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.

Cat's Back!

Find your perfect match at Cat’s Back! Connect with student organizations, get free food, and participate in lots of activities & giveaways. First 300 students will get a FREE tumbler! When: February 15, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Center South

Go on a Blind Date with a Book!

Need a date this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! Come and go on a fancy “Blind Date with a Book!” Those that “rate their dates” and submit their forms will enter our prize drawing to win an amazing gift card announced on Valentine’s Day! See our website for more details. When: February 7 to February 13, all day, Architecture, Design, and Art Library

Important Dates

The 2nd Installment for the spring 2022 Installment Payment Plan is due Thursday, February 10.

I ❤️ My Student Centers

Students can show their love for the Student Center at an interactive photo booth, hear good music, enjoy free desserts, giveaways and more. Various departments and offices housed within the Student Centers will be promoting their resources for students, too. When: February 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Student Centers Plaza

Nutrition Workshop: Fueling Your Body for a Better Semester

Learn more about healthy eating habits, nutritious foods, and preparing balanced meals with the Cougar Cupboard! Feel free to attend our virtual option if you cannot make it in person. When: February 9, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., UH Wellness Extension Classroom, 4434 University Dr, STE 170

Data Science For Energy Summer Boot Camp

UH Data Science for Energy Transition Summer Boot Camp is open to all majors and master’s students. The program gives students a wide range of knowledge and skill sets essential for the future energy industry workforce. The summer boot camp will accept 40 students. Applications Due: February 28, 2022

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Webinar

Want to get paid to work on your own research project? Join this webinar, part of the first-ever CLASS Undergraduate Research & Graduate Studies Week, to get all your questions answered about doing research as an undergraduate. RSVP required. When: February 8 and February 9, Noon to 1 p.m., Zoom

Dine on Campus

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

• Brunch on the Bayou |  The culinary team at Cougar Woods is combining traditional Mardi Gras and brunch into favorites like New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Cheese Grits with bacon, Bourbon Street Beef Debris Po Boy, Beignets and much more! When: February 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cougar Woods Dining Commons
• Farmers Market | Come by to check out what goodies your local vendors and small businesses have for you. This event will be located at the Student Center North Tower Lawn. When: February 9, Noon to 4 p.m., Student Center North, North Lawn
• Taste of Trendy | The culinary team at Moody Dining Commons is preparing on-trend TikTok recipes incorporating trendy seasoning and ingredients with a dash of creativity! When: February 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Moody Dining Commons
• Superfood Tuesday: Herbs & Spices |Not only do Herbs & Spices enhance the overall flavor of a dish but there is now ample evidence that spices and herbs possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumorigenic, anticarcinogenic, and glucose- and cholesterol-lowering activities as well as properties that affect cognition and mood. When: February 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cougar Woods Dining Commons
• Delightful Celebration | UH Dining Services will host the DELIGHTFUL challenge designed to celebrate, carry out, and encourage random acts of kindness across the country. DELIGHTFUL will feature giveaways, a designed menu, and fun for all! When: February 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Moody Dining Commons
• Cultural Series: Black History Month | In honor of Black History Month, UH Dining is excited to feature recipes from the Sweet Home Café at The National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C. Sweet Home Café showcases authentic offerings, present-day food traditions, and the best version of classic dishes with a high degree of from-scratch cooking and locally sourced ingredients. Select recipes will be featured at Cougar Woods and Moody Dining Commons on Tuesday, February 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What might Paul meant: Have the Mind of Christ?

Let's listen and converse about standing fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together to understand the infinite Mind of the universe. What does that mean and how does it affect your life daily? When: February 8-9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., A.D. Bruce Religion Center, Room 105

Exploring Graduate School Opportunities

Are you thinking of applying to graduate school? Would you like to learn how to write a competitive application? Join this webinar, part of the first-ever CLASS Undergraduate Research & Graduate Studies Week, to get all your questions answered. When: February 9, Noon to 1 p.m., Zoom