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U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 5910 THE U NIVER SI T Y UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT HOUSTON, TEXAS 306 McELHINNEY HALL HOUSTON, TEXAS 77204-5035 OF SPRING 2010 HOUSTON Magazine CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED 2010ARTSCALENDAR SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE MOORES SCHOOL OF MUSIC April 16–18, 22–25: Dangerous Liaisons April 19: Percussion Ensembles April 30–May 2: Spring Dance Concert April 21: Jazz Orchestra /Jazz Ensemble April 23–25: Symphonic Band/Symphonic Winds SCHOOL OF ART April 24: Choral Artists Through April 24: 2010 Masters April 25: Wind Ensemble Thesis Exhibition April 30: Symphony Orchestra June 12, 19, 26, July 3: Texas Music BLAFFER GALLERY Festival Orchestra May 14–July 31: Tomás Saraceno: June 8, 15, 22, 29: Festival Artist Lighter Than Air Exhibition Series Concerts (May 13: Opening Reception) New Frontier of Pride From Past to Present, the Cougar Legacy Endures • UH Inspiration • UH Motivation “II viaggio a Reims” | Moores Opera House • UH Determination Tell us what you think: www.uh.edu/magazine At The University of Houston Magazine, our goal is to create a publication UH RECEIVES $3.5 MILLION GRANT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH HUB p. 4 you’ll be proud to receive, read and share with others. Your involvement as an engaged reader is critical to our success. As we strive to continue to improve the magazine, we want to hear from you. Please help us by going online at www.uh.edu/survey to take a brief survey about your thoughts on The UH Magazine. We want to know whether you prefer the print or the online edition, what sections you most enjoy, what sections you don’t prefer and suggested improvements for our online edition. We look forward to hearing your ideas. THE U NIVER SI T Y OF HOUSTON Magazine Spring 2010, Vol. 4, No. 2 PUBLISHERS Michael Rierson Vice President for University Advancement Karen Clarke Associate Vice President for University Relations EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY MARKETING & BRANDING (Interim) Elisa Crossland (’09) ASSIStant DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Liz Selig MANAGING EDITOR Jo Anne Davis-Jones (’79) GRAPHIC DESIGNER Watson Riddle Message from the President CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Mike Emery Kelli Ferrell Eric Gerber (’72, M.A. ’78) I’m sure those of you fortunate enough to view ask those in attendance how many of them are UH Amanda Hosey the recent “Legacy of the Pride” exhibit in the students or alumni. A number of hands shoot up, usually Michelle Klump M.D. Anderson Library will agree that it was a making the “Go Coogs” sign as they do! Then I’ll ask Shawn Lindsey marvelous and inspiring display. The multimedia the remaining folks how many have a friend or a family Marisa Ramirez (’00) presentation, which traced our university’s evolution member who attended UH. More hands go up. Then I’ll from a modest junior college founded in 1927 to its ask how many work at a business alongside a Cougar? PHOTOGRAPHER current status as a world-class institution, offered a Or attended a football game or theater performance Thomas Campbell rich array of historical artifacts, vintage photographs, on campus? period documents and a wonderful video putting CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT this all in context. I invariably wind up with every person in the room Renu Khator holding up a hand. UnivERSity of HoUSton SySTEM The exhibit certainly helped me understand why BOARD OF REGENTS “You Are the Pride” rings so resonantly with our I could continue, of course. How many have children Welcome W. Wilson Sr. (’49), Chairman campus community and our alumni. “Legacy of the taught by school teachers and principals who graduated Jim P. Wise (’66), Vice Chairman Pride” was another reminder of what a truly impressive from UH? Gone to an optometrist or a pharmacist or a Nelda Blair (J.D. ’82), Secretary heritage our institution can claim. For those who lawyer from UH? Been in homes and buildings designed Nandita Venkateswaran Berry (J.D. ’95) missed this important exhibit, you can read more by our architects? Driven across bridges devised by Tilman J. Fertitta on page 8 then treat yourself to an online version our engineers? Had medical treatment facilitated by our Jarvis V. Hollingsworth (J.D. ’93) researchers? Eaten at a restaurant staffed by Cougars? Kristen Lindley at www.uh.edu/magazine/bonus. Jacob Monty (J.D. ’93) Mica Mosbacher We can talk at length about this university’s high-profile Semester after semester, year after year, decade Carroll Robertson Ray (J.D. ’02) accomplishments and trumpet its internationally after decade, the University of Houston has played recognized researchers and scholars, renowned an essential role in shaping and sustaining the city Send address and e-mail updates to: whose name we proudly bear. University of Houston Olympic and professional athletes, show business Donor and Alumni Records stars, celebrated