Fall Speaker Series featuring LaTosha Brown

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion announces annual Fall Speaker Series speaker LaTosha Brown. LaTosha is an award-winning community organizer and co-founder of Black Votes Matter. In a moderated dialogue, LaTosha will share with us organizing strategies as the 2020 Presidential Election nears, and how we as a nation of diverse people, cultures, ideas, and ideologies can move forward.

If you have any questions about this event please visit uh.edu/cdi or email uhcdi@central.uh.edu.

When: October 27, 2020, at 6 p.m., Zoom

Professionals in Economics Event

Meet professionals working in the Economics field and hear their advice for your job or internship search! Hosted by Department of Economics, Economics Society, and University Career Services. RSVP is required in Cougar Pathway.

When: October 29, 2020, 6-7:30 p.m., Zoom

Health and HDFS Internship Conference

University Career Services in collaboration with the UH College of Education is hosting an Internship Conference for undergraduate Health and Human Development and Family Studies majors.

When: November 12, 2020, Noon-5 p.m., Zoom

Live on campus this spring

Apply today to live on campus this spring! There are spaces available in every residence hall. The $300 prepayment is waived! All you need to get started is your $50 application fee. Login to AccessUH and select the myHousing portal to apply! More information can be found at the Student Housing and Residential Life website.

Rec Beats

Calling all lifeguards: We are HIRING! No certification? Don't worry; we'll certify you! Don't miss out on being a part of our amazing team: email our Aquatics staff at cagreen6@uh.edu to get started. 

What's happening at UH Rec this week?

• Vote in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest | Oct 27-30 | CRWC Rotunda
• Soccer Tennis Doubles | Register by Oct 28 at myrec.uh.edu
• Spooky Cycle | 10/29 @ 6 PM | CRWC Front Lawn

Want a FREE Outdoor Adventure Rental? We want to hear what you have to say. Whether having rented before or not, we would greatly appreciate your feedback! Just complete this survey. *Please note that individuals must have a membership to redeem this voucher.

CAPS adds Let's Talk morning hours

CAPS is here for you, Cougars! Do you need a brief consultation with a counselor, but not interested in ongoing services? “Let’s Talk” is a perfect alternative. This consultation service is available to all UH students, faculty, and staff. To access a counselor, call 713-743-5454 and Let’s Talk!

When:

• Mondays 11 am-12 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
• Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m.
• Wednesdays through Fridays 3-4 p.m. 

Coogs Conquer is on-demand in October

This October you can access mental health support videos on-demand by visiting the Coogs Conquer (C-2) website and entering in your UH credentials.

We're here for you, on your time!

• Quick Coping with CAPS
• Emotional Rollercoasters
• Before Burnout — Stress Management
• Managing Mindfully

UH Football vs. UCF

Claim starts Monday, October 26 for FREE student tickets. Masks are required and social distance guidelines will be implemented.

Questions: Contact the Houston Athletic Ticket Office by calling 713.Go.Coogs (713.462.6647) or email them at tickets@uh.edu.

Online Arduino Workshops

University of Houston Libraries will host a series of Arduino workshops online beginning Thursday, October 29. The Arduino is the most affordable and accessible microcontroller available. It has the ability to accomplish almost all simple electronic projects and is the perfect introduction to programming in C++.

These five workshops offer an introduction to Arduino from scratch so you can build your robot, work on your class project, or improve your home – without any programming experience needed.

When: Starts October 29, 2020, Noon-2 p.m., Virtually

Suicide Prevention Training: QPR

Join CAPS every Wednesday this month to learn the skills needed to prevent suicide and create a community of care at UH. Sign up is required. October trainings are filling fast! Have a group of 10 or more you'd like trained? Complete our outreach request form to coordinate alternative times.

When: Every Wednesday, 12-1 p.m.

Real Talk: Gender Stereotypes & Privilege

In recognition of International Pronouns Day, join members from the CORE team for a 1-hour interactive discussion on gender stereotypes and privilege.

When: October 27, 2020, 4-5 p.m., Zoom