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March 2017 Press Releases

FILMMAKERS KEN BURNS AND LYNN NOVICK TO VISIT HOUSTON posted on 3/30/17
The pair will be at UH April 26 at 7 p.m. for a preview screening and discussion of their latest project, "THE VIETNAM WAR," a 10-part, 18-hour documentary film series set to air this fall on Houston Public Media TV 8.

CAMPUS COMMUNITY REMINDED TO USE TEMPORARY FOOD PERMITS posted on 3/30/17
Any groups or departments that are planning to hold a food fundraiser on campus are reminded they need to fill out the proper permit form in advance.

GROUP TOURS NRG CARBON CAPTURE FACILITY posted on 3/30/17
Over spring break, a number of students, faculty and staff got a close-up look at the innovative system at the W.A. Parish Power Plant in Fort Bend County.

#IMOMSOHARD STARS COMING TO CAMPUS posted on 3/30/17
Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, the two moms behind the popular Facebook web series, will take the stage July 30 at Cullen Performance Hall as part of their Mom's Night Out: Summer Break Tour.

CLASSIC ROCK BAND KANSAS SETS UH CONCERT DATE posted on 3/30/17
The group, known for their hits "Dust in the Wind" and "Carry on Wayward Son," will be performing Sept. 30 at Cullen Performance Hall as they continue their Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour.

ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL PLAYS IMPORTANT ROLE ON CAMPUS posted on 3/30/17
The scope of the keyless access upgrade project at the University of Houston is to provide increased security and safety.

RESIDENTIAL DINING HALLS FEATURE NEW SIGNAGE posted on 3/24/17
At the Fresh Food Company in Moody Towers and Cougar Woods Dining Hall, signs added to the entrances of each line list menu offerings during each meal period. Fresh Food Company also has new menu boards.

THEMED MEALS TO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S PASTIME posted on 3/24/17
Both residential dining halls at the University of Houston will celebrate the start of the Houston Astros' season with a baseball-themed meal during dinner hours on April 3.

DINING DEALS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS THROUGH APRIL posted on 3/24/17
Numerous promotions are being offered by University of Houston Dining Services at Einstein Bros. Bagels in Phillip Guthrie Hoffman Hall and the Starbucks locations.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN NOW AVAILABLE AT PANDA EXPRESS posted on 3/24/17
The dish, which is one of the restaurant chain's top-selling menu item across the nation, is now being served on the UH campus at the location in the Student Center.

UH PUBLIC ART DAY SEEKS MUSICIANS, DANCERS, PERFORMANCE ARTISTS posted on 3/23/17
The call has gone out for groups who are interested in delighting audiences at the April 22 event, which will take place in the courtyard area of the Fine Arts Building. Student groups are welcomed and encouraged.

UH BOOKSTORE HOSTING ITS FIRST-EVER ROADSHOW posted on 3/23/17
Barnes & Noble at UH, in collaboration with Auxiliary Services and members of the Bookstore Advisory Committee, will hold the event April 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. near the circle drive entrance of the Student Center South.

NEW FOOD TRUCK PAD TO SERVE CAMPUS posted on 3/23/17
The new location opens March 27 between Calhoun Lofts and the Multi-Disciplinary Research and Engineering Building. It replaces the two pads that have operated at Cemo Hall and the Valenti School of Communications.

UH SUSTAINABILITY REPRESENTATIVES ATTEND STATE CONFERENCE posted on 3/22/17
The group presented at the fifth annual Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability Summit, held March 5-7 at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

UH REPRESENTED AT FUNERAL OF FORMER HFD CAPTAIN posted on 3/22/17
Members of the Fire Safety Unit within the Environmental Health & Life Safety Department paid their respects to Capt. Bill Dowling, who passed away March 7.

UH, CITY OFFICIALS CELEBRATE BRAYS BAYOU PATH, CONNECTION BRIDGE posted on 3/16/17
A ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking were held March 9 for the two projects that are expected to benefit the University of Houston community.

PARKING RATES, NEW PERMIT TYPES APPROVED posted on 3/16/17
The UH System Board of Regents has signed off on a proposal for the 2017-2018 parking prices, as well as the introduction of the Evening/Weekend and Remote Campus permits.

UH DIETITIAN TO BE FEATURED AT COOGS GO HEALTHY posted on 3/16/17
Danielle McFeron is partnering with the Student Nutrition Association for the third annual health and wellness event, which will take place March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Center Plaza.

STARBUCKS TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY posted on 3/16/17
The student center location will be giving away a free reusable cup and lid with any beverage purchase on April 22, while supplies last.

BURGER STUDIO TEMPORARILY OFFERING FISH SANDWICH posted on 3/14/17
The restaurant, which is located in the Student Center Satellite, has added a beer battered cod sandwich to its menu for customers to enjoy during Lent.

SECOND ANNUAL UH PUBLIC ART DAY PLANNED posted on 3/9/17
The event, which is being hosted by the UH Public Art Collection and Blaffer Art Museum, will take place on Saturday, April 22, from noon to 3 p.m.

PANDA EXPRESS INTRODUCES LIMITED TIME DISH posted on 3/9/17
Five Flavor Shrimp will be available during Lent at the retail establishment in the Student Center.

COOG FAVORITES NOW AVAILABLE IN COUGAR XPRESS MARKETS posted on 3/3/17
The convenience stores in the Student Center and Cougar Village I now carry popular products from campus dining locales Sushic, Freshii and Radicle Fresh Juice.

REGISTERED DIETITIAN DAY TO BE CELEBRATED posted on 3/3/17
An awareness event, which will include games and free giveaways, will take place Wednesday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fresh Food Company in Moody Towers