• NEW 05-16-2012: Latino Civic Leaders Unite to Promote and Protect the Vote

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts:
  May 15, 2012 tacosandvotes@gmail.com

  Claudia Ortega-Hogue
  281-750-6936 (cell)

  Cesar Espinosa
  832-512-3733 (cell)

  
  Latino Civic Leaders Unite to Promote and Protect the Vote

  HOUSTON, TEXAS – A coalition of new, professional Latino civic leaders from established non-profit organizations have united to celebrate the right to vote by organizing Tacos & Votes, a free community gathering and march to the ballot on Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Bayland Park located at 6400 Bissonnet Street.

  Organizers are motivated by concerns over low voter turnout, the voter ID/voter suppression controversy, and lack of community access to information. It is necessary to bring our community together to fully participate in the American political process to make our voices heard at the polls and develop a vibrant culture of Latino voting.

  Bayland Park serves as a family-friendly setting in the “Latino opportunity” City Council District J, as well as a polling location for early voting in the May primary elections. Deputy voter registrars will be present to register citizens eligible to vote and distribute bilingual voter guides. Demonstrations on how to use the E-Slate voting machines will be done by volunteers. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided along with mariachis and activities for kids. Strictly a non-partisan effort, voters and candidates of all affiliations in Harris County are encouraged to attend.

  Event Schedule

  10:00 a.m. - Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Neighborhood Canvassing
  12:00 p.m. - Family GOTV Barbeque
  12:30 p.m. - Community Dialogue
  1:00 p.m. - Piñata with a Purpose
  1:15 p.m. - Press Conference
  1:45 p.m. - March to the Ballot
  2:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Voting and Wrap-up

  Increased Latino population has not translated into proportional voting or political representation; however, a new and vibrant Latino culture of civic engagement is emerging to affirm its presence in the political process. This targeted effort will raise awareness and get out the vote.

  Participants in the consortium of non-partisan groups and individuals: Familias Inmigrantes y Estudiantes en la Lucha (FIEL), Greater Houston Civic Coalition, Latino Giving Houston, League of Women Voters of the Houston Area, Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston (MABAH), Mi Familia Vota, NALEO Educational Fund, National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO), NHPO Leadership Institute, Texas League of Young Voters Education Fund and the UNO Project.

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• 05-08-2012: La Raza United - volunteer opportunity

  Students can apply by sending a letter of interest and a resume to admin@larazaunited.org (bilingual candidates prefered).
  
  These are the schedules that are available (students can apply for one ore more schedules)
  
  Adult Education
  ESL Monday and Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00 am
  ESL Monday and Wednesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  ESL Monday and Wednesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  ESL Monday and Wednesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  
  ESL Tuesday and Thusrday 9:00 - 11:00 am
  ESL Tuesday and Thusrday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
  ESL Tuesday and Thusrday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  ESL Tuesday and Thusrday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  Summer Camp - Volunteer opportunity
  
  Summer Camp -
  From June 4th - August 10th (Volunteer duration flexibility)
  
  Monday - Friday
  7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  
  
  Once again thank you very much for all of your help.
  
  Any questions feel free to contact me.
  
  Best,
  
  Luis
  832-258-2088
   

• 04-26-2012: CALLING ALL PADDLERS!

  CALLING ALL PADDLERS! Hello. UHD is once again readying for the Texas Dragon Boat races. We are looking for paddlers to cross the finish line first. If you are interested in once again joining the team, or joining for the first time, please let me know by the end of the week. Include the information below in your reply. If you have any questions, let me know. Full Name Email address Best contact phone number Status (i.e., student, staff, faculty) Additional event information is found at: http://www.texasdragonboat.com/practice_scheduling/ Oldie/Goodie, UHD Dragon Boat Team: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwxOGm_KoLU Dragon Boat, 2011: http://youtu.be/pyWMs45Xud0 Paddle up, Gators! Mercedes Mercedes Gonzales UHD Dragon Boat Team Transfer Admissions Counselor University of Houston - Downtown One Main Street, S-350 Houston, TX 77002 O 713-221-8427 F 713-221-8157

• 04-16-2012: 15 STUDENTS NEEDED for Great Day Houston Debra Duncan show on April 18th

  We need 15 students needed to be in the audience of the Channel 11 Great Day Houston Debra Duncan show on

   

  April 18th to promote the UHD from 7:30am until 10am.

   

  
  KHOU Channel 11 Studios (1945 Allen Parkway / Houston, TX 77019)
  RSVP to AlonzoL@uhd.edu ASAP
   

• 04-13-2012: BBVA COMPASS Job Fair

   

• 04-12-2012: ONE MAIN EVENT UPDATE

  ATTENTION STUDENT ORGS:

  If you have not filled out the Finance Committee Funding Request Form for your $100 (Fall & Spring Allocations) please do so by today, tomorrow by 12 p.m. at the latest!

  We have changed the price of the 10-top tables to $200.00 so that student orgs can focus on buying awards.

   

  If you have any questions, comments or concerns please call Vanessa at 713 221 -2790

• 03-29-2012: One Main Event Table/Ticket Payment

  Please be sure to make payment for your tables/ticket for the One Main Event.

  Event Details:

  Friday, May 4, 2012

  6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

  Hotel Zaza

  Ticket are $25

  Please make payment at the cashier's office. Use the One Main Event form that can be located in Student Activities front desk.

  As a reminder:

  Please remember to submit your Spring 2012 $100 allocation form through org sync. You may find this  form under the forms tab. Please complete the form that is identified as the  $100 allocation.  All eligible organizations can  also rollover Fall 2011 $100 allocation for the One Main Event.

• 03-29-2012: Applications Now Being Accepting for SGA Leadership Positions for 2012-13 - Apply Today!

  Applications Now Being Accepting for SGA Leadership Positions for 2012-13 - Apply Today!
  
