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"Collaborative Community Design Initiative, No. 2: Islands"
Thursday, May 24
This year, University of Houston researchers developed partnerships with four of Houston's super neighborhoods – Alief, Golfcrest/Bellfort/Reveill, Greenspoint and Mid-West – to identify opportunities for growth and positive change. Now, they are sharing their findings in the book "Collaborative Community Design Initiative, No. 2: Islands." They will present this work during an exhibition and presentation from 6 to 8 p.m., May 24 in the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture atrium. This event is free and open to the public.

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The UH Office of University Relations was recently honored with five Crystal Awards from the American Marketing Association Houston chapter, including the overall 'Judges Favorite' Crystal Award for UH's Keep Houston Red social media campaign. University Relations won Crystal Awards for advertising, marketing and social media campaigns, as well as best newsletter for UH News Digest.

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UH Education Scholar Honored for Prolific Research, Accomplishments

Cheryl J. Craig, professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Houston's College of Education, has been awarded the Division B Lifetime Achievement Award in curriculum studies by the American Educational Research Association. The award recognizes scholars with distinguished and continuous records of accomplishment who have made substantive contributions to the field of curriculum studies, according to the organization's website.

Houston Shakespeare Festival Continues to Grow in 2012

It's no secret that the Bayou City loves the Bard. After nearly four decades of performances, the Houston Shakespeare Festival (HSF) continues to mesmerize audiences of all ages at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Produced by the University of Houston's School of Theatre & Dance, HSF continues to grow by offering more guest artists and additional opportunities to engage with the performances. This year's event will present two of Shakespeare's most popular works: "Hamlet" (directed by Steve Pickering) and "Comedy of Errors" (directed by Paul Steger).