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Houston, Texas 77002
Phone Numbers:
General: 713-221-5019
Fax: 713-223-7440
CPS Advising: 713-221-8906
Undergraduate Admissions: 713-221-8522
Graduate Admissions: 713-221-8093
Upcoming CPS Sponsored Events
Families and Politics
Just in time for Thanksgiving gatherings, our friends at Braver Angels will present
a Family and Politics workshop for everyone who struggles over political differences
with a loved one. Simulating a family gathering, we’ll enjoy a meal together as participants
learn how to preserve family bonds while staying true to their values and political
beliefs. After all, we all come from quirky families!
Tuesday, November 18th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
When Loss is Traumatic: Reflections from Life and Research
UHD Social Work professor, Dr. Liza Barros-Lane, knows how profoundly life can shift
when loss comes without warning. In 2020, her husband died in a tragic boating accident,
an event that reshaped her identity and her world. Since then, she has explored what
it means to mourn a loved one when the death is sudden, accidental, intentional, violent,
or deeply tragic.
This three-part series weaves together her personal story and traumatic bereavement
research to explore how trauma complicates grief, and how people find ways to survive
and slowly rebuild their lives in the aftermath of devastating loss.
Part 3: Carrying Grief into the Holidays
Thursday, November 20th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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All events are both in-person in C100 and via Zoom.
Dr. Liza Barros-Lane
Designing Knowledge Through Play - Workshop
Tuesday, November 25th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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C100 at 1002 Commerce St. Building in the College of Public Service
In this event, Kelli Anderson will discuss her approach to design as a form of joyful inquiry—where making things
is not just about creating objects, but about discovering how things work. The session
will conclude with a modular alphabet drawing activity, inviting participants to build playful letterforms and experiment with design systems.
This event welcomes students across disciplines—graphic design, education, communication, creative writing, STEM, and the social sciences—as well as teachers, parents, and anyone interested in how creativity fuels understanding. Free and open to the public.
The UHD Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) provides peace officer training courses in a professional environment.
Mallett Undergraduate Student Teaching Scholarship
The Mallett Scholarship is available to undergraduate students entering the semester
of student teaching. Students who meet the initial requirements are eligible to apply
for the $3,500 scholarship.
Due Dates: end of November for spring awards and end of March for fall awards.
Mission
The University of Houston-Downtown College of Public Service educates and develops public servants, advocates, and leaders in criminal justice, education, and social work.
Vision
The College of Public Service is a nexus of community-driven engagement, empowering tomorrow's leaders to create a just and equitable society through public policy, collaborative action, and educational practice.
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