  The Student Government Association, the elected student representatives of the University of Houston-Downtown, is now accepting applications for the following 2012-13 leadership positions:
  
  Executive Positions
  President
  Vice President
  Treasurer
  Secretary
  
  Representatives for the Colleges of UHD (2 seats available per college / must be a declared major in that college except University College)
  Senator - College of Business
  Senator - College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  Senator - College of Public Service
  Senator - College of Science and Technology
  Senator - University College (for undeclared majors)
  
  Student Government offers great leadership opportunities and helps you gain resume building experiences while you work to support student initiatives. Step forward and become a candidate for an executive position or be the elected representative of your college and advocate for what's important to you and your constituents.
  
  Applications can be picked up in the One Main Bldg in Student Activities in S-204 located on the 2nd floor or you can go to the 3rd floor to room S-380.
  
  All applicants must meet the criteria of the elections application before they can be considered a candidate.
  
  Deadline to apply is 12:00 Noon on April 6, 2012. Completed packets must be turned into Student Activities in S-204.
  
  Questions: Contact Liza Alonzo, Assistant Dean of Students at alonzol@uhd.edu

   

• 03-26-2012: SAB Poker Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tourney

  The Student Activities Board invites you to participate in our 6th Annual Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament on Saturday April 14th, 2012 @ 12pm until 4pm.

  The Entry fee is ONLY $10!!!

  There will be prizes for the top 6 winners and refreshments will be provided!

  If interested, stop by the Student Activities Department (S-204) to register.

  For more information, please email j.r.herrera88@gmail.com

  Hope to see you there!!!
   

• 03-19-2012: Scholarships, travel awards available to students attending HACU-member institutions

  Scholarships, travel awards available to students attending HACU-member institutions

  HACU Scholarship Program accepting scholarship applications
  -- Deadline is May 25

  The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is now accepting online applications for its Scholarship Program until May 25, 2012. To apply to the program students must meet the following criteria:

  · Enrolled at a HACU-member college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico at the time applications are completed and scholarships awarded.

  · Demonstrate financial need and be eligible for Federal Financial Aid (student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident).

  · Meet criteria for specific scholarships to which they are applying.

  · Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by Friday, May 25, 2012. Scholarships will be awarded in the fall for the 2012-13 academic year.

  The following scholarships are available:

  · Aetna Nursing Scholarship - Two $2,500 scholarships are available to full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in (pre-) nursing.

  · NASCAR Wendell Scott, Sr. Scholarship - Four $3,300 scholarships are available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in business, engineering, public relations, mass media, technology, sports marketing, and marketing/management.

  · Travelers Insurance Scholarship - Three $5,000 scholarships are available to full-time undergraduate students majoring in accounting, computer engineering, computer science, finance, general business, general management, human resources, and networking (IT).

  · United Health Foundation (UHF)/HACU Scholarship - Twenty-two $2,000 scholarships are available to full-time undergraduate or graduate Hispanic students majoring in health-related fields.

  For more information about the HACU Scholarship Program, click here.

   

  · Travel Award Program seeks applicants -- Deadline is April 30

  Applications are now open for students attending HACU-member institutions for the Dándole Alas a Tu Éxito/Giving Flight to Your SuccessT ¡Lánzate! Travel Award Program. The program provides students who travel away from home to pursue a higher education the opportunity to apply for a chance to receive a travel award. Eligibility requirements for interested students are listed below.

  Award recipients may be awarded 1-4 roundtrip tickets for the student and/or parent to use when traveling to/from the college/university. The complimentary airline ticket(s) can be used for travel to any of the Southwest Airlines destinations.

  Eligibility Criteria:

  Student must be enrolled in a college or university away from their designated home.
  Student must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA and show financial need.
  HACU will verify academic standing and financial need with the respective universities after the selection committee makes their final recommendations, prior to final selection and distribution of the travel award to the student.
  Applicants must be 18 years old or older and a legal U.S. resident.
  All federal government regulations related to air travel and Transportation Security Administration rules must be adhered to, including but not limited to producing a valid government issued photo ID for air travel.
  One application per student must be submitted by the specified deadline (April 30).
  Needed travel must be to/from Southwest Airlines destinations.
  Student should specify extent of financial need or constraints. Click here for full program details.
   

• 03-15-2012: Need Service Hours

   

  Egg Decorating
  Wednesday, April 4
  Location: S-204 (Student Activities)
  10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  Students and Organizations will earn service hours!
  Refreshments will be provided

  Come by and Decorate Eggs with us to benefit the House of Tiny Treasures

  Contact camarenav@uhd.edu for more information.

  Eggs and decorating supplies will be provided
   

• 03-15-2012: Join UHD at this year’s March of Dimes Walk

  Love Babies?

  
  UHD Does!

  
  Join UHD on Sunday April 29, 2012 at 9am on the UH Central campus to participate in the annual March of Dimes Walk for Premature Babies.

  To join the UHD team, go to www.marchforbabies.org Click on join a team, search for our team name: UH Downtown, click on our team name and fill out the registration form. Our Team t-shirts will be given out on the day of the walk. All UHD students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and family are welcome to join our team.
   

  If you have any questions or need more information about the walk stop by, the Student Activities Department located on the 2nd floor in room S-204 or contact Brittany at clarkb@uhd.edu 

   

  Additional Information:
   

  UH Central Address:
  2400 Calhoun

  Houston, TX 77004

  
  Registration, T-shirt pick up, and Opening Ceremonies will begin at 8am
   

  The walk will began at 9am

  
  Total distance of the walk is 5 miles
   

• 03-15-2012: The Student Activities Board (SAB) Invites to our 2nd Annual Spring Bash

  Join The Student Activities Board (SAB) for the biggest and best party on campus, our 2nd annual Spring Bash!!! Come enjoy live music, free food, and more on Thursday March 22, 2012 under the portico for the pre-party event at 11am until 3pm. Then come back for the main event at 6pm until 10pm on the south deck. This event is open to all UHD students, faculty, staff. So come out and celebrate Spring UHD style with SAB.

