CoogNews February 10th, Cougar Red Friday: Valentine\'s Day Pop-Up Party - Division of Student Affairs
02/10/2025, 10:05:01 AM
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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: Event starts at 11:00 AM
📍 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.

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 South, 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.

STEM Career Fair

The STEM Career Fair is open to all majors but is targeted toward Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics majors. This event is an opportunity for local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Engineering, Healthcare, Environmental, Technology, Energy, Consulting and Government.

Date: Thursday, February 20th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Located at Student Center South - Houston Room. Click here for more information.

College of Architecture + Design Networking Reception

Join us for the Architecture + Design Career Fair, organized by the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture + Design, Architecture + Design Alumni Association, and University Career Services (UCS). This event provides a valuable opportunity for employers to meet and engage with talented students and recent alumni from the University of Houston, who are seeking internships and full-time positions. The event is only open to College of Architecture + Design Students. Tips for Students: Dress professionally: Business attire is highly recommended. Bring multiple copies of your resume. Check out the list of participating employers ahead of time to maximize your networking opportunities. Interested in attending? Visit here for more information.

Date: Tuesday, February 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Located at UH College of Architecture and Design Theater. Click here for more information.

2025 UH Day of Remembrance

Join us for the annual campus memorial service for all UH students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends who passed away last year. If you would like to add to our photo memorial, please submit your photos  here. If you are unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed here.

Date: Tuesday, March 4, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Located at A.D. Bruce Religion Center, University Chapel. Click here for more information.

Communication & Marketing Career Mixer

The Communication & Marketing Career Mixer is a collaboration between University Career Services (UCS), the Valenti School of Communication and the Bauer College of Business. The event is open to all majors but is targeted to Communications, Marketing, and Digital Media majors. This event is an opportunity for local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Arts, Business, Communications, Media or Non-profit & Government.

Date: Thursday, March 20th, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Located at Student Center South - Ballroom (2nd floor). Click here for more information.

Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Career Mixer

The Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Career Mixer is open to ALL majors and alumni but is targeted to Liberal Arts and Social Science majors. This event is an opportunity for local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles. Industries represented include: Arts, Business, Non-profit, Government, Retail, Construction, Legal, Education, Sports and Recreation.

Date: Thursday, April 17th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Located at Student Center South, Multipurpose Room. Click here for more information.

Government and Non-Profit Career Mixer

The Government & Non-Profit Career Mixer is a collaboration between University Career Services (UCS) and the Hobby School of Public Affairs. The event is open to ALL majors but is targeted to public policy, economics, law, social work, psychology, and business majors. This event is an opportunity for local companies to recruit UH students and alumni for open roles.

Date: Thursday, April 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Located at Student Center South, Multipurpose Room. Click here for more information.
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