CoogNews March 7 | President\'s Roundtable scheduled, Frontier Fiesta
03/07/2022, 05:00:01 PM

Applications open for next Roundtable with the President

We are now taking applications from Coogs who are interested in attending the next Roundtable with President Khator. At this next Roundtable, President Khator would like to hear the perspectives from non-Texas residents about their life as a University of Houston student. If you are interested in meeting with the president in a small group setting, please briefly tell us why.

The next Roundtable with the President is set for Friday, March 25, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Frontier Fiesta

Frontier Fiesta is back! This student-led spring festival is a showcase of talents of the UH student body. Each year students from various student orgs volunteer and assist the Frontier Fiesta Association in transforming a piece of our campus into a fully functional town called “Fiesta City!” Activities include variety shows, roller rink, carnival rides, and much more! When: March 24-March 26 in the TDECU Parking Lot.

Emergency Funding Available

The Diamond Emergency Fund was created to provide funds for emergency financial needs to current full-time students who have spent time in the foster care system, are orphaned or a ward of the state. The application for assistance is open! Contact diamondscholars@uh.edu for more information.

Important Dates

The 3rd Installment for the Installment Payment Plan is due on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Hungry Hungry Homos

UH’s favorite LGBTQ hangout spot is back! You bring the food, we bring the fun for the LGBTQ Resource Center’s finest! This board game centered social is open to all identities. When: March 8, Noon to 1 p.m., Student Center North, Synergy Room 212

Ally 2.0: Pronoun Party

This interactive workshop educates UH students, faculty, and staff on the Who? Why? and How? of gender neutral pronoun use, and provides an opportunity to practice in a safe environment (making mistakes is ok - we are glad you are trying). When: March 9, 11:30 a.m., Student Center South, Heights Room 224

Rec Beats

Campus Recreation will be operating under adjusted hours for Spring Break:

  • Friday, March 11: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 12: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 13: Noon to 8 p.m.
  • Monday, March 14 to Thursday, March 17: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday, March 18: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 19: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more info visit our website!

Student Leader Applications

Do you love going to events on campus? Do you want to be paid for running campus events and traditions? Apply today to become a student leader! Applications for student leader positions in all of our University Sponsored Organizations and the Cougar Involvement Ambassadors are now OPEN! To find out more about these organizations and what they do visit our website. Applications close on March 18 at 11:59 p.m.

Pop-Up Art Library & Studio Sessions + BAMSA'S Biannual Art Show

Want to fill your afternoon with art? Then stroll the Student Center Plaza and check out BAMSA’S Biannual Art show featuring student work. Then visit the Pop-Up Library & Blaffer Art Museum’s Studio Sessions booth to browse through a selection of curated art books related to Maya Stovall: Razón / Reason exhibition while making art activities. Free refreshments provided! When: March 10, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., UH Student Center Plaza

Thursday Mindfulness

We are holding weekly mindfulness sessions that are open to all students, faculty, and staff! We hope to provide a space or ​emotional and mental development. When: Every Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., UH Wellness Office (CRWS Ste 1038)

Delicious Can Be Nutritious

Join Cougar Cupboard for a free workshop on how to prepare simple, tasty and nutritious meals! When: March 10, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Virtual

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