   

• 03-14-2012: **EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE** -March 23, 2012

  **EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE**
  Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service
  June 10 – August 4
  Georgetown University, Washington, DC
  www.DCinternships.org/ipvs
  
  How will you choose to spend your summer?
  
  Join the millions of volunteers, public servants and nonprofit professionals who heard the call to serve in the nation’s capital.
  
  The Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service offers you a chance to put your talents towards affecting change. Spend your summer in service while getting a hands-on learning experience in Washington, DC.
  
  This summer’s IPVS application deadline has been extended to March 23, 2012 with scholarship funding available.
  
  You still have the opportunity to be placed in an internship that puts you on the front-lines of our nation’s recovery and renewal. Spend your summer taking action and making an impact in the community. With IPVS you can:
  
  • Provide families with educational programs that COMBAT childhood obesity.
  • Help to ADVANCE public health by conducting intake interviews.
  • Facilitate enrichment opportunities for at-risk youth that ENCOURAGE future successes.
  • TRANSLATE legal service documents and consultations for low-income immigrants.
  • Raise money and awareness for diseases thatAFFECT millions.
  • Provide DIRECT emergency services to clients at a homeless shelter.
  • Research nonprofit policy and REPORT on agency benefits.
  • ENGAGE the local community in a park clean-up that revitalizes urban green spaces.
  
  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
  To take advantage of the extended application and scholarship deadline, please contact Kristen Wright, Program Manager for the Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service at kwright@tfas.org or 202.986.0384. We will work with you to help you complete your application and ensure that it qualifies for the extended deadline.
  
  For more information or to start an application, please visit our website at www.DCinternships.org/IPVS.
  
  ABOUT THE PROGRAM
  Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, IPVS is an eight-week academic internship program held in Washington, D.C. for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector. The Institute combines substantive professional experience for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience worth 6 credit hours from Georgetown University. All students are housed on campus in apartment-style dorms.
  
  Choose to spend your summer in service with IPVS!
  
   

• 03-13-2012: Robert’s Rules of Order

  The student activities center invites all students and student organizations to participate in the Robert’s Rules of order training. Come and learn the do’s and don’ts of meetings and how to ensure more productive meetings to get the most out of your organizations. This event is FREE to all student’s and student organizations!! Don’t miss out!! March 23rd, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 am FREE BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL WHO ATTEND!!

   

  For more information, please contact Vanessa Camarena at camarenav@uhd.edu
   

• 03-13-2012: ATTENTION STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS!!!

  IN NEED OF SERVICE HOURS?? Sign up in order to have YOUR organization host an interactive booth at CULTURE ON THE BAYOU on Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 11am until 2pm .Culture on the bayou is an event that attracts hundreds of students on campus! Don’t miss out on the chance to gain service hours for participation and to promote your organization to the entire student body.

  Sign up to host the following booths:

  -Origami

  -Spin art

  -Bracelets (GAO)

  -Face painting

  -Make a flag

  -Candle making

  -Henna tattoos

  Click on the link to fill out the registration form: https://orgsync.com/22975/forms/show/46948

  Do not miss out on this fun filled service opportunity!! For more information, please contact Vanessa Camarena at camarenav@uhd.edu

   

• 03-10-2012: UHD Open House: Student Org. Table Registration

  Student Orgs,

  Student Activities needs at least 10 -15 student organizations to participate in UHD’s Open House. Student organizations will be given a table to promote themselves to prospective students. If you are interested in participating, please click on the link below to register for this event. https://orgsync.com/22975/forms/show/47012

  Also, if you or organization is interested in volunteering during open house, please contact Jonita Buchanan at buchananj@uhd.edu or 713.223.7935
  
  For more information, please contact Vanessa Camarena at camarenav@uhd.edu or 713.221.2790.
   

• 03-08-2012: Culture On The Bayou

  Students please join us for:

  Culture On The Bayou

  Wednesday April 11

  11:00am-2:00pm

  UHD South Deck

  The purpose of the Culture on the Bayou is to provide everyone with the opportunity to express their culture and traditions. We’ll be providing cultural food vendors, cultural performances, and fun to celebrate our diversity. Culture on the Bayou will be open to all of the UHD community.

  Come celebrate the culmination of cultures at UHD!

  Cultural food will be sold by Mandola’s Italian Deli, Macondo’s Latin Bistro, Nisha’s Indian Food, and Red Lantern Vietnamese Cuisine

   

• 03-08-2012: #TrendingOrgs. Cancelled!!!

  Attention Orgs.

  
  The mandatory #TrendingOrgs. event has been cancelled. Please continue to check Orgsync for other upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
   

• 03-07-2012: Student Org Olympics

  Student Org Olympics Rules and Regulations

   

  please see the attached rules

• 03-07-2012: One Main Event Award ORDER FORM

  Place your award order by Friday, April 13, 2012 by 5 p.m. to the Student Activities Department.

   

  Please print the attached form and return to Vanessa in the Student Activities Department.

• 03-07-2012: One Main Event Table Reservation/Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE!!!!

  Attention Student Orgs

  One Main Event table reservation/tickets are now available. Please see the attached form. Please print, complete and return form to Vanessa in Student Activities. 

   

  Student Organizations:
  This year’s One Main Event will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012. If you are paying for your One Main tables with cash or check, please complete the bottom portion of this form and take it with your payment to the Cashier’s Office on the 3rd floor. They will give you a receipt that you will need to bring back to Vanessa Camarena in Student Activities (204-South) in order to reserve your table(s). If you need to reach Vanessa, please call her at (713) 221-2790.

  Tables are 200.00 a piece and will seat 8 people and individual tickets are $25.00 a piece. If you plan on using your 100.00 allocations from Student Activities, you must submit your request via Org Sync by April 13, 2012 so the Finance Committee can approve it.
   

  You can print the form or you can pick up a form from the Student Activities Department!

• 03-07-2012: Fun Volunteer Service Opportunity!

  The Bayou City Art Festival needs you help!

  Please view the flyer for more info.

