Friday, October 11

• 8:00am – 8:45am

  Cycle with Eve, Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Multipurpose room #4
  The Campus Recreation fitness program offers over 50 different group fitness classes a week to help your students get involved, stay in shape, and feel great! We would like to extend you the same opportunity to participate in our licensed programs. This group cycling class is designed for all fitness levels. It involves various cycling drills that offer an exhilarating cardiovascular workout. Sponsored by Campus Recreation.

• 9:00am – 6:00pm

  Family Weekend Check-in and Family Headquarters, Student Center South - Bayou City Room
  All registered participants should check in to pick up your packets, including the Guide to Family Weekend, wristbands, tickets and other goodies! Stop by this location anytime you need assistance or just want to take a break. Sponsored by The Dean of Students Office. **All families are strongly encouraged to check-in on Friday!

• 9:00am –11:00am

  Drop-in Breakfast, Cougar Village 2, Lobby
  Student Housing and Residential Life welcome the opportunity to connect with Cougar parents. Stop by to grab some coffee and breakfast and you can connect with other parents in a casual no agenda setting. SHRL will have materials available about the new Quadrangle opening in Fall 2020. Sponsored by Student Housing and Residential Life.

• 9:00am –4:00pm

  Campus-wide Academic Scavenger Hunt
  Download the Scavify App and join in the fun! Learn about our phenomenal academic departments on campus and enjoy competition with other family teams competing for a grand prize and second prize at the Opening BBQ on Friday night.

• 9:00am – 6:00pm

  Volunteer Hospitality Suite, Student Center South, Heights Room 224
  Family Weekend volunteers are encouraged to stop by and meet each other and enjoy complimentary refreshments throughout the day. Sponsored by The Dean of Students Office.

• 9:00am – 4:00pm

  Class with your student
  This is your opportunity to share your student’s college experience. Please ask your student to contact his/her professor for permission in advance. Please note that some classes will not be able to accommodate visitors due to limited space.

• 9:00am – 11:00am

  Explore Your Cougar Pathway to Success! Meet and Greet With University Career Services! Student Services Center 1 (first floor)
  Join University Career Services to learn about exploring related pathways to success, enhancing your students’ resume and cover letter, and practice interviewing skills for their job/internship search. You can also meet our Executive Director and receive your free giveaway! Sponsored by University Career Services.

• 10:00am – 12:00pm

  Visit M.D. Anderson Library, M.D. Anderson Library
  Visit the M.D. Anderson Library to see the space students voted “Best Place to Study” in 2015 and 2016. Chat with library staff about the technology, services, and study spaces available to students, and explore library exhibits. A guided tour of the building will be offered at 11am. Stop by anytime from 10am to 12pm to pick up brochures and free giveaways.

• 11:00am – 12:00pm

  Learn Abroad! Your Life-Changing Education Experience Abroad Starts Here, Student Center South, Space City Room 214
  Encourage your student to broaden their horizons! Find out about Learning Abroad opportunities available to students – study, intern, research, teach, or volunteer – and expand their cultural competency, communication skills, and career potential all while earning college credit. Learn about student program options including UH faculty-led, exchange, and affiliated programs, as well as student scholarships and the Passport for Coogs Program. Students can also take their language requirements abroad with faculty-led study abroad programs in China, France and Spain and additional summer or semester-long programs in Germany, Mexico, Italy and more! Sponsored by Learning Abroad.

• 11:00am – 1:00pm

  Dine Like Your Student
  Hungry? Visit one of our 2 dining commons or retail restaurants located in the Student Center South and receive $1 off your purchase. (Not valid at McDonald's, Shasta's, or any convenience store). Please use coupon located inside your guide on page 8! Sponsored by UH Dining Services.

• 11:15 – 11:45 am

  Kickboxing 30 with Courtney, Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Multipurpose room #4
  The Campus Recreation fitness program offers over 50 different group fitness classes a week to help your student get involved, stay in shape, and feel great! We would like to extend you the same opportunity to participate in our licensed programs. Kickboxing 30 is a group fitness class that combines martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio. This high energy workout challenges beginner and elite athletes alike. Build stamina, improve coordination and flexibility, and burn calories as you build lean muscle with this fun and challenging workout. Kickboxing 30 is your 30-minute perfect solution! Sponsored by Campus Recreation.

