G a t o r s ! 

Check out what's happening at University of Houston-Downtown & Northwest Campus this week! 

This Week at UHD Nov 28.pdf

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#finalsweek #collegelife #unitedwestand

Student Government Association 

Hello Fellow Gators,

We hope you are enjoying a good semester and that you are prepared for this last few weeks as we approach the end of the semester. The Student Government Association would like to add on your already good semester by providing a limited amount of scantrons and blue books. Please stop by your SGA office on the second floor at N210 to grab yours any day next week starting November 28^th to December 6^th or you may catch us in the Main Building between 10 am and 2pm and Shea and Commerce Street Buildings between 12pm and 2pm. 

We wish you all good luck on your finals and a Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you

Mustapha Nyallay

President- Student Government Association

Email: sgapres@uhd.edu

G a t o r s ! 

Check out what's happening at University of Houston-Downtown! 

This Week at UHD Nov 21.pdf

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#thanksgiving #noshavenovember #friendsgiving #givethanks #unitedwestand

Student Government Association 

G a t o r s ! 

Check out what's happening at University of Houston-Downtown & Northwest Campus this week! 

This Week at UHD Nov 14.pdf

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#noshavenovember #friendsgiving #unitedwestand

Student Government Association 

G A T O R S ! ! !

Check out what's going this week at UHD!

This Week at UHD Nov 7-3.pdf

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G a t o r s !

Check out what's happening at University of Houston-Downtown this week! 

This Week at UHD.pdf

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#wearegators #unitedwestand

Student Government Association 

Please note that the subject line of previous e-mail has the wrong date for Walk2Vote .  The correct date is Wednesday Oct. 26, 2016. 

Who : UHD / City of Houston Community

What: #Walk2Vote

When : Oct. 26  Wednesday 

Time: 12:00 party starts  2:00 pm March to polls and vote

Where : Shea Building Lawn - 320 N Main St

Registration link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-2-vote-tickets-28492544969

Also don't miss your opportunity to win Day for Night tickets by twitting to the #Walk2Vote 

Go Gators 

Dear Gators,

The University of Houston - Downtown will again host a student voting movement: Walk 2 Vote - 2016 on October 26, 2016. This event will be featuring keynote speakers from the Houston community, assist individuals to register and vote - ALL in hopes to create a platform to raise awareness, and encourage voter participation especially within universities and colleges. The Walk 2 Vote has now become a model for Universities across the nation with schools such as Indiana University, Iowa University and University of Houston replicating the Walk 2 Vote model on their respective campuses!!! Join the Movement This Wednesday Oct. 26 from 12-2 pm to be apart of our historic event. 

History of Prior Event: In 2012, UHD student leaders started an initiative that aimed to empower students by registering them to vote and take action. Since Walk 2 Vote’s inception we have been able to register over 6,000 new voters and have had over 2,000 march to the polls and vote with almost half voting for the first time. We have had a wide range of celebrities and community leaders participate in the Walk 2 Vote event including; Annise Parker (former Mayor of Houston), Bun B (national hip hop artist), Sarah Pepper (DJ & Radio Personality), DJ Mr. Rodgers, Roco (Local Hip Hop Artist), the Houston Dynamo and elected officials among many others. With the help of Universities, Community Colleges and local High Schools, we hope to have the largest turnout ever with over a thousand people marching to the polls at this year’s Walk 2 Vote Houston event.

Our official deejay is DJ Athenz and FM Hot 957 Emcee CoCo Dominguez. Joining us will be the Honorable Mayor Sylvester Turner, First Daughter Ashley Turner Rapper Trae tha Truth. Hosted by Comedian Ali Siddiq and Hip Hop Artist JJ Lyrik. Performances by Inspirational Hip Hop Artist Rocko Stedy, and Rapper Bun B. 

We have had tremendous success in our short history of this grassroots movement, and would sincerely appreciate your presence. We are certain that your attendance will prove beneficial to the success of our event and strengthen voter participation especially at university and college campuses.

Register through eventbrite below. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-2-vote-tickets-28492544969

WHO: University of Houston-Downtown and Houston Community
WHAT: Walk 2 Vote - 2016
WHEN: October 26th, 2016
WHERE: University of Houston - Downtown – 320 N Main St - Shea Building Front Lawn 
START (GATHER) TIME: 12:00 PM
MARCH TIME:  2:00 PM (March to 1001 Preston Street) for voting

GO GATORS!! 

Good afternoon Gators! 

