Quarterly Electronic Newsletter | Fall 2006

College of Technology

Dean
Dr. William Fitzgibbon
Development Director
Jill Lustberg

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The Dean Asks, “Alumni, What Are Your Stories?”

dean asksA new semester has begun at the College of Technology and I would like to start off the semester by getting connected with our alumni and getting to know you all more. more

Bridging the Future with $1 million Grant

RupaThe University of Houston’s College of Technology has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to develop an education and training program in Biotechnology. more

Student Opens Door To Internship At Mayoral Office

VealJarrod Veal, senior student in technology leadership and supervision, inaugurated an internship opportunity at the Mayor’s Office Volunteer Initiatives Program (VIP) of the City of Houston for College of Technology students. more

Alumnus Learned More Than Facts in College

Tom JonesThe first years of college can be very daunting and challenging, and it may take students a few life and academic lessons to teach them to adapt to their environment and reorganize their priorities. Victor “Tom” Jones (’99), alumnus of computer engineering technology, experienced those daunting years and has a story that sounds familiar to many other alumni. Jones failed to achieve academic success in his first few years, but through a poignant teachable moment with a faculty member he changed his course and achieved success. more