• 1:00 – 3:00pm

  Financial Aid Pop-Up Shop, Student Center South, Lobby
  Visit SFA’s convenient pop-up shop to get your financial aid questions answered by a financial aid advisor. Sponsored by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

• 1:00 – 3:00pm

  Coffee With a Cop, Student Center South, Lobby
  Stop by for a hot cup of coffee and a friendly conversation with the University of Houston Police Department. Sponsored by UHPD.

• 1:00pm – 4:30pm
  (walk-in-basis)

  Student Health Center Open House featuring FREE Flu Shots, Health Building 2, Room 2005
  What better way to keep your student healthy and successful this academic year than to get them vaccinated against influenza. Free flu shots will be available to UH students (18 and older) with valid ID at the University of Houston Student Health Center. Available while supplies last. Picture ID required. Find out more about services we offer: General Medical Clinic, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Lab and Pharmacy Services. A student enrolled in the UH endorsed Student Health Insurance Plan may receive the flu shot with no out-of-pocket cost.
  
  UH Students may register for a chance to win a prize in our Fall 2019 drawing.
  
  Go to UH Student Health Center event calendar for more information.

• 2:00pm – 2:30pm

  Student Media Tour, Center for Student Media, Student Center North, Room 221
  Come check out the creative learning lab for students of all majors who are interested in all multimedia platforms. Sponsored by the Center for Student Media.

• 2:00pm – 3:00pm

  Caring From Afar: What you need to know to help create a positive transition to UH for your student and yourself, Student Center South, Space City Room 214
  The college experience is fun but also a stressful time for both students and family. This workshop explores ways to manage the necessary balance between supporting your student while providing the independence that is critical for their success in college. If you are unsure how to support your student because either you didn’t attend college or this is the first of your children to attend college then this session will be of great support to you. Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services and UH Wellness.

• 2:30pm – 3:00pm

  Campus Tours, Welcome Center Front Desk
  Our UH Ambassadors are here to show you what makes us a great university! Meet at the Welcome Center for a Family Weekend campus tour to learn more about our resources, history, and traditions. Sponsored by The Office of Admissions.

• 3:00pm – 4:00pm

  Family Weekend Open House, Student Center North, Room 201
  The UH LGBTQ Resource Center and Women and Gender Resource Center (WGRC) invites families and students to the centers to meet the staff, visit the space, and learn about our resources and services related to gender equity, gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ student support and more. We will have light refreshments and activities.

• 3:00pm – 4:30pm

  Celebrating Inclusivity and Diversity at UH, Center for Diversity and Inclusion-Student Center South B12 (first floor to the left of Starbucks)
  The Center for Diversity and Inclusion staff welcomes families to come learn about how our university celebrates the diversity of our students and strives to help provide an environment for all students to feel included, welcomed, and respected. We will have light refreshments and an opportunity for you to win some cool prizes. Sponsored by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

• 4:00pm – 5:15pm

  Coog Moms Happy Hour*, TDECU Stadium Bill Yeoman Room near Gate 1
  Have you already joined the newest affinity group at UH, Coog Moms? If so, this event is for you! If you have not joined but would like to join so that you can attend this exclusive event and get to know the organization that supports fellowship among current and former UH moms and family members, visit www.coogmoms.com and join today! *This is a members' only event sponsored by Coog Moms

• 5:00pm

  Stadium opens, TDECU Stadium
  Family members directed to be seated by 5:30 pm for Family Weekend picture, address from Dr. Richard Walker, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, UH System and Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, UH, and band performance. Beverages are available for purchase at concessions.

• 5:00 – 5:45 pm

  Zumba with Maria, Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Multipurpose room #4
  The Campus Recreation fitness program offers over 50 different group fitness classes a week to help your student get involved, stay in shape, and feel great! We would like to extend you the same opportunity to participate in our licensed programs. Zumba is a Latin-inspired, easy to follow dance-fitness party that will change the way you think about fitness. The cardiovascular workout will make you sweat as you boogie to the beats of international rhythms. Great for everyone in the family. Sponsored by Campus Recreation

• 6:15pm – 8:00pm

  Family BBQ with the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services*, TDECU Stadium Club
  All family members are invited to our annual BBQ event. We will celebrate fellowship and UH success at this exciting event! Dinner and beverages will be provided. Sponsored by The Dean of Students Office.

