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  • 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Of those who have surgery, more than 40 percent will have additional breast reconstruction surgery.

    Next-Level Breast Reconstruction After Cancer

    Professor Fatima Merchant, department chair of engineering technology at the University of Houston, is part of a multi-institutional research team designing patient-specific molds for breast cancer patients who undergo reconstructive surgery after cancer surgery. The project, supported by a $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, is set to make breast reconstruction more efficient, promoting psychosocial adjustment to cancer survivorship and reducing time in care.
  • A group of young students read books in a library. An adult stands at the table between two students.

    University of Houston research concludes students face growing challenges as Texas teacher workforce evolves

    As K-12 students across the state of Texas return to the classroom, some may not see the same teachers roaming the halls as they did the year before. New research from the University of Houston’s College of Education – titled the “2024 Texas Teacher Workforce Report” – found that overall teacher retention has been trending down across the past decade, decreasing approximately 6.4 percentage points between the 2012-13 and the 2021-22 school year.
  • Male and female students wearing lab coats walking past a building. A motion blur effect is applied to the students.

    Bauer Launches New Degree Program for Healthcare Professionals

    The C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 class of the Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership, a new advanced degree program designed to prepare students for professional leadership and administrative careers in healthcare. “Given that Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world with more than 375,000 healthcare employees, the need for professionals in the field is poised for growth as the population expands and ages,” Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Programs Leiser Silva said.
  • Two nurses practice procedures on a mannequin patient sitting up in a bed.

    UH’s Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing Earns National Accreditation for Health Care Simulation

    The University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing has earned prestigious national accreditation from the Society of Simulation in Healthcare. The College is the first and only college in the greater-Houston area to achieve this accreditation.
  • Portrait of a man smiling with short brown hair wearing a white lab coat.

    Gessner College of Nursing Commencement Includes First DNP Graduates

    Forty-four students participated in commencement and pinning ceremonies for the University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing. The event took place at the Cullen Performance Hall, Friday, May 10 on the UH main campus. The ceremony included students earning undergraduate and graduate degrees, including the inaugural cohort of students from the College’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

  • A man in a white lab coat and blue gloves uses a pipette to apply nutrients and microbes to sorghum plants growing in a lab.

    UH Trains Future Agri-Scientists to Outsmart Climate Change Threats to Food Crops

    Researchers at the University of Houston are training future agricultural scientists in new methods of protecting the world’s food crops – which too often are left vulnerable to extreme weather events in these days of climate change. Funded by a $995,805 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the team is expanding research knowledge and building a new curriculum for students, many from communities currently underrepresented among the agriculture industry’s leadership.

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Saturday 9/7

Ganesh Chaturthi
  • Location: Worldwide
Festival celebrating the Hindu deity Ganesh.
Rin’ History and Story – ’24 Waggaki Sessions
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
As Houston celebrates four remarkable decades that propelled Japan into the modern era, there is no soundtrack more fitting than the vibrations resulting from the blending of classical Japanese instruments with pop and rock. Explore and engage with Japan’s musical past, present, and future as Jampan-America Society of Houston presents wagakki trio Rin’

Tuesday 9/10

Pan-African Passport With Kucheza Ngoma Dance
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Through colorful drumming and dance, Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company chronicles the influence of the African diaspora on dance, starting with traditional West African rhythms and dance and moving on through the Caribbean and into the Americas. This journey culminates with Jamaican pop-culture’s Dancehall, which evolved from traditional West African and West Indian folk-dance styles. The interactive nature of this program will bring participants in the audience on stage to drum, dance, and do the limbo!

Saturday 9/14

Houston Jazz Festival
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
The Houston Jazz Collective presents The American Masters Series featuring Blue Note recording artist James Francies with Grammy winning vocalist Bilal accompanied live by the work of acclaimed audiovisual artist Ben Heim.

Sunday 9/15

El Grito At Miller
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with the stirring Grito ceremony followed by a rousing performance that encompasses the colorful heritage and culture of Mexico. Featuring the fabulous Caña Dulce y Caña Brava. Presented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Houston.

