IT'S BACK! THE UHD EVENT OF THE YEAR, THE 17th ANNUAL SPORTS & FITNESS AWARDS BANQUET ON MAY 11. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! One of UHD's oldest and best traditions is back. Tickets are on sale now for this great event celebrating student achievements in sports and fitness during the 2012-13 school year. The ceremony includes dinner, awards show and door prizes. Early bird tickets on sale now in the UHD Student Life Center for only $10. Hurry, tickets sell fast!

Houston, we know we have a problem and with your help we can solve it! What if everything you put in a waste bin could be recycled? What if "trash" became extinct? And what if you no longer had to sort your plastic cups from your glass jar from your banana peel?
One Bin for All is a revolutionary idea for residents to discard all materials in one bin, treating "trash" as valuable assets, dramatically increasing recycling using game changing technologies.
Houston is one of the 20 national finalists chosen by Bloomberg Philanthropies to receive a generous grant to help implement One Bin for All. You can help the City of Houston's idea become a reality!
Vote now for One Bin for All in the fan favorite contest at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/19/vote-mayors-challenge-fan_n_2716857.html.
Vote today and then tell your friends, family and colleagues to vote until the contest ends on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.
With One Bin For All, residents can put everything from soda cans, paper and plastic to food scraps, rubber, wood and glass into one bin, then technology does the rest. By relying on state of the art technology and new process systems to sort trash from recycling, Houston would be able to achieve recycling rates of up to 75%.
Help bring to Houston an easy to use service that will increase Houston's recycling and waste diversion, improve air quality and lower costs to our city!
Vote today at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/19/vote-mayors-challenge-fan_n_2716857.html
Please forward to your friends and post on social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitter with the hashtag #mayorschallenge. Take pictures of your friends voting and post on Instagram @GreenHoustonTx #mayorschallenge.
Every vote counts. One Bin for All.
To learn more about One Bin for All and watch Houston's video, visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/annise-parker/mayors-challenge-houston-_b_2711153.html?utm_hp_ref=mayors-challenge
For more information contact Baker Goldsmith in the Mayor's Office of Sustainability at baker.goldsmith@houstontx.gov. To learn more about recycling in Houston, visit www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/recycling.html and www.greenhoustontx.gov.
 

UHD Sports and Fitness is holding a Interest Meeting for Men's Baseball Club. If you are interested in joining please attend. You can find out more information by clicking on the link. www.uhd.edu/sportsandfitness/clubsports/baseball_mens/

Become a Piloxing Instructor!

Date: Feb. 9, 2013

Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Register at www.piloxing.com

Hands-on workshop!

You have a greater probability of using this training on someone you love versus a complete stranger. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn what to do in case of an emergency situation.
Limited to the first 15 people who prepay for the class.

CPR/AED & First Aid Certification is valid for 2 years.

To reserve a spot for this training, stop by the Student Life Center
3rd Floor Member Services Counter.

LIVE YOUR HOOP DREAMS. UHD MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM TRYOUT ON JANUARY 25. REGISTER ONLINE NOW! The UHD men's basketball club team is looking for skilled and dedicated players for the spring 2013 season. Please visit the team website below for player eligibility requirements and more information. Students interested in trying out for the team must register online prior to the tryout. www.uhd.edu/sportsandfitness/clubsports/basketball_mens/

Specialty Fitness Classes begin next week! Which ones will you sign up for? For a complete schedule please visit http://www.uhd.edu/sportsandfitness/fitness/sfc/index.html

HEY LADIES! UHD WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CLUB TEAM INTEREST MEETING ON JANUARY 25. UHD Sports & Fitness will have an interest meeting this Friday at 5pm at the UHD Student Life Center. Please register online below prior to attending the meeting. www.uhd.edu/sportsandfitness/clubsports/basketball_womens

Upcoming Healthy Workshop you shouldn't miss..
Keeping your Wellness Resolution!
Date: February 6, 2013
Time: 12:00 to 1:00pm
Location: N602
You can register here. http://www.uhd.edu/sportsandfitness/fitness/hafw/OnlineWorkShopSignUpForm.html

AEROBICS, ZUMBA, BUTTS AND GUTS, BOOT CAMP CLASSES START THIS WEEK! FREE!!! See the complete schedule online at www.uhd.edu/sportsandfitness/fitness.

CALLING ALL BALLERS! UHD INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE IS BACK. DEADLINE IS THIS WEEK! The season begins January 27th. The games will be held on Sunday afternoons. You may either register a team or if you don't have a team, you may register as a free agent and we'll get you on a team. The league is open to current UHD students, employees and Sports & Fitness alumni members. The registration link is at www.uhd.edu/sportsandfitness/intramuralsports/basketball. So come out and join in the fun!