Student Government Association believes that unity and collaborationism amongst student organizations represent the importance of building a firm foundation to a more engaged, active, and empowered student body. Student leaders recognize in order to form a united and collaborative culture we must sustain a shared mindset, shared vision, a positive culture, a relationship-building focus, and a solution-oriented attitude. With this in mind, we decided to close the gap between each student organization and our student body. We believe that by supporting one another and becoming more united as a whole, it will build the foundation University of Houston-Downtown needs to have an empowered student body. 

SGA will send out an email every Monday with the activities going on for the week. We will also provide future events so students can plan accordingly! 

Please see the attached file see what is going on this week at UHD! 

#unitedwestand #foreverblue #gatorstrong

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Dear Gators ,

Free movie viewing of "Iron Jawed Angels , Voter registration available and Panel Discussion 

Where: UHD Auditorium

Date: Monday October 10, 2016

Time: 5:30 pm Panel Discussion ; Movie starts 6:00 pm 

Who: Walk2Vote Committee, Student Government Association and Judy Dougherty (UH Law Alumni, Former Adjunct Professor)

This is the story of two important women in the history of suffrage in the United States. Alice Paul and Lucy Burns began a more radical branch of women fighting for the right to vote. They found themselves up against powerful men, an atmosphere of chauvinism, an unconcerned President (Woodrow Wilson) and even their own more conservative counterparts. These women risk their lives and loves to fight for what they believe in. 

Please join us at 5:30 where we will have special guest for a panel discussion

Voter registration will be available at event! 
 

Go Gators

Dear Gators,

Don't miss your opportunity to join in our public deliberation on Wednesday October 26, 9:30-11:45. It is a great time to connect and have productive conversation about our role in democracy. Walk2Vote is a proud partner for this event. 

This event: will be held at University of Houston - Downtown, One Main Street, at the Welcome Center, Milam Travis Room.

Please consider attending this important deliberation. We will provide FREE breakfast and FREE lunch.

We are making a special effort to reach all of our students and alumni and we will eat together after the event to catch up and network.

To register, simply go to www.uhd.edu/cpd. You can download the issue guide there that we will be discussing too or feel free to email me and say "hi" and I'll send it along to you. I am really looking forward to seeing you all.

Dr. Windy Lawerence - LawerenceW@uhd.edu

Go Gators!!!

G A T O R S ! 

SGA is going to: The Craft That Connects!

We saved you a spot! 

To register please go to www.uhdama.org 

We'll see you there! 

SGA - "United We Stand"

Just a reminder! 

Our first Eat 2 Pledge is next week, we'd love for you to join us in the Main building by the ticket booth next to the coffeehouse!

This event is intended to foster more conversation about the need to vote, and to pledge people to vote. We will be serving both breakfast and lunch! So come out and join us! 

Everyone has a reason to vote! 

•   Voting is a way to speak your mind and let your voice be heard! Your vote is your voice. When we vote, we are actually telling elected officials and lawmakers how we feel about education, public safety, social security, healthcare, and other important issues.

•   One voice, one vote really does count!
  Remember: there is power in numbers, and when we vote and get our family members to vote, we can truly make a difference. If you don’t vote for what you believe in, others will – and you may not like the outcome.

•   Our children are depending on us to represent their voices too! Because our children can’t vote, we have to do it for them. That’s how we make our concerns about schools, safety, housing, and other issues heard. When we vote, we are looking out for our kids, and their futures.

•   Voting changes communities!
  Do you ever wonder why one neighborhood gets passed over for things it needs, while another seems to get it all? One big reason is voting. When we vote, we can get results that we can actually see.

•   Vote to effect change!
  It was through elections that we voted in officials who were champions for civil rights. Voting is our chance to make a difference in our own lives and within the world.

•   Believe it or not, voting is a way of honoring our history!
  As long as our country has existed, there have been people who didn’t want us to vote. There were several freedom fighters that stood up for the right to vote. Well, those times may seem ancient, but there are still people today who don’t want us to vote. It’s now our turn to stand up and vote to preserve the honor of those who went before us

•   Last but not least, because it gives you credibility! 

      Often times, we voice our concerns to elected officials, but if we aren’t voting, our concerns may not matter at all to them.       Voting can actually give you the credibility to make your concerns a top priority for legislators.

*Top 7 reasons from the organization Safety and Justice. 

For more information about MECA; http://www.meca-houston.org/

G A T O R S !!!

SGA SIGNED UP FOR THE SOLD CONFERENCE! 

IT'S YOUR TURN! 

TOMORROW IS A BIG DAY, IT'S HAPPENING! 

"UNITED WE STAND" 

CLICK HERE! 