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  Stadium Self-Guided Tour
  Athletics staff will be positioned around the stadium in known destinations to allow access and information about the stadium.

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  Family Weekend Photo Booth, TDECU Stadium Club
  Join your family in the Family Weekend photo booth with props or just your smiling faces to capture some great photos and walk away with memories and a free photo strip to keep for each person.

• 7:30pm – 10:00pm

  AURA Contemporary Ensemble: Colony, Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH)
  AURA Contemporary Ensemble and Psophonia Dance Company presents Colony, a collaborative performance depicting the idea of a bee colony through music and dance. Tickets for this show are $15 adults/$12 seniors/$10 students and staff and can be purchased online. This performance is supported by the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center.

Saturday, October 12

• 9:00am – 2:00pm

  Family Weekend Check-in and Family Headquarters, Student Center South,  Bayou City Room
  If you just arrived, please stop by the registration room to pick up your packets, including the Guide to Family Weekend, all-access wristbands, and other goodies! (*this is for families who were not able to check in on Friday)

• 9:00am – 2:00pm

  Volunteer Hospitality Suite, Student Center South, Heights Room 224
  Family Weekend volunteers are encouraged to stop by and meet each other and enjoy complimentary refreshments throughout the day. Sponsored by The Dean of Students Office

• 10:00am - 12:00pm

  UH Art & Architecture Tour, Courtyard in front of Moores School of Music by Winged Woman Sculpture
  Join Architecture Center Houston for an exploration of art, architecture and campus design on the University of Houston’s main campus. Works by Frank Stella, Jim Love, William King, and The Art Guys are found within the context of campus and buildings designed by notable architects such as Phillip Johnson, Alfred C. Finn, Gensler, Lake/Flato, BNIM and Cesar Pelli. There is a $5 fee/person for this event. Sponsored by AIA Houston. ***Registration is required for this event using code UHArCH2019 at this link. 

• 1:00pm – 4:00pm

  Public Art of the University of Houston System (PAUHS) Family art-making workshop, Wilhelmina’s Grove
  Join PAUHS in an educational program themed around Marta Chilindrón’s Houston Mobius, the inaugural installation of our new Temporary Public Art Program The workshop will be held from 1 to 4pm at Wilhelmina’s Grove in the university’s Arts District. For more information on PAUHS visit http://publicartuhs.org/.

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  Saleri Studio Saturday in conjunction with UH Family Weekend and UH Public Art Family Art Workshops, Blaffer Art Museum
  Guided tours of Amie Siegel: Medium Cool and art-making for the whole family. Bring your imagination and wear clothes that are suited to making art. Starting with a free guided tour of the Blaffer exhibition Amie Siegel: Medium Cool. This family-friendly afternoon of art-making will take its cue from the innovative works on view to explore the memory contained in materials and objects. We'll supply guidelines, materials, encouragement, and refreshments throughout.

• 11:00am - 2:00pm

  UH Game Day Celebration, Please look for the “Family Weekend Tent” located at South Side of TDECU, grassy area near Gate #4
  All families are invited to join us at the UH Family Tailgate (please refer to the map inside your Guidebook). Our celebration includes music, UH band appearance, and visits with Shasta! A multitude of activities will be going-on so pick and choose what you and your family would like to participate in or just sit back and relax over good conversation and food. Food and beverages will be provided. Sponsored by the Dean of Students Office

• 2:30pm

  UH vs. Cincinnati Football Game, TDECU Stadium
  Join us as we cheer on the UH Cougars in TDECU Stadium!

• 7:30pm – 10:00pm

  AURA Contemporary Ensemble: Colony, Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH)
  AURA Contemporary Ensemble and Psophonia Dance Company presents Colony, a collaborative performance depicting the idea of a bee colony through music and dance. Tickets for this show are $15 adults/$12 seniors/$10 students and staff and can be purchased online. This performance is supported by the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center.

