Hobby Happenings
March News and Events
- Thursday, March 7
UH Giving Day
- Tuesday, March 19, 2 p.m.
A Space for Healing with Samora Pinderhughes Artist Lecture
Multidisciplined artist Samora Pinderhughes portrays the complex issues surrounding structural violence and the interconnectivity seen in our society through voice and art.
Rockwell Pavilion, M.D. Anderson Library
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- Tuesday, March 19, 4 p.m.
Center for Public Policy Political Economy Speaker Series
Renee Bowen, Professor of Economics, University of California San Diego
Room 211, Teaching Unit 2 Building
- Wednesday, March 20, 9 a.m.
Houston Matters Political Roundup, Renée Cross
Houston Public Media’s News 88.7
Listen Online
- Thursday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.
The Healing Project with Samora Pinderhughes Performance
Samora Pinderhughes brings The Healing Project to the historic Third Ward community.
El Dorado Ballroom, 2310 Elgin Street, Third Ward
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- Wednesday, March 27, Noon
The Hobby Hour: Inflation Nation and 2024 Elections
A panel of experts examines the uncertainty over navigating monetary policy and how the state of the economy will affect decisions at the ballot box.
Virtual
- Wednesday, March 27, 4 p.m.
Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center Student Scholars Project
Student scholars host an insightful panel discussion as part of their Elizabeth D. Rockwell Scholarship on Ethics and Leadership.
Honors College Commons, M.D. Anderson Library
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- Sunday, March 31
2024 Social Economy and Enterprise Academy Internship
Application Deadline
April News and Events
- Tuesday, April 5, 2 p.m.
The Danger Imperative: Violence, Death and the Soul of Policing
Michael Sierra-Arévalo, University of Texas at Austin
Sociologist Michael Sierra-Arévalo addresses the culture of violence within law enforcement institutions.
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center Restorative Justice Lecture Series
Honors College Commons, M.D. Anderson Library
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- Tuesday, April 5
2024 Harris Fellows
Application Deadline
- Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities and Solutions
UH Energy Symposium Series
Theater Room, Student Center South
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- Friday, April 19, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
13th Annual Public Officials of the Year Luncheon
Hosted by the Master of Public Administration Program
Student Center South, Houston Room
Save the Date
- Monday, April 22, 5:15-7 p.m.
How Things Really Work: Hobby School Student Workshop
Room 144, Bates Law Building
- Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Government & Non-Profit Career Mixer
The career mixer is a collaboration between University Career Services and the Hobby School. This event is an opportunity for local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles.
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May News and Events
- Tuesday, May 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Graduate Information Session
The virtual graduate program information session provides insight into the admissions process, funding for your degree, career outcomes and more. Domestic applicants who attend receive an application fee waiver.
Virtual
- Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m.
Hobby School Commencement Ceremony
The Hobby School celebrates the achievements of graduating undergraduate and graduate students, including the first conference of bachelor's degrees and the recently added Master of Public Administration program.
Cullen Performance Hall
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- Friday, May 10
Civic Houston Internship Program Fall 2024 Application Deadline
The Civic Houston Internship Program offers undergraduates part-time internship assignments in governmental offices at local, state and federal levels in the Houston region and with area nonprofit and private organizations and electoral campaigns.
Apply
- Friday, May 31
Next Generation Leadership Academy Fall 2024 Application Deadline
The Next Generation Leadership Academy is a leadership development program for undergraduates seeking mission-oriented careers focused on public service and social impact.
Apply