CAN YOU DIG IT? WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL CLUB TRYOUT TO BE HELD TODAY. REGISTER ONLINE NOW! The UHD women's volleyball club team is looking for skilled and dedicated volleyball players. Please visit the team website below for player eligibility requirements and more information. Students interested in trying out for the team must register online at www.uhd.edu/sportsandfitness/clubsports/volleyball_womens

The Opulent Ladies of Omicron Gamma Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Presents:

Realty Check: The Truth About Coping with Domestic Violence, Relationships, Drugs, & HIV/AIDS
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
7:08pm
Room N420
Open to the public-Men & Women
You dont want to miss out on real life stories
Refreshments will be served

If there are any questions, please feel free to email info@omicrongammaaka.com
 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Omicron Gamma Chapter
2012 A Party for A KAuse Pink Ice Heifer International Fundraiser Scholarship

The University of Houston-Downtown Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is awarding a $500 scholarship to an undergraduate student for the Spring 2013 semester. Applicants are required to meet the eligibility guidelines below and write a brief bio that includes the writing prompt below. There will be only one award given to the best candidate. The recipient will be notified in December 6, 2012. Funds will be applied directly to the student’s University of Houston-Downtown student account by February 1, 2013, the official day of record. This scholarship is open to only those persons nominated by their University of Houston Downtown organizations. Application and tickets can be picked up at the AKA cubicle in the Students Activities Office on Monday, November 26, 2012 at, Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:00am-11:00am, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 2:30pm-3:30pm, Thursday, November 29, 2012 10:00am-11:00am

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must…

? Be a full/part time student classified as a sophomore, junior or senior at the University of Houston-Downtown for the Fall 2012 semester and Spring 2013 semester.
? Provide an official transcript and a copy of the classes registered for the 2013 Spring Semester.
? Have a cumulative grade point average of a 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
? Submit the official application, typed essay, and official documents in a sealed manila envelope with your name and UHD 900 identification number on the front of the envelope by Wednesday, December 5, 2012 @ 5p.m. to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority mailbox located in the Student Activities Office Room S-204.
? Sell tickets to the Party for A KAuse Pink Ice Heifer International Fundraiser
? Perform a two (2) minutes or less speech at the Party for A KAuse Pink Ice Heifer International Fundraiser event expressing your opinions of why you should be awarded the scholarship.

The bio must be no more than 400 words (typed double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font) and must address the following:

How has your involvement with a community service positively impacted the population being served?

If you have any questions please email info@omicrongammaaka.com
 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Omicron Gamma Chapter
2013 Polly Turner Health/Economic Security Scholarship

The University of Houston-Downtown Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to an undergraduate student for the Spring 2013 semester. Applicant is required to meet the eligibility guidelines below and write an essay based on the writing prompt below. There will be only one scholarship awarded and the recipient will be notified in December 2012. Funds will be applied directly to the student account at University of Houston-Downtown by February 1, 2013, the official day of record. This scholarship is open to all University of Houston-Downtown students and all majors. An application can be downloaded on http://www.omicrongammaaka.com, picked up in the Students Activities or email info@omicrongammaaka.com.

Eligibility Criteria:

      Applicant must…
• Be a full time student that is classified as a sophomore, junior or senior at the University of Houston-Downtown for the Fall 2012 semester and Spring 2013 semester.
• Provide an official transcript and a copy of the classes registered for the 2013 Spring Semester.
• Have a cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Submit the official application, typed essay, and official documents in a sealed manila envelope with your name and UHD 900 identification number on the front of the envelope by Monday, November 26, 2012 @ 5p.m. to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority mailbox located in the Student Activities Office in Room S-204.

The essay must be a limit of 600 words (typed double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font) and address the following theme:
“How does socioeconomic status contribute to the health disparities in America and what programs or resources can be allocated to alleviate this crisis?”

If you have any questions please contact the Scholarship Chairman, Melanie Richardson at melx21@sbcglobal.net or Graduate Advisor, Pamela Lazard at paltime@aol.com.
 

Attention all UHD Student Organizations!!! Now is the time to be awarded for all your hard work on campus and serving the community. The Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Omicron Gamma Chapter at University of Houston Downtown is inviting each organization to choose one member whom they feel have done an outstanding job this year. We will be giving away a $500 scholarship in which we will announce the recipient of the scholarship at our "Pink Ice" event on December 6, 2012 @ 7:08pm - 11pm which will be a "A Party for A KAuse ". This will be a a chic attire event with a DJ, Food and Drinks. It is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  

The applicant requirements are...
1. GPA of 2.5 (sealed official transcript must be received by December 6, 2012 @ 5:08pm)
2. Submit a short bio to info@omicrongammaaka.com
3. Sell event tickets at $10 each (highest ticket seller)
4. Present a 1 minute speech about serving in their organization

A $10 ticket will get an individual into the event and proceeds will go towards our Heifer International Fundraiser (a non-profit organization committed to creating lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice) . The scholarship winner will be announced at the event on December 6, 2012 at 7:08pm. The funds will be applied directly to the student's UHD student account by February 1, 2013. The party will follow at 8:08pm - 11pm.

Deadline to choose a representative is Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 5pm. We will distribute tickets to your representative immediately after you provide the name and contact information. All monies for sold tickets plus tickets unsold must be returned no later than 5:08pm, December 6, 2012.
 

50 volunteers are needed for the Citizenship Week Public Opening Celebrations  

Sunday, November 11 from 12 - 6 PM

 Baker-Ripley Neighborhood Center located at 6500 Rookin St., Houston, TX 77074.

