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  • A man in a white lab coat and blue gloves uses a pipette to apply nutrients and microbes to sorghum plants growing in a lab.

    UH Trains Future Agri-Scientists to Outsmart Climate Change Threats to Food Crops

    Researchers at the University of Houston are training future agricultural scientists in new methods of protecting the world’s food crops – which too often are left vulnerable to extreme weather events in these days of climate change. Funded by a $995,805 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the team is expanding research knowledge and building a new curriculum for students, many from communities currently underrepresented among the agriculture industry’s leadership.

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    UH Population Health Collaborative: Driving Discovery to Advance Quality of Life

    A new University of Houston Population Health initiative uses a multi-sector approach to evaluate and address the most pressing issues impacting quality of life. The UH Population Health Collaborative uses innovative research and analytics to create accessible training and educational resources to fuel positive community quality of life outcomes.
  • An Indian man smiling with short beard holds a flask of bright green cyanobacteria.

    Research Advances Toward Goal of Net Zero Carbon Emissions

    Scientists may be on the verge of taking a big step closer to the net-zero carbon emissions goal, thanks to University of Houston research into algae. Hidden potential is being revealed in the major algae studies at the microbial products lab, located at UH at Sugar Land. The research project is detailed in a newly published article in Green Chemistry, a journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
  • UH Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing

    Innovative New Course Brings Nursing Students into Patients’ Homes

    The University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing partnered with Humana’s CenterWell Home Health to offer an innovative and forward-thinking elective to its nursing students. The Preventative and Restorative Nursing Care elective introduces undergraduate students to the concept, challenges, and benefits of home health nursing.
  • Photo of Sergeant Leonard Ganther in police uniform holding a set of UH branded baby outfits.

    The Heart of UH: UHPD Sergeant Demonstrates Cougar Spirit

    On a hot day in late summer in a parking lot at the University of Houston at Sugar Land, a simple act would prove that the Cougar spirit is alive and well, and that Coogs truly care. Tammy Cleary, a proud 1986 graduate of the C. T. Bauer College of Business and the mother of a Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership graduate, had a mission: Find the perfect gift for her son's baby shower. The gift? A UH onesie, symbolizing the family's deep-rooted connection to Houston and UH.
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    Officials Break Ground on New Technology Building at UH at Sugar Land Instructional Site

    The University of Houston celebrated the groundbreaking of a new $65 million academic building in ceremonies at the UH at Sugar Land instructional site. Before faculty, staff, students and community leaders, UH officials turned the dirt for what will become the Technology Building-Sugar Land Academic Building 2 (SAB2).

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Tuesday 6/6

The Legend Of The Lunar Festival
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
An ancient Chinese village struggles to ward off an invading dragon until they finally take the advice of a wise child. Featuring 30 dancers from Dance of Asian America. Based on myths about the origins of Chinese New Year.

Wednesday 6/7

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.
The Legend Of The Lantern Festival
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
A mischievous fairy’s trick endangers an ancient Chinese village – but is her magic strong enough to save them? Featuring 40 dancers from Dance of Asian America. Based on myths about the concluding celebrations of Chinese New Year.

Thursday 6/8

Maria’s Magical Music Adventure
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
A bilingual (English/Spanish) interactive show about a young Latina who travels back in time to meet the composer, Antonio Vivaldi, just finishing his masterpiece, The Four Seasons. With live musical accompaniment by members of Ars Lyrica Houston.

Sunday 6/11

King Kamehameha Day
  • Location: United States of America
A public holiday in Hawaii, USA that honors Kamehameha the Great, the monarch who first established the unified Kingdom of Hawaiʻi.

Monday 6/12

Juneteenth Photography Contest Deadline
  • Location: Fort Bend County
Photographers of all skill levels are invited to enter the Fort Bend County Juneteenth Photography Contest and capture the spirit of Juneteenth with your camera! Deadline is June 12, 2023. Top winners will earn an award. Winners will be announced at the Juneteenth event on June 16, 2023.
Philippines Independence Day
  • Location: Philippines
A Philippine national holiday in the Republic of the Philippines to commemorate the country's declaration of independence from Spain in 1898.

Tuesday 6/13

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, TX 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. No registration required.

Wednesday 6/14

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.

Thursday 6/15

BLN Juneteenth Celebration Event
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion, MD Anderson Library: 4333 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204
Social & Panel discussion on the Historical Legacy of Juneteenth Celebrating Hope, Freedom & Faith, and Black Excellence. Viewing of the Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom documentary film.

Friday 6/16

Senior Series: The Truth About Reverse Mortgages
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Reverse mortgage loans have received a lot of media coverage and you have probably seen advertisements on the topic. Few people, however, truly understand how or why a reverse mortgage can be used in financial and estate planning. If you are curious about the pros and cons of reverse mortgages, join us for Liz McNeel’s Houston Senior Living Series presentation w/ expert panelists. This program is geared toward older adults and their family members. It is free and open to the public. No registration required.
Juneteenth At Miller – A Celebration Of Freedom Part 1
  • Time: 8:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
  • Location: Online
For two extraordinary nights, we pay tribute to some of the outstanding artists of our time. This show will take you on a musical journey through the sounds of Blues, Classic R&B and Hip-Hop. Come and experience the music of Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, B.B. King, Michael Jackson, Prince, The O-Jays, legendary Houston Hip-Hop artists and many others. This show will feature a national special guest while highlighting Houston’s incredible singers and musicians. This performance will also be live streamed from Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Saturday 6/17

Family-History Research: Beginning African-American Genealogy
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
We will cover how to trace your African American ancestors back to the 1870 Census. You will also receive clues on how to continue you search to before the Civil War era.
Juneteenth At Miller – A Celebration Of Freedom Part 2
  • Time: 8:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
  • Location: Online
This celebration will commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and honor the contributions of African Americans to American music. The music will showcase a mix of traditional and contemporary jazz and inspirational sounds, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the African American community. This celebration will provide an opportunity for people to come together and reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look towards a brighter future for all. This performance will also be live streamed from Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Monday 6/19

Juneteenth
  • Location: United States of America
Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans after the Civil War. Early celebrations began locally in 1866 and spread throughout the country until it was made a federal holiday in 2021. It is also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day and Black Independence Day.

Wednesday 6/21

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.
Family-History Research: Civil War Records
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Introduction to finding Civil War ancestors by using a number of sources including databases, websites and military records. We will cover how and where to obtain copies of compiled service records and pensions for both Union and Confederate soldiers. Databases such as Ancestry.com, Family Search and Fold3 will be discussed as well as holdings in the Genealogy & Local History department of the George Memorial Library.

Tuesday 6/27

Helen Keller Day
  • Location: United States of America
National observance that celebrates the life and achievements of Helen Keller, a woman who overcame blindness and deafness to become an author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer.
ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, TX 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. No registration required.

Wednesday 6/28

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.

Friday 6/30

Friday Night Fever: Beginner's Salsa Dance Lessons
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: M-K-T, Building 2 Patio, 600 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007, USA
Join KDENCE Studio as participants are guided through an hour-long introduction to basic salsa moves followed by a fun 30-minute dance session to shake your groove thang! Sessions are outdoors, weather permitting and offered free of charge. Registration is encouraged as spaces are limited.
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