White Cane Safety Day 2023 

The 17th Annual Houston White Cane Safety Day is just around the corner! This Program & Resource Fair will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the Awareness March walking through campus. The event will also include a Mayoral Proclamation, White Cane Safety Day History, Resource Fair, Grand Prize Giveaway, Door Prizes, Guest Speakers, Musical Performances, and Lunch with Registration, click here to register. We hope you can join us at this year’s White Cane Safety Day!

Date: Tuesday, October 10th, beginning at 9:30 a.m., located in the Student Center South Ballroom. Click here for more information.

The Life Ahead! Harm Reduction Session 

Students have an open discussion in a judgment free zone to explore sobriety and ways to reduce substance use. Free food is provided. 

Date: October 4th, beginning at 4 p.m., located in the Student Center South Midtown Room. Click here for more information. 

Cougar Cupboard Donation Drive 

To get into the spirit for our October 12th game against West Virginia University, the Cougar Cupboard is hosting a donation drive compeititon against West Virginia University starting Monday, October 9th and going until Friday, October 13th. You can make a physical donation at one of the donation spots or send a monetary donation through the Cupboard's GiveSmart link here. 

In-person donation locations: College of Edcuation Farish Hall Room 160, and Alumni Association room 201. 

Mental Health First Aid

UH Wellness is hosting a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training which teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. RSVP here by October 5th to attend.

Date: October 18th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., located in the Student Center South Astrodome Room. Click here for more information. 

Student Research Workshop 

In the 2023-2024 academic year, the Architecture, Design, and Art Library is launching a series of research training sessions on Tuesdays in room 169, on the library’s upper mezzanine. Students are invited to bring their lunch and laptop to learn about tools and techniques that will save them time and improve the quality of their work.

Date: Every Tuesday, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., located at the Architecture, Design, and Art Library (inside the College of Architecture, and Design). Click here for more information and workshop themes. 

New Special Collection Exhibits 

Want to see something colorful? Then come check-out the Architecture, Design, and Art Library. There are two new book exhibits featuring items from the Franzheim Rare Book Collections by the artists Josef Albers & David Horvitz! Both exhibits are currently on view until December, so don’t miss out!

Located at the Architecture, Design, and Art Library (First Floor/Room 106 inside the College of Architecture & Design). Click here for more information.