November 2024
November 2024
LATEST NEWS
Who’s Coming into Your House?
A significant part of being a member of UH’s residential community is being social, but are you being socially safe? The semester’s end is getting closer, and many new friends have been made. Unfamiliar faces in your residence hall can present issues. Watch out for fellow residents by guarding against “tailgating” in your residence hall.
Things to Remember:
- Each building has specific card access.
- Every resident should swipe their card for entry - no matter if the door is already open.
- Guests should be met and accompanied by the person they are visiting.
- Do not pass off your Cougar Card to others.
- Kindly tell others waiting to enter behind you that they must swipe their card for tracking purposes.
Student Housing & Residential Life staff want your UH space to be your home away from home, so let’s all do our part to help all Cougars feel safe and secure on campus.
Whose House? Your House!
Welcome Jamesha Purdiman, Ed.D., to SHRL!
Student Housing & Residential Life (SHRL) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jamesha
Purdiman, Ed.D., as the assistant director for residence life. Purdiman joins the
department from the University of Utah Asia Campus, having served as the coordinator
of residence life and new student programs in Incheon, South Korea, and brings more
than four years of experience in housing and residential affairs in higher education
in addition to success coaching and consulting, and human resources.
In her role of assistant director, Purdiman will oversee staff and programming for Moody Towers, as well as the graduate assistant for the Residence Halls Association (RHA) and the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).
Purdiman is excited to join the university and serve the diverse student population and contribute to the holistic development of the institution.
“I look forward to serving the students and encouraging their interpersonal growth and development so they will be prepared to leave the university and enter the working society,” Purdiman said.
In her free time, Purdiman enjoys cooking and baking, as well as watching episodes of Law & Order: SVU.
Please join us in welcoming Jamesha Purdiman to SHRL!
Tips on Maintaining a Healthy Student/Personal Life Balance
By Darryl Robinson, RLC Student Support & Wellbeing
As the semester progresses, here are five tips to manage your time and support a healthy balance between school and your personal life.
- Create a master schedule by using a planner and time blocking.
Time Blocking divides the day into blocks of time with each block dedicated to doing a specific task or activity and only that specific task or activity. Set specific hours of the day for classes, studying and personal time. Color-code or label these blocks to visually distinguish academic work from personal activities.
Use a planner or digital calendar to input all your deadlines, exams and important dates. Break down large projects into smaller tasks and schedule them throughout the week.
- Prioritize tasks with a to-do list.
Break your workload into daily or weekly tasks. Include only what’s necessary and realistic for the day. Check tasks off as you complete them for a boost of motivation!
- Set Clear Boundaries to protect your time and avoid overcommitment.
Designate specific times or activities, like meals or evenings, as non-work times where you focus on relaxing and recharging.
Learn to say "no" when your schedule is already packed. It’s better to do a few things well than to spread yourself too thin.
- Plan for self-care in your daily or weekly routine.
Block out and schedule time for activities you enjoy or find relaxing (e.g., workouts, hobbies or socializing). Treat these as non-negotiable appointments with yourself.
Planning a short daily mindfulness practice can help reduce stress and improve focus during busy periods.
- Review your progress and adjust weekly.
At the end of each week, assess your progress, tweak your schedule and move tasks if needed. This helps you stay flexible and adjust as your workload changes.
Let’s finish the semester by being balanced and taking time to take care of ourselves, Coogs!
FEATURED EVENT
Student Employment Opportunities with SHRL
Each year Student Housing & Residential Life employs more than 350 students in various roles
throughout the academic year and summer.
The Resident Advisor (RA) application for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open. View the job description and learn more on the SHRL website: https://www.uh.edu/housing/about/shrl-employment/student-employment/resident-advisor/.
Interested in a different role? SHRL also hires for desk assistant, community mentor and summer conference assitant postions. Visit the student employment page on the SHRL website for more information: https://www.uh.edu/housing/about/shrl-employment/student-employment/.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
Campus Resource Listing
Helpful resources for UH students.
