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Welcome to the University of Houston Faculty Senate

Welcome to the pages of the UH Faculty Senate website. Here, we hope you will find the informational resources you are looking for. Our goal when developing and managing this website is to bring under one umbrella a variety of links and resources that might impact the day-to-day work of a faculty member. Of course, we wish to also provide information on the workings of the faculty senate itself and on all the proceedings and documents related to the various senate committees. In that sense, the senate website is designed to be both “outward-looking,” that is, a resource for UH faculty and “inward-looking,” that is, a resource for faculty senators.

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Weekly Top 5

  • 1. Stay on Top of Rapidly Changing Federal Actions

    Ongoing – Many thanks to the Division of Research for creating the Federal Funding Updates page. The new legislature is rapidly initiating proposals and mandates that have direct implications to our research agendas and funding. It is important to be aware of how these may impact you. On the Federal Funding Updates page you can also find a direct link to official Presidential Actions from the White House for more information. There are also links to other Federal agencies, for easy access. Stay informed.
  • 2. Hear a Fascinating Perspective on Feminist Anthropology

    Feb. 4 (3:30 PM - 5:30 PM) – We welcome Dr. Mythri Jegathesan, associate professor from the Department of Anthropology at Santa Clara University as she presents her talk, Mothering “The Children of Tamil Thai:" Disrupting Sri Lanka’s Lexicon of Matrifocality. Dr. Jegathesan has investigated the stories of the women working in Sri Lanka’s tea and rubber plantations. The stories tell of both resistance and realities in their lives. This talk is free and will take place in the Honors Common, room 212 C in the M.D. Anderson Library. For more information, click HERE.

  • 3. Two Operas in One Show

    Jan. 31-Feb. 2 (various) – The Moores Opera presents Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. While written as the last two elements in a triptych, these two one-act operas composed by Giacomo Puccini with Libretti by Giovacchino Forzano, are set in different eras and places.  Suor Angelica is considered lyric, and Gianni Schicchi represents the comedic. The performances are in Italian with English and Spanish subtitles.  Performance times include Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at 7:00 PM and Feb 2 at 2:00 PM. The cost is $20-$25. There is a pre-show talk on Feb. 2 at 1:00 PM in the Moores Opera House theatre. Purchase tickets HERE. Check relevant Arts District Construction information HERE.

  • 4. Presenting a New Viewpoint on Design and AI

    Feb. 6 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM) – The next instalment of the School of Art Speaker Series will feature Helen Armstrong, Professor of Graphic and Experience Design and the Director of the MGXD program at North Carolina State University. Dr. Armstrong explicitly highlights the relevant connection between designers and AI. This is fully explored in her book, Big Data, Big Design: Why Designers Should Care about Artificial Intelligence. She will be speaking on her areas of expertise, inclusive design, machine learning, digital rights, and human-machine teaming. This talk and reception will be held at the Dudley Recital Hall. There is no cost.

  • 5. Support Student Research

    Feb. 6 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) – The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences will showcase undergraduate research in Agnes Arnold Hall, room 210 on Thursday. Take a walk through to see what students are accomplishing with at least 11 projects being highlighted. Many CLASS departments will be represented including African American Studies, English, History, Sociology, and more. Refreshments are also provided.