Celebrating Women's History Month

Women's History Month celebrates the indomitable spirit, achievements, and contributions of women throughout history and in contemporary society. It is a time to honor the trailblazers who shattered glass ceilings, the activists who fought for equality and justice, and the countless unsung heroines who have made a profound impact on the world. This month serves as a reminder of the resilience, courage, and wisdom of women from all walks of life, inspiring future generations to continue the legacy of progress and empowerment.

Congratulations to the Houston Cougar Men's Basketball Team

Congratulations to the Houston Cougars Men's Basketball team for their outstanding performance and for advancing to the NCAA Sweet 16®! They've danced their way through The Big Dance® and are now on The Road to the Final Four®. Fans and basketball enthusiasts alike are thrilled to witness this exhilarating journey during March Madness®. For those who haven't experienced it yet, there's nothing quite like March Madness® – Experience It Live™ with the Houston Cougars! Keep up the fantastic work and best of luck in the next round! The next game is Friday, March 29th at 8:39 p.m.

Labor of Love: Making Digital Work for Me

The UH Digital Humanities Core facility will host Darius Johnson, a graduate student at Goucher College, for a virtual talk on his career and work in the digital humanities, followed by a Q&A facilitated conversation with the DH Core's Graduate Research Assistant Shine Trabucco. UH students are cordially invited to join.

Date: Monday, March 25th, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Online via Microsoft Teams, Click here for more information. 

Campus Rec 7v7 Flag Football Officials Training

Have you ever wondered how our flag football program officials got started? Beginners and pros alike are invited to attend just four training sessions to begin officiating today!

Date: Training days will be Mar 25th, Mar 26th, Mar 27th, and Mar 28th, from 6 to 8 PM, Located at CRWC 1004 (Campus Recreation and Wellness Center), Click here to learn more.

Campus Rec Indoor Soccer League

Kick it with us on the indoor court! Join the indoor soccer league. Get together a team of 5+ friends and head over to our indoor court for a ball of fun! Our men’s, women’s, and CoRec leagues are open to all. Click here to register by March 21st.

Date: March 25th, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Located at The Multi Activity Court, Click here for more information.

Campus Rec Outdoor Leisure Pool Reopening

Grab some sunscreen, a towel, and your friends and join us at the outdoor leisure pool as we reopen for the warmer months. Last one there is a rotten egg! 

You must have your Cougar Card or Campus Recreation membership card to enter the facility. A two-time courtesy visit will be issued for those who forget their ID. The courtesy visit can only be used twice a semester at which time the required credentials must be presented before accessing the facility. Students who don’t have their ID may use the digital ID barcode through the UHREC App to enter the Rec Center.

Access to the facility will be granted once you sign a facility waiver. Please log into the Campus Recreation portal myrec.uh.edu or the UHRec app before coming to the Rec Center to expedite your entry. The facility waiver must be signed once every fiscal year. 

Click here to learn more.

Rec Center Climbing Wall Reopening

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but we won’t make you wait any longer. On this day, our climbing wall is back open and ready for business! Hours of operations are Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Click here to learn more.

STI Testing

Come get tested for STIs for free. Open to faculty, staff, and students.

Date: Tuesday, March 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at Student Center Downtown Room, Click here for more information

STEM Ed and Social Justice

Join us as we socialize with STEM students, both graduate and undergraduate, listen and learn from Distinguished Professor of Education Dr. Alberto Rodriguez, and discuss our roles as STEM students, researchers, and, in particular, educators as they pertain to social justice here at UH and in the world.

Date: Tuesday, March 26th, from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Located at Farish Hall 130, Click here for more information. 

Campus Rec Pickleball Tournament

All you have to do is bring yourself and a trusty pickleball paddle, and we’ll handle the rest! Pickles sold separately. Register through myrec.uh.edu. *Participants must bring their own paddles*

Wednesday March 27th, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Located at Tennis Courts 3100 Cullen Blvd. Houston, TX 77204, Click here for more information.

UH Wellness Hosts: StepUP! Coogs Take Action - Mental Health

This evidence-based program educates students to effectively and safely intervene in instances of potential harm.

Date: Wednesday, March 27th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at Wellness Classroom, Click here for more information.

Pet Therapy

Unwind with Wellness on Wednesdays are free events held every Wednesday during the fall and spring semester. These events provide students with unique relaxation experiences like physical wellness activities, do-it-yourself projects, massage therapy, and pet therapy.

