Student life Insert Fall 2017

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CAT’S BACK AUG. 26 DAY OF SERVICE AUG. CAMPUS PROWL 29 AUG. 24

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WEEKS OF WELCOME

Keys to WOW are in your hands Cultural Taste of Houston

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The first ‘Cultural Taste of Houston’ event takes place in Lynn Eusan Park (across the street from the Student Centers) on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at 11 a.m.

This new event provides students, staff, and faculty with the opportunity to experience a variety of flavors and sounds from the city of Houston. Attendees receive a free shirt!

Come out and enjoy the different and beautiful cultures that are represented around our beautiful campus and our amazing city!

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UH Weeks of Welcome 2017 (#UHWOW17) offers over 150 events, activities, giveaways and opportunities to get involved on campus, meet other students and explore what UH has in store for you.

The goal of #UHWOW17 is to provide information, connect new and returning students to student organizations, departments, and resources, through the promotion of events and programs on a centralized calendar at www.uh.edu/wow. The calendar is also available via the UH Redline App. To download Redline, visit www. uh.edu/redline or search for “UH Redline” in the iOS or Android app store.

Don’t miss out on the newest Weeks of Welcome events!

The COOLest new addition to Weeks of Welcome is The Cool Down! On Thursday, August 31, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., come to Lynn Eusan Park and enjoy a cool, refreshing break from the scorching August heat. This event will feature an interactive D.J., Sand Art, Spin Art, Popsicles, Frozen Fruit Bars and many more frozen treats!

Come cool down at The Cool Down with your fellow Coogs!

The Scarlet Seals of Excellence is a new program at the University of Houston that allows students to master characteristics of leadership, diversity, personal development and thinking and communication. Participation in this university-recognized program allows

students to demonstrate their learning outside the classroom and prepare for life after UH. Additionally, students that master all four categories receive an exclusive graduation stole and are invited to attend a special ceremony. Find more info at uh.edu/scarletseals

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Through a partnership with the Houston First Corporation, we are pleased to host the second-annual MyUH, MyHouston event! We will meet at the METRORail Station by Moody Towers on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at 4 p.m. and ride the METRORail train to the George R. Brown Convention Center for an interactive, multimedia event that provides UH students with an opportunity to learn more about all the exciting things to do in the city of Houston.

We’ve had your Cat’s Back for 15 years!

The campus is full of energy as the 2017 Fall semester has begun. In celebration, the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services will host the Cat’s Back: Fall 2017 event.

As a tradition for 15 proud years, this event’s purpose is to help welcome new and returning students to the University of Houston by connecting them to the many opportunities to get involved with Student Organizations on campus. Don’t miss all of the fun on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

This year’s Cat’s Back Event will feature a

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Student Organizations Fair, free food, hourly giveaways, fun interactive activities, chances to win great prizes and a FREE commemorative Cat’s Back T-shirt. *Please note: If T-shirt supplies run out, students with a valid Cougar I.D. card, and a completed event stamp card, will be given a voucher for a free Cat’s Back 2017 T-shirt, which will be ordered and distributed at a later date.

For more information about the Cat’s Back, visit www.uh.edu/thecatsback

Are you interested in print or digital media, broadcasting or radio? Then get involved in the Center for Student Media!

Become a member of our student media organizations, like The Cougar, Coog Radio and CoogTV, and get hands-on experience in media production and publishing.

Each organization offers unique opportunities to develop skills, learn from professionals and produce real-world projects.

Each organization also offers paid and unpaid leadership positions to take your experience to a new level.

Student media is looking for writers, reporters, editors, photographers, illustrators, graphic designers, talk radio hosts, DJs, audio engineers, videographers, script writers, producers, video editors, broadcast journalists, anchors and actors!

Campus Prowl: Destination Success The University of Houston is your destination for success. UH provides you with a wide range of resources to ensure your time here is productive and fun!

Campus Prowl is the one-day, campuswide open house event on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the different offices and departments and learn more about how they can

help you access resources and achieve success throughout your college career. The more offices you visit, the more chances you have to win prizes, including a $300 airline gift card.

T-shirts will be handed out as long as supplies last. For more information and a list of participating departments, visit http://www. uh.edu/wow/prowl/.

ABOUT STUDENT LIFE

Student Life is a publication of the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services.

For information, contact: Student Centers Administrative Services & Operations Office 4455 University Dr. Rm. 271, Houston, TX 77204-3049 Phone: (832) 842-6260 Fax: (713) 743-5282

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Celebrate UH Homecoming! two exciting events showing there’s no place like Houston. These events include Strut Your Stuff, a Block Party and the Homecoming Concert presented by the Student Program Board, just to name a few.

Make sure you join the fun by participating in Homecoming 2017!

For more information, visit the Homecoming website: www.uh.edu/ homecoming.

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Join the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and local nonprofit organizations as we host this year’s WOW Day of Service on Saturday, Aug. 26. Register by Aug. 25 at noon to join us as we give back to the Houston community.

