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Monday, August 25th

2008 COUGAR FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Tables around UH Campus (7am — 5pm)
Cougar First Impressions is sponsored by Staff Council and offers students a chance to receive campus maps, directions to class and bottled water from UH staff members stationed at 19 campus locations during the first two days of the Fall semester. The eleventh annual CFI event will take place August 25-26, 2008, and is made possible by generous contributions without student fees.
Contact: 713-743-1578


Forensic Society (Speech and Debate Team) Kickoff Meeting
UC Underground room 78 6:00 pm
Come join the UH Speech and Debate team and compete in speech, interp, and debate events all over the nation. Learn about UH’s new policy debate program!
Contact: uhforensicsociety@uh.edu

Christians on Campus Welcome Meeting
University Center - UC Bayou City (Rm 202) 12:00-1:00 pm
Christians on Campus will be holding two welcome meetings to introduce some of our members as well as our activities. The time will be brief and refreshments will be served.
Contact: Vinu Varghese, renewvinu@yahoo.com

WOW Bible Study
UC Pacific Room (Underground) 8:00 pm
During this Bible study we will be fellowshipping with other Christians and focusing on the Word of God.
Contact: womenoftheword31@gmail.com

Cougar R.O.A.R (Easter in August)
Lynn Eusan Park 7:00pm
Contact: 713-743-6069
SHASTA’S CONES & MORE IS HAVING A BIRTHDAY PARTY!
UC Arbor, Room 32D 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The first 200 customers will receive FREE T-Shirts! (with minimum purchase of Single Scoop Cone ($2.25) or greater
Contact: Bill Schwehr - UC Leisure Services wwschwehr@central.uh.edu

Tuesday, August 26th

2008 COUGAR FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Tables around UH Campus (7am — 5pm)
Cougar First Impressions is sponsored by Staff Council and offers students a chance to receive campus maps, directions to class and bottled water from UH staff members stationed at 19 campus locations during the first two days of the Fall semester. The eleventh annual CFI event will take place August 25-26, 2008, and is made possible by generous contributions without student fees.
Contact: 713-743-1578


Christians on Campus Welcome Meeting
University Center - UC Mediterranean Room (Rm 91, Underground) 12:00-1:00 pm
Christians on Campus will be holding two welcome meetings to introduce some of our members as well as our activities. The time will be brief and refreshments will be served.
Contact: Vinu Varghese, renewvinu@yahoo.com
Meet the Greeks
Butler Plaza (in front of the M.D. Anderson Library) 10:00 am — 2:00 pm
This is an opportunity for students to visit with and get further information on some of the Greek organizations on campus.
Contact: Stephen Klesel - (832) 671-8257 sklesel@hotmail.com

Cougar R.O.A.R (Campus Tour)
Meet at OB Hall 7:00pm
Contact: 713-743-6069

NPHC Week: Community Outreach
Bluebonnet Room 7:00pm-9:00pm
National Pan-Hellenic Council and Metropolitan Volunteer Program
This is an opportunity for students to learn about the various volunteer services available in Houston.
Contact: spwalter@uh.edu

Wednesday, August 27th

DECIDE ON COUGAR PRIDE, Cat’s Back 2008
OFFICIAL WELCOME EVENT FOR UH

The University Center (4:30pm — 7:00pm)

• FREE Food - A Taste of The World
• Organizations Fair
• Prize Drawings
• Music for all Tastes Courtesy of 95.7
• Games and Entertainment
• Meet UH President Renu Khator and Athletics Director Dave Maggard
• Pep Rally with UH Football Team, Marching Band & More
• Family Feud - Cougar Style
• Free Bowling, Billiards and Table Tennis in the UC Games Room
• Caricature Artists
• Oxygen Bar
• Roving Trivia
• Dunk Tank
• Magician - Brent Loewenstein (6:30 p.m. UC Houston Room)

Contact: kkowalka@uh.edu

 


Dunk the Competition (in conjunction with the Cat’s Back 2008 Welcome Event)
Student Alumni Connection UC 4:30PM-7PM
SAC will be having a dunk tank and all students will get a chance to dunk other school's students, ie Rice, UT, A&M, etc.
Contact: 713-743-9548/713-851-5204