• 03-06-2012: Student Activities Mandatory Event

  This is a reminder for all student organizations to register for the mandatory event hosted by the Student Activities Department called #Trending Orgs. If you plan to sell or give out any food items please indicate what you are planning to sell or giveaway during this event. Also, turn in your food service applications to the Student Activities Department (S-204) no later than Monday March 12, 2012 by 4pm.
   

  #Trending Orgs. will be on Wednesday, March. 21, 2012
  11:00am-2pm & 4-7pm in the Special Events room (A300).

  
  If you have any further questions please contact the Student Activities Department at (713)221-8573
   

• 03-02-2012: A Big THANK YOU to Blood Drive Donors!

  Student Activities has a long standing partnership with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and the MD Anderson Blood Bank. This past week, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center hosted 2 blood drives in room 290-South. This was the best two day drive since 2009!! We would like to sincerely thank all of the students, staff and faculty that donated!

  Between both blood drives there were a total of 119 units that can be used to save up to 357 lives. That’s truly an amazing effort from the UHD Community. You guys rocked it, THANK YOU!!!!

  For those of you interested in volunteering or donating in the future please contact Vanessa at camarena@uhd.edu

  Thank you again!

  
   

• 03-02-2012: most up to date food services application

  Hi Everyone!

  In case you happen to need a food service application please see the attached image.

   

   

• 03-02-2012: Sign up for the Chili Cook Off

  Event Details are as follows:

  Saturday, March 24

  12 p.m. -5 p.m.

  for more information contact: Elliot at 713 226-5526 or BallardE@uhd.edu

   

  Also please make sure to submit a food service application!

• 03-01-2012: Calling all Student Leaders!

  Please make plans to join us for a meeting with the Vice Presidents to discuss a potential Advising Fee Referendum for 2013, following the SGA Town Hall Meeting.
   

  Monday, March 5th, 2012
  3-4pm
  Room: Auditorium

  RSVP to meiley@uhd.edu or AlonzoL@uhd.edu

  
   

• 02-29-2012: Student Involvement Opportunity! Apply Today!

  State Representative Jessica Farrar wants to pass along an exciting fellowship with you! The Texas Democratic Party is now accepting applications to the Promesa Fellowship Program, a Latino engagement program that seeks to engage young Latinos via campus-based organizing and innovative use of social media. The program offers a fellowship training in Austin and a $750 stipend per semester.

  Interested students can visit the following website for more information: http://www.txdemocrats.org/promesa-fellowship-program/.
   

• 02-29-2012: Let Your Voice be Heard at the SGA Townhall Meeting

  Let Your Voice Be Heard!

  Monday, March 5
  1 pm – 2:30 pm
  Auditorium (A-350)
   

  Student Government Association is sponsoring a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, March 5, 2012.

  Addressing student concerns: Student Satisfaction, Advising, Admission Standards

  Every student is invited to attend and ask any questions or concerns you have at UHD.

  Free Food will be provided!!

   

   

• 02-29-2012: Robert's Rules of Order Training

  Student Orgs, 

  This is a friendly reminder for the Robert's Rules of Order Training. This training will demonstrate how the Robert's Rules provide for constructive and democratic meetings, to help, not hinder, the affairs of your organization. 

  It will be hosted tomorrow, Thursday, March 1 from 1 pm- 2pm in room N-420.

  We strongly advise that each organization send at least one representative.

   

• 02-23-2012: OrgSync Downtime

  We have been experiencing issues with OrgSync. We are going to apply patches to resolve these issues. OrgSync will not be available Friday, February 24, 2012 from 8:00 am to 11:00am. OrgSync will be fully operational after that time.

  Sorry for any inconveniences.

  Thanks
  Lorenzo Morales 

• 02-22-2012: Robert's Rules of Order Training

  Orgs,

  This is a quick update that Student Activities will be hosting a Robert's Rules of Order Training.

  Rober'ts Rule of Order provide common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order to place the whole membership of an organization on the same footing and speaking the same language. Robert's Rules provides for constructive and democratic meetings, to help, not hinder, the business of the assembly. 

  It will be held Thursday, March 1. Location and time are TBA.

   

   

• 02-20-2012: Advertise your events!

  Student Orgs, 

  If you have a flyer about an upcoming meeting or event, feel free to send a digital copy  to Tobi at adelakuno@uhd.edu to have it displayed on the TV located in the entrance of the Office of Student Activities. 

  Thanks!

• 02-14-2012: UHD's One Main Event

  Save the date! 

  UHD's annual One Main Event will be held at UHD on

  Friday, May 4, 2012 from 7pm-11pm!

   

  Remember to fill out this short survey to let us know what you want to see!

  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/omeopinions

   

   

• 02-14-2012: Do you have a blog or a twitter account?!

  Do you have a blog or a twitter account?!

  Then you're invited to this event for FREE!

  When: Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

  LATISM is a membership-driven nonprfit organization that seeks to empower Hispanics through the power of social media by creating opportunities to network and learn from one another. This year, their National LATISM Conference will be held here in Houston.  

  Please click on the following link to register and say that you are connected to UHD:

  https://houstonlatismkickoff.eventbrite.com/

  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

  
   

• 01-31-2012: Fill out the One Main Survey and tell us what you want! :)

  Remember if you want to see the BEST One Main Event that UHD has ever seen, just complete this short survey and let us know what you want to see!

  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/omeopinions

   

  HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON!

• 01-30-2012: Come join us at UHD's Black History Month Events!

  We invite you to join us at UHD's Black History Month Events!

  Check out the flyer to get all the info!

• 01-25-2012: MGC Meeting

  Attention all Greeks!

  We will be meeting prompting after the Council of Organization meeting at 1 p.m. in room 290-South.

  I am excited to be working with the group. Its going to be a great upcoming semester.

   

  See you soon!!

• 01-24-2012: Do you want the BEST One Main Event UHD has ever seen?!

  Hey!

  In order to throw the BEST One Main Event that UHD has ever seen, we need your input!

  Please click on the link below and complete the short survey.

