Alumni Events

9:00 a.m. Unlocking Innovation: Harnessing STEM to Empower Tomorrow's Workforce

Presented by L.J. Henderson, M.Ed. MS, Social Advocate and Little STEM Academy Founder. Unlock the potential of STEM disciplines in professional development, enhancing management perspectives with strategic insights into leveraging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for organizational innovation and sustainable growth.

10:30 a.m. Mastering the Art of Negotiation in Technical Professions

Presented by Ipek Bozkurt, Ph.D., CPEM, Program Chair and Associate Professor, Engineering Management Program. Learn essential tactics and mindset shifts required to excel in technical negotiations such as contract negotiations and procurement deals. Topics will range from understanding the power of trust to leveraging effective communication techniques, learning how to navigate conflicts, creating win-win solutions in engineering and technology-oriented organizations, and emerging as a confident and skilled negotiator.

9:00 a.m. Personal Development: Nurturing Mental Well-being

Presented by RJ Davis, Ph.D., NCC LPC CSC, Associate Professor and Program Director, Department of Counseling, Special Education, & Diversity. Explore strategies to enhance mental well-being in personal development with a focus on self-care techniques to support professional growth and resilience in challenging work environments.

10:30 a.m. Navigating Personal Finance

Presented by Jeffrey Whitworth, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Finance. Learn basic strategies to make informed decisions for a secure financial future. Gain essential knowledge about investing through mutual funds, traditional and Roth IRAs, and workplace retirement plans (e.g. 401(k)s).

9:00 a.m. Digital Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

Presented by TJ Aulds, Founder/Owner for start-up online digital TV news outlet i45NOW. Discover potent digital marketing strategies tailored for small businesses. Learn to leverage social media, SEO, content marketing, and analytics to enhance online presence, engage customers, and drive sales. Transform your digital footprint into a powerful business asset.

10:30 a.m. The Power of Empathy in Interpersonal Relationships

Presented by Heather Kanenberg, Ph.D., LMSW, Associate Professor & BSW Program Director. Discover the transformative impact of empathy on interpersonal relationships within a management context, fostering understanding, collaboration, and effective leadership in diverse workplace environments for enhanced organizational success.

9:00 a.m. What Type of Leader Are You?

Presented by William Garay, Owner of Garay Marketing. What is it like to be on the other side of you and your leadership learn tools that will help you understand how those you work and live with experience. You regularly learn where you default to (and how to not stay there), in addition to having a regular self-check-in tool you can use to be a better leader moving forward.

10:30 a.m. Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Education and Society

Presented by Chloé Diepenbrock, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Writing and Rhetoric, Department Chair, Communication & Studio Arts (CASA). Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries and shaping societies, exploring the transformative impact of AI on education and beyond in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

9:00 a.m. The Future of Learning: Adapting to Technology in Education

Presented by Lee Andrew Hilyer, MLIS, M.Ed., PMP, Executive Director Alfred R. Neumann Library. Explore the innovative ways technology is shaping the future of education, examining tools and strategies for leveraging digital resources to enhance learning outcomes and adapt to evolving educational landscapes.

10:30 a.m. Principles of Project Management

Presented by Young Jeong, Ph.D., Professor, School of Engineering. This course reviews the fundamental principles of project management, discussing the essential skills to effectively plan, execute, and monitor projects for successful outcomes and career growth.

2-4 p.m.
UHCL - Pearland HSCB Lobby & Lecture Hall

Join us for the Reading Around the Bases literacy event presented by UHCL at Pearland and The Astros Foundation!
 
Discover the joy of reading at the FREE Reading Around the Bases event! K-5 children will receive a free book, enjoy story time with Pearland Community Leaders, and get free treats (while supplies last). Dress up as your favorite book character and join the fun!

Cost: Free (Open to the Public)

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
UHCL Bayou Building, Garden Room

Let's talk travel over lunch!  Join UHCL Alumni Travel and our trusted partners as we discuss trips available for 2025. We'll be presenting information on the adventures we have planned for next year, and you’ll have the chance to win some great prizes - including certificates for money off 2025 tours! This event is free to attend and sponsored by the UHCL Alumni Association. A light lunch will be served.

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5:45 p.m.
The Smith - Penn Quarter

UHCL alumni in the Washington DC area are invited to dinner on July 15th.  Join us for this wonderful opportunity to reconnect, celebrate the 50th anniversary of our alma mater, and hear updates from campus. Dinner and drinks will be sponsored by the UHCL Alumni Association.

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Smart Financial Centre

UHCL Alumni receive 20% off tickets! Songblazers is a one-of-a-kind theatrical production celebrating country music that pays homage to its legendary and modern day trailblazers. With its acrobatic and live musical performance showcasing the captivating artistry of Cirque du Soleil and the soul-stirring melodies of beloved country rhythms, this engaging experience celebrates the diverse influences of country music and its heartfelt stories through time.

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Join the UHCL community at a Space Cowboys game! The Night is going to be filled with loads of fun, exciting baseball, and post-game Friday night fireworks! 

Parking can be purchased at the checkout page for $3 instead of $10 on the day of the game.

Purchase your tickets in the UHCL section today!

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9 AM

South Shore Harbour

Join us for a day of friendly competition, networking, and reconnecting with fellow graduates.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a beginner, this event promises fun and camaraderie. Tee off with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy a round of golf in the beautiful surroundings.

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 5:30 PM
 South Shore Harbour – Crystal Ballroom

Join the University of Houston-Clear Lake community for this milestone event, as UHCL and the UHCL Alumni Association honor this year's alumni and professor awardees, celebrate the last 50 years and set the path forward into our future.

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