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CHSS Events

Spring 2026 Events

Virtual Information Sessions for Graduate Programs
Spring 2026 time and dates

MacBeth 
April 2 - 11, 2026.
Showtimes at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on O'Kane Theatres

Arts & Communication Festival
April 6 - 11, 2026
AC Festival Events

This Present Moment
April 6, 2026
2:30 - 4 P.M.
Fondren Commons in the College of Science and Technology
Arts & Communication Festival
Professor Alicia Eggert, Keynote Speaker

Alicia EggertAlicia Eggert's work gives material form to language and time, powerful but invisible forces that shape our perception of reality. Her creative practice is motivated by an existential pursuit to understand the linear and finite nature of human life within a seemingly infinite universe. Her inspiration is drawn from physics and philosophy, and her sculptures often co-opt the styles and structures of commercial signage to communicate messages that inspire reflection and wonder. Eggert’s artworks have been installed on building rooftops in Russia, on bridges in Amsterdam, and on uninhibited islands in Maine, beckoning us to ponder our place in the world and the role we play in it. Eggert is an Associate Professor of Studio Art and the Sculpture Program Coordinator at the University of North Texas; her work has been exhibited internationally and is in the collection of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The Cultural Enrichment Center is honored to host Professor Eggert as the Keynote Speaker for the AC Festival. This event is brought to you by UHD’s Cultural Enrichment Center in partnership with the Department of Arts + Communication.

artist Gleeson RyanGleeson Ryan - What Story Does Our Trash Tell?
April 7, 2026
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Commerce St. Bldg. C100 (College of Public Service)

Turn waste into art—and rethink what our trash reveals about us and the systems we inhabit. Join Houston-based artist Gleeson Ryan for a hands-on collage workshop exploring sustainability, storytelling, and creative reuse. Participants will create a unique artwork responding to the question “What Story Does My Trash Tell?” using discarded materials such as junk mail, plastic waste, photographs, magazines, and recycling collected from the UHD campus itself.

Through this exploration into junk journaling, upcycling, and collage, attendees will reflect on their personal relationship with waste, consider what everyday materials reveal about patterns of consumption, and reimagine trash as a site of creative possibility.

Participants are encouraged to bring paper ephemera that tells their personal story—such as bills, parking tickets, family photos, homework, and receipts.

See more details about this event and artist bio on the Cultural Enrichment Center's events page. 

Presented in partnership with the 2026 Arts & Communication Festival “Express” (Department of Arts & Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences), the Center for Public Service and Community Research (CPS), and UHD Sustainability Council. Supported by the Cultural Enrichment Center.

first with pencil on a colorful jigsaw background

Creative Writing Student Reading
April 8, 2026
2:30 - 4 P.M.
40,000 Windows Café

This Creative Writing Student Reading will showcase the wonderful talent of the UHD students writers who will share their work with other writers and UHD community members. This event is brought to you by UHD’s Cultural Enrichment Center in partnership with the Department of English.

Student Art Exhibition
April 9, 2026
O'Kane Gallery

Houston Houston Pride Band Performs at Student Awards Gala!
April 16, 2026
Robertson Auditorium, ACAD building
6 - 9 p.m.

One Main Event is our annual awards gala recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of our student organizations and their members throughout the year. This year’s One Main Event will feature music performed by the Houston Pride Band (HPB).

HPB is a vibrant, community-powered ensemble that celebrates music, diversity, and visibility in the Greater Houston area. Founded on the belief that music can be both artistically excellent and socially meaningful, the band brings together musicians of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels—united by a shared commitment to inclusion and pride. As one of Houston’s most colorful musical organizations, the Band will perform a wide-ranging repertoire that spans traditional concert band literature, popular music, and works by LGBTQ+ and historically underrepresented composers. This performance will entertain, inspire, and reflect the rich diversity of our UHD community.

Beyond performance, the Houston Pride Band is deeply committed to community outreach and education. The organization provides a welcoming space where musicians can grow artistically, build friendships, and express themselves authentically. Through its concerts and presence, the band amplifies messages of equality, acceptance, and joy. At its heart, the Houston Pride Band is more than an ensemble—it is a family, a voice, and a proud reflection of Houston’s spirit. This event is brought to you by UHD’s Cultural Enrichment Center in partnership with UHD’s Office of Student Leadership and Involvement.

This event is brought to you by UHD’s Cultural Enrichment Center in partnership with UHD’s Office of Student Leadership and Involvement.