Cougar Red Friday: Valentine's Day Pop-Up Party

Hey, Coogs! The Division of Student Affairs is throwing a Cougar Red Friday Pop-Up Party just for YOU!

🗓Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
⏰Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Legacy Lounge Lobby (Student Center South)
🔥Wear your favorite red clothing or grab a FREE red t-shirt.

Enjoy:
🍔Free food (while supplies last)
🎁Cool giveaways
Don’t forget to snap a pic and share it with #CougarRedFriday and #CougarPride hastags on your social media!

Let’s paint the campus red! 🐾❤️

Click here for more information.

ADBRC Free Wednesday Lunch Sponsored by Cougars in Recovery

Come join us for FREE lunch on Wednesdays. Come learn about A.D. Bruce (ADBRC) programs that are hosted throughout the semester, meet new people, and learn about other faith/spiritual-based organizations. Whether you identify as faith-following or non-religious observing, all are welcome!

Date: Wednesday, February 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Located at A.D. Bruce Religion Center (3841 Cullen Blvd Houston, TX 77004), 2nd Floor Atrium. Click here for more information.

Circle Time With CSE: Setting Healthy Boundaries and Building Positive Relationships

Establishing healthy boundaries and fostering positive relationships are essential components of emotional well-being and personal growth. Boundaries help protect our mental health, maintain self-respect, and create balanced interactions with others. This session will explore the importance of setting healthy boundaries and provide practical strategies for nurturing positive, respectful relationships.

Date: Wednesday, February 5, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Located at Student Center South. Click here for more information.

First-Gen Coffee and Convo with Global Learning & CSE

Bringing First-Generation students together to learn more about Learning Abroad opportunities. Hosted by Global Learning and CSE.

Thursday, February 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Located at Student Center South - Multipurpose Room. Click here for more information.

UWWW: Vision Boards

This event is a creative and interactive session designed to help participants visualize their goals and aspirations. Through crafting personalized vision boards, attendees will reflect on their dreams, set intentions, and leave feeling motivated to pursue their desired future.

Date: Wednesday, February 5th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Located at Student Center South. Click here for more information. 

CSE Financial Empowerment Series: FAFSA Workshop

Join The Center for Student Empowerment for Our FAFSA Workshop! Are you planning to apply for FAFSA or want to learn more about it? Attend our upcoming workshop to gain a thorough understanding of the FAFSA process. We will explain what FAFSA is, the eligibility requirements, and what happens after you submit your application to your university. Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed and ensure you’re on the right track with your financial aid application. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Wednesday, February 5, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Located at MD Anderson Library 4333 University Drive Houston, TX 77204-2000. Click here for more information.

Internship Search Workshop

Finding a job or internship opportunity takes time and there are multiple strategies you can use. In this workshop, come learn practical steps to conduct an in-person and virtual job search while learning how to navigate Cougar Pathway to apply for additional opportunities. This workshop will be held VIRTUALLY using MS Teams (Students must RSVP in Cougar Pathway to receive the MS Teams link).

Date: Wednesday, February 5, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Located via MS Teams. Click here for more information.

Pocket Pantry Anniversary

The Pocket Pantry turned two years old this week. Grab some sweet treats and celebrate the 2500+ visits we've had in the past two years. 

Date: Thursday, February 6th, from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Located at A.D. Bruce Religion Center, Room 208. Click here for more information.

Interdisciplinary Population Health Case Competition 

We are excited to announce the Inaugural Interdisciplinary Population Health Case Competition. The event will showcase teams of students addressing pressing issues in population health through a challenging real-world case. 

Date: Friday, February 7th, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Located at UH Law Center, Click here for more information. 

UH Student Grief Group

Let us know you are coming - Register

This is a discussion-based support group for UH students who have experienced the death of a loved one (such as a pet, partner, friend, classmate, family member, or coworker). Grief is universal and unique to everyone. This support group will provide a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space for students to gain an understanding of the grieving process, receive emotional support from others, and learn ways to manage grief as a student. Grief group is co-facilitated by Dr. Toshio Asai and Ms. Juliet Ogbonna. Looking for more resources about grief? Grief Support Groups in Houston, College Student Grief Awareness, and the grief support group is open and free to all current UH students. Observation of groups for academic purposes is not permitted to ensure the safety and privacy of members. Fill out the interest form to receive additional information or contact Dr. Toshio Asai at tasai@central.uh.edu.

Date: Friday, February 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Located at Student Center South- Astrodome Room. Click here for more information.

Coog$ave Game Day

Join the Fun and Win Big in the Student Centers Games Room! Don’t miss this exciting event packed with games, prizes, and rewards! Register now through Get Involved before the event kicks off on February 10. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so secure your spot early! Pick one free activity to enjoy—Bowling, Pool, or Table Tennis! Get ready for some serious fun! You could win: A $50 Amazon Gift Card Or be one of two lucky winners of $10 Starbucks Gift Cards

Date: Monday, February 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located at UH Student Center South - Games Room. Click here for more information.

Free STI Testing

Students have access to free HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C testing.

Date: Tuesday, February 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Located at Student Center - Downtown Room. Click here for more information.

Wesley’s Food Pantry

Wesley Community Center is a nonprofit organization that provides food for struggling families, meals and activities for seniors, and a financial opportunity center for individuals to gain the skills they need to become financially stable. As a student volunteer, you’ll assist in organizing, sorting, and stocking donated food items, including loading and unloading freezers, refrigerators, and shelves. Volunteers will be needed from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. If using the carpool, volunteers will meet in front of the Student Center South at 7:50 am and depart at 8:00 am arrive at the event site at 8:30 am and volunteer until 12:30 pm. Please indicate on this sign-up form if you can provide carpool - we always need volunteer drivers! All volunteer drivers will receive one extra volunteer hour for their generosity. After the event, volunteers will return to campus and be back by 1:00 pm.

Date: Thursday, February 13th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Located at 1235 Lorraine St, Houston, TX 77009. Click here for more information.

I Heart My Student Centers

Join us for a fun-filled event packed with love, laughter, and exciting surprises. Enjoy delicious free food, snag a long-sleeve t-shirt, and unleash your creativity as you make your own personalized Valentine’s Day cards. 

Date: Thursday, February, 13th, From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Located at Student Center South Ballroom. Click here for more information.

Montrose Grace Place

Grace Place provides food, friends, and hope to youth ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity of all sexualities and genders. Volunteers will be needed from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. As a student volunteer, you’ll assist in cooking and serving dinner to Montrose Grace Place youth. If using the carpool, volunteers will meet in front of the Student Center South at 4:50 pm and depart at 5:00 pm arrive at the event site at 5:30 pm and volunteer until 7:30 pm. Please indicate on this sign-up form if you can provide carpool - we always need volunteer drivers! All volunteer drivers will receive one extra volunteer hour for their generosity. After the event, volunteers will return to campus and be back by 8:00 pm.

Date: Wednesday, February 19th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 p.m., Located at 2515 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77006. Click here for more information.