 281-283-3033.

September 22
Celebrating Our Elders Hispanic Opening Exhibit Ceremony, 7 p.m., Bayou Building, Atria I and II. 281-283-2575.

October 6
Open House, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Bayou Building. 281-283-2515.

October 15 – November 30
Online Paralegal Certificate Course. 281-283-3121.

October 20
Celebrating Our Elders African-American Opening Exhibit Ceremony, 7 p.m., Bayou Building, Atria I and II. 281-283-2575.

October 20
UHCL Alumni Celebration, 7 p.m., Marriott Houston Hobby Airport. 281-283-2021.

October 26
“Nosferatu,” 8 p.m., Bayou Building, Bayou Theater. 281-283-2560.

October 30
Dia De Los Muertos, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bayou Building, Atrium I. 281-283-2575.

November 5 – January 2, 2008
Community College Exhibition II, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – noon, Bayou Building, Art Gallery. 281-283-3377.

November 14
Global Expo, noon – 5 p.m., Bayou Building, Atrium I. 281-283-2575.

November 15
Teacher Job Fair, noon – 2 p.m., Bayou Building, Atrium II. 281-283-2590.

November 15
Admissions Preview, 6-7 p.m., Bayou Building, Forest Room. 281-283-2515.

December 15
Mercury Baroque Ensemble performs Handel’s Messiah, 2 p.m., Bayou Building, Bayou Theater. 281-283-2560.

Dates and times are subject to change; please confirm event details by calling the telephone number listed or visiting UHCL’s Web site at www.uhcl.edu. Individuals who wish to participate in any of the events listed and who need special accommodations to do so, should contact the university’s American Disabilities Act coordinator at 281-283-2626 at least two weeks before the date of the event.