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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.
  • A image rendering of a brown building with trees and people walking

    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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Wednesday 4/3

Computer Class: Beginner MS Word 2019
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word 2019. With this word processing program, you can create letters, resumes, forms, and a host of other documents.

Thursday 4/4

Qingming Festival
  • Location: China, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand
A traditional Chinese festival observed by the ethnic Chinese in several countries. Occurring on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox, the holiday recognizes the traditional respect of ancestors in Chinese culture. Activities include visiting ancestor's tombs, cleaning grave sites, praying to ancestors and making ritual offerings.

Tuesday 4/9

Eid al-Fitr
  • Location: Worldwide
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month long Muslim observation that is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Special prayers and ceremonies occur followed by a feast featuring sweet foods and dishes.
ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 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 4/10

Health & Wellness Day 2024
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: University of Houston at Sugar Land: 14000 University Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479
This event is an effort to build our future healthcare workforce by showcasing your business to local high students in the CTE Health Science pathways. This event is part of the Central Fort Bend Chamber's focus on Workforce Development in Fort Bend County.
University Branch Book Club: Our Missing Hearts, by Celeste Ng
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Join us for a lively discussion of Our Missing Hearts, by Celeste Ng. This is a deeply suspenseful and heartrending novel about the unbreakable love between a mother and child in a society consumed by fear. There are copies of the book available inside the library. You can also check out the ebook or digital audiobook via Libby by Overdrive.

Thursday 4/11

University Branch Young Adult Advisory Council
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Are you a high school student interested in: Earning volunteer hours? Enhancing your college application or resume? Helping your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come join the Young Adult Advisory Council. The Young Adult Advisory Council meets the 2nd Thursday of the school year.

Saturday 4/13

Chess Fest
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Sugar Land Town Square: 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Chess Fest welcomes all casual and avid chess players and chess enthusiasts! Numerous walk-in activities, chess tables and chess-themed activities plus grand master challenges and a blitz tournament make up this fun annual event.

Monday 4/15

Computer Class: Intermediate MS Word 2019
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Do you already know the basics of Word and want something a little more advanced? Learn more functions and tools in Microsoft Word 2019, and make creative documents using the hundreds of templates available.

Wednesday 4/17

University Branch Culinary Club: National Pecan Month
  • Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479
Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food! Culinary Club is a monthly recipe exchange. Join us as we discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen! Cook up something new that fits this month’s theme – National Pecan Month. We invite you to bring a photo of your dish or a short video of how you prepared it, if you like. No registration required.

Friday 4/19

Senior Series: I'm Retired & I Want to Master Homeownership!
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Senior Series is a series of conversations with local experts focused on the unique and complex housing related issues facing mature homeowners and their families.

Monday 4/22

Reel Talk: Bill Nye: Science Guy
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Reel Talk is a series of documentary screenings at University Branch Library with brief discussions of the films after they are shown. This month, we’re viewing Bill Nye: Science Guy. This documentary explores the life, career, and enduring influence of Bill Nye as he advocates for science education, tackles climate change denial, and inspires a new generation of scientists and thinkers.

Tuesday 4/23

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 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.

Saturday 4/27

Friends of the Library Book Sale
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479
Book Bargains Galore at the April 27 Book Sale! People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who love a treasure hunt will find many “must haves”. Items are priced 50 cents to $2, with special items slightly higher. Cash only, and no bills larger than $20. Proceeds fund programming for all ages at University Branch Library.
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