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  Staff Council General Meeting

  Join Staff Council during its monthly General Meeting on March 4, 2021, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm via MS Teams. Featuring University of Houston’s Human Resources, Dr. Emily Messa, AVC/AVP Administration, and Women Gender Resource Center. Each special guest will have a brief Q&A at the conclusion of their presentation.

  To submit a question, complete this Special Guest Question Form.
  The form will close at noon on Wednesday prior to the Staff Council General Meeting.
  

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  “COVID-19: State of the UH Community” Health Forum

  Staff Council has partnered with the UH College of Medicine to bring UH staff a “COVID-19: State of the UH Community” health forum on Thursday, March 11, 2021, from 1 pm to 2 pm.  

  This virtual event aims to share information and resources with staff relating to COVID-19 statistics, vaccine facts and myths, defining groups 1A & 1B, and EAP Resources: Mental Health Awareness. 

  Register to attend the “COVID-19: State of the UH Community” Health Forum.

  Additional information about this event is forthcoming

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  Staff Council 2021-2022 Scholarship Applications are Now Open

  Staff Council scholarships application deadline for the academic year 2021-2022 is April 16, 2021, 5:00 pm.

  The UH Staff Council and the Women and Gender Resource Center are dedicated to providing opportunities for staff members to advance their education.  

  The Staff Council B. Renae Milton Students of Staff Scholarship provides scholarship assistance to University of Houston students who are dependents of a UH staff member.

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  Staff Council Supports UH Community During Winter Storm Uri

  Staff Council donated 38 cases of bottled water to the UH Emergency Operations Center during winter storm Uri. The cases were delivered directly to the residence halls and to essential personnel working on-campus during the storm.

  In addition, Staff Council created an Emergency Resources Crowdsourcing MS Team that provided staff real-time updates and access to resources in Houston and surrounding areas. 

  Photo by University of Houston via Twitter.

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  Staff Council Food Drive Extended to March 12th

  Help support UH's Cougar Cupboard by participating in Staff Council's Food Drive. 

  The Cougar Cupboard helps provide to students who are experiencing food insecurities. A no-contact drop box will be located in front of the UH Cougar Cupboard Office at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center. 

  Download a printable list of items needed and safety protocols.

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  Staff Council Prepares for Annual Staff-Centered Programs

  Staff Council's Staff Affairs Committee is committed to offering events that are beneficial to the UH staff community.

  In order to provide the best experience, we ask that you take a moment to let us know what you would like Staff Council to focus on for the upcoming Staff Focus event this spring, as well as the fall Conversations with Staff event during the fall. Your feedback is appreciated.

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  Staff Council Invites the Public to Special Event Celebrating Black History Month

  Staff Council celebrated Black History Month with a special Workplace Conversations event featuring a Diverse Perspectives Panel.

  Over 140 University of Houston staff, faculty, students, and guests participated in this virtual Workplace Conversations event. 

  Missed the event? Watch the panel discussion on the event page.

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  Mask On. Together, we are Coog Strong.

  Coog Strong, Mask On is the University of Houston’s rallying cry to defeat COVID-19. It is a recognition that our UH Community must unite on a common mission to prevent the pandemic from disrupting our individual goals and our University’s Tier One academic and research pursuits.

  The UH COVID-19 Update webpage has the latest information for the UH community and frequently asked questions.

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