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Cat's Back

Cat's Back

Welcome back, Coogs! ✨ Kick off the semester at Cat’s Back- the perfect introduction to campus life! Meet hundreds of student organizations, grab free food, participate in fun activities, and have chances to win some awesome prizes! Come make new friends and find your place at UH! Click here for more information. 

Featured Weekend Events

Friday, January 16

  • Women's Tennis: UH vs UC Riverside - Support your Lady Cougars as they play against the UC Riverside Highlanders! Click here for more information.
  • Women's Tennis: UH vs UC Irvine - Support your Lady Cougars as they play against The UC Irvine Anteaters! Click here for more information.
  • Women's Swimming - Support your Lady Cougars as they compete in the Big 12 East Showdown! Click here for more information.
  • Winter On-Campus Student Employment Fair - Join us for a Student Employment Mixer! On-campus employment opportunities, Flexible and non-traditional hours, Open to Eligible UH Students. Click here for more information.

Saturday, January 17

Sunday, January 18

Upcoming Events - Next Week

Tuesday, January 20

  • MLK Celebration BBQ - A community BBQ offering food, fellowship, and a welcoming space to honor Dr. King’s legacy together. Hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Click here for more information. 

Wednesday, January 21

  • Women's Basketball: UH vs Kansas State - Support your Houston Cougars as they play against the Kansas State Wildcats! Click here for more information.
  • Free Lunch Wednesday - A fellowship-centered lunch at the A.D. Bruce Religion Center, giving the UH community an opportunity to gather, share food, and reflect on unity. Hosted by A.D. Bruce Religion Center. Click here for more information. 
  • BSU Slam Poetry Night - Hosted by the Black Student Union, join us for a powerful evening featuring student poets uplifting Black expression, resistance, joy, and creativity. Click here for more information. 

Thursday, January 22

  • Women's Tennis: UH vs UT Arlington - Support your Houston Cougars as they play against the UT Arlington Mavericks! Click here for more information.
  • SPB Movie Night: Harriet - A screening presented by the Student Program Board, highlighting themes of courage, justice, and collective action tied to Dr. King’s legacy. Click here for more information. 

Hey Coogs. The campus is buzzing. Scan the QR code below for more event information.

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