Intercultural & International Students Services

Theme: ‘Universal Access and Human Rights’

Artwork must be submitted by Wed. Nov. 23

Exhibit your art & raise awareness!
All entries will be displayed at the World AIDS Day exhibit from Nov. 30 - Dec. 22, 2009. The exhibit will be located at University of Houston - Clear Lake, Bayou Building, Atrium II, Level II.
Started ...on 1st December 1988, World AIDS Day is about raising money, increasing awareness, fighting prejudice, and improving education. The purpose of this contest andexhibit is to help bring attention to the continued worldwide struggle with this disease. Such awareness is crucial in the fight against AIDS.

Prizes will be given for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
All contestants and community members are invited to attend the reception on
Monday, November 30, 2009 from 6pm– 7:30pm at University of Houston - Clear Lake, Bayou Building, Atrium II, Level II. Winners will be announced and honored at that time.

Contest Guidelines
Artwork must be 2-dimensional and equipped for hanging; dimensions not to exceed 20’ x 24” (including framing).
Submit artwork by November 23, 2009 to: Julie Smith
Coordinator for Women’s & LGBT Services
IISS Office in Student Services Building
2700 Bay Area Blvd. SSCB 1.203 MC 194
Houston, Texas 77058

Due to space, registration will be limited to 20 contestants. To register and reserve your space, call Julie Smith at 281-283-2578 or email her at smithj@uhcl.edu.
Registration is FREE.
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Twogether in Texas workshops are skills-based marriage preparation classes to provide couples with the tools needed to manage the inevitable challenges found in every relationship. The classes consist of 8 hours of fun, interactive training focusing on communication skills, conflict management, and other key elements o...f a healthy marriage. We desire that couples learn to love for life!

Lunch is provided.

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The theme for this year's series is "Making it in a Man's World" and features women who are successful in male-dominated career fields.

We are excited to announce that Mrs. Nandita Berry will be our speaker for this presentation. Not only is Mrs. Berry senior counsel for Locke, Lord, Bissell, & Liddell LLP, but she was... also recently apointed by Governor Perry to a seat on the UH System's Board of Regents. Her high level of success in both the legal profession and in educaitonal administration make her truly inspirational.

Additionally, Mrs. Berry is a native of India and will bring her diverse propspective to the topic in honor of International Education Week.

Due to the prestige of our guest, we request that people RSVP to Julie Smith. This is not required for attendance, but would be appreciated so that we can be sure to have enough seats for everyone.
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The Vagina Monologues is a powerful play created to bring awareness to the plight of women around the world. Performances of the play are a part of the international VDAY Campaign to stop violence against women and girls.

UHCL's 2010 production of the play will be held on February 19, 2010.

Auditions for the play will ...be held November 17th & 18th from 5 - 8pm and on November 20th from 1:30 - 3:30pm in the Student Organization's Room in the SSCB.

Auditions will be causal, so please come at whatever time (with those time periods) suites you. You will be provided with a monologue upon arrival and given a few minutes to prepare prior to reading.

If you are not an actress, but would like to be involved we would love to have you volunteer to help with stage crew, marketing, and fundraising. Please just contact Julie Smith to be a part of the production.

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The Love Your Body Day Campaign is a national campaign designed to bring awareness to the deceptive nature of media stereotypes. We are ALL beautiful, even if we don't look like the person on the cover of the magazine. And it is time to celebrate that!

Love Your Body Day will feature:
Chair massages by Relaxation Retrea...t
Henna Tattoos by ISA (fundraiser, so bring a few dollars)
Make Your Own buttons
Mary Kay demonstrations
Chocolate, courtesy of Kroger's
Educational Displays
Graffiti Walls
and a Relaxation Room.

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Voices of Colour is a speaker series designed to educate and inspire the women of the UHCL community. This year's theme is "Making it in a Man's World" and features women who are successful in male-dominated career fields.

This month's speaker is Ms. Jenifer Rene Pool. Ms. Pool is the owner of J.R.P. Compan...y, a consulting firm specializing in construction management and permitting solutions. She is also a co-host of Queer Voices on KPFT- FM and hosts the “Common Sense” radio program. Additionally, as a transgender activist, Ms. Pool has received several honors and served in many leadership roles throughout the Houston LGBT community.
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NOH8 is a national photo campaign to protest against Proposition 8 and other laws which prohibit gay marriage. Join UNITY and IISS on Friday to have your picture taken in support of marriage equality!

The pictures taken will be used for a photo display which will be set up Monday, October 12th in the Gar...den Room in conjunction with Ray Hill's speech.

Lunch will be provided Friday for those whose picture is taken.


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