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News from CLASS

• Dissertations done, doctorates awarded
• New Sleep and Anxiety Center for Kids opened on campus
• Graphic Communications Students Map Third Ward
• Memorizing Shakespeare to master the bard's major works
• More Texans Take a Chance on the Lottery

CLASS Event Calendar

• March 1-4: The Crucible by Authur Miller | UH Wortham Theatre
• March 1: A Screaming Man, MCL Global Cinema Series | 5:30pm, 104-SEC
• March 2: Chamber Orchestra Concert | 7:30pm, Moores Opera House
• March 2: First Friday Poetry Reading: Andre de Korvin presented by Inprint | 8:30pm, Inprint House
• March 3: Public Poetry featuring MFA candidate Ryler Dustin | 2pm, Park Place Regional Library
• March 6: Songs of Love and Passion – University Choruses  | 7:30pm, Moores Opera House
• March 8: Under the Influence III – Wind Ensemble  | 7:30pm, Moores Opera House
• March 8: The Colors of the Mountain, MCL Global Cinema Series | 5:30pm, 104-SEC
• March 9: Gulf Coast Reading Series | 7pm, Brazos Bookstore
• March 9: La Resurrezione, an oratorio by G.F. Handel  | 7:30pm, Hobby Center
• March 10: The Spirituality of Stewardship, Sustainability and Food | 1pm, Rothko Chapel
• March 11: Film Screening: Paul Goodman Changed My Life | 1pm, Museum of Fine Arts
• March 19: DJ Screw and the Rise of Houston Hip Hop exhibition
• March 20: A.I Lack Series Piano Master Class and Recital | 7:30pm, Dudley Recital Hall
• March 22: Dr. Matt Goldish discusses "The Other Men in Black," | 4pm, University Commons
• March 26: Inprint Brown Reading Series | 7:30pm, Wortham Theater
• March 28: Akash Kapur | 10am, Roy Cullen 104
• March 27-28: Awready! The Houston Hip Hop Conference | Times and locations vary
• March 29: The Man of the Year, MCL Global Cinema Series | 5:30pm, 104-SEC

CLASS in the News

	Brandon Rottinghaus, associate professor in the Department of Political Science Gov. Perry leads Romney in latest GOP poll, but Rep. Paul improves his numbers KUHF – 88.7 FM: September 20 U.S. Senate candidates from Texas lay out their jobs plans Fort Worth Star-Telegram: September 17 Perry To Take Part In Tea Party Express Debate KPRC – Channel 2: September 12 Symbols of authority and the art of persusasion Cites a research study by Rottinghaus and professors Kent Tedin and Harrell Rodgers in the Department of Political Science The League of Ordinary Gentleman and The Monkey Cage blogs: September 9 Local Analyst: Obama Has Tough Challenge in Jobs Speech KUHF – 88.7 FM: September 8
	Jim Granato, director of the Hobby Center for Public Policy Even at tea party debate, Perry likely to be on hot seat Houston Chronicle and Beaumont Enterprise: September 12 Ron Paul Assails Rick Perry International Business Times: September 3
	Jeronimo Cortina, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science Nuanced immigration stance riles Perry's foes  Boston Globe: September 11
	Richard Murray, director of the Survey Research Institute at the Hobby Center for Public Policy Redistricting GOP was "Very, Very Clever" in limiting minorities' voting power, expert testifies Houston Press: September 9
	CDC Childhood Obesity Program Commits Millions to Fight Epidemic Feature on $25 million childhood obesity research project that includes an award to Department of Health and Human Performance International Business Times: September 30
	Community event to promote healthy eating Quotes Daniel O'Connor, interim director of the Texas Obesity Research Center Delaware Wave: September 27
	Tune's tale isn't same old song, dance Profile on School of Theatre & Dance alumnus Tommy Tune Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: September 27
	Older parents of teens find new connections Quotes Elizabeth Gregory, director of the Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program USA Today: September 27
	The death penalty: Justice for Whites? Story about a panel discussion sponsored by the The Venture: September 26
	UH economist questions Metro jobs claim Quotes economics professor emeritus Barton Smith Houston Chronicle: September 26 (Construction workers work on the continuation of the red line to the north line station, an extension of 5.28 miles. The completion date for the expansion is 2014. Photo: Eric Kayne)
	Brett Cullen delivers Southern-style menace in "Puncture" Feature on School of Theatre & Dance alumnus Brett Cullen Houston Chronicle: September 22 (Photo: Jemal Countess: Getty Images)
	'Talent' runner-up draws on cancer experience for performance Feature on Moores School of Music alumna Barbara Padilla Gainesville Sun: September 22
	Attacking Elizabeth Warren's Harvard ties likely to backfire in crimson-tinted Massachusetts Columnist discusses alumna Elizabeth Warren's UH ties Boston Globe: September 20 (Photo: Reuters/Adam Hunger)
	Texas two step: Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons and Friday Night Lights' Kyle Chandler are Emmy winners Feature on Theatre & Dance alumnus Jim Parson's second-consecutive Emmy award CultureMap Houston: September 18
	Census data still fascinate agency's veteran leader Question and answer story with keynote speaker at Hobby Center for Public Policy conference Houston Chronicle: September 17
	Former Blaffer gallery head speaks at UH about controversial new appointment at Wal-mart heiress' Crystal Bridges Feature on School of Art alumnus Don Bacigalupi's lecture hosted by the Art History Program and Blaffer Art Museum CultureMap Houston: September 14
	Fans relive good old days of 1990s Nickelodeon TV Quotes Garth Jowett, professor of the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication Houston Chronicle: September 11
	Commemorative concerts mark 9/11 anniversary in Houston Mentions the Moores Opera House concert Houston Chronicle: September 9
	Post-9/11 Houston fertile for interfaith growth Quotes David Gustafson, lecturer in the Religious Studies Program in the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies Houston Chronicle: September 9
	New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez confirms that grandparents were undocumented Quotes Guadalupe San Miguel Jr., professor in the Department of History Fox News Latino: September 9
	Brigitte Valcin recalls diagnosis of rare disease Profile of anthropology major Brigitte Valcin Houston Chronicle: September 7
	DJ Screw vinyl to be archived at University of Houston library Mentions March 2012 Houston Hip-Hop culture conference presented by the African American Studies Program and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts 29-95 Magazine: September 7
	The art detective is on the case: Robert Wittman on a wild life of recovering stolen treasures Question and answer story with keynote speaker at lectures presented by Blaffer Art Musuem, CLASS, Honors College and the Law Center CultureMap Houston: September 6
	Job outlook dim on labor's day Quotes Barton Smith, professor emeritus of economics Houston Chronicle: September 5
	Keenum Named C-USA Player Of The Week Feature on Department of Health and Human Performance graduate student Casey Keenum KPRC-TV – Channel 2: September 5
	Not enough lawyers? Lawyers keep their numbers carefully pruned, pushing up costs Feature on a book co-written by Vikram Maheshri, assistant professor in the Department of Economics The Economist: September 3 print edition
	Surfing the Net with Kids Syndicated column mentions the Digital History project Boston Globe: September 2
	American Idol senior producer's tips on stardom Interview with Jack J. Valenti School of Communication alumnus Norm Betts KRIV-TV – Channel 26: September 1