CoogNews April 19 | CAPS Workshop on Racial Trauma, Become a Peer Educator
04/19/2021, 05:00:02 PM

Coogs Conquer Racial Trauma

Join CAPS Racial Trauma is Real workshop to learn about and understand the impact of racial trauma and how to cope and/or support those affected by racially traumatic events. Or request this workshop for your group here. Want to talk about your experiences 1-on-1 informally with CAPS? Drop into Let's Talk. When: April 26, 10 a.m., Zoom

Important Dates

  • Summer/Fall 2021: Open Enrollment for the Summer and/or Fall 2021 terms began Saturday, April 17.

  • Spring 2021 Regular Session 1: The last day to drop a course or withdraw with a 'W' is Wednesday, April 21.

  • Spring 2021 Session 5 and 6: The last day to drop a course or withdraw with a 'W' is Monday, April 26.

Cougar Peer Education Recruitment is happening now!

Looking for creative, dedicated, friendly and approachable leaders or soon to be leaders to join Cougar Peer Educators who are dedicated to promoting health and well-being through education and prevention activities. Apply Now! Virtual Interest Meeting: April 19, 7 p.m., Virtual.

36th Annual Campus Leaders Ceremony

Every year, students are recognized at the University of Houston's Campus Leaders Ceremony where campus-wide awards for service and leadership are presented. Join us to recognize the successes and achievements of student leaders, organizations, advisors, and programs. The YouTube livestream will be available at the top of this website. When: April 22, 6 p.m., YouTube Livestream

Rec Beats

Our Climbing Wall is expanding operational hours!!! Register at myrec.uh.edu NOW! We've got top rope and bouldering during the hours below just for YOU:

  • Mondays & Fridays 2 - 8 p.m.
  • Tuesdays 2 - 5 p.m.

What does the Rec have planned this week?

  • Intro to Yoga Clinic | April 21 at 4 p.m. | Register at myrec.uh.edu for $5
  • We're having an E-Waste Recycling Drive! Drop off your acceptable waste in CRWC Rotunda before April 22!
  • Join us for April's Art Walk Challenge! Complete this challenge with a FREE hour of B-Cycle using the promo code 'ARTWALK,' visit each station and complete the workouts shown here, and once you finish go here for your chance to win a FREE year membership with B-Cycle!!!

Follow us @uhrecreation on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for updates!

Choral Red Carnation Concert

Our auditioned groups, Concert Chorale, Soundscape, and ManCorps will be joined by some of our student-led ensembles in a variety of choral repertoire. Featured: Movements from Ralph Vaughn Williams “Mass in G Minor” for Double Choir. When: April 30, 7:30 p.m., Moores Opera House and Virtually Livestreamed

Get a Grip Mentor Opportunity

United Campus Ministry of Greater Houston is accepting students who are interested in receiving a mentor for the 2021-2022 academic year. Join our zoom meeting to see how a mentor can provide you a safe judgment-free zone to ask for help to navigate your college journey. When: April 27, 7 p.m., Zoom ID 840 4302 2239 / Password 795122

PAIR UH Spring Refugee Narratives Event
Looking for Justice: The Yazidi Genocide with Haider Elias

Haider Elias is a survivor of the Yazidi Genocide, a former UH student, and a Yazidi Advocate. Come listen to a unique refugee narrative and learn more about the adversities refugees endure. This event is open to ALL! When: April 22, 6:30 p.m., Zoom

Baseball vs. USF

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 FREE ticket claiming starts on Monday of each game week.

  • Friday, April 23 – 2 pm (Double Header )
  • Saturday, April 24 – 2 pm
  • Sunday, April 25 - 12 pm

All at Schroeder Park.

Cougar RED Friday at Shasta's Cones & More

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for ICE CREAM! It's another Cougar RED Friday at Shasta's Cones & More. Wear you Cougar RED for $1 Ice Cream. Cougar RED Fridays occur on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month. When: April 23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Shasta's Cones & More, 1st Floor of Student Center South

Q&A with the author of “Moxie”

Join the Core Ambassadors for a live Q&A with Houstonian and Author of “Moxie,” Jennifer Mathieu. You may recognize the title from one of your suggested films on Netflix, or maybe you’ve even read the book. Now you’ll have the chance to meet the author! This event is free. Advanced registration is encouraged. When: April 20, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Microsoft Teams

Write Night

Drop into our online space to work on end-of-semester papers and avoid the stress of procrastination. Our consultants will be presenting helpful writing tips and providing one-on-one help as needed. When: April 28, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Microsoft Teams

Latinas REACH

A discussion group for Latina-identified graduate students, REACH aims to honor this diversity while acknowledging the core values, histories, and philosophies that influence Latina identity and the educational experience. When: April 21, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Zoom

Virtual Texas Hold'em Tournament

The Student Centers and Coog Esports is excited to bring you a virtual Texas Hold'em Tournament for all UH students. We will be using the Discord Platform with this link. If you do not have a Discord account you will need to register for one. Discord registration is FREE and Zero entry fee to the tournament. First place winner gets a $50 Campus Store gift card, and a $25 Campus Store gift card for 2nd place. When: April 22, 6:45 p.m., Discord

Suicide Prevention Training: QPR

Join CAPS every Tuesday and Friday 12 -1 p.m. to learn the skills needed to prevent suicide and create a community of care at UH. Sign up is required. 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. to 12 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 3-4 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 3-4 p.m.
  • Fridays: 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m.
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