Hello Cubicle owners,

Sorry for the long wait but it is officially time for you to move into your cubicles. Please stop by the Student Activities (S-204) front desk to sign your cubicle contract and pick your space. Only the following organizations listed below will receive a cubicle. If you have any questions or concerns please stop by on contact the Student Activities Department (713)221-8573.

Delta Sigma Theta

Kappa Alpha Psi

UHD Photography Club

Safe Zone LGBTQ

Sigma Lambda Beta

UHD Chemistry Club

African American Male Mentorship Program (AAMMP)

Gamma Alpha Omega

Omega Delta Phi

Alpha Kappa Alpha

International Business Association

Muslim Student Association

Health Professions Organization

Mathematical Association of America

UHD Model United Nations

UHD Writer's Bloc Poetry Club

Bilingual Education Student Organization

Social Work Student Community Advocacy Network

CAB (Campus Activities Board) has teamed up with AAOK (An Act of Kindness) a local non-profit organization benefiting the Houston are through various events.

On Saturday November 10th  CAB & AAOK will put on a talent show to raise food for the Houston Food Bank. The event will be held in the Auditorium at 12pm until 3pm. We ask that you bring can good items for entry into the event.  We are aiming for 1,000 pounds of food to donate to the Houston Food Bank.  

If you can't make it to the event, then we ask to bring in can good items to the Student Activities Department now (Oct. 29th) until Friday November 9th by 5pm.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Brittany at clarkb@uhd.edu

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL, HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SATURDAY!!!

DegreedUp.org Cash Scholarship" need applicants for the Oct. 27th

Deadline.

Details at
http://www.wnd.com/markets.php?path=/news/read?GUID=22003673
 

Contact: Ivan Sanchez
832-713-4577
isanchez@uhd.edu

UHD Student Organization Leaders Bring “Walk to Vote”
Empowering The Student Body To Use Their Constitutional Rights

HOUSTON, TX – In response to student voter turn-out at an all time low, student leaders of the University of Houston-Downtown resolve to empower all students to get out and vote. UH-D students vow to unite to play a critical role in the November elections as we pledge to walk to vote on November 1st. UH-D students are not your typical students, we are the parents, we are the part time/full time working professionals that go the extra mile to get our education –and we will lead by example our community in demonstrating our philosophy of being politically active.

In 1971 the United States of America ratified the 26th Amendment to the Constitution granting the right to vote to 18-20-year-olds. The 26th Amendment was the fastest to be ratified in U.S. history. Traditionally, young people comprise the smallest voting bloc. As a result, many young people feel as if their voices will never be heard. Some even question whether their vote even matters.

Indisputably, students at the University of Houston—Downtown would gladly beg to differ. Since the beginning of the Fall 2012 semester various student organizations have passionately competed with one another in an effort to see who could register the most voters. To date, we have registered over 1,000 students who will now be eligible to vote in the November elections. In honor of this, the Student Government Association, under the leadership of President Ivan Sanchez, has orchestrated an event to encourage our students to vote and inspire them to let their voices be heard. Join us on November 1st on the UHD’s South Deck from 1:00pm to 2:00pm as we celebrate our achievements and exercise our constitutional right to vote.

Who: University of Houston-Downtown Students
What: Students will walk to vote and exercise their voice
When: November 1, 2012
Where: University of Houston Downtown South Deck to 1001 Preston
Guest: Mayor Annise Parker, UHD President Flores and Council Member Ed Gonzalez

The event will proceed as follows:

1:00-1:15 – UHD Greek Steps
1:15-1:25 – UHD Cheerleaders Performance
1:25-1:30 – UHD ROTC and the Presentation of Colors
1:30-1:35 – UHD President William V. Flores Speaks
1:35-1:40 – Council Member Ed Gonzalez Speaks
1:40-1:55 – Houston Mayor Annise Parker Speaks
1:55-2:00 – UHD SGA President Ivan Sanchez Speaks
2:00 - We all walk to the Harris County Administration BLDG at 1001 Preston to vote.

Student Government Association – 1 Main Street, Houston, Texas, 77002 - Room N210 www.UHDSGA.com
 

Orgsync Training takes place tomorrow Thursday October 18th in room S-816 at 3pm until 5pm, again at 5:30pm until 7pm in S-816, and Friday October 19th at 10am until 12pm in room S-816. This training is mandatory for all student organizations.
 

Please click the link below to RSVP your organization for training.
https://orgsync.com/22975/forms/50140

Refreshments will be provided for all training sessions.
 

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

The Registrar's Department Needs Volunteers for the Registration Fair.

UHD Registration Fair
Friday, November 7, 2012
10:00am – 2:00pm
Room A300
Contact: Nikita Milton-Ross rossnik@uhd.edu

we can have two shifts 10:00-12:00 and 12:00-2:00 … we need as many volunteers as we can get (community service hours can be earned)…

 Click here to fill out the volunteer form or print off the form and drop it off at the Student Activities Department.

https://orgsync.com/22975/forms/60263

Calling all veterans, current service members, and their families,

I am excited to invite you to join The Mission Continues for this year’s Veterans Day project in Houston. We are counting on you, your family and friends to serve with us in recognition of Veterans Day. We have nearly 50 projects happening nationwide in remembrance of those who answered the call to serve, and need veterans, active service members, and their families to help serve and inspire.