G A T O R S !

Below you will find the following application for a major opportunity to become an active member with our Student Government Association. So sign up and be part of something revolutionary!

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G A T O R S !

Below you will find the following application for a major opportunity to become an active member with our Student Government Association. So sign up and be part of something revolutionary!

CLICK HERE!

Dear Gators

We would like to invite you to join the Student Government Association's Walk2Vote committee where you will get a chance to collaborate with the university administration including the Dean of Students and Vice President , local elected officials, non-profits, local high schools, colleges, local & national artist and community leaders from across the city as we create strategies for voter registration campaigns, voter information sharing, and  increasing voter turnout. This is a high impact learning opportunity that allows students to engage with our community while gaining 21 century skills that will add value to your resume.

Our meetings are currently on every Thursday at 12 p.m. - 2:00 p.m at the SGA Conference Room located at N210. 

If you are interested in taking advantage of this great opportunity or would like further information please respond to the email address listed below. 

 bosqueze1@gator.uhd.edu 

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

Go Gators 

Dear Gators,

Please join us on Thursday August 18 at 1 P.M. for our voter deputy training. The training is open to anyone who would like to register voters for this upcoming Presidential Election. Please make sure to bring a form of ID. 

If you have any questions about the training please send message to the email below.

Elizabeth Bosqueze - bosqueze1@gator.uhd.edu 

Go Gators,

Dear UHD Community,

Tired of small talk? How about some big talk, breakfast &  hot coffee? (see flyer & registration link pasted below)

The UHD Center for Public Deliberation invites you to attend our next forum entitled Democracy’s Challenge: Reclaiming the Public’s Role

WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?  It will be held at UHD in Room A-300 on Wednesday April 6 from 9:30 am to 11:45 am.

WHERE DO I PARK IF I DON’T ATTEND UHD? Parking is free, but you must email Windy Lawrence at lawrencew@uhd.edu to reserve your visitor spot and have your name put on a list.

HOW DO I REGISTER?  Please register at www.uhd.edu/cpd. Registration guarantees you a spot.

HOW DO I PREPARE? Participants in this forum will discuss and deliberate about the best direction our community to help more people prosper in our communities.  It’s important that many members of our community be present – as this is an issue that affect many in our society. There will be three approaches discussed to help get the discussion started. The flyer for the event is below and the issue guide is attached (we will also have on our website). Please read the issue guide in preparation for the discussion.

DO I NEED TO BE AN EXPERT? You do not need to be an expert to participate. Your perspective and your experiences as a citizen is what is valuable for this conversation.

WHO CAN ATTEND? We invite students, staff, administrators, and external community members – people engaged in business, community, k – 12 initiatives, and every day folks.

IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL OUR UHD COMMUNITY CAN HELP WITH? We are asking for four things from students, faculty, staff, and administrators:

1)      Please attend

2)      Please bring two friends (have them register too)

3)      If you teach, please encourage or offer extra credit opportunities for your students (we believe democratic skills are vital for all of our students - not just communication studies or political science- and absolutely worthy of extra credit in any course whose instructor wants their students to be a better citizen as a result of attending UHD.)

4)      Please invite any members from the community, particularly who have perspectives in business, working in the community, K-12, or who are just interested in contributing to an important discussion that affects all of us.

WHO ARE WE COLLBABORATING WITH? We are working in collaboration with the American Democracy Project, LISC Greater Houston, UHD Student Government Association, Lone Star College, Center for Community Engagement & Public Service, UHD Center for Critical Race Studies, Institute for Business, Ethics, & Public Issues, High Impact Practices, National Issues Forums Institute and the Kettering Foundation.

Go Gators

Please contact me with any additional questions. I look forward to talking with you more!

Best to you,

Dear Gators,

We have some exciting news Gators!! The Student Government Association who brought you Empowerment Day is now reloading with Empowerment Day 2.0 in collaboration with UHD and Circle of Change on Friday April 22, 2016!!  This event will prove to be life changing connecting students with top executives, inspirational speakers and community leaders.

The Circle of Change Leadership Experience impacts the lives of student leaders through the use of dynamic keynote speakers, scholarly workshop sessions on leadership development, and seasoned executives with expert advice and real-world leadership experience from more than 70 different Fortune 500 companies.

In addition to these powerful experiences, emerging leaders also engage in reflection, assessment, and group activities with trained student affair professionals, networking opportunities with students and executives passionate about leadership, and impactful Service Project that teaches the importance of service and civic engagement

The Empowerment Day 2.0 Southwest Regional edition is a one-day regional conference that will not only connect student leaders from the region with an incredible diverse leadership network of students and professionals that will provide them with the inspiration, leadership development training, and professional skills needed to take their personal and leadership experience to the next level, but it will serve as a life changing conference that will positively impact your life forever in one day!

