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December 06, 2024

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  • October 23, 2026

    “Positioning the University for the Future”: Glenn Serdar on Presenting at the TCUF 2026 Conference

    In September, Facilities/Construction Management (F/CM) staff represented the University of Houston (UH) at the TCUF Conference at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Houston. TCUF, or the Association of Texas College & University Facilities Professionals, holds the titular conference every two years. The 2026 conference, which spanned multiple sessions and events over three days, gathered facilities professionals from higher education institutions across the Lone Star state.

  • October 23, 2026

    David Galvan and Erica Vazquez Receive President’s Excellence Awards

    Two Facilities/Construction Management (F/CM) staff members received President’s Excellence Awards in September. David Galvan, a Power Plant mechanic, received a Technical, Service, and Skilled Trades Award. Erica Vazquez, assistant director of Facilities Communication & Engagement, received a Leadership Award.

  • October 23, 2026

    Dr. Josiah Rector Recognized for Environmental Justice

    Congratulations to Dr. Josiah Rector (Associate Professor of US Urban and Environmental History) on receiving the Kick Ass Award from the Texas Campaign for the Environment (TCE) in September 2026. Established in 1991, this nonprofit organization focuses on protecting public health, particularly in communities on the frontlines of industrial emissions, toxic waste, and flood risks. TCE also fights to protect endangered species and ecosystems on the Texas Gulf Coast.