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. (1:08:39)

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. (1:06:15)

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. (1:08:40)

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. (51:35)

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. (19:31)

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)

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. (1:15:47)

“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)

FARS Online
The Financial Accounting Research System (FARS) Online gives students access to six complete infobases. They are Original Pronouncements, Current Text, EITF Abstracts, Staff Implementation Guides (Q&A), Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities and a Comprehensive Topical Index. FARS Online is fully searchable and designed to be flexible and easy to use. (41:56)

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)

Houston Poetry Fest 2006 (Part 1)
The Houston Poetry Fest 2006 is a celebration of the poetry and its makers. This is the Friday Evening Readings video, held on Friday, October 13, 2006 at the Willow Street Pump Station. Part one of the video covers the readings until the Intermission. (1:26:44)

Houston Poetry Fest 2006 (Part 2)
The Houston Poetry Fest 2006 is a celebration of the poetry and its makers. This is the Friday Evening Readings video, held on Friday, October 13, 2006 at the Willow Street Pump Station. Part two of the video covers the readings after the Intermission. (56:13)

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.(19:52)

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. (07:12)

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 Training - Choosing A Digital Camera
(Presented by Jim Berry)
Digital cameras are available ranging from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars. The options and features available resemble computer choices more than traditional camera features. This video will help the prospective camera purchaser understand features and functions and sort through the myriad of confusing specifications to select a camera that fits both the budget and the need. (13:24)

IT Training - Choosing A Digital Camera
(Presented by Jim Berry)
Digital cameras are available ranging from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars. The options and features available resemble computer choices more than traditional camera features. This video will help the prospective camera purchaser understand features and functions and sort through the myriad of confusing specifications to select a camera that fits both the budget and the need. (13:24)

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. (04:01)

IT Training - OWA 2003
(Presented by Jim Berry)
Recent system upgrades have made available an enhanced functionality web client for UHD’s faculty/staff email system. In this Introduction to OWA 2003 the features of the new web interface are introduced along with demonstrations of how to use many of the new functions. (07:47)

IT Training - Using GatorMail
(Presented by Will Robinson)
UHD’s student email system, GatorMail, got a whole new look recently. This overview introduces a great new web interface and a whole host of new features that make GatorMail a truly useful online information system for today’s students. (09:28)

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

President's State of the University Address (January 31, 2006)
This is the President's State of the University Address on January 31, 2006. (27:07)

Red Rose Ball 2006 Honoree: Larry Jones
This is a video featuring Larry Jones, a Red Rose Ball 2006 Honoree. (03:35)

Red Rose Ball 2006 Honoree: The Quijano Family
This is a video featuring the Quijano family, a Red Rose Ball 2006 Honoree. (04:16)

Red Rose Ball 2006 Honoree: Charles and Betti Saunders
This is a video featuring Charles and Betti Saunders, a Red Rose Ball 2006 Honoree. (06:05)

Red Rose Ball 2006 Honorees: UHD Red Rose Scholars
This is a video featuring the UHD Red Rose Scholars, who were Red Rose Ball 2006 Honorees. (05:38)

UHD 30th Anniversary Video
In 2004, UHD celebrated its 30th Anniversary. This video gives a brief of the University's history as well as an insight into some of the programs offered by the university, and some of the plans for the future. (10:30)

UHD 42nd Commencement (President Max Castillo)
UHD 42nd Commencement was held on May 12, 2007 at Reliant Stadium at 6:00 p.m. This portion of the ceremonies involved President Max Castillo's address to the graduates. (4:23)

UHD 42nd Commencement (Guest Speaker Florizelle Liser)
UHD 42nd Commencement was held on May 12, 2007 at Reliant Stadium at 6:00 p.m. This portion of the ceremonies involved Guest Speaker Florizelle Liser's address to the graduates. (21:43)

UHD 42nd Commencement (Student Speaker Tayvis Dunnahoe)
UHD 42nd Commencement was held on May 12, 2007 at Reliant Stadium at 6:00 p.m. This portion of the ceremonies involved Student Speaker Tayvis Dunnahoe's address to the graduates. (10:03)

UHD 42nd Commencement (College of Public Service)
UHD 42nd Commencement was held on May 12, 2007 at Reliant Stadium at 6:00 p.m. This portion of the ceremonies involved the awarding of diplomas to the College of Public Service. (11:21)

UHD 42nd Commencement (College of Humanities and Social Sciences)
UHD 42nd Commencement was held on May 12, 2007 at Reliant Stadium at 6:00 p.m. This portion of the ceremonies involved the awarding of diplomas to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. (21:31)

UHD 42nd Commencement (College of Business)
UHD 42nd Commencement was held on May 12, 2007 at Reliant Stadium at 6:00 p.m. This portion of the ceremonies involved the awarding of diplomas to the College of Business. (21:34)

UHD 42nd Commencement (College of Science and Technology)
UHD 42nd Commencement was held on May 12, 2007 at Reliant Stadium at 6:00 p.m. This portion of the ceremonies involved the awarding of diplomas to the College of Science and Technology. (10:17)

UHD Business Building Video
This is the video with information on the UHD College of Business New Building. (3:43)

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 2007
The UHD Faculty Assembly & Awards Ceremony was held at the University of Houston-Downtown on April 10, 2007 in the UHD Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium (1:12:29)

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 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)