We ask for your participation in the following project:
http://missioncontinues.org/event/Veterans-Day-with-Target-in-Houston-2012

We encourage you to let your fellow veterans and servicemembers know about this opportunity. Your uniform may have changed, but your commitment to service hasn’t.

If you have any questions please contact James Casey, Service Project Coordinator and US Army Veteran, jcasey@missioncontinues.org or 314.571.6183.

SCHOLARSHIP NOTICES

APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Red Rose Scholarship Application - Deadline 1-11-13

Fifth Year Accounting Scholarship - Deadline 3-29-13

*(Or until funds are exhausted.)

http://www.uhd.edu/financial/scholarships/institutional.html
 

On Thursday October 18th in A-405 from 1 pm until 2:30 pm, the internationally renowned Latino writers will speak about their pass and present publications.

Let's make these famous authors visit a special one.

Come out and meet the authors.

Just a little background information:

Graciela Limón is the critically-acclaimed and award-winning author of eight novels: The Madness of Mamá Carlota (2012), The River Flows North (2009), Left Alive (2005), Erased Faces (2001), The Day of the Moon (1999), Song of the Hummingbird (1996), The Memories of Ana Calderón (1994) and In Search of Bernabé (1993), all published by Arte Público Press. In Search of Bernabé, translated and published in Spanish as En busca de Bernabé in 1997, was the recipient of an American Book Award. It was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times’ Art Seidenbaum First Novel Award and was named “Notable Book of the Year” by The New York Times Book Review. The Memories of Ana Calderón has also been translated and published in Spanish as Los recuerdos de Ana Calderón (2011). Her novel, Erased Faces, is the recipient of the 2002 Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award. Limón is Professor Emeritus of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where she served as a professor of U.S. Latina/o Literature and Chair of the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies.

Alejandro Morales is the author of several novels published in the United States and Mexico, including Hombres de ladrillo (Arte Público Press, 2010), The Brick People (Arte Público Press, 1992), and The Rag Doll Plagues (Arte Público Press, 1992). The Captain of All These Men of Death was published by Bilingual Review Press. Morales was born in Monte Bello, California, received an AA degree from East Los Angeles College, a BA degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and an MA and doctoral degree in Spanish from Rutgers University. He is now a professor in the Chicano/Latino Studies Program in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of California, Irvine. He resides in Santa Ana, California, and is currently writing his next book
 

Attention All Orgs,

IF YOUR ORGANIZATION OCCUPIED A CUBICLE LAST YEAR, PLEASE RETURN THE CUBICLE KEYS TO THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT BY MONDAY AT 5PM NO EXCEPTIONS!!!. ORGANIZATIONS THAT FAIL TO TURN IN THERE CUBICLE KEYS ON MONDAY WILL LOSE THE FUNDING  PRIVILEGES FOR THE REMAINING OF THE SEMESTER UNTIL THE KEYS ARE RETURNED.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Student Activities Department (713)221-8573.

Let’s Party With a Purpose!!!

Join the Campus Activities Board on Thursday October 25th for our 3rd Annual Halloween Bash!
CAB asks that you bring 2 can good items for entry to donate to the Houston Food Bank.
The party starts at 6:00pm and lasts until 10pm in the Special Room (A300 in the Academic Building).
There will be great food, music, door prizes, costume contest, and more!

*In need of some volunteer hours? Assist the Campus Activities Board with setup, décor, run, and breakdown the event. CAB will grant volunteer hours to you.

If interested contact Brittany at clarkb@uhd.edu
 

Learn how the Texas Legislature operates and how policies are created as you work side-by-side with experienced professionals as a full-time legislative aide in the Texas Senate.

Application Deadline: October 12, 2012

Eligibility Requirements

• Scholars: An undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited educational institution with at least 60
semester hours completed.

 • Fellows: A graduate student currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution.

• All applicants must:
 Be at least 21 years old by January 8, 2013. Recent graduates (May 2012 or later) are eligible to apply.

Scholars and Fellows perform a variety of legislative tasks for either the office of a state senator or the Lieutenant Governor. Complementing the work experience, they will meet with local and state leaders in weekly sessions, to engage in collaborative discussions about leadership and policies that shape communities. Participants will receive a $2,000 monthly stipend for work performed.

For more information or to download an application, go to www.tshrc.org or contact Sarah Saenz, Executive Director, at (512)499-8606 or sarah@tshrc.org
 

As mentioned during the Student Organization Training sessions held over the summer and the beginning of the fall semester, the Student Activities Department has randomly selected various organizations for cubicle assignments.Congratulations to the following organizations selected for cubicles:

Delta Sigma Theta

Kappa Alpha Psi

UHD Photography Club

Safe Zone LGBTQ

Sigma Lambda Beta

UHD Chemistry Club

African American Male Mentorship Program (AAMMP)

Gamma Alpha Omega

Omega Delta Phi

Alpha Kappa Alpha

International Business Association

Muslim Student Association

Health Professions Organization

Mathematical Association of America 

UHD Model United Nations

UHD Writer's Bloc Poetry Club

Bilingual Education Student Organization

Social Work Student Community Advocacy Network

Congrats, once again! Please come to the Student Activities Department for your assignment.

