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Political science student selected by DAAD to study abroad in Germany
Political science postdoctoral student Burak Giray (’22) has been selected from 232 applicants to study abroad by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Giray will finalize research on his doctoral project and continue education at the Hertie School in Berlin while also working as a visiting scholar at Uppsala University in Sweden.
CLASS public history student recovers Latinx history as Smithsonian predoc
Allison Sáenz (’17) is starting her tenure as a Latino Museum Studies Program predoctoral fellow by the National Museum of American History (NMAH) and National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) in Washington D.C. Fascinated with the Latina/o/x culture, immigration and the Central American diaspora in Houston, Sáenz will participate in hands-on recovery of history throughout the D.C. area, researching archival materials from disparate museums.
Professor’s comparative analysis goes ‘Beyond English’
India studies scholar Bhavya Tiwari, Ph.D., received an honorable mention for the Harry Levin Prize for her 2021 book “Beyond English: World Literature and India.” Awarded annually by the American Comparative Literature Association, this prestigious prize recognizes outstanding first books in the comparative literature discipline.
Leading by Example
At the University of Houston, where one-third of students are Hispanic, the four weeks of National Hispanic Heritage Month are particularly special. The University is highlighting just some of its students who are leading by example on campus and in their communities.
The Write Stuff
As the world’s oldest producer of contemporary and restored Hispanic literature in the nation, Arte Público Press at the University of Houston is celebrating more than 40 years of books that have broken boundaries and launched the careers of acclaimed authors.
Have the Conversation: Mental Health Expert Says Suicide Prevention Starts with Talking
Starting with a heartfelt conversation is always the answer when you think someone is feeling vulnerable, according to Rheeda Walker, UH professor of psychology and director of the Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab at UH
Meet francine j harris
Author of “Here is the Sweet Hand,” francine j. harris spoke about her interest in poetry and the artistic voice expressed throughout her work. Fascinated by the layers of communication and emotional embodiment found in words, harris describes a journey of discovery for herself and the reader.

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Events

Oct 12 11:00 am

We Were Always Here: A Conversation with Journalist Ricardo Chavira

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ricardo Chavira speaks about his experiences navigating and reporting stories around the world that are detailed in his memoir, We Were Always Here.
Oct 14 12:00 pm

COMD Master’s Program Open House

We would like prospective students, COMD alumni, and any others that are interested in learning about the master’s program in communication sciences and disorders to view our space, research labs, and clinic. Anyone interested the speech-language pathology is welcome.
Oct 25 1:00 pm

Fintech’s Prehistories: Colonial Pensions in India and Imagining Future States

The talk explores how modern fintech has its roots in British colonial financial technologies, particularly in colonial pensions in India.
Oct 27 1:00 pm

Soviet Industrialization in Visual Media

A lecture on Soviet industrialization in visual media by Dr. Volodymyr Kulikov (UT Austin).
Oct 27 5:30 pm

Latino CARTographies

Houston History launches it’s latest issue featuring a panel discussion and CMALS Latino cARTogrphies – a state-of-the-art digital board that will transport you into the art. Experience the board’s interactive components, highlighting the intersection of art, community, and history.
Oct 28 2:30 pm

NEH Faculty Workshop Information Session

Dr. Voskuil will provide faculty who are interested in taking part in the NEH faculty workshop with information needed to decide whether they would like to participate.