A Magical Evening with Brent Loewenstein
University Center Houston Room After the pep rally at 6:30 p.m.
Join SPB for an evening of fun! Become amazed by the magical talents of Brent Loewenstein!  Loewenstein has been practicing his craft professionally for more than 17 years and has been stunning audiences around the world. You don't want to miss this!
Contact: studentprogramboard@uh.edu

Meet the Greeks
Butler Plaza (in front of the M.D. Anderson Library) 10:00 am — 2:00 pm
This is an opportunity for students to visit with and get further information on some of the Greek organizations on campus.
Contact: Stephen Klesel - (832) 671-8257 sklesel@hotmail.com

Cougar R.O.A.R (Movie Night)
Location TBA 7:00pm
Contact: 713-743-6069

NPHC Week: Sexual Awarness w/ Health Center Director Floyd Robinson
Pacific Room (UC Underground Room 90) 7:00PM-9:00PM
Come join the NPHC for an educational forum on sexual awareness and safety. The discussion will be lead by our own campus health center director Floyd Robinson.
Contact: Shabreka Walter, Email: spwalter@uh.edu
NPHC Week: Meet the Greeks
Bluebonnet (UC Second Floor - Room 250) 7:00PM-9:00PM
A great opportunity for students to receive information from the National Pan Hellenic Council which comprises of "The Divine Nine" sororites and fraternities.
Contact: Shabreka Walter, Email: spwalter@uh.edu

Thursday, August 28th

GLOBAL: The Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Alliance's First Meeting of the Semester!
Mediterranean Room (UC Underground) 6pm-8pm
Our first weekly meeting is usually our largest and best opportunity to meet with LGBT and ally students on campus to socialize and discuss issues of relevance regarding our community. Anyone and everyone is welcome!
Contact: queercoogs@gmail.com
Pre-Pharmacy Association Kick-Off Meeting
UC Houston Room 6pm
We have advisors from University of Houston College of Pharmacy as special guests to update everyone on the application process. Food and drinks will be provided. Come out and be informed on how to join the club.
Contact: uofhppa@gmail.com
Cougar R.O.A.R (Resident Welcome Dance)
OB Ballroom 8:00pm
Contact: 713-743-6069
Karaoke Night
Chili's Too (bottom floor of UCAF) 6:30 p.m. — 8 p.m.
The University Center and Associated Facilities in association with UH Dining Services is hosting Karaoke night during Cougar Hour at Chili's Too. Sing along to music from the 50's to today.
Contact:Scott Godley sgodley@uh.edu
NPHC Week: Sexual Awarness w/ Healt h Center Director Floyd Robinson
Pacific Room (UC Underground Room 90) 7—9pm
Come join the NPHC for an educational forum on sexual awareness and safety. The discussion will be lead by our own campus health center director Floyd Robinson.
Contact:Shabreka Walter/ spwalter@uh.edu

Friday, August 29th

Cougar R.O.A.R (Park Jam with RHA)
Lynn Eusan Park 5:06pm
Contact: 713-743-6069

Saturday, August 30th

Cougar Football vs. Southern University
Robertson Stadium 6:00 p.m.
First home football game of the 2008 season.
Contact: 713-GO-COOGS


Cougar R.O.A.R (Tailgate with RHA & FYRE)
Contact: 713-743-6069
Tailgate
Robertson Stadium Parking Lot 2:00 p.m.
We are going to bring the 2008-2009 Cougar Football season in right, with food, drinks, D.J., and lots of fun with a victory over Southern University!!
Contact: Raza Chawdhary, ama.uh.president@gmail.com, 832-687-7291

Sunday, August 31st

No events scheduled, check back soon.

Monday, September 1st

Labor Day - UH closed

Tuesday, September 2nd

University of Houston Chapter for Students for Obama Voter Registration Drive
Univesity Center Breezeway 10am—3pm
Voter Registration Drive
Contact: lashicmanagingeditor@gmail.com


Beyond The Wall Poster Sale
University Center North Entrance (Tables 1-7) 8:00 a.m. —  6:00 p.m.
Over 1000 Images: Art, Film, Photography, Personalities, Sports, Animals, Humor. We also will be bringing novelties, and many more items from the graphics world.
Contact:avalero@uh.edu
CBC Bowling Team Tryouts!
UC Games Room 4:00 p.m.
Team Tryouts Sign-up & Organizational Meeting
Contact: Bill Schwehr - UC Leisure Services wwschwehr@central.uh.edu