-SA Staff

Attention Student Organizations

The 7th annual UHD Fall Family Festival is just under a month away!

This year’s event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 27 from 11 am to 3 pm on the South Deck.

The event serves as an opportunity to invite your friends and family to campus to enjoy a day of food, fun, music and games. The festivities include a kids’ costume contest, a hot dog eating contest for the adults, inflatables, a cake walk, and a craft show.

We are currently looking for student organizations to volunteer at the event. Volunteer opportunities include event set up, hosting an activity booth or breakdown of the event.

Please click the following link to complete a volunteer registration form or click on the forms tab.

https://orgsync.com/22975/forms/59272

Thank you!
Vanessa M. Camarena
Events Manager for Leadership, Service and Community
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street, Suite S-204L
Houston, Texas 77002-1001
Office: (713) 221-2790; Fax: (713) 221-8559
Email: camarenav@uhd.edu
 

Houston Habitat for Humanity runs on the generosity of volunteers like you! Come enjoy the fall weather while helping families in need. Please see upcoming volunteer opportunities below. All skill levels welcome!

Volunteer Days Begin at 7:30am and end at 2:00pm

October 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 17, 30
November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21

Activity: outdoor construction, carpentry

Location: Harrel Park, 8229 Laura Koppe St

Register here!

www.houstonhabitat.org/calendar
 

Houston Habitat for Humanity runs on the generosity of volunteers like you! Come enjoy the fall weather while helping families in need. Please see upcoming volunteer opportunities below. All skill levels welcome!

Volunteer Days Begin at 7:30am and end at 2:00pm

October 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 17, 30
November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21

Activity: outdoor construction, carpentry

Location: Harrel Park, 8229 Laura Koppe St

Register here!

www.houstonhabitat.org/calendar
 

OUT OF 500+ APPLICATIONS THEY TOOK 50 OF THE MOST QUALIFYING.

AND YES HE MADE THE 50!
OF THE TOP 50 THEY CUT IT DOWN TO ONLY 10 APPLICANTS.
AND YES HE MADE THE TOP 10!!!!

NOW THAT 10 WILL BE CUT DOWN TO THE TOP 4.
THE TOP 4 WILL BE DETERMINED BY A ONLINE VOTING CONTEST AT THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW;

https://secure.mlb.com/hou/fan_forum/mascot_vote.jsp

FEEL FREE TO WATCH THE VIDEO AS WELL.

Voting is open until October 4, 2012 at 5p.m .
You may vote AS MANY TIMES as you want.

TEAM UHD SUPPORT OUR Ed-U-Gator DONTE   AND VOTE PLEASE!!!

This is a MAJOR OPPORTUNITY for both Donte and the university.

HELP HE MAKE THE TOP 4 !!!!

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
 

2nd Annual
Nicole LaRose Memorial
Scrabble Tournament

in support of the
Dr. Nicole M. LaRose Scholarship Endowment

Thursday, September 27

5:30-8:30pm in the UHD Cafeteria

Suggested Donation: $25 or more ($10 for students)

Donations may be made at the door or via any of the methods provided on the UHD Advancement Website. Please indicate on your donation that it should go to the Nicole LaRose Endowment.

To Register: Send an email to Michelle Moosally (moosallym@uhd.edu). Include your name and whether you want to play the 5:30 game, 7:00 game, or both.

Game Format
• 2 games (5:30pm and 7:00pm)
• Players will be randomly assigned to tables (ideally 3-4 players each)
• Turns and games will be time-limited
• Rules will be announced prior to the game
• Prizes will be awarded for top single game scorers

In addition to Scrabble, we will offer a series of Bananagrams games with a suggested donation of $5 per game.

Arts and Crafts Instructor (Part-time)

A non-profit organization is seeking an arts and crafts instructor to teach Arts & Crafts classes at four apartment complexes. The instructor will:
• Work with the Supportive Services Coordinator to design art projects that will reinforce educational goals and appeal to students of all ages.
• Submit project plans and supply lists monthly
• Be responsible for monitoring supplies and keeping sites neat
• Communicate regularly with the Supportive Services Coordinator about the class attendance, lesson plans, etc.

This is a part-time, independent contractor position. The instructor will work at each of four properties for 2 hours per week, and have one hour for planning and meeting with the Supportive Services Coordinator, for a total of 9 hours of work per week.

The instructor must be able to work well with children. Most importantly, this individual must be reliable and show up to work on time on a regular basis, as tenants are relying on this service. The instructor must also have dependable transportation to and from the apartment complexes.

Schedule: Weekdays, 3:30pm-5:30pm; 5pm-7pm (one day a week).
Compensation: $10/hour

All applicants must be able to pass a rigorous background check.

Please send a resume to christinas@avenuecdc.org.