Registration is FREE FOR UHD STUDENTS and only 35$ for non-UHD Students. 

Food and Snacks will be provided!!

Register today at the link below so you do not miss your chance to be take your leadership to the next level and become EMPOWERED!!

Register by going to the link below and clicking on the box that indicates that you are a UHD student for FREE registration.

http://circleofchangeleadershipconference.com/university-of-houstondowntown/

GO GATORS!!!

Dear Gators

This election gives you the opportunity to vote for your favorite Democrat or Republican to be your party's candidate in the November General Election. You have the chance to pick your party's nominee for President, Congress, Sheriff, and more! Both parties hold their own primary elections and in Texas you have the freedom to vote in either one without declaring which beforehand. (Other States you must choose which party before hand)

Election day is on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. On election day you must vote at your specific community polling location. Copy and paste the address below to find your polling location for election day. 

http://www.harrisvotes.com/votinginfo/ElectionDay.aspx

Remember, you must bring a photo ID to the polls in order to vote. Otherwise you will have to bring it to the downtown tax office after the election to prove your identification.

Go Gators

Dear Gators,

The 2016 U.S. Primary Elections are here!

This election gives you the opportunity to vote for your favorite Democrat or Republican to be your party's candidate in the November General Election. You have the chance to pick your party's nominee for President, Congress, Sheriff, and more! Both parties hold their own primary elections and in Texas you have the freedom to vote in either one without declaring which beforehand. (Other States you must choose which party before hand)

Early voting starts Tuesday, February 16, 2016 and ends Friday, February 26, 2016. During these 10 days you can vote at any polling location in Harris County. Copy and paste the address below to find one near you!

http://harrisvotes.com/EarlyVoting/EarlyVotingLocationsScheduleNonIE.pdf
 

Election day is on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. On election day you must vote at your specific community polling location. Copy and paste the address below to find your polling location for election day. 

http://harrisvotes.com/VoterBallotSearch.aspx?L=E

Remember, you must bring a photo ID to the polls in order to vote. Otherwise you will have to bring it to the downtown tax office after the election to prove your identification.

Go Gators
 

Dear UHD students,

The last day for early voting was yesterday. You can still vote on December 12, 2015 Joint Runoff Election from 7am-7pm. All registered voters are eligible to vote in the runoff regardless if they voted in the general election. This is a very important election that will impact you directly. If you need more information in regards to your voting location please visit the link below. To be eligible to vote you will need to make sure YOUR State Approved Photo ID is current; With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate, the Photo ID must be unexpired or expired less than 60 days.

Type of identification you can use:
1.) Texas driver license
2.) Texas Election Identification Certificate
3.) Texas concealed handgun license
4.) United States military identification card 
5.) United States citizenship certificate
6.) United States passport
7.) Texas personal identification card

Election Day polling locations: http://harrisvotes.org/VoterBallotSearch.aspx?L=E

Come join us in casting your vote as we continue UHD's long tradition of civic engagement!!

Go Gators,
Student Government Association

Why should you choose University of Houston-Downtown for your Business Degree​?
REASON NO. 10

Our College of Business is among the less than 5% of the world’s ​13,000 business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International),the premier professional accrediting body for business school programs. AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. AACSB-accredited schools produce graduates that are highly skilled and more desirable to employers than those from non-accredited schools.

REASON NO. 9​​

The MBA graduate-certificate concentrations offer corporate-defined courses. It’s revolutionary, it’s new and no one else is doing it! We’ve built our curriculum based on feedback received through close, reciprocal relationships with local business leaders. This approach affords our graduates an unparalleled competitive edge in the job market.

REASON NO. 8

We constantly update our undergraduate programs using a corporate-driven approach. We provide students with the skills and knowledge in highest demand through curriculum plans developed in partnership with industry leaders. This approach ensures that our graduates can successfully compete in the marketplace and excel as employees, managers and entrepreneurs.

REASON NO. 7

A state-of-the art College of Business Career Development Center. Our newly created Career Development Center will provide students with professional advice on career opportunities, training to develop communication and interview-related skills, and assistance with internships and job placement.

REASON NO. 6

In recent years, first-year UHD College of Business graduates have earned over $11,000 higher salaries than the statewide average. Source: Higher Education Pays: The Initial Earnings of Graduates from Texas Public Colleges and Universities.

