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A Call for a Universal Design of Instruction
(Presented by Dr. Austin Allen)
This discussion on Universal Design of Instruction was held by Dr. Austin Allen from the Social Sciences department at the University of Houston-Downtown. (42:49)

A Discussion on Japanese Internment Camps by Mas Yamasaki
Instructor Leta S. Schoen invited guest speaker Mas Yamasaki to discuss past Japanese internment camps in the United States of America. (1:06:14)

A Discussion on the Holocaust by Walter Kase
Instructor Leta S. Schoen invited guest speaker Walter Kase to discuss the Holocaust on October 21, 2004. (1:08:39)

A Poetry Reading by Valzhyna Mort
Valzhyna Mort, author and poet, shared poetry with the UHD family as part of Poetry Fest, sponsored by the UHD Cuiltural Enrichment Center. The event was held on October 8, 2009. (1:01:44)

A Tribute To Lorenzo Thomas
This is the Tribute To Lorenzo Thomas held on October 6, 2005. This was a part of UHD Poetry Fest 2005. This Tribute To Lorenzo Thomas served as an open call for students, staff, faculty and others to read, speak, and remember Lorenzo Thomas as a remarkable poet, Professor, and friend (1:13:10)

Achieving The Dream Kickoff Celebration (Day 1)
This is Day 1 of the 2 day kickoff festivities surrounding the UHD Achieving The Dream (ATD) initiative. This event was held on the September 27, 2007 in the UHD Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium. (1:21:14)

Achieving The Dream Kickoff Celebration (Day 2)
This is Day 2 of the 2 day kickoff festivities surrounding the UHD Achieving The Dream (ATD) initiative. This luncheon featured former U.S. Secretary of Education Lauro Cavazos as the guest speaker, and was held on the September 28, 2007 in the Special Events rooms on the UH-Downtown campus. (1:33:58)

Black History Concert featuring AlHaji Papa Susso
AlHaji Papa Susso, a West African Griot, held a Black History Concert at the Willow Street Pump Station on February 23, 2007. (46:43)

Breakdown In The Gray Room: The Images From Abu Ghraib (A Lecture by David Levi Strauss)
New York writer and critic, David Levi Strauss spoke to the UHD family about issues and effects surrounding the release of images from Abu Ghraib. The event was held on April 19, 2007 at the University of Houston-Downtown. (1:05:35)

Brian Ransom Ceramic Sound Works
Brian Ransom held a noon concert in the O'Kane Gallery at the University of Houston-Downtown, where he played the instruments from the Ceramic Sound Works Exhibit, on March 29, 2005. (51:34)

Brian Ransom Ceramic Sound Works Question and Answer Period
Following Brian Ransom's noon concert in the O'Kane Gallery, he discussed the works and their connection to Pre-Columbian ceramic musical instruments, and held a brief question and answer period. (19:30)

Chicano Visions: American Painters On The Verge Panel Discussion
The highly acclaimed art exhibition largely from Cheech Marin’s collection presented by Target and sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company opened at the University of Houston-Downtown on October 21, 2005 through December 23, 2005. This is the opening day panel discussion with several Chicano Visions artists, highlighted with comments by Cheech Marin. It was held on October 21, 2005 in the UHD Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium. (1:08:08)

Dolores Huerta Lecture
Dolores Huerta, a social activist, spoke to the UHD community on UHD Social Responsibility Day. The title of her lecture was "Walk the streets with us into history. Get off the sidewalk." (54:52)

Eleven Days in Hell: The 1974 Prison Siege at Huntsville, Texas
A panel discussion of the book and actual events involved in the 1974 prison siege in Huntsville, Texas. Panel participants included author William T. Harper, TV News Personality Cal Thomas. (1:14:38)

English Travel Writing and India, 1600-1820
(Speaker: Pramod K. Nayar, Fulbright Senior Fellow)
Pramod K. Nayar spoke on English Travel Writing and India on February 1,. 2006 at the University of Houston-Downtown campus. (59:08)

“Ethical Decision Making and Corporate Governance and Culture”
(Speaker: Mayor Bill White)
Mayor Bill White from the City of Houston spoke to faculty, staff, and students on the topic of “Ethical Decision Making and Corporate Governance and Culture”. The event was held on November 10, 2005 in the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium at the University of Houston-Downtown campus. (1:15:47)

Executive Speaker Series: Anne Taylor
(Speaker: Anne Taylor, Gulf Coast Managing Partner of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP)
Anne Taylor, Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche USA spoke to the UHD family as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on September 14, 2006. (1:08:26)

