Friday, January 20, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Conference USA `Let's SAAC Hunger' Program Collects 30 Tons of Food
The University of Houston collected more than 22,000 pounds of food during the “Let’s SAAC Hunger” program, the Conference USA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee conference-wide community service initiative. The Cougars win the 2011 C-USA SAAC Cup, given annually to the institution collecting the most food by weight. Eight C-USA schools collected more than 2,000 pounds of food donations during their drive week.
Each C-USA school worked within their respective communities to conduct a campus-wide canned food drive for one week during the fall semester. All student groups and alumni were encouraged to participate. For its C-USA SAAC Cup entry, each institution selected a local food bank to receive their donations.
More than 30 tons of food totaling 60,752.14 pounds, which equates to more than 55,000 meals, was collected conference-wide.
Houston collected 22,448 pounds of food for the Star of Hope organization that has focused its resources toward providing for the city’s homeless for more than 100 years. The more-than-11-tons donated nearly tripled the second place total and was the largest total collected since the Let’s SAAC Hunger program began in 2008.
Each C-USA school worked within their respective communities to conduct a campus-wide canned food drive for one week during the fall semester. All student groups and alumni were encouraged to participate. For its C-USA SAAC Cup entry, each institution selected a local food bank to receive their donations.
More than 30 tons of food totaling 60,752.14 pounds, which equates to more than 55,000 meals, was collected conference-wide.
Houston collected 22,448 pounds of food for the Star of Hope organization that has focused its resources toward providing for the city’s homeless for more than 100 years. The more-than-11-tons donated nearly tripled the second place total and was the largest total collected since the Let’s SAAC Hunger program began in 2008.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Lucy Charuk Named AVCA All-American
Senior Earns Program’s First All-America Selection Since 1994
University of Houston senior middle blocker Lucy Charuk was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America Third Team on Wednesday. Charuk becomes the first Cougar volleyball All-American since Lily Denoon in 1994.
This is the first All-American selection for the Tswwassen, British Columbia, native after garnering three career AVCA All-Region Team selections. Following both All-Region selections, she went on to be named an AVCA All-American Honorable Mention.
“First, I am so incredibly happy for Lucy,” head coach Molly Alvey said. “What an amazing award for her to have earned. Lucy's contributions to this team and to our program have added maturity to our pursuit of excellence as a team. Her focus and experience have propelled her into performing as an elite athlete and an exceptionally gifted leader.”
“This award is incredibly significant to our volleyball program. Our staff, our players and I have been working to put Houston volleyball back in the national spotlight. Lucy's recognition as an All-American is a very clear sign that we are moving in the right direction at exponential speed.”
Charuk, a three-time First Team All Conference USA selection, led the Cougars with 365 kills and a .390 hitting percentage. She also has a team-high 159 blocks, averaging 1.38 per set.
She leaves Houston as the school career leader in hitting percentage, second in blocks and block assists, fifth in solo blocks and eighth in blocks per set. Charuk recorded double-digit kills in 22 matches this season and had at least five blocks in 19 matches.
Charuk found herself ranked among the conference leaders in multiple categories at the end of the regular season. She led the league in hitting percentage, ranked second in blocks and fifth in points. She was 14th in the NCAA in blocks per set and 16th in hitting percentage.
Charuk was a vital member of the 2011 volleyball squad that finished with a 19-11 record and a 12-8 C-USA mark.
University of Houston senior middle blocker Lucy Charuk was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America Third Team on Wednesday. Charuk becomes the first Cougar volleyball All-American since Lily Denoon in 1994.
This is the first All-American selection for the Tswwassen, British Columbia, native after garnering three career AVCA All-Region Team selections. Following both All-Region selections, she went on to be named an AVCA All-American Honorable Mention.
“First, I am so incredibly happy for Lucy,” head coach Molly Alvey said. “What an amazing award for her to have earned. Lucy's contributions to this team and to our program have added maturity to our pursuit of excellence as a team. Her focus and experience have propelled her into performing as an elite athlete and an exceptionally gifted leader.”
“This award is incredibly significant to our volleyball program. Our staff, our players and I have been working to put Houston volleyball back in the national spotlight. Lucy's recognition as an All-American is a very clear sign that we are moving in the right direction at exponential speed.”
Charuk, a three-time First Team All Conference USA selection, led the Cougars with 365 kills and a .390 hitting percentage. She also has a team-high 159 blocks, averaging 1.38 per set.
She leaves Houston as the school career leader in hitting percentage, second in blocks and block assists, fifth in solo blocks and eighth in blocks per set. Charuk recorded double-digit kills in 22 matches this season and had at least five blocks in 19 matches.
Charuk found herself ranked among the conference leaders in multiple categories at the end of the regular season. She led the league in hitting percentage, ranked second in blocks and fifth in points. She was 14th in the NCAA in blocks per set and 16th in hitting percentage.
Charuk was a vital member of the 2011 volleyball squad that finished with a 19-11 record and a 12-8 C-USA mark.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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