  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/omeopinions

  Thank you!

• 01-23-2012: Council of Orgs!

  Hey guys!

  
  Its that time again!

  Council of Orgs will be meeting on Wed, Jan 25 at noon and every other Wed after that in S-290.

  Remember that at least one OFFICER has to attend.

  
  See you there!!!
   

• 01-18-2012: Get Involved!

  Hey there!

  Just a friendly reminder that the Welcome Week Koordinators would like to invite you to participate in our Get Involved! event, in which orgs will showcase themselves to new and incoming students and recruit new members.

  It will be held on Wed, Jan. 19, 2012 from 11:30am-1:30pm in the Student Activities Department, S-204.

  Each participating org will receive two volunteer hours, which can be used for up to two organizations.

  Please email adelakuno@uhd.edu if you have any questions!

• 01-12-2012: Welcome Week Volunteers needed!

  Hey there!

  We are looking for volunteers to help us out during our Welcome Week events!
  Sign up to get volunteer hours and meet lots of fun people!

  If interested, please email your name and contact information to studentactivties@uhd.edu

  Hope to see you there!

• 01-03-2012: Calling All Orgs!

  The Welcome Week Koordinators would like to invite you to participate in our Get Involved! event, in which orgs will showcase themselves to new and incoming students and recruit new members.

  It will be held on Wed, Jan. 18, 2012 from 11:30am-1:30pm in the Student Activities Department.

  Each participating org will receive two volunteer hours, which can be used for up to two organizations.

  Please email adelakuno@uhd.edu if interested.

  The deadline to sign up is Wed, Jan 11.

   

   

• 12-14-2011: 5th Annual Houston Environmental Education Summit

  From the Ground Up: Growing Your Environmental Education Potential
  5th Annual Houston Environmental Education Summit
   

  Saturday, January 28, 2012
  University of Houston—Downtown
   

  All workshops are TEKS aligned
  All workshops support the HISD Teacher Appraisal Goals
  Visit www.houstoneesummit.org to register
  **6 hours of Continuing Education Credits can be earned by attending**
  
   

  Volunteers needed for this event. Please contact Isaac Valedez

  Isaac D. Valdez
  President|UHD Environmental Club
  Senator|SGA College of Science and Technology
  Chairman|SGA Sustainability Committee

  University of Houston - Downtown
  isaacvaldez9211@sbcglobal.net
  valdezi2@gator.uhd.edu
  713.359.0771(Mobile)

• 12-13-2011: Do You Need Service Hours?????

  Do You Need Service Hours?????

  
  Great opportunities listed below.
  Sleeping Bag Drive - (Due by Wed., Dec. 14, 2011 at 5 p.m.)
  The Community Involvement Center is collect new sleeping bags for the House of Tiny Treasures. We need 18 youth and 19 adult. For each sleepy bag donated you will receive 10 community service hours!

  
  Salvation Army Secret Santa Warehouse Service Project –THIS Friday, December 16, 2011
  It is our annual holiday service project with the Salvation Army. We meet up in the Office of Student Activities between 7:45 - 8 a.m. for breakfast which we will provide.
  At 8:30 a.m. the shuttle bus picks us up and takes us to the warehouse to The we take a shuttle bus to the Salvation Army Warehouse where we will be assigned different tasks that are needed.
  We will return to campus by 1 p.m.
  Email Vanessa at camarenav@uhd.edu or at volunteer@uhd.edu to reserve your spot TODAY.

   

• 12-05-2011: Need Service Hours

  Opportunities:

  Sleeping Bag Drive

  The Community Involvement Center is collect new sleeping bags for the House of Tiny Treasures. We need 18 youth and 19 adult. For each sleepy bag donated you will receive 10 community service hours!
   

  Create-a-Card (due by Thursday, December 8, 2011)

  The Community Involvement Center is hosting a make your own holiday card drive for Interfaith Ministries. We will provide all of the supplies needed, just bring your creativity!!! Each card is worth 2 hours. The last day to make cards Thursday, December 8th.

   

  Salvation Army Secret Santa Warehouse Service Project (Friday, December 16, 2011)

  It is our annual holiday service project with the Salvation Army. We meet  up in the Office of Student Activities between 7:45 - 8 a.m. for breakfast which we will provide.

  At 8:30 a.m. the shuttle bus picks us up and takes us to the warehouse to The we take a shuttle bus to the Salvation Army Warehouse where we will be assigned different tasks that are needed.

  We will return to campus by 1 p.m.

  Email Vanessa at camarenav@uhd.edu or at volunteer@uhd.edu to reserve your spot TODAY.

   

   

   

   

• 12-02-2011: Interested in a student membership to the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

  Attention students

  
  Are you a junior with a 2.5 GPA and interested in becoming part of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce??????

  If interested, email your information (name, email address, phone number and major) to Vanessa at camarenav@uhd.edu by December 6, 2011 at 12pm.
   

  There are only 40 spots available, if interested act fast. Thank you.
   

• 11-23-2011: Calling All UHD Community

  The Community Involvement Center invites you

  to come help us decorate UHD's Christmas tree

  Monday November 28, 2011

  Outside of the Auditorium

   

  Ornaments and decorations will be provided

  For more information please contact Vanessa at

  camarenav@uhd.edu

• 11-14-2011: Volunteer for Fallapalooza

  Calling All Volunteers!
  Student Activities & SAB need your help with   Fallapalooza  this Thursday November 17, 2011 from 4pm until 12am in the Special Events Room (A300).  If you are a part of a student organization, the hours you serve will be doubled. However, students who participate in more than two organizations will only be given credit for two. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, email Brittany at clarkb@uhd.edu. Hope to see you there!
   

• 10-31-2011: Halloween Volunteer Opportunity- Tonight!

  Students:

  Council Member James Rodriguez will be hosting his Annual District I Fright Fest on Monday, Oct 31st at Ingrado Park (7302 Keller) starting at 6pm. We need volunteers to help with set up and logistics. If you are interested, please call 832.393.3011. 
  