Sunday, October 13

• 9:00am – 12:00pm

  Campus Community Garden, Corner of Cullen and Wheeler in the park
  The Campus Community Garden at the University of Houston teaches students how to garden organically while giving back to the community by providing healthy produce to local food banks. Participants may sample food from the garden, receive a tour and brief history of the garden and have the opportunity to learn the “ins-and-outs” of managing a garden including weeding, planting, seeding and harvesting of the produce. Participants will gain a better understanding of agricultural sustainability and receive some fresh herbs to take home to remember this experience! Sponsored by The Office of Sustainability

• 10:45pm – 12:00pm

  Family Weekend MASS, A.D. Bruce Religion Center, University Chapel – 122  
  The Catholic Newman Association cordially invites students and their families for this regularly scheduled Sunday event. Parking is available in the Stadium Lot 12A and the lot 13A adjacent to the Religion Center.

• 1:15 – 2:00 pm

  Zumba by Strong with Leila, Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Multipurpose Room #4
  The Campus Recreation fitness program offers over 50 different group fitness classes a week to help your student get involved, stay in shape, and feel great! We would like to extend you the same opportunity to participate in our licensed programs. Zumba is a Latin-inspired, easy to follow dance-fitness party that will change the way you think about fitness. The cardiovascular workout will make you sweat as you boogie to the beats of international rhythms. Great for everyone in the family. Sponsored by Campus Recreation.

On-going events

Get Your Game On! Student Center South, Games Room
Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm; Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Enjoy one hour of free billiards and/or one game of free bowling with your Family Weekend wristband.* Sponsored by The Student Centers
*After 6:00 pm, rates are as follows:

Shasta’s Cones & More (student-managed, student-operated), Student Center South
Friday 10:00am – 10:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm-9:00pm
Stop by for a $ 1 ice cream with your Family Weekend wristband! Sponsored by the Student Centers

Amie Siegel: Medium Cool
Through October 12, 2019
Hours: Tuesday—Saturday (10-5), Thursday (10-8)
Over the last decade, artist Amie Siegel has created engulfing, carefully researched works exploring a breadth of themes including history, psychoanalysis, economics, and the global trade in art and artifacts. In the exhibition Medium Cool, the Blaffer Art Museum features three recent works by Siegel: Dynasty, 2017, an installation centered on a fragment of pink marble from Trump Tower; Fetish, 2016, a video unveiling the annual nighttime cleaning of psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud’s practice rooms and personal archeological collection; and Quarry, 2015, a video following the production cycle of marble facades, from their origins in underground mines to their use in high-rise multimillion-dollar model apartments. Siegel has also made a new series of marble-dust paintings at the Vermont facility where much of Quarry was shot.

Out and About in the City of Houston
Free time
We encourage you to take advantage of all there is to see and do in the city of Houston. Please go to Visit Houston for more events and activities! Limited amounts of discount tickets also available at check-in.

Indoor Climbing Wall, Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Friday 2:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm-6:00pm
Add a challenge to your Family Weekend and enjoy an afternoon of fun on our 53ft. climbing wall! Parents, students, siblings, and friends are all invited to test their climbing skills. Never climbed? Don’t worry- our experienced staff will teach you everything you need to know.

Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Friday 10:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm
Parents and families are invited to utilize our state-of-the-art recreation center. Stop by 4500 University Drive to participate in one of our premier group fitness classes, play a game of badminton or racquetball and enjoy many of our other amenities. Including an open invitation to 2 on 2 open rec basketball tournament in which the winners will receive a championship t-shirt.

Fitness Zone, Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, 2nd-floor weight room
Friday 12:00pm-2:00pm, Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm
Experience what it means for you and your family to be informed on the world of health and fitness. A certified personal trainer will be available to answer and general health and fitness questions, provide fitness zone orientation to get you better acquainted with our top of the line equipment, help with exercise technique and provide FREE health assessments that focus on heart rate training zones, level of body fat and overall level of fitness.

Family Pool Time, Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Outdoor Leisure Pool
Friday - Saturday 12:00pm-7:30pm
Even though it’s October, Houston can still be HOT! If your family needs to cool off, take some time to enjoy our beautiful outdoor leisure pool complete with slides, and waterfall. A perfect time for the younger siblings who may just want to have some fun in the sun. Lifeguards will be on duty, children under the age of 18 must have a parent present. Sponsored by Campus Recreation.