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APRIL 2010
Photo: A redesigned room at the new campus Hilton.

Hilton University of Houston Hotel Set for Grand Opening

On April 22, the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management will showcase $12.5 million in renovations of its 86-room Hilton University of Houston Hotel at a grand opening.

"This renovation to our teaching hotel will elevate the Hilton College within academic circles and throughout the hospitality industry," said John Bowen, dean of the college.
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ALUMNI NEWS
Graphic: 2010 Awards Dinner invitation.   Graphic: Logo for Red & White Game on Saturday, April 24.

2010 Alumni Awards Dinner: Don't Miss It!

It's not too late to reserve your spot at next Friday's 2010 Awards Dinner! Make your plans to join us for a night of Cougar revelry, including a fabulous silent auction, dinner, drinks, awards presentations, and a closing performance by Barbara Padilla (MM '04)...
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Houston Football Red & White Game

Get a first look at the 2010 Houston football team as it wraps up its spring practice schedule with our traditional intra-squad scrimmage...
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The Swinging 60s

In America, the '60s are best remembered as a time of counterculture and social change...
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UHAA Hosts Baseball Weekend

Baseball is back in business, and UHAA is hosting a weekend of fun out at Cougar Field. Join us April 16-18....
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Beat the Heat, Houston

We invite our alumni and friends to flee the heat and humidity by traveling with us this summer...
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UNIVERSITY NEWS
Photo: Examples of VEX robots.  

UH Robotics Team to Compete in World VEX Championship

Calculated maneuvers and solid design earned a team of University of Houston engineering students a first place win at the Texas VEX Robotics Championship at Galena Park High School recently...
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Faculty Senate to Host Conference on Houston as an Energy Capital

The University of Houston Faculty Senate is hosting the 14th Annual Scholarship & Community Conference on Friday, April 23rd at the Hilton University of Houston Hotel. This year’s theme is "Houston—The Future of Energy"...
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ATHLETICS NEWS
Photo: New men's basketball coach James Dickey.   Graphic: UH Athletics Hall of Honor 2010

James Dickey Chosen as New Men’s Basketball Coach

A veteran of multiple NCAA Tournaments, James Dickey was introduced earlier this month as the University of Houston men's basketball head coach...
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2010 Hall of Honor Class Announced

University of Houston Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades recently announced that nine former Cougar greats have been named to the UH Hall of Honor Class of 2010. Formal induction ceremonies will take place on Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Hyatt Regency Houston...
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