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December 2017 Press Releases

UH FARMERS MARKET TO CONTINUE IN SPRING posted on 12/22/17
A total of eight markets will be held on various Wednesdays during the semester from noon to 4 p.m. to allow students, faculty and staff the opportunity to shop for locally sourced and produced food items without having to leave campus.

NEW GROUP WORKS TO IMPROVE COUGAR CARD SERVICES posted on 12/22/17
The Cougar Card Advisory Committee, which met for the first time in October, offers advice and feedback to the Cougar Card Office regarding operational plans and initiatives.

CONVENIENCE STORE OPENS TO SERVE THE UH LAW SCHOOL COMMUNITY posted on 12/08/17
The Market at Bates Law, which opened Dec. 4, is located on the ground floor of the Bates Law building adjacent to the student lounge area in the space that previously housed a Subway restaurant.

UH RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FROM EPA posted on 12/08/17
The 2017 Food Recovery Challenge award was given to the University in large part to two food recovery programs here on campus.

TREES PLANTED IN CAMPUS COMMUNITY GARDEN FOR ARBOR DAY posted on 12/08/17
The plantings were part of the annual Rock the Campus volunteer event hosted by the Metropolitan Volunteer Program.

UH RECEIVES MAYOR'S PROUD PARTNER AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS posted on 12/08/17
The award recognizes individuals and institutions who have made an overwhelming contribution to the city of Houston's quality of life.

WINTER MEAL PLANS AVAILABLE OVER BREAK posted on 12/08/17
Students who will be staying on campus during the winter break can buy one of two plans that can be used to eat at Moody Towers Dining Commons, which will be open every day, including Christmas and New Year's Day.