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At the Center for Student Involvement, we provide the tools and expertise to develop student leaders and organizations to become the best they can be! Check out our website or visit us in Student Center North to find out what we have to offer! Get involved today!

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To learn more, or register for this year’s WOW Day of Service visit us at http://www.uh.edu/csi/.

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Homecoming will be held October 23-28, 2017.

Homecoming Week not only includes another chance to see your Cougar football team in action, but it’s a weeklong celebration at the University of Houston, uniting students, alumni, faculty, staff and the entire community during one of the biggest traditions on campus.

Each day of Homecoming features

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

#IAMUH

Everyone has a story. What’s yours?

If you had to tell your story in only six words, what would they be? #IAMUH is an initiative that encourages individuals to highlight the diversity within our lived experiences while celebrating the diversity that is represented and embodied at the University of Houston.

Diversity is one of our strengths that we embrace and highlight and #IAMUH does just that.

Students, faculty and staff differences in

culture, values, experiences and communication are what add to the University of Houston experience.

There are many ways to get involved in the #IAMUH campaign. Look for pop-up #IAMUH events throughout the year, share your story at our upcoming #IAMUHSpeaks events, and/or use #IAMUH on your social media posts to highlight your contribution to diversity at the University of Houston.

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Diversity Workshop Series Throughout the fall and spring semesters, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Resource Center host a variety of interactive workshops. Diversity education is one of the ways CDI and the LGBTQ Resource Center helps increase the UH community understanding of others across campus and aid in fostering an inclusive campus environment. Workshops and trainings are open and free to all UH students, faculty and staff.

• Diversity Training: Diversity 101: Monday, September 13th/4-5 p.m. SC Bayou City Room • Diversity Training: DREAMzone: Tuesday, September 19th /12-1 p.m.SC Bayou City Room • Diversity Presentation: Power and Privilege: Wednesday, September 20th/ 4-5 p.m. SC Bayou City Room • Diversity Training: Diversity 101: Thursday, October 5th/12-1 p.m. SC South Downtown • Diversity Training: Intent vs Impact: Tuesday, October 10th/12-1 p.m. SC South Bayou City • Diversity Training: Diversity 201: Wednesday, October 11th/ 4-5 p.m. SC Bayou City

• LGBTQ Awareness Workshop: Wednesday, October 18th 2:30–3:30 p.m., Student Center South, Skyline Room 223 • Ally 2.0 Workshop - What the A?: Thursday, October 26th / 2-3:30pm, Student Center South, Heights room 224 • Diversity Training: DREAMzone: Thursday, October 26th /4-5 p.m. SC South Bayou City • Diversity Presentation: Inclusive Language: Tuesday, October 31st /12-1 p.m. SC South Bayou City • Diversity Presentation: Power and Privilege: Wednesday, November 1st/ 5-6 p.m. SC South Bayou City • Ally 2.0 Workshop - Potty Police: Thursday, November 2nd 12–1:30 p.m, Student Center South, Heights Room 224 • LGBTQ Awareness Workshop: Thursday, November 9th /1–2 p.m., Student Center South, Skyline Room 223 • Diversity Presentation: Diversity 101: Tuesday, November 14th/12-1 p.m.

SC South Bayou City • Transgender 101 Workshop: Tuesday, November 14th / 3 – 4:15 p.m, Student Center North, Synergy Room 212 • Diversity Presentation: Diversity 201: Wednesday, November 15/4-5 p.m.

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#IAMUH is a campaign that highlights and celebrates the many diversities and unique stories that can be found within the University of Houston community. There are many ways to join the campaign - here are a few to get you started: • Look for the #IAMUH sponsored events throughout the year.

• On your own, while having a unique UH moment, take a photo and upload to social media using the hashtag, #IAMUH. • Highlight the UH story found within your student organization or department by contacting the Center for Diversity and Inclusion to have an #IAMUH photo booth at your next event!

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Flying toward sustainability The Student Centers, in collaboration with the university’s Sustainability Committee, unveiled a multi-pronged Sustainability Campaign last Fall, using the hashtag #SCSUSTAIN. When walking through the Student Center South, you may have noticed new artwork, like the “Butterfly Garden” piece on the second floor of the building. This installation was created by UH School of Art MFA Graphic Design students – Jinyong Choi, Hibah Osman, Maryam Soltani, Derek Witucki, and Laura Hill – to share sustainability facts about the Student Centers and to transform this hallway into an interactive space. Eighty aluminum cans and 10 plastic bottles were recycled for this project to remind us that small changes can make big differences. Directions for making your own butterfly can be found here: http://www. uh.edu/studentcenters/art_display/pdf/butterfly_template_and_cutting_instruction.pdf

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Another aspect of the campaign was the addition of recycling containers to public spaces and meeting rooms. “The previous custodial contract did not include recycling, so we made sure it was a priority with the new contract,” says Student Centers Director, Eve Esch. Other initiatives include Social Media contests using the hashtag, as well as a push to BYO – Bring Your Own. “We hope that folks will bring their own utensils, water bottles, etc. and are optimistic that we will see a significant reduction in the amount of trash being sent from our facilities to the landfill,” said Esch.