Executive Speaker Series: Dr. Michael A. Vescuso
(Speaker: Dr. Michael A. Vescuso, Senior Vice President of BMC Software)
Dr. Michael A. Vescuso spoke to the UHD family on "Stages of Employee Hiring, Development and Retention, and the Assessment and Development of Managers", as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on October 12, 2006. (52:41)

Executive Speaker Series: Jack Plunkett
(Speaker: Jack Plunkett, CEO Plunkett Research, Ltd.)
Jack Plunkett spoke to the UHD family about informed analysis of future trends, as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on November 9, 2006. (1:01:58)

Executive Speaker Series: Kathy Hill
(Speaker: Kathy Hill, Consultant, The Entrepreneur Authority (TEA)
Kathy Hill spoke to the UHD family on about franchising, as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on February 26, 2007. (49:34)

Executive Speaker Series: Angela Putnam
(Speaker: Angela Putnam, Vice President, International Bank of Commerce (IBC)
Angela Putnam spoke to the UHD family about credit, as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on April 12, 2007. (52:04)

Executive Speaker Series: James D. Calaway
(Speaker: James D. Calaway, President, Calaway Interests, LLC.)
James D. Calaway spoke to the UHD family about entrepreneurship, as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on February 14, 2008. (55:42)

Executive Speaker Series: Michael Holthouse
(Speaker: Michael Holthouse, Entrepreneur)
Michael Holthouse spoke to the UHD family as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on March 13, 2008. (1:00:34)

Executive Speaker Series: Beth Williams
(Speaker: Beth Williams, President, TechTrans International)
Beth Williams spoke to the UHD family as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on October 9, 2008. (40:39)

Executive Speaker Series: Paul Hamilton
(Speaker: Paul Hamilton, Alternative Energy Executive)
Paul Hamilton spoke to the UHD family as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on November 13, 2008. (56:44)

Executive Speaker Series: Houston Citizen's Chamber of Commerce Panel
(Speaker: Houston Citizen's Chamber of Commerce Panel)
The Houston Citizen's Chamber of Commerce Panel spoke to the UHD family as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on February 12, 2009. (1:14:21)

Executive Speaker Series: Brandon Stucki
(Speaker: Brandon Stucki, Walmart)
Brandon Stucki spoke to the UHD family as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on March 12, 2009. (49:01)

Executive Speaker Series: David deRoode
(Speaker: David deRoode, BancorpSouth Insurance Services)
David deRoode spoke to the UHD family as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on April 9, 2009. (1:03:02)

Executive Speaker Series: Jerry Nagel
(Speaker: Jerry Nagel, President/CEO, Rickmers Linie (America) Inc.)
Jerry Nagel spoke to the UHD family as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on October 8, 2009. (1:25:37)

Executive Speaker Series: Jim Aylsworth
(Speaker: Jim Aylsworth, Managing Director, Aon Services Southwest, Inc.)
Jim Aylsworth spoke to the UHD family as part of the College of Business' Executive Speaker Series. The event was held on Nopvember 12, 2009. (1:01:54)

First Generation In College Students and Strategies For Success
(Presented by Dr. Sandra Dahlberg)
This discussion on First Generation In College Students and Strategies for Success was held by Dr. Sandra Dahlberg from the English department at the University of Houston-Downtown. (56:49)

Fulbright Arts Festival (Third Annual)
The Third Annual Fulbright was held in the Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium at the University of Houston-Downtown campus on March 6, 2009. (1:35:11)

From Holocaust to Harvard and Beyond: A Lecture by John Stoessinger
This lecture by John Stoessinger was held at the University of Houston-Downtown on March 26, 2009. (1:13:48)

Human Resources (HR) Training - E-Mail and E-Liability
(Presented by Bonnie M. Weisman)
Based on recent court cases involving the use of e-mail in the workplace, the purpose of this course is to provide employees with guidance on problems that may arise in the use of e-mail. This course reviews practices that may be utilized in connection with e-mail correspondence and with retention.(19:51)

Human Resources (HR) Training - Nepotism
(Presented by Bonnie M. Weisman)
The purpose of this course it to increase the employees' awareness of the University's position on nepotism and penalties for violation of the UH System administrative memorandum or the UHD policy. Violation of the nepotism statutes is a misdemeanor involving official misconduct; employees who knowingly violate this policy may be subject to reassignment and/or to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. (07:11)

International Business Association Guest Speaker: Honorable Ms. Kathleen Kelly
(Speaker: Honorable Ms. Kathleen Kelly, Consul General of New Zealand, CEO of International Protocol Advisors)
Honorable Ms. Kathleen Kelly spoke to the UHD family as a guest of the Internation Business Association. The event was held on November 17, 2008. (1:04:43)

