Student and Alumni Resources
Hobby School Social Media
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Hobby School Student/Alumni Organizations and Social Media
Student Organizations
Government Internship Alumni Network - Texas: student organization comprised of former and current Hobby School interns providing internship and employment connections to better prepare students for careers in public service and civic engagement
Facebook Group: Master of Public Policy - Hobby School of Public Affairs: Facebook group for past, present, and future students of the MPP program
Pi Alpha Alpha: global honor society for public affairs and administration
The minimum requirements for graduate students to be inducted are to achieve and maintain a 3.7 or above GPA, and the completion of more than 50% of coursework in a public policy/public administration degree.
For more information on the UH Pi Alpha Alpha chapter, visit the group's Get Involved page on the UH Center for Student Involvement site.
Alumni Organizations
Facebook: Hobby School of Public Affairs Alumni Association: Official Facebook account for the alumni-run alumni association
Twitter: Hobby School of Public Affairs Alumni Association: Official Twitter account for the alumni-run alumni association
LinkedIn: Hobby School of Public Affairs Alumni Association: Official LinkedIn account for the alumni-run alumni association
UH Resources
Athletics: students get free access to UH sporting events
Campus Recreation & Wellness Center: exercise equipment, fitness classes, sports clubs, pools, and much more
Cougar Card: official student ID used to access campus resources
Dining Services: on-campus dining options and meal plans
Health Center and Counseling and Psychological Services: health and counseling services
M.D. Anderson Library: excellent study spaces and research services
Police: security escorts and lost and found
Parking & Transportation Services: parking permits and other transportation
Scholarships & Financial Aid: provides financial assistance to students through grants, loans, and scholarships
Student Center and Satellite: restaurants, study areas, bookstore, student organizations, bowling alley and game room, and much more
UH Campus Map: detailed map of the UH campus showing buildings, parking areas, and other amenities
UH Campus Store: official UH bookstore for textbooks and UH apparel
UH Graduate Catalog: UH Graduate School academic policies and procedures
University Career Services: resume/interview help and career fairs/workshops
University Information Technology: AccessUH login system, CougarNet computer accounts, UH e-mail, software downloads, and much more
University Registrar: provides registration and enrollment records, includes in-state residency verification, transcripts, and diplomas
Writing Center: writing consultations and workshops
Other Resources
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM): nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public policy and management by fostering excellence in research, analysis, and education
Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA): nonprofit organization of graduate education programs in public policy, public affairs, public administration, and nonprofit management
GovernmentJobs.com: browse federal, state, and municipal jobs and internships
International City/County Management Association: locate job opportunities with city and county governments
Internships.com: find all types of internships
Opportunities in Public Affairs: search for legislative, public affairs, and public relations jobs in Washington D.C. and nationwide
PublicServiceCareers.org: find jobs and internships, career advice, and information on degrees in public service and public affairs
Big Data Internships and Employment: Tips to find and make the most out of a big data-related internship
USAJobs.gov: federal government's official jobs site
Visit Houston: search for Houston-area attractions, events, restaurants, and much more