  Meet at Ingrando Park at 4pm to volunteer!
   

• 10-26-2011: Council of Organizations and MGC Today

  Student Organizations,

  We hope that you are having a great week!  Just a friendly reminder that we will be having our mandatory Council of Organizations meeting today at noon in S-290, followed by the Multicultural Greek Council meeting for our fraternities and sororities at 1:00 pm.  

  We look forward to seeing you then!

• 10-24-2011: Volunteer with SAB for the 2nd Annual Halloween Bash

  The Student Activities Board needs your help!

  This Thursday, October 27,2011 volunteers are needed to assist with set-up from 4pm until 7pm & break down from 12am until 1am and to help with misc. tasks from 7pm-12am. 

  If interested, email your name (include name of organization if applicable), and time of availability to Brittany  at clarkb@uhd.edu.

  We appreciate your help!

  -SA Board

• 10-23-2011: SAB Halloween Bash 2011

  The Student Activities Board (SAB) will host their 2nd Annual Halloween Bash on Thursday October 27, 2011 at 7pm until midnight. Come enjoy free food, DJ, prizes, and more!  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please email Brittany at clarkb@uhd.edu with your name, organization, and  availability. Hope to see you there!

• 10-20-2011: Disability Awareness Week from October 24-28, 2011.

  Students,

  Join us for Disability Awareness Week from October 24-28, 2011.

  Monday, October 24
  Motivational Speaker - Diego Demaya
  Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
  Location: N420
  
  Movie “At First Sight”
  Time: 3:00pm
  Location: N420

  Tuesday, October 25
  UHD Facility Tours
  Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
  Location: Special Events (A300)

  Wednesday, October 26
  Faculty & Student Disability Panel
  Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
  Location: (A-300) White Oak Room
  
  Q & A with Houston Metro
  Connie Roebuck
  Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  Location: (A-300) White Oak Room

  Thursday, October 27
  Assistive Technology/Device Fair
  Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
  Location: 3rd floor Academic Bldg, Mural Area

  Friday, October 28
  Backpacks and Baggage - Dispelling Myths about People with Disabilities
  Joe Boenke - EEOC
  Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
  Location: N420

   

  
  
  
   

• 10-20-2011: Fallapalooza T-Shirt Design Ballot (New Entry Added!)

  Everyone the Fallapalooza T-shirt Designs has a new entry! The new ballot is now posted in the UHD Student Activities Department and updated on Facebook. Stop by S-204 on the second floor to vote in person. Or vote online through in the Fallapalooza T-shirt Ballot Album. Leave your vote in the comments

• 10-12-2011: College Can-Fest 2011

  UHD Community Involvement Center has teamed up with Move for Hunger to bring you a competition that really has POWER to GIVE BACK! Teams will have one week to COLLECT as many unopened, non-perishable food items as possible to build the GREATEST, LARGEST, most ridiculous MASTERPIECE out of anyone @ UHD. Last year we collected over 1,500 lbs of FOOD. Think you could beat that THIS YEAR.

  Judging will be based on creativity, number of cans, and overall size. All donations will be transported to the Houston Food Bank courtesy of Queen Moving & Storage, where it can be distributed to those in need.

  WINNING PRIZE! $200 Catered on Campus breakfast, lunch, or dinner to the winning team.

  COMPETION DAY -----------> FREE EATS AND BEATS COURTESY OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CENTER (CIC)

  
  SIGN UP TODAY ----------> EMAIL camarenav@uhd.edu for the registration form.
   

   

• 10-11-2011: Volunteer for Fall Family Festival and Get a Free Table for One Main Event

  Dear Student Organizations,

  We are still looking for volunteers for our upcoming Fall Family Festival on Saturday, October 22nd from 11am-4pm. The 2 organizations who have the most volunteers help out for the duration the 11 am to 4 pm time period will each receive 10 free tickets, or one table to our annual student awards gala, One Main Event held in the spring!  If you or your organization are interested in volunteering, please fill out the Volunteer Registration Form and email Vanessa at camarenav@uhd.edu

  https://orgsync.com/22975/files/150596/download

   

  Thank you,
  We look forward to seeing you!

• 10-04-2011: Fall Open House!

  Hello,

   

  The Office of Admissions would like to send out an official Save the Date for our Fall Open House happening on November 5, 2011. We would also like to invite all student organizations, programs, student support services, and etc. to be a part of our Marketplace during Open House. This year, the Marketplace Fair will be held on the third floor in the same hallway where the Admissions, Academic Advising, Cashier’s offices are located. This way, there is more room and a much wider space for crowds. 

   

  More information will be provided momentarily.

   

  Whitney Casey will be the direct contact for securing Marketplace spots for Open House so please let her know if you have any questions. She is located in the Admissions Office.

   

  Thank you and we look forward to working with you soon!

• 10-04-2011: Do you Facebook? Twitter?

  Try Business Social Networking

  
  Who: Speaker Dr. Dunphy
  What: Student Workshop
  When: Tues. Oct, 4th & Wed. Oct, 5th

  Session A) 11:30-12:30 and Session B) 1:30pm-2:30pm
   

  Where: N-602 (One Main Building)
  Why: To build your Social Network
  Door Prizes, Refreshments, and much more! (RSVP to be entered in the raffle)
  Contact  Jess at Fuentesj@uhd.edu
   

   

• 10-03-2011: Fall Family Festival Volunteer Sign Up Form

  Fall Family Festival is Saturday, October 22nd from 11am-4pm. If you or your organization are interested in volunteering, please fill out the Volunteer Registration Form and email Vanessa at camarenav@uhd.edu

  https://orgsync.com/22975/files/150596/download

  
  Thank you,
  We look forward to seeing you!

  SA Staff

   

• 10-03-2011: Tres Vidas

  A chamber music theatre work for singing actress and trio (cello, piano, and percussion) based on the lives of three legendary Latin American Women: Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, Salvadoran peasant activist Rufina Amaya and Argentinean poet Alfonsina Storni. The show features a wide stylistic range of music, including popular and folk songs of Mexico, EL Salvador and Argentina, vocal and instrumental tangos by Carlos Gardel and Astor Piazzolla and new music written for the Core Ensemble by Osvaldo Golijov, Orando Garcia, Pablo Ortiz and Manuel DeMurga.

  Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium

  October 11, 7:00p.m.

  Sponsored by the Department of Arts & Humanities, 

  Cultural Enrichment Center and the UHD Office of Student Activities

   

• 09-26-2011: Fall Community Involvement Day

  Join us on Wednesday, September 28th
  Fall Community Involvement Day
  10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  3rd floor Academic Building (outside of the auditorium)

  Come browse the many non-profit organizations that will be on campus looking for volunteers to share their time and talents. We will have many different types of organizations present so everyone is sure to find a fit for them.

  Remember- volunteering your time and applying your knowledge is an integral part of your educational journey and experience!

  Volunteers still needed, sign-up online: https://volunteer.truist.com/uhd/user/events/one.tcl?event_id=10484061129

  RSVP for the student/agency networking lunch by emailing: Volunteer@uhd.edu

  
  Liza Alonzo
  
  Associate Director, Community Involvement
  Office of Student Activities
  One Main Street, Suite 204-S
  Houston, TX 77002-1001
  Office: (713) 221.8682
  Fax: (713) 221.8559
  Email: AlonzoL@uhd.edu
   

• 09-21-2011: SGA Town Hall Meeting!

  Hey! You there!

  You are invited to the SGA Town Hall Meeting, where you can voice any concerns or questions that you have!

  This is you're chance to make a difference at UHD!

  See you there Sept 27, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm! 

   

   

• 09-15-2011: STORAGE CLEAN OUT!

  Thursday, September 22, 2011 is the deadline for student organizations to remove all personal belongings from the Student Activities storage located in S-204.

  After this deadline, all items will be discarded.

  Thanks!

  -Office of Student Activities

• 09-15-2011: You are invited to "UHD Night with the Astros"

  You are invited to "UHD Night at the Astros"
  
  at
  
  Minute Maid Park
  
  on
  
  Friday, September 23, 7:05 p.m.
  
  Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies
  
  
  The Houston Astros baseball team is offering discounted tickets for "UHD Night at the Astros." Ticket prices range from $9 - $24 and great seats are available now. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will go to support UHD scholarships.
  
  Follow this link to purchase tickets, https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/group_corp_start.htmI?l=EN&team=astros&owner=5823369&group=249&err=&event=&customerID

   Use Special Offer Code: UHD
  
  
  
   

• 09-10-2011: Council of Orgs

  Hey guys!

  Its that time again!

  Council of Orgs will be meeting on Wed, Sept 14 at noon and every other Wed after that in S-290.

  Remember that at least one OFFICER has to attend.

  See you there!!!

• 09-10-2011: UHD Career Expo Looking for Volunteers

  UHD Career Services is looking for volunteers for the Career Expo on Wednesday, September 14.

  
  Opportunities Include:
  -Help unload and direct employers to their table 11-1PM

  -Help with student registration 12:30- 4PM

  -Employer hospitality 11-4PM

  THEY WOULD LOVE TO HAVE STUDENTS COME BY THEIR OFFICE MONDAY OR TUESDAY TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER!

  For more information contact Steve Markert at MarkertS@uhd.edu. 

• 09-06-2011: Mandatory Student Organization Training and Optional OrgSync Training Sessions

  Dear Student Organizations,

  Just a friendly reminder that Student Activities will be hosting 2 mandatory student organization training sessions on Friday, September 9 in room A617 from 9 am to 12 pm.  If you are unable to attend the first session, a second session will be offered from 1 pm to 4 pm. We encourage the officers of your organizations to attend.  This informational training will cover all aspects of running a successful student organization, with topics ranging from the funding process, food service permit information and reserving room reservations online.  

  We will be hosting our second OrgSync training on Saturday, September 10 from 9 am to 1 pm in A705.  An OrgSync representative will be on campus to walk students through the many features OrgSync has to offer.  

  Feel free to contact me at FalconM@uhd.edu if you need any additional information regarding the upcoming training sessions.  Thanks. 

• 09-06-2011: Remembering 9/11

  Join us on Friday, September 9th any time between 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in Student Activities (Room 204-S) and help us make ribbons in remembrance of 9/11.

  We also need volunteers to help us pass out the ribbons we make on Monday, September 12th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the 3rd floor ticket booth area (in front of the auditorium).

  Volunteer for Monday here: https://volunteer.truist.com/uhd/user/events/one.tcl?event_id=10480653232

  Hope to see you at both volunteer opportunities!

   

   

   

   

• 09-01-2011: Activities Day!

  *Reminder* Today is Activities Day!

  Get Swamped in Activities!

  Date: Thursday, September 1, 2011

  Time: 11am - 1pm & 5pm - 7pm

  Location: Special Events Room (A-300) 

• 08-30-2011: Fall Fest Health Fair- TODAY!!

  Fall Fest Health Fair

  The University of Houston-Downtown will host the Fall Fest Health Fair on
  Tuesday, August 30, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Special Events Room in A-300.

  You do not want to miss out on this great event. There will be FREE basic health screenings, blood pressure, vision screenings, nutrition counseling, fitness tests and various informational booths. There will also be give-aways and fun fitness demonstrations. We encourage that everyone go and start the journey to a healthier YOU!

  
  Volunteers Needed!
  Sign-up today: https://volunteer.truist.com/uhd/user/events/project.aspx?listing_id=10474214619

   

  For more information you may call or email Vanessa at (713) 221-2790 or camarenav@uhd.edu.