REASON NO. 5​

Graduate Certificates allow students to transition into our MBA program. The MBA Graduate Certificate program enables the graduate student to transfer those credits earned into the UHD MBA program.

REASON NO. 4

Flexible learning options to accommodate your schedule. We offer online, hybrid (online with some classroom attendance required), and weekend courses. We also offer the undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Enterprise Information Systems, Finance, General Business, Management and Marketing at the UHD-Northwest (Lone Star College-University Park) campus and the undergraduate degree in General Business at the UHD-Lone Star College-Kingwood campus. Students can take a combination of day or evening face-to-face, hybrid and online classes at the different locations.

REASON NO. 3

Our facility offers resources and advantages to improve students' learning experience. We are situated in a 150,000-square foot building that opened in 2007 at a cost of $35 million. The facility contains a technology commons with full electronic support for students, including laptop computer checkout and ample gathering space for students to casually network or work together on team projects. A 600-space parking garage is attached, so downtown parking is not a problem.

REASON NO. 2

We have strong connections with top Houston employers. According to the Greater Houston Partnership, 600,000 new jobs are projected to be added to the Houston economy over the next 10 years.

AND THE NO. 1 REASON WE BELIEVE YOU’LL WANT TO GET YOUR BUSINESS DEGREE HERE:

We prepare and position students for lucrative and rewarding careers.

Dear Gators,

We are excited to announce that the UHD Student Government Association and the Office of Student Activities will be hosting our first "Gators Serve" community service contest for student organizations. Earlier this year, UHD was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a Community Engagement Institution; which means that our faculty, staff and STUDENTS are leaders in partnering  with the greater Houston community to contribute to the public good.  We want to encourage and celebrate all that our students do in the community by awarding and recognizing the student organization that logs the most volunteer hours in GatorSync, as outlined by the contest guidelines.

This is a great opportunity to showcase how your organization is having a positive impact in  the community, and facilitating high impact learning opportunities to students through volunteerism.  It is also a great way to connect with outside organizations. A great resource to find volunteer opportunities from all across the city is through Volunteer Houston.  If you visit www.Volunteerhouston.org  you can create a profile and have access to thousands of volunteer projects and agencies contained in Volunteer Houston’s database. If you have any questions on how to utilize Volunteer Houston’s database, please contact Volunteer Houston at (832) 613-9275. 

Please see details of the contest below.

·         Volunteer activities must be coordinated by a registered student organization in order to count for the contest. Students who are members of more than one group must submit their hours on behalf of the group sponsoring the activity. Students may only get credit for ONE student organization per event. 

·         Volunteer hours must be entered in GatorSync no later than 30 days following the service activity and approved by the organization advisor.

·         Volunteer hours will be counted between November 1, 2015 and April 1, 2016.

·         Student groups are encouraged to take pictures of their volunteer activities to promote the contest throughout the year.

·         Student groups are encouraged to obtain an official letter or signed document from the volunteer site as proof of volunteer activity.

·         Student groups are encouraged to collaborate with other organizations and departments in scheduling and attending volunteer activities.

·         Registered student organizations may seek assistance from the Council of Finance for transportation and meals for service events.

The winning organization will receive:

·         Banner/Banners recognizing the student organization as winners of the contest (south deck, 3rd               floor main bldg., etc.)

·         Trophy presentation from SGA at the end of the year

·         “secret” prizes to be revealed at One Main Event.

Go Gators

Over 40 years ago Uncle Sam caught on and enacted the 26th Amendment on July 1, 1971 -- allowing teens across the land to cast presidential ballots.

The next year a whopping 50 percent of 18-to-24-year-olds voted in that 1972 election, according to American Demographics magazine. Voting was as cool as protesting wars in patchouli-scented scarves and drag-racing for pinks.

But then something happened. America, and especially its teens and twenty-somethings, became disillusioned. These days only 59 percent of those in this group have actually registered to vote -- and only 19 percent of those registered actually vote.

During Youth Decide 2014 UH-Downtown Student Government Association is partnering with Battleground Texas and the League of Women Voters to bring the UHD community non-partisan information on the upcoming primary elections, voter registration, and LOTS AND LOTS of opportunities to GET INFORMED, and BE ENGAGED.
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Join us January 20th through the 23rd from 10:00am to 3:00pm on the 3rd floor by the cafeteria and learn how you can get involved in making a change!

- Get Registered to Vote!
- Learn About the Upcoming Primaries!
- Find Out How You Can Get Involved!


RSVP BY CLICKING HERE

 

www.UHDSGA.com