CoogNews February 28 | Cultural Connect Week, Empower Conference coming up
02/28/2022, 09:00:01 PM

Culture Connect Week starts today

Culture Connect Week is a weeklong celebration that connects and celebrates the various aspects of diversity and inclusion of our students, faculty, and staff. This exciting and educational week consists of multicultural performances, multicultural student organization collaborations and a dance social! When: February 28 through March 4

Empower Conference

Hosted by the Center for Student Involvement and the Women and Gender Resource Center, the Empower Conference is an opportunity to learn about issues that impact women in leadership and how to be the most authentic leader you can be. Visit our website to learn more about the schedule, breakout sessions, and register today! When: March 4, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Student Center South Ballroom

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 check out our website. If you or someone you know is interested in pursuing this great leadership opportunity, apply today! Applications close on March 18 at 11:59 p.m.

Spring 2022 Important Dates

  • Short-Term Tuition Deferment Plan: Due Friday, March 4
  • Graduation Application: Regular filing period ends Friday, March 4. Late filing period begins Saturday, March 5

Cougar Cupboard Hours of Operation

Stop by the Wellness office for bags of free food every week at the following times, no RSVP required:

  • Mondays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Wednesdays Noon to 2 p.m.
  • Fridays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Recovery Ally Training

Join Cougars in Recovery for Recovery Ally Training. This training promotes the inclusivity of and sensitivity towards individuals in recovery by empowering the University of Houston faculty, staff, and students with the tools and knowledge to interact empathically and knowledgeably to support those in recovery and those struggling with active substance use. When: April 1, 8:45 a.m. to Noon, Student Centers South, Heights Room

Student Health Center Campus Pharmacy Offers Vaccines Against COVID-19 and Flu

In support of student health, the UH Student Health Center Campus Pharmacy now offers seasonal influenza and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines by appointment. Most insurance plans for prescription coverage are accepted. 

REC Beats

Join Campus Recreation as we kayak at Lake Bayou paddling trail and explore the ecosystem of Southeast Texas! Trip date: Saturday, March 5. Register by March 2 at myrec.uh.edu!

UH Dining Guest Satisfaction Survey

Do you have dining feedback? We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Feedback will be used to help enhance the UH Dining program. To encourage your participation and ensure ample feedback, we are offering students a chance to win up to $200 in Cougar Cash. Please see details and survey link below. The survey will close Friday, March 11, 2022.

  • 1 student will be randomly selected to win $200 in Cougar Cash if the survey is completed by February 25, 2022
  • 4 students will be randomly selected to win $50 in Cougar Cash if the survey is completed between February 26 - March 1, 2022
  • 10 students will be randomly selected to win $10 in Cougar Cash if the survey is completed after March 1, 2022 until March 11, 2022

What's new: Dining on Campus

Want to eat on campus? Check out these dining options and special events coming up from Dining Services:

  • Let's Noodle This | March 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Moody Towers Dining Commons | Noodles: Endless pasta-bilities! Celebrate National Noodle Month with us at the CREATE station inside of Moody Towers Dining Commons!
  • Top O' The Morning | March 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cougar Woods Dining | Join us for a celebration of Irish culture with themed foods and a whole lot of green!
  • Superfood Tuesday: Tea | March 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mood Towers Dining Commons | Every month, the UH Dining Culinary Team incorporates a new superfood into the menu for guests to enjoy. March's Superfood is Tea! Visit @uhfoodie for our special menu!

Houston Rodeo Caravan Tour & Coke Campus Ambassador!

  • Hosuton Rodeo Caravan Tour | Auxiliary Services is bringing the Coca-Cola Houston Rodeo Caravan to the University of Houston for the first time.  When: March 3, 9 a.m. to Noon, Student Center North Lawn
  • UH Coke Ambassador Sampling | Join our UH Coca-Cola Ambassador for a Coke Sampling event! Stop by to learn about the Coke Rodeo Caravan coming to campus and snag free coke products and giveaways! When: February 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Student Center South
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