NET RESULTS: UH VOLUNTEERS TO HELP INSTALL
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
AT THIRD WARD’S EAST SIDE UNIVERSITY VILLAGE COMMUNITY LEARNING
CENTER
Volunteers from the University of Houston’s Information Technology
department, the College of Technology and the Cullen College of
Engineering will help install an array of computer equipment at
the East Side University Village Community Learning Center (ESUVCLC)
on Saturday, May 7. The event is being called “Net Day.”
The equipment – which includes 42 desktop computers, laser
printers, digital projectors and a server – were purchased
with a major portion of the $100,000 SBC grant that UH awarded to
the Third Ward center in 2004. These new acquisitions represent
a major upgrade in ESUVCLC’s information technology.
“We’re delighted to help this wonderful center –
and our Third Ward neighbor -- take another important step forward,”
said Betty J. Roberts, associate vice president of technology support
services at UH.
Formed as an extension of the South East Houston Community Development
Corporation by Pastor Manson B. Johnson II, of Holman Street Baptist
Church, ESUVCLC assists low to moderate income inner-city residents
of all ages and backgrounds in upgrading their academic and life
skills. It is quartered in four renovated row houses at 3614 Holman
(across from the church) with 3,600 square feet of classroom and
office space. Courses offered include GED Preparation, English as
a Second Language, Basic Computer Skills, MS Word, MS Excel and
Exploring the Internet.
Along with the UH personnel, the “Net Day” installation
crew will include Rice University students and staff volunteers
from ESUVCLC’s corporate supporters, including Hewlett-Packard,
SBC, Microsoft and Triumph Cabling. Also assisting will be Technology
for All, a non-profit group that provides technology for under-served
communities.
For more information about ESUVCLC, visit the Web site http://www.esuvclc.com.
WHAT: “Net Day” –
computer installation event
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday,
May 7
WHERE: East Side University Village Community
Learning Center, 3614 Holman
WHO: University of Houston’s
College of Technology, Cullen College of Engineering and the Information
Technology
department
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