Student Roundtable with President Renu Khator

Discuss campus life and your experiences with President Renu Khator! The 2021 Student Roundtable with the President will be held virtually this year, and spots are limited. Please complete this form for a chance to be selected to join President Khator — along with a small group of your fellow Coogs — for this virutal roundtable discussion on Wednesday, March 10, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Deadline to sign up: March 2, 2021, at 5 p.m.

ComSciCon Houston 2021

ComSciCon Houston is a workshop organized by and for STEM students interested in science communication and will be held from April 10-April 17. Graduate students and postdocs are eligible to apply. Participation is totally free. Space is limited and participants will be selected based on their applications. Visit our website for more information. 

Deadline to apply: March 1

Empower Conference

The theme for the 2021 Empower conference is "Finding Your Path." Whether you are just getting started as a leader or have been doing this for years, we are all on a constant journey to find our path and continue growing. We invite you to join us this year to explore the role that gender plays as you seek to find your own path.

When: March 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Zoom

STEM Careers Week

Join University Career Services for STEM Careers Week! The week runs February 22-24 and ends with the STEM Career Fair on February 25. Check out the awesome lineup of events, including employer meet & greets, career workshops, hands-on demos and special events like, Real Talk with NSM Alumni and Women in STEM Panel! RSVP in Cougar Pathway to receive the virtual event links.

When: Through February 25

Spring 2021 Deadlines

Spring Session 4: The last day to add a class is Wednesday, February 24. The last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade is Thursday, February 25.

Graduation Application: The Regular Filing Period ends Friday, February 26. The Late Filing Period begins Saturday, February 27.

New Library Book Drop Installed

Have a book to return and don't know where to go? Look no further, a new book drop bin has been installed on the first floor of the School of Art.

Where: Fine Arts Building, First Floor

#CultureGram

The Council for Cultural Activities' newest event of the year, #CultureGram, is an immersive photo pop-up experience. Explore five curated cultural rooms and have fun, express yourself, and snap mind-blowing photos!

When: February 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Center South: Bayou City, Astrodome, Heights, and Skyline

Lesbian Art Show: Call for Submissions

This is a call for art from lesbians and questioning students at UH! The LGBTQ Resource Center will host the student art display at the LGBTQ Resource Center March 24 through the end of the semester.

Submissions for the show are due March 10 by noon.
Location: GetInvolved, The LGBTQ Resource Center, and Discord

Come & Take It by Bernardo Cubría

The UH School of Theatre & Dance proudly presents the world premier of UH Alum Bernardo Cubría's play, Come & Take It, adapted from Bertolt Brecht’s In The Jungle of Cities and based in Houston, Texas, present day. Xoch tries to take back her old neighborhood and family’s land after it has been gentrified. 

When: March 5, 8 p.m., Virtual Livestream

Latinas REACH

Conquering imposter syndrome — REACH centers the experiences of Latina scholars and provides participants with a space to receive support, share resources, and build community.

When: February 24, 3-4 p.m., Zoom

Did you see these headlines?

The Daily Cougar, the official student-run news source for the University of Houston, offers the latest news about what's happening on campus. Did you see these latest stories and opinion pieces?

• As snow excites excites some UH students, others brace for power outages
• UH men’s basketball rises to No. 6 in latest AP poll
• Fast fashion is hurting the world

UH Basketball and Volleyball

Questions: Contact the Houston Athletic Ticket Office by calling 713-Go-Coogs (713-462-6647) or email them at tickets@uh.edu. Masks are required and social distance guidelines will be implemented. Student ticket claiming starts on Monday of each game week.

• Women's Basketball vs. USF: 90's Night! Students are encourage to dress up in their favorite 90’s attire. Students can bring a friend when they claim a ticket online. February 27, 2 p.m., Fertitta Center

Rec Beats

Visit the Color Field and participate in the Art Walk before February 28! For more details go here. After your walk, visit this website for your chance to win a prize!

We've got FREE Group Fitness Classes just for you! There are in-person and virtual classes throughout the week so check out the schedule.

Need an outdoor adventure? We've got resource guides already prepared to help you plan your trip! For more info visit our website.

Stay connected with us by visiting our calendar to see all we have to offer this semester!

Suicide Prevention Training: QPR

Join CAPS every Tuesday and Friday this month from 12 to 1 p.m. to learn the skills needed to prevent suicide and create a community of care at UH. Sign up is required.

Trainings are filling fast! Have a group of 10 or more you'd like trained? Complete our outreach request form to coordinate alternative times.

Let's Talk with CAPS

CAPS is here for our Cougar staff, faculty and students! Do you need a brief 1-on-1 consultation with a counselor, but not interested in on-going services? “Let’s Talk” is a perfect alternative. This consultation service is available via zoom (91244361097):

• Mondays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. 
• Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. & 3-4 p.m.
• Wednesdays 3-4 p.m.
• Thursdays 3-4 p.m.
• Fridays 10-11 a.m. & 3-4 p.m.