CoogNews March 1 | Roundtable with President Khator rescheduled, deadline extended
03/01/2021, 05:00:02 PM

Roundtable with President Khator rescheduled
Deadline to apply extended

We've got a new date for the 2021 Student Roundtable with the President! 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 26, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Deadline to sign up: March 16, 2021, at 5 p.m.

UH Day of Remembrance

The UH Day of Remembrance is historically held the first Tuesday in March each year to honor our Cougar Family — students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University — who died the previous year. Please join us on March 2, virtually from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Spring 2021 Deadlines

The Short-Term Tuition Deferment Plan is due Friday, March 5.

Graduation Application Dates Extended: The Regular Filing Period ends Friday, March 5. The Late Filing Period begins Saturday, March 6.

A.D. Bruce Women's History Month Recognition

In recognition and observance of Women’s History Month, A.D. Bruce Religion Center and the Campus Ministries Association at the University of Houston would like to acknowledge the following Women Worship Leaders: 

  • Rev. Luz Cabrera Montes
  • Dr. Sandra Montes
  • Rev. Terri Hord Owens
  • Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk
  • Rev. Dr. Renita J. Weems

Apply to be an Orientation Team Leader

Applications for Oteam'21 has officially opened! But wait, what is Oteam? What does it take to become an Orientation Team Leader? Find out by attending O-Week (March 1 through March 5). Everything you need to know is in the OTL Information packet.

Applications are due on March 5, 2021, by 11:59 p.m.

#CultureGram Pop-up Photo Experience

The Council for Cultural Activities’ newest event of the year, #CultureGram, is an immersive pop-up photo experience. Explore five curated cultural rooms and have fun, express yourself, and snap mind-blowing photos! The event will feature five rooms decorated to represent the cultural diversity present at the UH campus with the following themes: Black History, LGBTQ+, Women Empowerment, Language, and Food from different cultures. The rooms are meant to serve as an interactive photo experience for students to explore and appreciate the diversity at UH.

When: March 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Student Center South: Bayou City, Astrodome, Heights, Skyline, & Midtown

Rec Beats

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.

Want to try a new sport? Sign up for Kan Jam and show us what you've got by March 2 at myrec.uh.edu.

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

UH Basketball and Baseball

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

  • Women's Basketball vs. Cincinnati: Students can bring a friend when they claim online! March 2, 6 p.m., Fertitta Center
  • Men's Baseball vs. Texas: No fans permitted. Watch on ESPN+. March 5, 6:30 p.m.
  • Men's Baseball vs. Texas: No fans permitted. Watch on ESPN+. March 6, 2 p.m.
  • Men's Baseball vs. Texas: No fans permitted. Watch on ESPN+. March 7, Noon.

DOSLC College Panel: College Resources Edition

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Find out how our wonderful campus resources can help you be successful and finish the semester strong.

In an effort to ensure that the student body is well-informed on the resources that are offered by the University of Houston, the Dean of Students Leadership Council (DOSLC) will be hosting a College Panel: Campus Resources Edition!

This will be an opportunity for you to:

  1. Participate in a presentation on important campus resources to aid your success and well being!
  2. Submit questions for a Q&A session with representatives from CAPS, the Writing Center, and LAUNCH tutoring services.
  3. Provide feedback on your UH experience thus far.
  4. Get a chance to win one of three $25 Amazon gift cards!

This event will take place on Tuesday, March 9, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Please RSVP as soon as possible! 

University Libraries: How to Find Sources

When looking for sources to use in your research assignment, access the search bar at libraries.uh.edu to find books, articles, images, videos, and more. Watch this video for more information on using keywords in your search!

2021 Undergraduate Research Day

The University of Houston Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards will host its 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day virtually on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

The event will launch at 10 a.m. CST on the ForagerOne Symposium platform. The event will feature the work of University of Houston undergraduate researchers who have participated in independent research and faculty-mentored projects over the past year.

Books and Bytes with Sandra Zalman and Dietmar Froehlich

Want to learn how to research, write, and publish a book? Join us for another Books & Bytes session with speaker Sandra Zalman and Dietmar Froehlich. Zalman will be discussing her book, Modern in the Making: MoMA and the Modern Experiment, 1929–1949. Froehlich will be discussing his book,The Chameleon Effect: Architecture’s Role in Film.

Sandra Zalman: March 9, 5 p.m., Zoom
Dietmar Froehlich: March 23, 5 p.m., Zoom

DIY: Protein Trial Mix Kit

Our Design-Your-Own (DIY) Series is back allowing our guests to continue to create their own masterpieces but this year it will be done a little differently. All DIY events this semester will be done virtually. To reserve your free ingredient pack, use the link listed in our bio @uhfoodie. Be sure to pick-up your pack from 2-3 p.m. at 4434 University Drive, Houston, TX, 77204, Office #150.

When: March 4, 4-4:30 p.m., Instagram

 

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