Special Resources for Reflection on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In addition to our regular updates, we are providing the UH community with some resources to reflect on and strengthen their commitment to Black lives and other communities of color.

QUESTIONS FOR YOURSELF/YOUR ORGANIZATION/YOUR COUNCIL IN STARTING ANTI-RACISM WORK

• What can you do to support people of color in your community?
• What are your local politicians’ policy on ending police violence?
• When were you taught about race and culture?
• How do you use anti-racist knowledge to change and progress conversations with friends, family, colleagues and peers?
• How can you be actively anti-racist instead of simply “not racist”? What do you see as the difference between those two paradigms?
• What do you want to learn more about?

AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO LEARN ABOUT OPPRESSION AND RACISM

Historical Moments/Timelines
The Devastation of Black Wall Street

Book Lists Focused on Experiences of People of Color
Race, Race Relations, History, and Progress Book List
Bennington College - Diversity & Inclusion Reading List

Movies/Documentaries/TV Shows/Podcasts
19 Netflix Movies, Shows, and Documentaries about Race and Racism
8 Podcasts You Should Listen to About Race and Racial Injustice in the US

OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES

Black Emotional and Mental (BEAM) Health Collective
8 Mental Health Resources for Black Folks
What White People Can Do for Racial Justice
20 Allyship Actions for Asians to Show Up for the Black Community Right Now
How Latinx People Can Fight Anti-Black Racism in our Own Culture
Trans Women's Black Lives Matter

COOG$ave Discount Program

The Student Centers has created the COOG$ave program to offer discounts to members of the Cougar Family. The University of Houston has partnered with PerksConnect, a digital membership program that offers students, faculty & staff a wide range of discounts and promotions from local and national businesses. Membership is FREE and once you enroll, your membership doesn’t expire. Visit the COOG$ave website for more details and to enroll.

Information About 2020–21 Student Parking Permits

Student parking permit registration for the 2020–21 academic year is scheduled to open Wednesday, June 10, and continue through June 28. Parking and Transportation Services has created a FAQ page to provide answeres to many of the common questions students ask about the registration process.

LGBTQ+ Digital Events

Trying to connect to the LGBTQ+ community at UH while actively social distancing? We are hosting digital social events and discussion groups.

CAPS Let's Talk

CAPS is here for you, Cougars! Do you need a brief consultation with a counselor, but not interested in on-going services? “Let’s Talk” is a perfect alternative. This consultation service is available from 3–4PM, Monday through Friday to all UH students, faculty, and staff. To access a counselor, call 713-743-5454 and Let’s Talk!

Suicide Prevention Training with CAPS

Ask UH Housing

Live On Campus at UH

There are still spaces available for those who want to live on campus this fall! To fill out an application, visit AccessUH and select the myHousing portal. Questions? Call us at 713.743.6000 or email us at housing@uh.edu. Visit UH.edu/housing to view all of our housing options.

Rec Beats

We want YOU to stay active through our Live Group Fitness Classes: Connect with us on Facebook and Zoom weekdays at 12 and 5:30PM! Our Live Group Fitness Schedule is posted here!

We're challenging you to join the Lone Star Stroll and STEP across Texas this summer. This challenge is created for you to move at least 773 miles as a team of 4–6 in just 30 days. Register by June 12 at 5PM!

Always wanted to do a 5K? Now's your chance to join UH Rec in our Virtual 5K June 23–28! All UH students, faculty, and staff are welcome to compete for the fastest time to win! Register by June 21!

For more information on the Walk Challenge and 5K, visit our website. Visit myrec.uh.edu and click on the IM Sports icon to register.

Looking for a new series? Join us on Instagram Live Tuesdays at 4PM for our In The KNOW series. Our staff will be on LIVE to answer your questions and even discuss some trending topics!

We are HIRING for the fall semester! All applications are open! Please check our website to stay connected with us and all that we have in store for you.