C. J. Hoover

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Stories from C. J. Hoover

2010-2011 Budget Graphic
University pursues hiring freezes, budget cuts
Kamren Thompson
C. J. Hoover
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

The University is reorganizing staff, reducing expenditures and freezing most new hires to respond to anticipated reductions in state funding.

In addition to a 5 percent cut in the current budget, University officials are gearing up for an additional 10 percent reduction for the current biennium, according to University officials.

"I don't want to panic. I want to prepare," Gregg Lassen J.D, Executive Vice President for Business Affairs, said.

Two University committees convened to identify and recommend ways to save money.

Concrete Canoe
Student concrete canoe team places second in competition
C. J. Hoover
Monday, April 12th, 2010

The University of Houston edged out the Patriots in their attempt to defend a regional-conference championship title this past weekend.

Ten civil engineering students headed to Austin on Thursday to compete in the 2010 Texas-Mexico Regional Concrete Canoe Competition in Austin.
Of 11 teams competing, the Patriots finished second overall just ahead of the University of Texas at El Paso.

“Out of the UT system schools we came out on top,” Professor Ronald Welch said. “We are extremely excited. Our team preformed very well, and we hope to meet new goals for the future.”