Campus Dining
832-842-9053
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
713-743-5454
Cougar Cupboard
uhcupbrd@central. uh.edu
FIXIT
713-743-4948
Learning Advancements for UNdergraduate Cougars of Houston (LAUNCH)
713-743-5411
Parking & Transportation
832-842-1097
Student Health Center
713-743-5151
Student Housing & Residential Life
713-743-6000
University of Houston Police Department
713-743-3333
Join the Global House Living Learning Community Next Year
Student Housing & Residential Life, in partnership with the Institute for Global Engagement, announce the Global House Living Learning Community for the 2025-2026 academic year. Students in the Global House LLC will reside at The Quad Residence Hall and have the opportunity to connect with students from all over the world through social events, shared meals, discussions, and workshops focused on global skills. This energetic environment is perfect for building global competence and getting involved in exciting opportunities at UH and beyond.
If you would like to join the Global House or any other Living Learning Community this fall, please email uhllc@central.uh.edu and a staff member will be in touch with more information.
November Programming with the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Attention, residents! The University of Houston Campus Recreation and Wellness Center has a packed November lineup just for you.
First up, the Top Rope Clinics on Nov. 6 and 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. will help you master climbing basics. You will learn basic skills from harnessing up and tying knots to belaying techniques and climbing communication.
For those ready to take it up a notch, the Lead Climbing Clinic on Nov. 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. will teach advanced climbing and belaying skills. This clinic is perfect for anyone looking to build confidence on the climbing wall!
Intramural Sports fans do not miss your opportunity to complete in the following:
- Nov. 11 – Tennis Tournament
- Nov. 12 – Pickleball
- Nov. 13 – Table Tennis
- Nov. 14 – Racquetball
Plus, grab your team and join the Dodgeball League—registration ends Nov. 14.
Get involved, stay active, and make new friends through these fantastic events all month long! Students can register for all events by visiting myrec.uh.edu. View all campus recreation programming at https://uh.edu/recreation/calendar.
SHRL Sustainability – Single-Stream Recycling on Campus
Student Housing & Residential Life and University of Houston (UH) Facilities work together to ensure residents can recycle their items on campus.
All residence halls have recycling containers found in or near their trash rooms (and
some lobby areas) to make recycling as convenient as possible. Please refer to the
information below for a guide as to what can and cannot go into a recycling container.
What is recyclable on campus?
UH uses a single-stream system, which means anything recyclable can go into the same container. There is no need to separate paper, plastic or glass.
Any recycling bin on campus accepts the following items:
- Plastics #1-5 and #7 (Styrofoam and other #6 plastics are not accepted)
- Metals: aluminum, steel and tin (cans, bottles, foil, paperclips, small metal pieces)
- Tetrapaks: milk cartons, soup containers
- Paper: white or colored paper, magazines, newspaper, paper board, construction paper and cardstock
- Corrugated cardboard: This is the only item the University recycles separately. If the cardboard doesn’t fit in a recycle bin, leave it next to or behind a bin for pick up.
All recyclables should be free from food and other contaminants. Containers should be emptied, rinsed and dried when possible.
SHRL is committed to sustainability with improvements coming soon! We want to ensure residents have the tools and knowledge they need to live a sustainable life on campus. For more information on the University’s efforts, please visit https://uh.edu/sustainability/campus-initiatives/recycle/.
EVENTS
Priority Room Selection
Nov. 1-30
Priority Room Selection (PRS) for the 2025-2026 academic year will begin Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. PRS gives current residents several options in choosing their room for the next academic year. Learn more.
Stress Free Finals Kickoff
Nov. 19
Kick-off Stress Free Finals with various activities and freebies including t-shirts, snacks, a smash room and other giveaways. Learn more.
Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 27-29
The University of Houston will close for Thanksgiving break begining Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Saturday, Nov. 30.
Men's Health Awareness Events
November 2024
Join SHRL's Student Support & Wellbeing Team for programing in the month of November. Contact Darryl Robinson at drrobin5@cougarnet.uh.edu or Christophor Douglass at cldougla@cougarnet.uh.edu for more information.