Wednesday, September 3rd

UC Welcome Back: Lift Off
University Center UC Arbor 11:00 AM — 1:30 PM
Lift off the year with the UC!  Enjoy free popcorn and snowcones as you are building a paper airplane that will Lift Off and may help you get a prize. Drop down to the Games Room for free bowling, billiards, & ping pong. See you at the UC!
Contact: kesalo@uh.edu

University of Houston Chapter for Students for Obama Voter Registration Drive
Univesity Center Breezeway 10am—3pm
Voter Registration Drive
Contact: lashicmanagingeditor@gmail.com
Meet the Greeks
Butler Plaza (in front of the M.D. Anderson Library) 10:00 am — 2:00 pm
This is an opportunity for students to visit with and get further information on some of the Greek organizations on campus.
Contact: Stephen Klesel - (832) 671-8257 sklesel@hotmail.com

IFC Recruitment Information Session
UC Mediterranean (Room 91, Underground) 6:30 pm
The Executive Council of IFC will host a session on recruitment for interested students and provide necessary information on how to join an IFC fraternity. Free food and drinks will be provided.
Beyond The Wall Poster Sale
University Center North Entrance (Tables 1-7) 8:00 a.m. —  6:00 p.m.
Over 1000 Images: Art, Film, Photography, Personalities, Sports, Animals, Humor. We also will be bringing novelties, and many more items from the graphics world.
Contact:avalero@uh.edu

Thursday, September 4th

Alpha Phi Omega Formal Rush Kick-off
UC Baltic Room (UC underground, room 77), 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Got service? Looking for a way to be more involved on campus? Then come join us Thursday to learn how Alpha Phi Omega can help you achieve your goal.
Contact:apo.do.uh@gmail.com

LifeSpan: Nontraditional Student Group - Kickoff!
UC Satellite, Room 7, 11:30am
Commuter Services & Women's Resource Center
Are you a nontraditional student looking for your cohort?  Bring a lunch and make a friend.  Join us as we kickoff the semester!
Contact:bmcphai2@central.uh.eu chalen@uh.edu or 713.743.5888


University of Houston Chapter for Students for Obama Voter Registration Drive
Univesity Center Breezeway 10am—3pm
Voter Registration Drive
Contact: lashicmanagingeditor@gmail.com

Alpha Epsilon Delta, the Pre-medical Honor Society, kicks off its first meeting for the semester!
UC Lone Star Room (Room 91, Underground) 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us Thursday to meet the new officers and to find out about our upcoming events. We will also give a brief presentation about the myths behind the medical school process. Our advisor will also be present, and we'll be providing food and drinks!
Contact: aed.uofh@gmail.com

Beyond The Wall Poster Sale
University Center North Entrance (Tables 1-7) 8:00 a.m. —  6:00 p.m.
Over 1000 Images: Art, Film, Photography, Personalities, Sports, Animals, Humor. We also will be bringing novelties, and many more items from the graphics world.
Contact:avalero@uh.edu
Karaoke Night
Chili's Too (bottom floor of UCAF) 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The University Center and Associated Facilities in association with UH Dining Services is hosting Karaoke night during Cougar Hour at Chili's Too. Sing along to music from the 50's to today.
Contact:sgodley@uh.edu

Friday, September 5th

University of Houston Chapter for Students for Obama Voter Registration Drive
Univesity Center Breezeway 10am—3pm
Voter Registration Drive
Contact: lashicmanagingeditor@gmail.com


Beyond The Wall Poster Sale
University Center North Entrance (Tables 1-7) 8:00 a.m. —  6:00 p.m.
Over 1000 Images: Art, Film, Photography, Personalities, Sports, Animals, Humor. We also will be bringing novelties, and many more items from the graphics world.
Contact:avalero@uh.edu
 

UH Student Traditions Beyond The Cat's Back

 
Homecoming November 3— November 8, 2008 http://www.advancement.uh.edu/homecoming/

UH Dance Marathon February 13 — February 14, 2009 http://www.uh.edu/uhdm/

Frontier Fiesta March 26 — March 28, 2009 http://www.uh.edu/fiesta/