CoogNews February 1, What\'s New on Campus!
02/01/2023, 09:15:01 AM
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UH Giving Day

This is an opportunity to learn what "Giving Day" is about and why it is crucial to give back to the university.

Date: February 1, 2023, starts at 8:00 a.m., Located in the Cullen Plaza. For more information, click here.

Auxiliary Services Virtual Town Hall

Auxiliary Services will host a virtual town hall meeting through Teams. Auxiliary Services encompasses the dining, vending, and campus store programs on our campus. Please join us for our virtual (Teams Live) Town Hall on Wednesday, February 1st at 2pm to hear updates about our plans for food services, the campus store, and all the great things we have going on this semester!

Date: February 1, 2023, starting at 2:00 p.m., You can access virtually here.   For more information click here.

Tote Bag Painting Social

It's time to get that bag! Join The Center For Student Involvement (CSI), Student Program Board(SPB) and the UH Women of Gold as you show off your creativity and personal style by painting your own FREE tote bag! Information for this event is posted on Get Involved.

Date: February 8, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Located in the Student Center South Space Center Room, Information for this event is posted on Get Involved.

Queer Sex After Dark

The UH Wellness department will host the event Queer Sex After Dark. Queer Sex After Dark aims to provide medically accurate sexual health knowledge to UH students.  This special Sex After Dark event  will focus on the Queer community.

Date: February 9, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Located at the Student Center South Downtown Room (261), For more information click here.

Donuts with Dr. Dan!

Hey Coogs! "Donuts with Dr. Dan" is an opportunity to speak with Dr. Daniel Maxwell, interim vice president of the Division of Student Affairs over light refreshments.  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.

If you have questions or concerns, or just want to chat; please join us for "Donuts with Dr. Dan".  Click this link to sign up!

Israel Learning Abroad Trip - May 14-26, 2023

There will be a learning abroad trip to Israel this May led by University of Houston (UH), Professor David Mikics (dmikics@uh.edu) from the English Department and Carol Cooper.  The trip will be guided by Alex Stein and is open to all UH students. You must register for the trip by February 10th and the register link is here. The cost of the trip is between $5,025 - $5,300 depending on the amount of students travelling. A required $500 will be required by February with two additional payments due in March and April.

Date of Trip - May 14 -26, 2023, Location Israel, For more information click here.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie

Queen Ramonda, Shuri, and Okoye fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa's death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together to forge a new path for their beloved kingdom. Free concessions are provided.

Date: February 15, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Located in the UH Theatre, Information for this event is posted on Get Involved.

Interactive Wildlife Expo

Join The Center for Student Involvement at this collaborative event with the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, where students will get to interact with Texas wildlife! With animals ranging from snakes to tortoises, this interactive learning event is open to all!

Date: February 20, 2023, starting at 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., Located in the Student Center Bayou City Room, Information for this event is posted on Get Involved.

Pizza Talks

Wondering what pizza has to do with consent? Join the Women's Gender Resource Center to learn more! Pizza will be provided and attendees will be entered into a drawing to win prizes!

Date: February 22, 2023, starting at 4:30 p.m., Located in the SC North Room 201, For more information click here.

Drag Delivered

The Center for Student Involvement is hosting a spectacular drag show that will include talented local performers from around the Houston area. Join us and the Queens at this jam-packed event, which will include free concessions!

Date: February 27, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Located in the UH Theatre, Information for this event is posted on Get Involved.

Sociology in Action Lecture

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences will host the "Sociology in Action Lecture" by Dr. Greg Scott. Dr. Greg Scott considers the problems and prospects of using visual research and arts-based methods to examine and portray vulnerable persons and communities, including former prisoners, people who use drugs, sex workers, and the chronically unhoused.

Date: March 2, 2023, starting at 4:00 p.m., at the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion, For more information, click here.

 

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