artists, prominent political leaders 306 McElhinney Hall Houston, Texas 77204-5035 and powerful business magnates. That is indeed a And, we share a pride built on determination, www.uh.edu/magazine legacy of which to be proud. achievement and success. Send feedback to: [email protected] The University of Houston Magazine is published by (Inside Cover) Philip G. Hoffman (HON ’87), UH President (1961–1977) and UH System Chancellor (1977–1979), the UH Division of University Advancement. plays with Shasta IV. There is, however, another kind of legacy that is every Printed on recycled paper. bit as uplifting and personally pleasing to me. (Cover Photo) Welcome W. Wilson Sr. (’49), UH System Board of Regents chairman, is joined by fellow UH Frontiersmen: The University of Houston is an EEO/AA institution. (l-r) Stephen Ontiveros, Loy Collin New and Mark Cortez. The group was established in 1948 to promote Cougar spirit. When I’m invited to appear at local functions, I often UH System Chancellor and UH President 144162 | 04. 2010 | 75,000 Copyright © 2010 by the University of Houston. (All archival photos in this issue are courtesy of Special Collections and Archives, University of Houston Libraries.) D | THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Magazine | printed on recycled paper The University of Houston had only 3,500 students by the close of the 1946 spring semester. A little more than three Inside months later, 10,500 students had enrolled for the fall. I was one of them. Most were returning GIs from World War II. 6 Legacy of the Pride... There were only three permanent Humble Beginnings + Committed buildings on campus then. To Supporters=Remarkable Future. accommodate the tremendous influx of students, housing was in the form of 300 army surplus house trailers Exceptional Cougars located where the Bauer College of 10 Business parking lot is today. My Tales of Inspiration: Cougars Remember brother Jack and I lived in trailer Special UH Moments. number 67. The bathroom was a Message from the Regents block and a half away — not exactly convenient during a cold and wet winter day. 14 Creating a UH Tradition Four Families Share Their UH Journey. Nevertheless, the University of Houston was an exciting place to be. We had few traditions and few rules. We students, the faculty and the 24 Leaders of the Pack administration were all “winging it.” Spirit of Houston Band Pumps Up I got a job as business manager for the Excitement. My point is this — The Daily Cougar (then a weekly newspaper). I sold advertising, had six employees, contracted with the printers and, in effect, the University of Houston is at age 18, ran a small business. What an opportunity for me! still a very exciting place. In 1949, I graduated with a business degree and got married the same day to a campus beauty named Joanne Guest. Last A world-class campus with August, we celebrated 60 years together. I owe much to the IN everY issue state-of-the-art laboratories, University of Houston. modern classrooms, nationally My point is this — the University of Houston is still a very exciting 1 Message from the President place. A world-class campus with state-of-the-art laboratories, ranked academic programs modern classrooms, nationally ranked academic programs and 2 Message from the Regents and sports teams, an annual sports teams, an annual budget of almost $1.3 billion and 37,000 4 Making an Impact students. We have renowned faculty members who are doing budget of almost $1.3 billion groundbreaking research and are inspiring our students. And we 6 13 Play-by-Play have strong leaders — including our incredible president — who 19 Community Connections and 37,000 students. are committed to seeing our university achieve Tier-One status. 20 Faculty Honors This issue of the UH Magazine explores the meaning of the “Legacy of the Pride.” For me, that meaning is simple — I am 22 Reflections as proud of our university today, and will continue to be, as I was 26 Giving Matters when I first set foot on campus 63 years ago. Welcome W. Wilson Sr. (’49) 10 14 24 Chairman UH System Board of Regents www.uh.edu/magazine8 2 | THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Magazine | printed on recycled paper 3 | www.uh.edu/magazine Making An Impact Applied Research Hub Gets Green Light Building the UH Health Initiative Quick Takes UH Receives a $3.5 Million ETF Grant for New Hires and Texas Medical Center Membership Pave the Way High-Temperature Superconducting Technology. to Expanded Health-Care Presence. The UH Wellness comprehensive alcohol prevention program is among the nation’s by Amanda Hosey by Shawn Lindsey best, according to the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors and the National Prevention Network. The program Making An Impact Making received the 2009 National Exemplary Award for Innovative Substance Abuse Prevention ince its founding in 1987, the Texas Center for The Applied Research Hub will build on existing resources iaoliu Shaun Zhang’s career in medicine S X Programs, Practices and Policies.
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