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February 2017 Press Releases

WINNER CHOSEN IN ART FOR YOUR HEALTH WALKS PRIZE DRAWING posted on 2/24/17
Mary Robson, an accountant in the Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Business Office, received a Fitbit after her name was randomly chosen from among everyone who took part in at least six of the seven walks held during the fall semester.

UH DINING INTRODUCES NEW LOCATION MANAGER posted on 2/24/17
Travis Smith, a Houston native and UH alumnus, joins the residential team that oversees operations in the two on-campus dining halls.

DINING IMPROVEMENTS REFLECT CUSTOMER FEEDBACK posted on 2/24/17
Numerous changes have been implemented at the two on-campus dining halls since the start of the spring semester.

MONTHLY DIETITIAN NEWSLETTER LAUNCHES posted on 2/24/17
The online publication features various tips and strategies for the UH community to make healthier eating choices.

CELEBRATE GO TEXAN DAY WITH UH DINING posted on 2/24/17
The rodeo-themed event will take place Friday, March 3, during the lunch hours at both on-campus dining halls.

DISHWARE ROUNDUP SET FOR MARCH 6-10 posted on 2/24/17
Bins will be placed in the on-campus residence halls for students to drop off any stray dishes, cups and utensils.

UH DINING SEEKS STUDENTS TO JOIN SALES TEAM posted on 2/17/17
To prepare for the summer sales period, up to 15 students will be hired to join the highly energetic and driven peer sales force.

CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS IN FRESH FOOD COMPANY posted on 2/17/17
A special themed lunch menu will be offered during the lunch hours on Fat Tuesday on Feb. 28.

NEIL HART NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY SERVICES posted on 2/15/17
The UH alumnus, whose first day was Feb. 15, envisions aligning and positioning the department in such a way that it enhances overall student satisfaction.

OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY TO HOST ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DRIVE posted on 2/15/17
The third annual event will take place Friday, Feb. 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Center South Circle Drive.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT SHASTA'S PRAIRIE posted on 2/15/17
Several activities will take place over the course of the spring semester, beginning with a weeding and seeding event scheduled for Friday, Feb. 17, from noon to 2 p.m.

UH RECEIVES TREE CAMPUS USA CERTIFICATION posted on 2/14/17
For the second year in a row, the University earned the designation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.

VITA PROGRAM HELP SESSIONS TO BE HELD THIS SPRING posted on 2/14/17
The large foreign national student community at UH can take advantage of this assistance during five Saturdays from March 11 through April 8.

ART FOR YOUR HEALTH WALKS TO CONTINUE IN SPRING SEMESTER posted on 2/08/17
Every Friday from Feb. 17 through April 21, students, faculty and staff can take part in the 30-minute walks, which will include stops at various outdoor pieces of art on campus.

UH DINING TO HOST DINE WITH THE DIRECTOR posted on 2/03/17
Students, faculty and staff are invited to meet and talk with Misty Pierce, food service director, at Fresh Food Company in Moody Towers on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

DINING HALLS TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY AND ANTI-VALENTINE'S DAY posted on 2/03/17
Fresh Food Company will celebrate the holiday of love during dinner on Feb. 14, while Cougar Woods Dining Hall will play host to those who prefer to protest the holiday.

CAMPUS DINING HALLS TO CELEBRATE THE BIG GAME posted on 2/02/17
The showdown at NRG Stadium will be televised in the Fresh Food Company at Moody Towers and Cougar Woods Dining Hall on Sunday, Feb. 5. The menus will include tailgating favorites like barbecue, nachos and pizza.

UPCYCLING TO BE FOCUS OF UPCOMING SUSTAINABILITY MEETUP posted on 2/02/17
The Office of Sustainability and the UH Music Library are co-hosting the Feb. 28 event, during which participants will learn how to create book bags using plastic grocery bags.

'WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY' BRINGING IMPROVISED HUMOR TO UH posted on 2/02/17
The show, based on the popular TV program by a similar name, is set for May 19 in Cullen Performance Hall. It will be filled with games, funny songs and plenty of audience participation.

BRANDI CARLILE'S 'STORY TOUR COMING TO CULLEN PERFORMANCE HALL posted on 2/02/17
The alternative country and folk rock singer-songwriter will be performing at the University of Houston on Friday, April 28. Tickets are now on sale.