Student Life Insert Fall 2016

STUDENT LIFE AUG. 18WEEKS OF WELCOME SEPT. 5 FALL 2016

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START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH EXCITING EVENTS!

AUGUST 18 - SEPTEMBER 5 uh.edu/wow #UHWOW16

Hunt 8.18-9.5 Scavenger In & Around Campus

MyHouston The Recreation Cat’s&Back 8.25 Campus 8.24 MyUH, METRORail Station - near Moody Towers Wellness Center Full schedule available on UH Redline App.

3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.

Glow Party 8.25 Lynn Eusan Park 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Day of Service Campus Prowl Cage Rage 8.27 8.30 In & Around Campus Houston Room 8.27 TDECU Stadium 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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WEEKS OF WELCOME

Keys to WOW are in your hands App. To download Redline, visit www. uh.edu/redline or search for “UH Redline” in the iOS or Android app store.

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UH Weeks of Welcome 2016 (#UHWOW16) offers over 120 events, giveaways and opportunities to get involved on campus and explore what UH has in store for you.

The goal of #UHWOW16 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

UHWOW16 Scavenger Hunt

As part of this campus-wide search for pride, you will learn more about a few UH traditions, discover the unique offerings at UH, become more familiar with campus, and hopefully make some new friends along the way.

All of the fun begins Thursday, Aug. 18, and continues through Monday, Sept. 5. This hunt is not meant to be competitive because the eligibility for prizes is linked to the number of tasks each participant completes. The more tasks you complete, the more prizes you qualify to win! For information and for the list of tasks visit uh.edu/wow/hunt Rules 1. Students must use their Instagram account for Scavenger Hunt. Instagram accounts must be made public to be entered into competition.

2. Prize winners must go through enrollment verification before receiving any prize.

Students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours at the University of Houston central campus and be in good standing.

3. Photo submissions depicting violations of the UH Student Code of Conduct will result in disqualification and may lead to

We got your Cat’s Back!

The campus is full of energy as the 2016 Fall semester has begun. In celebration, the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services will host the Cat’s Back: Fall 2016 event.

Don’t miss all of the fun on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. in the UH Recreation and Wellness Center.

As a tradition for over a decade, this event’s purpose is to help welcome new and returning students to campus for the new

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semester. This year’s Cat’s Back Event will feature a Student Organizations Fair, free food, fun interactive activities, chances to win great prizes and FREE T-shirts (while supplies last).

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

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

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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further disciplinary action.

4. All photos submitted as completed tasks will be reviewed by the UH WOW Scavenger Hunt Committee.

5. All decisions related to the completion of a task are final.

6. Students must complete and submit each task correctly by 11:30pm on Monday, Sept. 5 to qualify for any of the prize drawings in the Scarlet track.

7. Three winners will be chosen from the Scarlet and Gold Track submissions.

How to Join the Hunt: Students have 3 track options to participate in, and each track has its own designated list of prizes. Students may participate in however many tracks they choose. Below is a description of how to play within each track: 1. Snap a Picture to Win (Scarlet Track)

•Student participants must take photos of completed tasks and post them on Instagram, use #UHWOW16, the designated event hashtag and tag @UHStudentCenters in the photo to be entered into a drawing to win either a FitBit, Beats Solo 2 (Gold), or a $100 iTunes Gift Card

How to Join: • Follow @UHStudentCenter on Instagram • Tag all photos with @UHStudentCenter and use #UHWOW16.

• Once the hunt begins on Thursday, August 18th, you will be able to see the list of tasks and begin uploading your photos.

2. Instant Win (Teal Track)

•On various days (between August 18 - September 5) a random task will be posted on the Student Centers Instagram account for participants to complete.

•The first 10 people to complete the task, use #UHWOW16, tag @UHStudentCenters in the photo, and come to SC Admin Office ( SC South Suite 271) on the specified day will win a UH WOW commemorative item.

How to Join: • This hunt begins on Thursday, August 18th • Follow @UHStudentCenter on Instagram • Tag all photos with @UHStudentCenter and use #UHWOW16.

3. Collect To Win (Gold Track) • Student participants must collect all event cards( 9 total) to be entered into a drawing to win either an Apple Watch, Canon Eos Rebel Camera or a Dell Inspiron Laptop How to Join: • Keep track of the UH WOW Collect to Win Card event on the UHWOW Calendar.

• UHWOW events that will have cards available will be revealed on Thursday, August 18th • Attend each of the 9 events and find the designated card distribution location (card availability is limited)

Explore UH: Campus Prowl 2016 The University of Houston is your destination for success. UH provides you with a wide range of resources meant to make your time here productive yet fun! Campus Prowl is the one-day, campus-wide open house event on Tuesday, Aug. 30 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 through-

out your college career. Campus Prowl is Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The more offices you visit, the more chances you have to win prizes, including a $300 airline gift card.

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

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Celebrate UH Homecoming! WOW your community with service common theme representing our Cougar Pride.

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 2016!

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

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Cougars serve our community!

Last year, about 200 students, faculty and staff participated in the annual WOW Day of Service. Together, Cougars are making a difference throughout the Houston community.

