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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about breast cancer from the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Join us on a 20-30 minute walk while we talk about health, wellness, and life in general. From the Employees Retirement System of Texas, podcast host Lacy Wolff walks and talks with her mentors, friends, experts and leaders about health and wellness. Learn more through the link below, or search ERS Walk and Talk through your favorite podcast platform! Learn more and participate whenever convenient for you!

This year, the University of Houston’s Homecoming Week is October 16-23, 2021. The theme is “Back Where We Belong.” Staff and faculty are encouraged to participate in the Homecoming Spirit Bell Competition and to show the most Cougar Spirit by decorating their offices during Homecoming Week.

People are more than their lab results! Your blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood glucose levels are indicators of your health behavior, including what you eat, how much you move, and how you manage your stress. Join Dr. Janet Tonelli-Mitchell, MD, as she explains her own mindset around health so you can “think like a doctor” when it comes to your own health. She will explain her process for interviewing patients to understand their health behavior to help guide them on the path to well-being. In this webinar, you will learn a new way to think about your role in your health and your future health!

MVP is volunteering with Cougar Cupboard, which is an on campus food pantry available to all enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who may need access to additional food.

Come take part in the Great Inflatable Race! See how fast you can complete the circuit of multiple inflatables and climb up the rock-climbing wall. Try as many or as few games as you want but be sure to stop by for free food and fun!

Brought to you by the University of Houston HPE Data Science Institute, HPE, NVIDIA and Mark III Systems

Join CAPS to learn the skills needed to prevent suicide and help create a community of care at UH!

Share your ideas, plans, and events for the fall semester

Please join us and strengthen your body, relax your mind and find your center with this dynamic flow yoga sequence!

Does your pet become anxious? If so, this webinar may prove helpful to you. Dr. Wrubel has expertise in treating dog and cat aggression, feline house soiling and marking, compulsive behavior, and parrot behavioral conditions. She is energized by tackling complex and difficult behavior cases and helping pets to be successful in their homes.

Tap into your inner funny at this half-day seminar that blends talks from industry-leading funny ladies and practical sessions with women.

Please join the College of Education Thursday, Oct. 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. for a thought-provoking virtual discussion aimed at identifying ways to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline toward equity-centered educational opportunities and outcomes for all students. You may submit questions for the panel when you RSVP.

Promote your health and wellbeing while supporting the Memorial Park Conservancy
Human Resources’ POWER UP Employee Wellness program invites you to join Team University of Houston for the 5th Annual Hess Houston Corporate 5K Run/Walk to be held October 19, 20, and 21, 4:00 – 6:30 PM, in beautiful Memorial Park!

Long day of classes? Work your muscles with a gentle workout filled with different types of stretching. Be prepared to improve flexibility and range of motion.

Add some rhythm to your day with some dance. Merengue, salsa, and more! This session is with Dani!

Come out to Lynn Eusan Park to see musical artist NLE Choppa headline the SPB Homecoming Concert! The University of Houston’s own, MADZ, will open the show!