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BELLS WILL BE RINGIN’:
UH EXPERTS AVAILABLE AS HOLIDAY RESOURCES
Dreading the unavoidable holiday confrontation at the dinner table?
Thinking about starting a college savings plan for your child this
giving season? How long can you safely leave your holiday spread
out? UH professors and staff offer tips on these questions and other
topics. If you have trouble reaching any UH expert, give us a call
at 713-743-8153.
Facing Off at the Dinner Table
Family conflicts during the holidays are common and can occur between
individuals or between individuals and the broader family system,
says Bianca Springer, an expert in conflict analysis and resolution.
In considering the inevitability of family conflicts, there five
resolution styles – collaboration, avoidance, controlling,
yielding and compromise – that can produce varied results.
Contact: Bianca L.
Springer; UH’s Affirmative Action Office; 713-743-0956; blspring@central.uh.edu.
Happy, Healthy Holidays with a Side Order of Easy &
Fun
Food and parties are important ingredients for a happy holiday season.
Nancy Graves, associate professor at UH Hilton College of Hotel
and Restaurant Management, advises those preparing holiday fare
to be practical and safe when handling food. Can you really replace
the whipped cream? How long can you leave your holiday spread on
the table? Learn to have fun without the fat and the usual holiday
hassle.
Contact: Nancy Graves;
713-743-2426; ngraves@uh.edu.
The Flip Side of Holiday Eating
During a time when many folks are eagerly anticipating holiday feasts,
those with eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia, can be
in dire straits. Santhi Periasamy, the multicultural fellow at UH’s
Counseling and Psychological Services Center, offers tips for both
those affected with such disorders as well as their loved ones.
Contact: Santhi Periasamy;
multicultural fellow, Counseling and Psychological Services Center
713-743-5454; speriasamy@uh.edu.
Something Sensible: Saving For Your Child’s Future
Thinking about your child’s future this holiday season? Is
putting money toward a 529 college plan the best route? It all depends
on your family’s financial specifics, says Latha Ramchand,
associate professor of finance at the Bauer College of Business.
Contact: Latha Ramchand;
713-743-4769; ramchand@uh.edu
A Call to Change Kwanzaa
The traditional observation of Kwanzaa was born out of a desire
to create unity through cultural connections among African Americans
during the turbulent 1960s. Kwanzaa is still practiced during the
seven days following Christmas, says Ahati Toure, but the holiday
should evolve to include more spiritual ideals that connect with
Africa.
Contact: Ahati Toure;
assistant director, UH African American Studies Program; 713-743-2817;
atoure@uh.edu.
How Happy Are the Holidays for Nonprofits?
Happy Holidays may not be in store for area nonprofit agencies already
struggling to recover from the Enron debacle, stock market inconsistencies
and 9/11, predicts Margaret O’Donnell, professor in the UH
Graduate School of Social Work. During the Nonprofit Certificate
Program, O’Donnell teaches students about the management and
development strategies of nonprofit organizations through study
and internships.
Contact: Margaret
O’Donnell; 713-743-8137; modonnell@uh.edu;
http://www.uh.edu/ocp/AmericanHumanics.htm.
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