2022 TYCTWD

• Registration Information

  TYCTWD took place on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm* at various locations across campus.

  All children were accompanied by a UH employed parent for the entire day. Participating children were between the ages of 5 and 15. 

  Registration is closed.

   

• Forms to Participate

  In order to participate in the activities of Take Your Child to Work Day you must complete the following forms for your children during the registration process. Registration will not be considered complete unless the required forms are attached.
  
  

  • Release and Indemnification Agreement (OGC-S-2013-11) - as required by the Office of Risk Management for event participation 
    
    
  • Authorization for Use of Image (OGC-SF-2003-02) - for everyone to take pictures at the event
    
    

• Special Announcements

  
  

  • All children must be accompanied by a UH employed parent for the entire day.
  • Participating staff are responsible for speaking with their respective supervisor or manager about their ability to bring their children to the office and attend the event.
    
  • Participants are responsible for their own parking.
  • Participants are responsible for their own lunch.
  • Frequent hand washing and hand sanitizing should be followed by visitors before and during visits to the University of Houston campus.
  • The University of Houston encourages the wearing of face coverings, especially for individuals who are not fully vaccinated, but face coverings are not required on campus.
    
  • Please make sure to adhere to the latest safety guidelines and follow UH Visitor Protocols.

   

  For more information contact Sharon Pellas, schavez@uh.edu, and Emily Merrell, emerrell@uh.edu.

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• Volunteer Opportunities

  Staff Council needs volunteers to help during Take Your Child To Work Day (TYCTWD).
  UH students, staff, and faculty are welcome to volunteer.

   

• 2022 TYCTWD Host Activities

  
  1. College of Technology
  

  • Age Range: 6-13 years old
  • Check in time: 8:30am
  • Activity time: 9:00am
  • Activity description: Spaghetti tower, marshmallow challenge, stack the cup race, penny boat, and egg drop challenge activities.

   

  2. Fire and Life Safety
  

  • Age Range: 10-18 years old
  • Check in time: 9:30 am
  • Activity time: 10:00 am
  • Activity description: General fire safety presentation, fire extinguisher practice, and review of fire alarms and sprinkler systems.

   

  3. Public Art of the University of Houston System
  

  • Age Range: 5-13 years old
  • Check in time: 10:00am
  • Activity time: 10:00am to 11:00 am
  • Activity description: Participants will explore art in public spaces at the University of Houston campus and create their own artwork to take home! Create and customize a colorful chromo-spinner inspired by Double Physichromie, a public sculpture by Carlos Cruz-Diez.

   

  4. UH STEM Center
  

  • Age Range: 8-13 years old
  • Check in time: 9:00 am
  • Activity time: 9:30 am- 11:30am
  • Activity description: Ready, set, go! Participants will create a balloon car with your students and go through the engineering design process to accomplish different challenges.

   

  5. UH Police Department
  

  • Age Range: 5-13 years old
  • Check in time: 11:15 am
  • Activity time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Activity description: Participants will be coloring a UHPD Badge and sharing why they chose the colors and design. Participants will be going outside to look at a UHPD car and ATV.

   

  6. Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
  

  • Age Range: 5-13 years old
  • Check in time: 11:00 am
  • Activity time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • Activity description: Participants will learn how to take care of minor cuts and scrapes, play games, and earn some very cool prizes. Pizza and cake will be provided by the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.