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• 1. Check-in on Class Details

  Now is good – Now that we are well into the Spring term, it is a good place to check in to review how smoothly classes are going. By now your syllabi and CV should be loaded on the Faculty Center. This is a law. Remember to end your classes 10 minutes prior to the published end time for class. Students need to transition, and the next class + faculty need to prepare. Encourage eager students to walk with you as you leave so you can talk longer. If you have a problem with the class before you, contact your department chair. Finally, if you have experienced a problem with a locked classroom door, please message the Faculty Senate office,  fsenate@central.uh.edu, and the information will be shared appropriately.

• 2. Recognize Excellence at UH

  Ongoing until April 4 (5:00 PM) – This is another excellent opportunity that you may want to address sooner than later. Nominations for Staff Council Awards are open now and closing at the beginning of April. Each year the Staff Council Awards Ad Hoc Committee receives information on excellent examples of UH work in many categories, such as Rookie of the Year, Impact, Inspiring Leadership, and many more. If you want to nominate someone, complete the nomination Form and any additional information such as statements of support or recent accolades. Questions can be addressed to scawards@uh.edu.

• 3. Prepare Your Poster Plan

  Mar. 10 (11:59 PM) – The UH Drug Discovery Institute is preparing for the upcoming poster session that is part of the DDI Annual Symposium on April 7, 2025. Posters, which will highlight research related to therapies for human diseases such as drugs, immunotherapy, and biomolecular approaches, will be presented live during the session. Currently, abstract submission is ongoing but closing this week (Mar. 10, 11:59 PM). The abstract submission is open to any UH faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate students and undergraduates and consists of completing this Form with an abstract. For more information, click HERE. This is an excellent opportunity to learn what is happening in the field and forge connections for going forward.

• 4. Spring Break Sports

  Various – With a few days of downtime, you can have some moments to relax and cheer any or all of the active Cougar sports teams. Men’s baseball will be playing home and away, Women’s softball is also playing. Women’s tennis and swim will have several events. There is one track meet (men and women) and men’s and women’s golf will be playing. Finally, the men’s basketball team will finish up the regular season. Events and ticket information can be found HERE. Wear red and shout it loud, “Go, Coogs!”

• 5. Step Out to the Library

  Mar 8 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) – Here’s a “go someplace new” opportunity for a Saturday morning. On March 8, the Friends of Houston Public Library Warehouse, a group who provides volunteer opportunities with the Friends of the Houston Public Library, will be doing work at the warehouse. Activities vary, but may include sorting and organizing donated books, prepping for book sales, and other activities to keep the warehouse ready for library programs. If you have a serving spirit, this is a great activity, and you don’t have to worry about the weather. The address is 6510 West Little York Rd. The registration form is HERE where you’ll also see opportunity to meet on campus and help with carpooling if you are able.