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October 2008

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Always the bookworm growing up, Ronnie Turner had little interest in sports. He didn’t realize then what an impact sports would play in his future. more

UH ENROLLMENT SEES 4% BOOST

The last time the University of Houston saw an increase in enrollment was the fall of 2003. After that it saw a decline. Then it stayed stagnant. Until now.
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UH HURRICANE CENTER LEARNS LESSONS FROM IKE
If hindsight is always 20-20, wouldn’t it be valuable to ask what we would do if a storm the magnitude of Hurricane Ike should strike the Gulf Coast again? One University of Houston professor has some novel ideas he’s exploring with a new hurricane center launched just before this monster storm hit. more

Artificial Heart Device ARTIFICIAL-HEART TECHNOLOGY HOLDS PROMISE FOR ALTERNATIVEs Patients on the waiting list for a heart transplant soon may have more options thanks to a new device being developed by the Texas Heart Institute in collaboration with two University of Houston professors. more

UH Alumni Organization Homecoming Events HOUSTON ALUMNI ORGANIZATION OFFERS
FULL HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
Old Traditions, New Beginnings. The theme of Homecoming 2008 promises the annual, beloved events that make up the week’s core, plus a little something extra. The Houston Alumni Organization is proud to offer both. more

HOUSTON ALUMNI ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES
2009 AWARDS DINNER SLATE On April 17, 2009, at the Omni Houston Hotel, the Houston Alumni Organization will hold its 55th Annual Awards Dinner, highlighting the achievements and service of University of Houston alumni and others dedicated to the advancement of UH. more

COACH CURL RETURNS AFTER HEART ATTACK A sense of normality and optimism returns to the University of Houston women’s basketball team this fall as Head Coach Joe Curl returns to the sideline after a tumultuous campaign a year ago. Last year, Coach Curl was preparing for his tenth campaign on the UH bench before an October heart attack forced him to miss the entire season. more

HOMECOMING GAME TIME CHANGES, AND WILL BE TELEVISED The start time has changed for the Homecoming football game against Tulane. Kickoff is now set for 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Robertson Stadium and will be televised by CBS College Sports Network. more

University Events

11/1		Performance of Lightning At Our Feet at the Wortham Theatre
11/8		Homecoming events, including parade and football game vs. Tulane
11/17		Lecture by New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman
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Athletics Events

11/8		Football vs. Tulane at 7 p.m. (Homecoming)
11/15		Women’s Basketball vs. Gardner-Webb Men's Basketball vs. Western Kentucky Football vs. Tulsa
11/22		Football vs. UTEP
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Alumni Events

11/19		Young Alumni Connection Dinner for 10
11/20		Bauer Alumni Networking Breakfast
11/21		Annual Cougar Marching Band Dinner/Concert
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