Issues Facing Transfer Students
(Presented by Dr. Erin Hodgess)
This discussion on Issues Facing Transfer Students was held by Dr. Erin Hodgess from the Computer and Mathematical Sciences department at the University of Houston-Downtown. (37:46)

Issues Facing Transfer Students Question and Answer Period
(Presented by Dr. Erin Hodgess)
This question and answer period after the discussion on Issues Facing Transfer Students was held by Dr. Erin Hodgess from the Computer and Mathematical Sciences department at the University of Houston-Downtown. (8:59)

IT Orientation Video (2009)

This video is a brief introduction and description or services provided by the UHD Information Technology Department. (03:45)

IT Training - Managing Your Outlook Mailbox
(Presented by Jim Berry)
Email mailboxes tend to be a lot like closets if they’re not cleaned periodically – you can’t find what you’re looking for and soon there’s no room for anything else. This video outlines procedures and tips for managing your Outlook email system to keep it organized and within the provided storage limits. (04:00)

"Matters of Shakespeare"
(Presented by Professor Kate Pogue)
"Matters of Shakespeare" was presented by Professor Kate Poque on October 19, 2005. (58:38)

"Shakespeare's Family"
(Presented by Professor Kate Pogue)
"Shakespear's Family" was presented by Professor Kate Poque on February 11, 2009. (42:02)

UHD 51st Commencement Program
The UHD 51st Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at Minute Maid Park. (1:11:05)

UHD 51st Commencement
College of Business Graduates
The UHD 51st Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at Minute Maid Park (32:11)

UHD 51st Commencement
College of Sciences and Technology Graduates
The UHD 51st Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at Minute Maid Park (5:51)

UHD 51st Commencement
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduates
The UHD 51st Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at Minute Maid Park (29:28)

UHD 51st Commencement
College of Public Service Graduates
The UHD 51st Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at Minute Maid Park (27:35)

UHD Campus Sustainability Day '07
This is the UHD Campus Sustainability Day program held on October 24, 2007 in the UHD Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium. (1:15:18)

UHD Faculty Assembly & Awards Ceremony 2009
The UHD Faculty Assembly & Awards Ceremony was held at the University of Houston-Downtown on April 7, 2009 in the UHD Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium (1:06:08)

UHD FTIC Automatic Admissions Standards Meeting: New Texas Challenges (Dr. Steve Murdock)
UHD held a three session meeting to discuss FTIC Automatic Admissions Standards at the University of Houston-Downtown on November 13, 2009 in the UHD Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium. This is the first session of the day. (1:06:08)

UHD FTIC Automatic Admissions Standards Meeting: College Readiness/Closing the Gap (Dr. Raymund Paredes)
UHD held a three session meeting to discuss FTIC Automatic Admissions Standards at the University of Houston-Downtown on November 13, 2009 in the UHD Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium. This is the second session of the day. (1:06:08)

UHD FTIC Automatic Admissions Standards Meeting: Panel Discussion (Faculty, Staff, Students, Administrators)
UHD held a three session meeting to discuss FTIC Automatic Admissions Standards at the University of Houston-Downtown on November 13, 2009 in the UHD Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium. This is the second session of the day. (1:06:08)

UHD Orientation Video
UHD Orientation Video. (12:03)

UHD QEP Committee SACS Report
UHD Orientation VideoQuality Enhancement Planning Committee Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Report. (1:10:32)

UHD SGA Live Townhall Meeting
This is the UHD Student Government Association Live Townhall Meeting held on November 11, 2009 in the Special Events room on the UH-Downtown campus. (1:25:34)

UHD Strategic Planning Open Forum
This is the UHD Strategic Planning Open Forum held on October 23, 2007 in the Special Events room on the UH-Downtown campus. (1:36:48)

War on Terrorism Debate
This War on Terrorism Debate was held at the University of Houston-Downtown on April 12, 2006 in the UHD Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium. (2:17:51)

Women's Month 2007: UHD Women's Reading
The Women's Month Committee held a UHD Women's Reading featuring Farnoosh Moshiri, Robin Davidson, Theresa Case, and a few UHD students. This event was held at the University of Houston-Downtown on March 20, 2007 in the UHD Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium. (1:14:57)

Women's Month 2007: Tandelyn Atkinson Weaver, Motivational Speaker
Tandelyn Atkinson Weaver, a motivational speaker and career coach, spoke powerfully about the simple truths of discovering your greatness and power with. Her presentation was titled, "How will you spend 2007? Still wishing …Wanting …and Dreaming?". This event was held at the University of Houston-Downtown on March 6, 2007 in the UHD Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium. (1:25:00)