Donuts with Dr. Dan!

Welcome back to the University of Houston (UH).  I hope over the semester break you were able to find some time to disconnect so you could rest, relax, and rejuvenate in preparation for the spring semester.  The UH Division of Student Affairs (DSA) is excited to have you back on campus and we look forward to providing you with many opportunities to engage, inquire, discover, and have some fun as part of your Cougar Experience.  Whether you are a student living in one of the residence halls, in an apartment, or at home, we truly want you to find ways to connect and reconnect across the campus community.  The staff in the DSA is here to support your success and provide assistance where needed as you navigate your collegiate experience at UH.

In my role as the Interim Vice President of Student Affairs, I am interested in learning about your Cougar Experience.  The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of 23 departments which include the Student Centers, The Justin Dart, Jr. Accessibility Center, Center for Student Involvement, The Recreation Center, Student Housing, Veteran Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, LGBTQ Resource Center, and more. When I speak with students,  I learn a bit more about what we are doing well, where you have been challenged, and where you think we can do better.  Over the course of the last year, I hosted multiple small group sessions to listen to students and encourage them to share their insights about the services we provide to learn about their experience with the intention of providing all students with exceptional service.  I call these sessions "Donuts with Dr. Dan" and, yes there are donuts and other refreshments at each session.  If you would be interested in sharing your perspective with me, click the link to register and I will look forward to seeing you at an upcoming "Donuts with Dr. Dan" session. Click this link to sign up!

Lunar New Year Celebration

In collaboration with organizations such as the Institute for Global Engagement, UH Dining will be hosting a Lunar New Year celebration on Monday, January 23rd at Cougar Woods Dining Commons. Enjoy festive music, dance, and a culturally-inspired menu for dinner from 5PM-8PM. We hope to see you there! 

Date: January 23, 2023, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Cougar Woods Dining Commons For more information, click here.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration

The 2023 Dr. MLK Jr. Commemorative Celebration will feature Prison Reform Activist and Justice Seeker Dr. Yusef Salaam, who was wrongfully convicted in the “Central Park Jogger” case. Pre-register today! Register here

Date: January 25, 2023, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Student Center South, Houston Room, Register here

UIT Student Virtual Town Hall

University Information Technology is hosting a student town hall. Meet with UIT leadership to discuss the current state of campus technology as well as the future of tech at UH.  Participants have a chance to win a variety of prizes. 

Date: January 25, 2023, from 2:30pm - 4:00pm, Microsoft Teams, Learn more at https://uh.edu/uit-townhall.

Pop Into Wellness

In this open house event, students can grab free popcorn and learn about UH Wellness and the resources and programs offered. 

Date: January 25, 2023, from 10:00am - 1:00pm, Wellness office Suite, For more information, click here.

JC Penny Suit Up

Check-in at the registration table and physical coupons will be provided.  Attendees can shop the event from 3:00pm - 6:00 pm. Purchase items at JC Penney register and remember to bring University of Houston ID or Driver’s License along with your payment. 

Date: January 29, 2023, from 3:00pm - 6:00pm, at JC Penny Meyerland Plaza, RSVP here

Bingo to Beat Hunger

Join us for an evening of bingo and learning about the impacts of hunger and food insecurity. Attendees will receive dinner and the opportunity to win prizes. 

Date; January 31, 2023, from 6:00pm - 900pm, Student Center South Ballroom, For more information, click here.

Cougar Ally Training

Training assists faculty, staff and students in increasing their awareness of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer people face. In a non-threatening setting, CAT teaches participants to create an accepting campus environment for UH’s LGBTQ population. Allies are given a placard to display as a visible statement of support for the LGBTQ community.

Date: January 31, 2023, from 9:00am - 12:30pm, Student Center North, RSVP here

Richard Gelwick Endowed Lecture

Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will deliver the 2023 Richard Gelwick Endowed Lecture for the Hobby School of Public Affairs on Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. in the Shamrock Ballroom at the University of Houston Hilton.  The lecture will draw on Chemerinsky’s expertise as one of the nation’s leading constitutional scholars to explore the current U.S. Supreme Court, with special attention to the three justices who embrace the originalist approach to constitutional interpretation.

Date: February 2, 2023, from 4:00pm - 5:30pm, UH Hilton, Shamrock Ballroom, RSVP here