April 17, 2003

Latest College News…

JUNIOR ENGINEERING MAJOR THROWS FIVE SHUTOUT INNINGS TO KEY WIN OVER NO. 1 RICE
Brian Henderson, a junior chemical engineering major, pitched five shut-out innings and gave up only four hits to lead the Houston Cougars baseball team past the Rice Owls, the nation's number one team, April 16. The performance propelled the Cougars to a 5-1 win at Cougar Field and improved the team's season record to 19-18. Full story...

PH.D. CANDIDATE CHOSE UH FOR ITS STRONG CONNECTIONS WITH INDUSTRY
Karen Coym, a Ph.D. candidate in the UH Cullen College of Engineering, is working with the university's $3.8 million contract with the City of Houston for Air Quality studies. The army of gas canisters are a small part of her arsenal for researching reduction of NOx in diesel emissions using absorption, and then desorption and reduction. Full story...

ANNUAL TOURNAMENT RAISES FUNDS FOR ENGINEERING
Approximately 112 golfers helped raise money to support the UH Cullen College of Engineering at the 14th Annual Golf Tournament on April 7 at Hearthstone Country Club. See pictures of the golfers and a listing of sponsors. Full story...

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Upcoming College Events…

MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA
April 27, UH campus
The Cullen College of Engineering is signing up a team to participate in the March of Dimes WalkAmerica "Saving babies, together". If you want to receive a Walk t-shirt, the minimum donation is $10. Contact: Vita Como at 713-743-4210.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 50TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER
May 2, 6pm, UH Hilton
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the undergraduate program and 2003 graduating seniors. Details...

15th ANNUAL UH/ASME CAJUN CRAWFISH BOIL
May 4, 1-5pm, Lynn Eusan Park, UH Campus

DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER
June 6, 7pm, Four Seasons Hotel

SUMMER CAMPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Details...

Full listing of college events.

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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET INVOLVED!
Get involved with your Engineering Alumni Association today! Volunteers are needed throughout the year to help with a variety of activities. For more information or to get involved e-mail alumni@egr.uh.edu, or call Michelle Stevenson-Shaw at 713-743-4215.