Join the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and local nonprofit organizations as we host this year’s WOW Day of Service on Saturday, Aug. 27- register by Aug. 26

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Projects will include painting houses, working with the Public Library, and a clean-up at Hermann Park.

To learn more, or register for the WOW Day of Service visit us at http://www. uh.edu/csi/civic_engagement/days_of_ service/weeks_of_welcome.html or call 832-842-6245. Transportation, lunch, and a T-shirt will be provided for volunteers.

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UH Homecoming will be held Nov. 7-12, 2016. 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 the students, alumni, faculty, staff and the entire community during one of the oldest traditions on campus.

Each day of Homecoming features a different event centralized around a

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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The Party Don’t Start ‘Til We PROGRAM It!

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Office Hours Mon–Thurs: 8AM–6PM, Friday: 8AM–5PM

1st floor of the Student Center North Rm. 103

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

#IAMUH! Are you? #IAMUH is a campaign that highlights and celebrates the many diversities and unique stories that can be found within the University of Houston community.

The campaign was created spring 2016 and continues to serve as way to empower the campus community to celebrate diversity while bringing us together as an inclusive community.

Because diversity is one of our strengths, #IAMUH was created to embrace and highlight, the multiple diversities within our institution.

The differences in culture, values, experiences and communication amongst our students, faculty and staff, add to the University of Houston experience, while #IAMUH tells our campus story in a way that is both engaging and educational.

This campaign gives the University of Houston community a platform to share their experiences and a time to reflect on how we see ourselves ingrained in the institution’s culture and values.

Living up to their motto, #IAMUH is one of the ways the Center for Diversity and Inclusion looks forward to making diversity an experience for the entire campus.

To join the #IAMUH movement take a photo, share your own personal narrative and upload to social media using

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COUNCIL OF ETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS

HOW TO REGISTER BENEFITS OF REGISTERING YOUR ORGANIZATION EVENT FUNDING & PLANNING SUPPORT

1.) GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.UH.EDU/CSICEO/

ACCESS TO & USE OF CEO’S EQUIPMENT

2.) SUBMIT YOUR “ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP FORM”

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the hashtag #IAMUH, or highlight your student organization or department by contacting the Center for Diversity and Inclusion to have an #IAMUH photo booth at your next event.

There will be several #IAMUH campaign sponsored events and giveaways throughout the year.

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832.842.6221

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CDI and LGBTQ present the 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.

•Intent vs Impact Workshop: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016/ 2 p.m. -3 p.m. Student Center South Space City Rm 214 • Diversity 101: Thursday, Sept.15 Noon -1 p.m. Student Center South Space City Rm 214 • Inclusive Language: Wednesday, Sept.

21 Noon -1 p.m. Student Center South

Space City Rm 214 • Cougar Ally Training: Sept. 22, 2016/8:45 a.m. - Noon/Student Center North, Room 212 Synergy Room • DREAMzone Ally Training: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016/ Noon -1 p.m. Student Center South Downtown Rm 261 • LGBTQ Awareness: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016/3 p.m. - 4 p.m .Student Center North Synergy Rm 214 • Power and Privilege: Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016/Noon-1 p.m. Student Center South Downtown Rm 261 • LGBTQ Awareness: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016/12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Student Center Space City Rm 214 • Cougar Ally Training: Nov. 11, 2016 /12:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. /Student Center North, Room 212 (Synergy Room) • Diversity 101: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016/ Noon -1p.m. Student Center North Senate Chamber Rm 204

SHARE YOUR NARRATIVE.

#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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Sustainability: Help the SC

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The Student Centers, in collaboration with the university’s Sustainability Task Force are unveiling a multi-pronged Sustainability Campaign this Fall, using the hashtag #SCSUSTAIN. The biggest change will be 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 parts of the campaign will 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.

Learn the skills to LeadUH! Select the track of your choice to become a leader 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?

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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.

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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.

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

Plan your nights in InfraRED Looking for the place to be?

You should be at InfraRED! InfraRED is UH’s signature monthly late night event for students featuring free performances, free food, activities and tons of other entertainment for Coogs.

From Casinos to 90s Parties, InfraRED has it all. If you are looking for the fun…InfraRED is the place to be!

We’ll see you there…don’t forget your Cougar Card!

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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 (CFSL), located in the Student Center North building (N101), 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, one new group starting this fall!

• Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) Fraternities and Sororities • National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Fraternities and Sororities • United Greek Council (UGC) Fraternities and Sororities You can learn about and additional information on recruitment and how to join fraternities and sororities at www.uh.edu/cfsl.

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WE ARE HERE TO SERVE:

The Student Government Association serves as the official voice of the student body. Our purpose is to listen to your concerns and advocate to the University’s administration for improvements that impact your college experience. In order to do our jobs as well as possible, we need to hear from you.

Let us know about any question or problem that you’re having, whether it’s related to academics, financial aid, campus involvement, or any other topic. Come by our offices (located on the 2nd floor of the SC North) or contact us using the information below. Go Coogs!

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We assist our community in a plethora of areas of service including education, health, homelessness awareness, animal service, and environment & sustainability. Make sure to attend our Informational Meeting, Sept. 1 at 7-8:30 p.m. in the Student Center Houston Room, for food and fun!

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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 participants 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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