Computer Lab Instructor (Part-Time)

A non-profit organization is seeking a computer lab instructor to oversee computer classes at four apartment properties. The instructor will:
• Work with the Supportive Services Coordinator to design computer lessons that will teach computer skills to students of all ages.
• Assist tenants with homework, resume creation, job searches, and other computer skills.
• Monitor all computer use to insure that use is age-appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with the Supportive Services Coordinator about the state of the computer labs, class attendance, lesson plans, etc.

This is a part-time, independent contractor position. The instructor will work at each of four properties for 2 hours per week, and have one hour for planning and meeting with the Supportive Services Coordinator, for a total of 9 hours of work per week.

The instructor must have excellent computer skills and be proficient in most common software programs including, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point as well as operating systems and internet browsers including Windows XP and Mozilla Firefox. The instructor must also be able to work well with children. Most importantly, this individual must be reliable and show up to work on time on a regular basis, as tenants are relying on this service. The instructor must also have dependable transportation to and from the apartment complexes.

Schedule: Weekdays, 3:30pm-5:30pm; 5pm-7pm (one day a week).
Compensation: $10/hour

All applicants must be able to pass a rigorous background check.

Please send a resume to christinas@avenuecdc.org.

ATTENTION ALL ORGANIZATIONS!!!!

THIS IS THE LAST AND FINAL CALL FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO PICK UP ITEMS LEFT IN THEIR CUBICLE AND RETURN ALL KEYS!!!

IF THE ITEMS ARE NOT PICKED UP ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH BY 5PM ALL ITEMS WILL BE THROWN AWAY. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

REIMBURSEMENTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR DISPOSED ITEMS!!!

ALL STUDENT ORGANIZATION PACKETS ARE DUE TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER 19TH BY 7PM. 

Any packets that are submitted after this date and time will automatically denied and will not be register with the Student Activities Department.

If you need a registration packet for your organization or a Student Organization Handbook, you can pick up these items in the Student Activities Department S-204.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Student Activities at (713)221-8573

Student Org. Training takes place this Friday September 14th at 9am until noon in the Student Activities Conference room S-290.

This is the LAST TRAINING SESSION to get all of the information needed for registration.

If your organization has not yet attended training, it is required that you attend this Friday.

If you have any questions please contact the Student Activities Department

(713)221-8573
 

Interested in Volunteering at the 2012 Puerto Rican and Cuban Festival

Saturday, September 22-City Hall in downtown Houston

Last year's festival was a huge success but we cannot do it without volunteers! We are reaching out to you today to ask for your support again this year as we are in need of a lot of volunteers.

Aside from being a part of the largest Hispanic festival in Houston, you also get free admission to the festival for the entire day, a free t-shirt, free snacks and drinks and prizes!

We have three shifts available as well as a variety of areas in which we need volunteers. The details are as follows:

Shifts
10:00am-3:30pm
3:00pm-8:00pm
7:30pm-10:00pm

Volunteer Areas
Artesano / Vendor Booths
Admission Area
Concessions
Flex Team **
VIP Area
Volunteer Booth
 

TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL AMY OR MARY @ volunteer@prcfestival.com 

832-744-8196/713-824-1649

** The flex team this year that will support multiple areas as needed.

Please remember that assignments are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

If you are interested in volunteering, or know someone that is, please complete the attached volunteer application and respond to this email with any questions you may have. You can also go directly to the www.prcfestival.com website and download the application
THANK YOU in advance for helping us make the 2012 Puerto Rican and Cuban Festival a success!!!!
Most sincerely,

Amy Estrada & Mary Guzman
Volunteer Coordinators|
Annual PRC Festival

Puerto Rican & Cuban Festival, Houston | Proudly Sponsored by Bud Light
Ferrer Productions | volunteer@prcfestival.com | P. 832-744-8196 or 713-824-1649 | F. 713 869 4566


 

SGA General Assembly, Friday August 24, 2012, Room: S-290

Student Leaders,
We are excited to announce the first SGA Fall General Assembly, serving the student body at the UHD. This will be our first official assembly and therefore is is of vital importance. We encourage everyone at UHD to join us in becoming active participants on campus to be a voice for alln students.
Our General Assembly will be held:
Friday August 24th from 12:00 to 2:30
Room: S-290
 

https://orgsync.com/26994/events/400406

If you are interested in attending the show, please email Nancy at nclark@uh.edu

Here are instructions for audience members:
1. Arrive at KHOU Channel 11 Studios (1945 Allen Parkway / Houston, TX 77019) before 8 am. Park anywhere in legal public parking on the streets around the studio. Go to the front door and let the security guard know you are an audience member from the University of Houston scheduled by KHOU Producer Suzanne Badger.
2. Be prepared to stay until the live television show is over at 10 am.
3. Have Fun!!! (Debra Duncan is very approachable – bring your camera and take photos with her at the end of taping.)
Many thanks.

Nancy V. Clark
UH Director of Development
713.743.8873
nclark@uh.edu

 

Off Campus Service @ the Houston Food Bank -Keegan Kitchen
Located at 2445 North Freeway Houston, TX 77009
First shift is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & second shift is from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
To reserve your spot please rsvp at camarenav@uhd.edu

Also please make sure to specify which shift you are available to volunteer.

