Feb 11 5:30 pm

Arab Brazil Ternary Orientalism and the Question of South-South Comparison

Arabs have left a permanent imprint on Brazil: from the Moorish legacy of Muslim Iberia, transmitted by Portuguese settlers; to waves of Arab immigrants since the late nineteenth century; to the prominence today of Brazilians of Arab descent. 

Feb 12 2:30 pm

Health Partnerships Between the U.S. and Angola

Consul General of Angola in Houston, Ana Paula do Nascimento will give a public lecture on Health Partnerships between the U.S. and Angola in the AD Bruce Religion Center. A reception will follow.

Feb 14 5:00 pm

CLASS Excellence in Community Engagement Award

To recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions by staff and faculty in fostering meaningful partnerships between the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at UH and the broader community.

Feb 18 12:00 pm

Le Paris Noir: Unveiling Black Histories in the City of Light

Join Kévi Donat, founder of Le Paris Noir, for a compelling talk on Black cultural and intellectual history in Paris. Drawing from his walking tours, he explores race, history, and urban transformation, offering critical insights into identity and social justice. Refreshments provided.

Feb 20 5:30 pm

International Film Series: Maryam

Maryam, a 50-year-old gallery owner, seeks blessings from her father to marry her boyfriend from Sierra Leone, while overcoming a conservative racial and religious bureaucracy in Malaysia, which determines her ability to choose a spouse.

Feb 21 11:30 am

Talk on “Trust, Humanistic AI, and Humanities Higher Education”

Join us in learning about the various Learning Abroad opportunities available to students at our Spring 2025 Fair!

Feb 21 5:00 pm

CLASS Excellence in Teaching Award

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) invites you to nominate a CLASS faculty member for the 2025 CLASS Excellence in Teaching Award. 

Feb 26 5:30 pm

Houston History Magazine Launch

Houston History magazine celebrates the launch of it’s newest issue on the legacy of Harrisburg and Milby High Schools

Mar 03 5:00 pm

CLASS Research Excellence Professorship

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is pleased to announce the CLASS Research Excellence Professorship to recognize and support significant research being conducted by tenured faculty members within CLASS at the associate level.

Mar 04 5:00 pm

Film Screening Shaking It Up: The Life & Times of Liz Carpenter

Come watch Shaking It Up, a new film about Liz Carpenter, key figure in the Lyndon B. Johnson White House. Christy Carpenter, the film’s Co-Producer and Co-Director, will be our special guest!

Mar 21 5:00 pm

CLASS Scholarships Deadline

Each year, CLASS awards numerous scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500 to deserving students. Learn about the scholarship requirements and application instructions on our CLASS Scholarships page.

Apply by March 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Questions about CLASS scholarships? Email cscholar@central.uh.edu.

Mar 27 11:30 am

Women’s History Month Luncheon

A luncheon with Ruth J. Simmons is a trailblazing leader in higher education, currently a President’s Distinguished Fellow at Rice University and Senior Adviser to Harvard.