  This event is brought to you by the Community Involvement Center, Student Health Services, Sports & Fitness, and the Environmental Health & Safety Office
   

• 08-26-2011: Council of Organizations and MGC Reminders

  Student Organization Members,

  I hope your first week of classes has gotten off to a great start!  I wanted to take an opportunity to share a few important reminders with each of you.  On Wednesday, August 31 we will be holding our first mandatory Council of Organizations meeting from 11:30 to 1:00 pm in the Special Events Room (A300).  Be sure to have at least one officer from your organization join us for the meeting.  Our special guest for our first meeting will be our new Student Success and Enrollment Management Vice-President, Dr. Lisa Montgomery.  

  Immediately following the Council of Orgs we will be holding the first Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) meeting of the semester from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in the Special Events Room as well.  This meeting is mandatory for our UHD fraternities and sororities only.  

  Don't forget to "get swamped in activities" and sign up for next Thursday's Activities Day event on September 1 from 11 am to 1 pm and again from 5 to 7 pm for our evening students.  The registration link can be found at http://www.uhd.edu/sae.

  Be sure to check out the OrgSync calendar on a regular basis to learn about upcoming student organization guidelines and OrgSync training dates.  

  We are looking forward to a great semester!

   

  Michelle

• 08-17-2011: Gator Thing! Get Involved!

  Get Swamped in Activities! 

  Date: Thursday, September 1, 2011

  Time: 11am - 1pm & 5pm - 7pm

  Location: Special Events Room (A-300)

• 08-12-2011: OrgSync Training Room Change

  Dear Student Organizations,

  This is just a friendly reminder that for those of you who would like some extra assistance completing your organization registration form, we will be holding training sessions this Friday, August 12 from 12 to 2 pm and again 2 pm to 4 pm in room S-816. A trainer from OrgSync will be on campus to answer any questions related to OrgSync including website design for your organization and the numerous tools you can use on the site. All members of our organization are welcome to come, but we are requesting that officers attend at least one of the sessions.

  The training has been moved to South-816 (Computer lab)

• 08-11-2011: Cubicle Keys

  Student Organizations,

  If your organizations has been assigned a cubicle please pick up the keys for the cabinets so you can start moving in to them. The keys can be picked up from Jessica Fuentes, in order to get the keys the president of your organization has to sign the agreement. 

• 08-11-2011: OrgSync Training

  
  Dear Student Organizations,

  It's hard to believe that the fall semester is just a couple of weeks away! As many of you may know, we are now accepting student organization renewals for the 2011-2012 school year. This is just a friendly reminder that for those of you who would like some extra assistance completing your organization registration form, we will be holding training sessions this Friday, August 12 from 12 to 2 pm and again 2 pm to 4 pm in A-705. A trainer from OrgSync will be on campus to answer any questions related to OrgSync including website design for your organization and the numerous tools you can use on the site. All members of our organization are welcome to come, but we are requesting that officers attend at least one of the sessions.

  To RSVP please e-mail StudentActivities@uhd.edu with the number of members you will be bringing. Refreshments will be provided.

  Please feel free to contact me at FalconM@uhd.edu or 713-221-8573 if you have any questions or concerns regarding organization registration or upcoming events. I will be happy to help!

  P.S. Be sure to check the OrgSync calendar on a regular basis for news on upcoming events, additional training sessions and Council of Organizations meetings.

  I look forward to working with each of you!

   

  Michelle 

• 08-04-2011: Community Volunteer Opportunity- Friday, August 12th!

  Students:

  Volunteers are needed next Friday, Aug 12, 2011 at the CWA Hall, located at 1730 Jefferson Street for Council Member Rodriguez’s 3rd Annual District I Seniors' Ball in collaboration with the Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Inc and we need YOUR help!

  We need volunteers for the following -
  6:30-10:30am - Set-up
  *11:00am-2pm - Event (hosting and serving lunch)
  2:00-3:00pm - Shutdown/Cleanup
  
  *Please note that we need the most people during this time to serve our Seniors.

  RSVP to AlonzoL@uhd.edu or call (713) 221-8682 with questions.
   

• 08-03-2011: Fall Fest Health Fair

  Fall Fest Health Fair

  The University of Houston-Downtown will host the Fall Fest Health Fair on
  Tuesday, August 30, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Special Events Room in A-300.

  You do not want to miss out on this great event. There will be FREE basic health screenings, blood pressure, vision screenings, nutrition counseling, fitness tests and various informational booths. There will also be give-aways and fun fitness demonstrations. We encourage that everyone go and start the journey to a healthier YOU!

  
  Volunteers Needed!
  Sign-up today: https://volunteer.truist.com/uhd/user/events/project.aspx?listing_id=10474214619

   

  For more information you may call or email Vanessa at (713) 221-2790 or camarenav@uhd.edu.

  This event is brought to you by the Community Involvement Center, Student Health Services, Sports & Fitness, and the Environmental Health & Safety Office
   

• 07-26-2011: UHD Cycling Club Announces Information Sessions

  Interested in riding with the UHD MS150 Team, riding the Tour de Pink or other endurance cycling event?

  Would you like to serve as a UHD MS150 Team support volunteer?
  Interested in cycling with UHD students, alumni, faculty and staff on regular training and social rides?
  Would you like to learn more about cycling technique and fitness?

  If so, please join the members of the UHD Cycling Club for an information meeting on July 27th. First session will be held at 2:15 and information will be repeated at 5:15pm. Both sessions will be held in the Library Special Events Room (A420) at UHD. The group will be talking about training rides, ride schedules, support service, jerseys and of course, posting a team for the MS150. Activities are available for advanced, intermediate and beginning riders as well as for support volunteers.

  If you have any questions, please contact Mercedes Gonzales at gonzalesmer@uhd.edu/713-221-8427 and follow UHD’s MS150 team on Facebook for information about upcoming events and photos from the 2011 Inaugural UHD MS150 team.
   

• 02-11-2011: Etiquette 101: The Gentleman's Code

  Students,

   

  Join us for Etiquette 101!

  Presented by the

  African American Male Mentorship Program

  Thursday, Feb. 17th
  Room N-602
  11:30 a.m. – 12-45p.m.

  Free Food and Drinks

   

  DOOR PRIZE DRAWING for ATTENDEES!!!
   

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