Thank you! We will meet up volunteers at the Keegan Kitchen to volunteer.
 

We are at capacity and we will no longer be accepting student organizations.

There are 16 student organizations that are registered for the event.

Thank you.

Students,

Voting is a privilege that was given to us by our founding fathers. Yet, we are letting 10% of the population decide how the entire county runs.

You're in college. You're expanding your mind, your life and your spirit. You're challenging yourself in new and exciting ways and learning things you may not have ever considered before. College students are a key constituency in any, and every election. It is therefore important that we empower ourselves and vote when the time comes! We, the students, need to realize the power behind the vote! This can simply be done by planting the seed of knowledge while we are still young adults.

Let’s show the community that we, as students, have a voice and we will exercise it! Let’s create a political environment at our campus and show the world that the University of Houston-Downtown is here to make a difference! So Friends and college peers, I would like to invite you all to join our student movement to register students to vote.

In order to be able to register people to vote, you will have to be deputized. Getting deputized only takes an hour – and what better way than to do it with fellow UHD class mates and friends! Please join us on the following days to get deputized!! (Also, please keep in mind that this looks great in your resume :)).

• Wednesday, August 15th at 6:30pm at 1001 Preston, 77002. 1st floor.
o Join us in room N210 at 5:30p and we will walk together!
• Monday, September 10th at 10:00am at 1001 Preston, 77002. 1st floor.
o Join us in room S204 at 9:00a and we will walk together!

Please bring a pen and a note pad.

Guidelines to be deputized:
1. Be a US Citizen or resident of Texas
2. Must be 18 years old or older
3. No Felonies

On November 1st, we will host an exciting “walk to early vote” from the UHD to the voting polls located 2 blocks away! Stay tuned!

Cordially,

Ivan Sanchez
President | Student Government Association
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street, N-210G
Houston, Texas 77002
Office: (713) 221-8570
Mobile: (832)713-4577
Email: isanchez@uhd.edu

 

The Student Activities Department has cleaned out it's Storage area and has found several items belonging to the following organizations:

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Pre-Law Association

Black Student Alliance

America Marketing Association

American Medical Student Association

Health Professions Organization

Please come in to pick up your organization items on Monday August 13th by 5pm or your items will be thrown in the trash.

Also, if you student org. has cubicle space in the Student Activities Department, please come in to clean out. All cubicles must be cleared out by Monday August 13th by 5pm or your items will be thrown in the trash.

The Student Activities Department will do a drawing Tuesday August 14th, for new cubicle occupants. Organizations that are selected in the drawing will be notified by the Student Activities Department on the same day of the drawing, and we will be allowed to move in on Wednesday August 15th.

Please make sure to clean everything out of the cubicle space, and turn in your cubicle keys to the Student Activities front desk area.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Student Activities Department (713)221-8573.

Student Org. Training takes place tomorrow Saturday August 4, 2012  at 9am until noon in 1099 North.

This is the last training session to get all of the information needed for registration.

If your organization has not attended a training please click or copy and paste the link below to RSVP.

 https://orgsync.com/22975/forms/50140

Please note, that if a representative from your organization attended the 1st training session (July 14th), then your organization does not have to attend the 2nd training session.

Please note that the training has moved from A300 to N-1099

If you have any questions please contact the Student Activities Department

(713)221-8573

 If your organization has attended a Student Organization Training session, please tell the Student Activities Department how the presentation was for you. Take our survey and rate our performance, at the following link listed below: 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SCRBQZ5

 If your organization has not yet attended student organization training. The last training is on Saturday August 4th at 9am until 12pm in the Special Events room A300.

Please RSVP on Orgsync at https://orgsync.com/22975/forms/50140 all student orgs. must attend training to register your org. for the 2012-2013 school year.

Attention Student Organizations,

If you student org. has cubicle space in the Student Activities Department, please come in to clean out. All cubicles must be cleared out by Tuesday August 7th by 5pm. The Student Activities Department will do a drawing Wednesday August 8th, for new cubicle occupants. Organizations that are selected in the drawing will be notified by the Student Activities Department on the same day of the drawing, and we will be allowed to move in on Friday August 10th.
Please make sure to clean everything out of the cubicle space, and turn in your cubicle keys to the Student Activities front desk area.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Student Activities Department (713)221-8573.

*Remember if your organization has not yet attended student organization training. The last training is on Saturday August 4th at 9am until 12pm in the Special Events room A300. Please RSVP on Orgsync at https://orgsync.com/22975/forms/50140 all student orgs. must attend training to register your org. for the 2012-2013 school year.
 

The Student Activities Department is currently redesigning the form on Orgsync. 

Please DO NOT submit packets via orgsync. Please print off the official student organization registration packet and SUBMIT the packets to the Student Activities Department for approval.

Packets that are submitted through Orgsync for registration renewal will be denied.  

If you have any questions please contact the Office of Student Activities (713)221-8573 

Looking for volunteer opportunity, then spend your time at Ripley House.

Here are the following dates:

7/24 9am-11am Bulk Mail (Stuffing envelopes)

7/26 7:45am-10:45am Food Fair (Food distribution)

7/28 7am-12pm Annual Community Health Fair

If you are interested in any of these events contact:

Alejandra Mondragon

713.315.6402

neighborhood-centers.org

Attention All Orgs.