Date: Wednesday, March 27th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at College of Engineering Pit, Click here to learn more.

Love One Another Lunch

United Campus Ministry Houston is hosting a free lunch to celebrate Holy Week. This Maundy Thursday lunch reminds us of the commandment to love one another. All are welcome; come and enjoy a relaxing, stress-free meal.

Date: Thursday, March 28th, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located at A.D. Bruce Religion Center (2nd Floor Atrium), Click here to learn more. 

Rec Fest Open House

Join us at Rec Fest for games, prizes, free food, entertainment, and so much more! Activities will be on the Rec Center Front Lawn, Climbing Wall, Red Zone and Outdoor Leisure pool! Don’t miss out on the ultimate campus recreation experience! Hope to see you there!

Date: Thursday, March 28th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Located at the Campus Recreation Center, Click here for more information. 

Cesar Chavez Day of Service

The Metropolitan Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers. Join us for Cesar Chavez Day of Service! Connect with others, make a difference with outdoor projects, enjoy free food, free t-shirts and all needed materials are provided. To sign up, complete the Google Form and we will contact you with more information about the event.

Date: Friday, March 29th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at Student Center South Multipurpose Room, Click here to learn more.

Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week

Greetings Graduate, Professional, & Doctoral Students, Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week is an annual observance designed to recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions of graduate and professional students in academia and beyond. Typically held during the first week of April, this week-long event highlights the dedication, perseverance, and achievements of individuals pursuing advanced degrees.

The purpose of the week is to foster a sense of community, express gratitude for the vital role graduate and professional students play in research and education, and raise awareness about the unique challenges they may face. Various universities and institutions organize events, workshops, and activities to honor these students and promote a supportive environment for their continued success. To learn more about GPSA Week please visit the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students website here. 

The University of Houston, University Career Services hosts a lineup of events to support and uplift our graduate, professional, and doctoral cougars. We encourage all graduate and professional students to engage with us, as participation in select events will enter students’ names into a raffle to win giveaways from University Career Services! Please RSVP to events through Cougar Pathway via your Access UH. University Career Services Team For questions, please email hireuh@uh.edu or contact 713.743.5100 University Career Services University of Houston www.uh.edu/ucs 713-743-5100

Date: Monday, April 1st through Friday, April 5th. Click here for more information.

Welcome to MD Anderson Library

Every person entering the MD Anderson Library must enter using a valid photo ID. A valid ID is a physical Cougar Card or a physical government-issued ID. A physical Cougar Card is required to enter through the turnstiles. Use the magnetic swipe reader or proximity card sensor to enter the library through the turnstiles. To enter with a physical government-issued ID, sign in at the security officer's desk (at the far left as you enter). Non-UH visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult with a valid photo ID. Tour guides and group leaders will need to enter and exit using their Cougar Card at turnstile #7 (at the far right as you enter). The access control system has pass-through capability to allow groups to enter without each person having to swipe a card. Remember to bring your physical Cougar Card for fast, easy, and secure access to MD Anderson Library: swipe or tap at the turnstiles.

Click here to learn more.

UH Parking and Transportation Services Text Alerts

Sign up for text messaging alerts from Parking and Transportation by texting COOGPARK to 55744.

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FAFSA Delays - State Priority Deadline Extended to April 15th

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid would like to make you aware of an important update regarding the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

State Priority Deadline Extended to April 15
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has extended the 2024-25 (FY 2025) state financial aid application priority deadline from March 15, 2024, to April 15, 2024, due to exigent circumstances related to federal aid development, as authorized under Texas Administrative Code 22.6(3).

2024-25 FAFSA Simplification Act and Delays
As a reminder, the FAFSA Simplification Act was enacted by Congress as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This law reduces the number of questions students will have to answer on the form, makes crucial changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand Pell Grant eligibility and removes outdated restrictions to make federal student aid more accessible to all students. Due to the major changes, the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Office of Federal Student Aid informed colleges and universities earlier this month they will not be ready to send students’ completed Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) to institutions until the first half of March at the earliest.

Please encourage students to complete their 2024-25 FAFSA applications as soon as possible to avoid any additional delays. We will continue to keep students, families and the community informed via electronic correspondence and our FAFSA Simplification Act website.

If you have any questions, we encourage you to call us at 713-743-1010, option 5, or email us at sfa@central.uh.edu.