Whether you are already a student leader or looking to get involved for the first time, LeadUH has an opportunity for you! Are you new to campus or haven’t had the opportunity to get involved?

The Ignite Leadership Program is the perfect place to start your leadership journey and build friendships that will last a lifetime.

Are you already involved on campus, but want to explore leadership in a new way? We have a variety of leadership certificates that can be tailored to create your own experience.

CoogCareers, co-sponsored with University Career Services, will give you the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in your future career.

LeadWELL, co-sponsored with UH Wellness, will help you learn how to balance your many responsibilities.

Rise, co-sponsored by the Center for Diversity & Inclusion, will increase your understanding and ability to effectively engage and work with diverse populations.

SOLD, the Student Organization Leadership Development program, is ideal for current and prospective student organization leaders looking to develop their organization management skills.

Affirm, co-sponsored with the LGBTQ Resource Center, will increase your knowledge and understanding of the LGBTQ community.

Empower, co-sponsored with the Women and Gender Resource Center, provides the opportunity to explore gender-related leadership issues through a one-day conference.

To learn more about these opportunities and how to get involved, visit uh.edu/csi/ leadership.

Plan your nights in InfraRED Looking for something to do Friday night?

Come to InfraRED Nights!

Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement, InfraRED is UH’s signature late night event series for students. Every event has a different theme, with activities, free food, prizes and more. If you’re looking for fun, InfraRED is here! For more information,

visit uh.edu/csi/infrared.

 Tailgate After Dark | Friday, 8.25.17  Spooktacular | Friday, 10.13.17  Jammin’ in your Jammies | Friday, 2.2.18  Late Night Luau | Friday, 3.2.18  Beyond the Big Top | Friday, 4.20.18

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Dear Cougars, Welcome to your new home! We are excited for you to join our big family and confident that you will help continue our tradition of excellence as a Tier One University. We are proud to call the University of Houston my home, and hope that you too will create fond memories of your time here. As you transition into college, there are some things to remember:

Explore UH’s fraternity/sorority community Making the decision to join a Fraternity or Sorority allows one to experience leadership development that will last a lifetime, create lifelong friendships, and impact positive change on campus, the community and the world.

Fraternities and sororities at the University of Houston have over 60 years of providing students with leadership opportunities, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to service and civic engagement. Our 45-plus organizations represent the diversity and energy of an exciting student body and give new Cougars access to the programs, relationships and support systems that will help them succeed at UH. The Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life is a great place to find your fit.

Members of fraternities and sororities participate in Homecoming, Frontier Fiesta, other student organizations and many other

events that make our campus a great place to learn and live.

Our fraternities and sororities are represented by five governing councils: Houston Panhellenic Council (HPC) Sororities, Interfraternity Council (IFC) Fraternities, Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) Fraternities and Sororities, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Fraternities and Sororities, United Greek Council (UGC) Fraternities and Sororities.

Don’t miss your opportunity to interact with fraternities and sororities, who represent the governing councils, at Greek–A–Palooza on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in Lynn Eusan Park . This is a great way to connect. enjoy food, music, games, and fun. You can learn about and additional information on recruitment and how to join fraternities and sororities at www.uh.edu/cfsl.

1. Get involved. Whether you join Greek life, Intramural Sports or one of the 500+ student organizations, getting involved on campus is key to your success at UH, and will be pivotal to learning skills that cannot be taught in a classroom.

2. Prioritize your health. From our state-of-the-art Recreational Center, to our Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), there are an abundance of resources for you to stay mentally and physically healthy.

3. Take advantage of all the great opportunities available to you here! We are situated in one of the most amazing cities in the United States. Houston is full of interesting places to visit and things to do. Take these next few years to explore, try new things, and discover what you are passionate about.

We are excited to see what you can bring to our campus. Throughout your time here, please know that Student Government Association (SGA) is here to make your experience at UH the best it can be. If you encounter any problems throughout the semester, come visit our office in the Student Center North (220) or send SGA President Winni Zhang an email at sgapres@uh.edu.

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Faith and free lunch go together at A.D. Bruce “We’re proud to host the Free Lunch series for our Campus Ministries Association,” said Bruce Twenhafel, the manager of the A.D. Bruce Religion Center.

“We’re doing more than just offering students a bite to eat in the middle of their busy class days.We’re giving them a place of refuge and an opportunity to reflect and discuss the issues of the day with partici-

pants from all faith backgrounds.”

Students, faculty and staff are welcome.

Free Lunches are offered every Wednesday and Thursday during the Fall and Spring Semester from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

For more information about the Religion Center and the services it hosts, please visit www.uh.edu/adbruce.

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