Monday 9/16

Tech-Help Hour
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Need help with email, Internet, e-readers, or other technology? Bring your questions to our Tech-Help hour for one-on-one assistance from our tech-savvy library staff. Bring your personal device or use one of the library’s computers. When you register, we will ask you what you want to learn about. The more specific you can be, the better we can assist you.

Tuesday 9/17

Mid-Autumn Festival
  • Location: Worldwide
A traditional Asian festival around the autumn equinox that celebrates family togetherness and bountiful harvests. It also known as the Moon Festival because of the full moon during the mid-Autumn harvest time.

Wednesday 9/18

University Branch Culinary Club: Pasta! Pasta!
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food! Culinary Club is a monthly recipe exchange. Join us as we discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen! Cook up something new that fits this month’s theme – Pasta! Pasta! We invite you to bring a photo of your dish or a short video of how you prepared it, if you like. No registration required.

Thursday 9/19

2024 State of the City Missouri City
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Houston Knanaya Catholic Community Center: 2210 Staffordshire Rd, Missouri City, TX 77489
Missouri City's State of the City: From Vision to Reality.

Friday 9/20

Park(ing) Day
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: Town Square Plaza, 2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Park(ing) Day is back, and we're inviting you to reimagine what our urban landscapes could be. On September 20, 2024, our parking lots will be filled with laughter, music, and greenery as we convert empty parking spaces into miniature parks, showcasing innovative designs and sustainable solutions. Together, let's make our cities greener, healthier, and more vibrant. Join us for Park(ing) Day 2024 and be a part of the movement to reclaim our streets for people, not just cars.

Saturday 9/21

Fall Fest
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Sugar Land Town Square: 2700 Town Center Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
The Sugar Land community celebrates the fall season with activities such as main stage performances, a variety of live music and cultural activities.
Taste of Mexico Cooking Demonstration: Calabicitas
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Explore Mexican cuisine in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! In this hands-on cooking demonstration, Chef Crys from MoonLyte Cooking, will teach us how to prepare calabicitas, a refreshing and healthy Mexican vegetable dish. MoonLyte Cooking’s sole purpose is to inform and educate the community on alternative eating and cooking methods that help promote healthier lifestyles.
Oktoberfest
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Quail Valley City Centre: 2880 La Quinta Dr Missouri City, TX 77459
Bring out the lederhosen and join us for some German fun! There will be traditional German beer and food, music, and plenty of games and competitions to keep the fun rolling. Can't wait to see you there!

Monday 9/23

Reel Talk: The September Issue
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Reel Talk is a series of documentary screenings at University Branch Library with brief discussions of the films after they are shown. This month, we’re viewing The September Issue. This documentary is a compelling behind-the-scenes look at the making of Vogue's influential September 2007 issue, showcasing the dynamic between editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and creative director Grace Coddington. It runs 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is rated PG13.

Tuesday 9/24

Future of Education & Workforce Luncheon 2024
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Anchor Bend: 1400 FM 2218, Richmond, TX 77469
The luncheon will feature a local panel discussing the future of workforce development and education in Fort Bend County.

Friday 9/27

Music on the Square: Earth, Wind & Fire
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Sugar Land Town Square: 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Get ready to feel the groove! Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band Let’s Groove Tonight takes over the Plaza. Comprised of talented musicians who are also huge Earth, Wind & Fire fans, these incredibly talented musicians are passionate about accurately re-creating those iconic sounds and deliver high-energy performances complete with costume changes, soulful vocals, dynamic horns, and more.

Saturday 9/28

Movies on the Square: Roman Holiday
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Sugar Land Town Square: 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Meet us in the Plaza for an Italian getaway! Bring your blankets and your friends (four-legged ones included!) for a free screening of Roman Holiday. A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome.

Please note that events are subject to change. Check the respective event links for the most current information from the event organizers.

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