Saturday August 4, 2012 is the last training session for registration. Just a reminder that this training is mandatory for all new and returning organizations. If your organization has not attended a training please click or copy and paste the link below to RSVP.

 https://orgsync.com/22975/forms/50140

Please note, that if a representative from your organization attended the 1st training session (July 14th), then your organization does not have to attend the 2nd training session.

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

Attention Student Orgs.,

Registration for the 2012-2013 academic year is now open! All packets are due Wednesday September 5, 2012 by 7pm to the Student Activities Department.

Please click or copy and paste the link below to receive your student organization registration packet. 

https://orgsync.com/22975/files/248647/download

Please DO NOT submit packets via orgsync. Please print off the official student organization registration packet and SUBMIT the packets to the Student Activities Department. 

Once again DO NOT submit packets via Orgsync, we are currently redesigning the system.

If you have any questions please contact the Office of Student Activities (713)221-8573

Attention Student Orgs.

On Saturday July 14th during the student organization training, organization registration packets for the 2012-2013 academic year were given out. However, there was a mistake on the checklist of the registration packet. Please make sure when you turn in your registration packet to include your organization constitution.

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

ATTENTION STUDENTS! We need volunteers to help out in garden. Dates and times listed below.

Please sign up TODAY. Send your name and the date you want to volunteer to Vanessa  at camarenav@uhd.edu

Clean Up Days
Fri., July 20 & Fri., Aug. 3
(8 a.m.- 10 a.m.)
 

Planting Day
Fri., Aug. 17
(8 a.m.- 10 a.m.)
@ The UHD Sustainability Garden
 

Attention Student Organizations.

Student Orgs needed for the  Freshman Summer Success Program (dates and times listed below)

*student organizations that sign up will be granted hours for thier participation

July 18th       11:45 am to 12:30 pm

July  19th       11:45 am to 12:30 pm

July 25th        11:45 am to 12:30 pm

July 26           11:45 am to 12:30 pm

This is a great opportunity to recruit new members, promote your organization, etc.Tables and chairs will be provided to the organizations that make a reservation with David Morales. If you wish to reserve a table please contact David Morales at MoralesD@uhd.edu or if you have any questions feel free to call him at 713 221 8513.

Houston Habitat for Humanity runs on the generosity of volunteers like you! Come enjoy the summer sun while helping families in need. Please see upcoming volunteer opportunities below.

Tuesday July 10th 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 11th 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday July 12th 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Register here! www.houstonhabitat.org/calendar

Thank you in advance for your service to the community.

Kindest Regards,

Corry A. Bell
Volunteer Coordinator
Main: (713) 671-9993 Ext. 218
Cell: (832) 256-7158


More information about Houston Habitat at www.houstonhabitat.org

 

Garden Work day this Friday, July 6, 2012 8 a.m. -11 a.m. at the UHD Sustainability Garden.

We need your help to clean up the garden. Please come out and volunteer with us.

SEE YOU FRIDAY!

StayFitInCollege.org, which promotes fitness in college, has just announced scholarship awards for the 2012/2013 academic year. There is no purchase necessary to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship award aims to help students avoid the dreaded freshman 15.

Any student that attends a university, community college, or even a technical/trade college may apply for the scholarship award.
 

We are looking for 10-12 volunteers for next weekend Friday - Sunday at noon or any portion
we have 100 Female Military Vets who will be at this retreat
provided for any volunteers is a retreat setting, food, fun, festivities, bunk beds and more ....

if you know ANYONE who would like to volunteer some of their time next weekend please let me know. The event is fun and fulfilling and more fun.
 

The next Free Immigration Forum is this Saturday, May 19 and we need you!

We need 10 additional volunteers to assist Legal Permanent Residents in completing the last step towards citizenship. Bilingual skills are a bonus but not required. Training will be provided at 8:00 AM.

Please share the flyer below with your networks.

For questions regarding qualifications or to register as a volunteer, please call 713-669-5232 or email apatrick@neighborhood-centers.org

Thank you !

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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http://www.eset.com
 

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
 

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

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
 

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

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.

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

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!!!
 

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.
 

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
 

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
 

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.

**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!

 

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
 

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

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.
 

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

Attention Orgs.

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

Student Org Olympics Rules and Regulations

please see the attached rules

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.

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!

The Bayou City Art Festival needs you help!

Please view the flyer for more info.

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
 

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!

Hi Everyone!

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

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!

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

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/.
 

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!!

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.

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 

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

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

Check out the flyer to get all the info!

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!!

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!

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!!!
 

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!

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!

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.
 

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

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!
 

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!
 

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!

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

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!

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

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

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.
 

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!

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!

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
 

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

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

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
 

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! 

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

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



 

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!!!

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. 

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. 

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!

*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) 

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
 

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

Get Swamped in Activities! 

Date: Thursday, September 1, 2011

Time: 11am - 1pm & 5pm - 7pm

Location: Special Events Room (A-300)

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)

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. 

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 

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.
 

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
 

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.
 

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!!!