September 19: Learning Abroad Fall Fair

Because the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences encourages our students to travel abroad, this event, hosted by the learning abroad office, is an opportunity for students to get program information from faculty leaders, affiliated providers, exchange partners, scholarship representatives, student groups and more. It will be held in the Student Center South ballroom from 11a.m. – 2 p.m. learn more

September 20: WGSS Fall Open House

Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies invites you to learn more about their courses and academic offerings, connect with faculty and students, learn about upcoming events and activities, and view current exhibit of sections from the Carey Shuart Archive & Research Collection. The event will be held in the WGSS suite, 624 Agnes Arnold Hall from 11:30am – 1pm. learn more

September 28: "Back in the Day: The Seven, Hamilton and Hip-Hop History on the Classical Stage"

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages presents a lecture by Loyola Marymount University professor Kevin Wetmore titled, "Back in the Day: The Seven, Hamilton and Hip-Hop History on the Classical Stage." The event will begin at 4p.m. in the Honors College Commons. For more information, contact Dr. Casey Dué Hackney at cdue-hackney@uh.edu. learn more

September 29: “Collaborative Creativity: What Art and Design Can Teach Humanities Scholars About Working Together”

Leading digital humanities scholar and historian Dr. Tom Scheinfeldt will give a presentation titled, “Collaborative Creativity: What Art and Design Can Teach Humanities Scholars About Working Together” from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in Agnes Arnold Hall, room 210. Dr. Scheinfeldt’s talk is supported by the Center for Public History Lecture Series, and the event is part of the Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lectureship Program. For further information, please contact Dr. Todd Romero at tromero2@uh.edu. learn more

September 30: Houston LibroFEST

Get ready for Houston's book and arts festival that highlights Hispanic writers and showcases the vibrant culture of the Latino community. Take in the sights and sounds of bilingual storytelling by kids’ author Lydia Gil, children's activities, musical and theatrical performances, food, literary vendors and much more. Sponsored by Arte Público Press, the event will be held at the Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning, 1050 Quitman St, Houston, TX 77009 from 1-5p.m. For more information, call 713-743-2999 or email eloisapl@uh.edu.

Photo by: Justin Brogan

October 12: 2nd Annual Center for Mexican American Studies Luncheon

The Center for Mexican American Studies will host their second annual luncheon at the Junior League of Houston. The keynote speaker is Alfredo Quinones Hinojosa, M.D., former neurosurgeon at John Hopkins Hospital and current chair of neurosurgery at the Mayo Clinic. For information call 713-743-3136 or email cmas@central.uh.edu. learn more

October 19: Arte Público Press presents Juan Guerra’s The Little Doctor/El doctorcito

Salvadoran-American physician Juan Guerra presents his first bilingual picture book for kids, The Little Doctor / El doctorcito. Arte Público Press is hosting this event at The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Dr., Houston, TX 77004 from 5-6p.m. Parking is $5 or metered parking on the street is available. For more information, call 713-743-2999 or email eloisapl@uh.edu.

Photo by: credit Robert Durell