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FAQ
Cultural Programs
Q: How do I reserve tickets for cultural events?
A: Unless otherwise noted on the publicity for the event (such as St. Patrick’s Day brunch or the Irish Gala), there is no need to reserve or purchase tickets for Center for Irish Studies cultural events. The events are first-come, first-served. No reservations are accepted and no tickets are sold.
Q: How large are the event rooms?
A: We generally have a good crowd for our events. We encourage our guests to come at least fifteen minutes to one-half hour before the event is scheduled to begin.
Cullen Hall holds approximately 170 people (stairs to seats).
Jones Hall holds approximately 300 people (stairs to seats).
The Scanlan Room in the Jerabeck Center holds approximately 300 people (flat surface; elevator to reach second floor).
The Ahern Room in the Crooker Center holds approximately 90 people (flat surface; ground level).
Q: What if I need handicap or other assistance?
A: Several days before the event, please contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu to reserve a seat close to the top of the rooms with stairs, to arrange for a security golf cart escort or to arrange for handicap parking near the building, if available.
Q: Where are the buildings located?
A: Visit our Buildings and Locations page.
To navigate around campus, use the Moran Parking Center at the corner of West Alabama and Graustark as your starting point.
As you come out of the Moran Parking Center on the southeast corner, look east across the student life mall to the Chapel of St. Basil with the gold dome, which is on the north end of the academic mall.
From the Chapel, look south down the academic mall to Doherty Library.
Use the Chapel and the Library as your north/south anchors on the academic mall.
Cullen Hall: 4001 Mt. Vernon (closed street; enter on academic mall; located on the southwest corner of the academic mall next to the Library)
Jones Hall: 3910 Yoakum (enter on academic mall; located on the east side of the academic mall, mid-way between the Chapel of St. Basil and the Library)
Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center: 4000 Mt. Vernon, upstairs, north end (closed street; enter on north end from Graustark on west, from student life mall on east, or on the south side from West Main near Mt. Vernon)
Ahern Room, Crooker Center: 3909 Graustark (enter on south side from Graustark or on north side from Moran Parking Center)
For a map of campus and a visual location of buildings, click here.
Q: How do I make suggestions for future programs?
A: Contact Center Director, Lori Meghan Gallagher, J.D., at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu.
Q: Are the cultural events suitable for children?
A: Yes, unless otherwise noted, the subject matter of the cultural events is suitable for children; however, some musical or storytelling programs may last two or more hours, depending on the event. Most of the lectures will last one to one and one-half hours, with questions and answers.
Q: Where do I park?
A: Moran Parking Center at the corner of West Alabama and Graustark for $2 or on the city streets (watch for no parking signs)
Q: Can you give me driving directions?
A: For a map of campus, click here.
See addresses for building above under “where are the buildings located”.
For verbal directions, contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu.
Academic Programs
Q: What Irish Studies courses are offered?
A: For courses offered in the Irish Studies program and specifically for upcoming semesters, click here.
Q: Can I audit a course?
A: Yes, our courses are available to audit on a space-availability and instructor permission basis.
Q: How do I register to audit a course?
A: To obtain an electronic copy of the audit form, click here.
Complete the audit form and hand deliver it or fax it to the Registrar’s Office.
The Registrar’s Office is in the Herzstein Enrollment Center, 4115 Yoakum.
The Registrar’s telephone number is 713-942-3465.
The Registrar’s fax number is 713-525-6968.
No payment is due until the Registrar’s Office notifies you that you have been admitted to the course as an audit student.
Q: How will I know I am admitted to audit a course?
A: The Registrar will contact you by telephone the day before the first day of the semester.
Q: How many hours are each of the courses?
A: The courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise stated.
Q: What is the cost of a course?
A: The costs vary depending upon whether you take the course for credit or audit and other factors, such as whether you are a former UST student or senior (over 65).
To determine the tuition cost, contact the Registrar’s Office at 713-942-3465 or click here. |
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