The Gator's Guide to UHD's Weeks of Welcome Events

Do you recall how you felt on the first day of school as a child? The smell of brand-new pencils, the sense of nervous excitement when you walked through the classroom door, and the sense of relief when you saw a familiar face smiling back at you.

Whether you are a brand-new Gator or a returning student embarking on your last year on campus, we can't wait to welcome you back to UHD on Monday, August 19. In celebration of the new semester and UHD's 50th Anniversary, UHD has two fun-filled weeks in store for every Gator. Keep reading for a line-up of Gator-approved events!

Monday, August 19, 2024

Dynamic Welcome

Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Parade from MDCOB to WSC with Houston Dynamo's street team: 12:30-1 p.m.

Locations: Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) / Wellness & Success Center (WSC)

UHD's Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) kicks off Weeks of Welcome with a cannot miss soccer-themed welcome week event, Dynamic Welcome. Inspired by the upcoming 2026 World Cup and American Cup, the festivities include a Resource Fair, photo ops with Houston Dynamo mascot Diesel, giveaways, free food, and much more.

The highlight of the big event? A parade from MDCOB to UHD's Wellness and Success Center featuring the Texian Army, Houston Dynamo's Fan Army. Once at the WSC, expect a special meet and greet with Diesel, UHD mascot Ed-U-Gator and a very special appearance by a Houston Dynamo player!

 

"But, First Coffee" Meet the W.I. Dykes Library Team

Time: 9-11 a.m.

Location: 5th Floor, Lobby area

Grab a cup of ambition at UHD's W.I. Dykes Library. Meet the team, learn about the library's services, and scope out the best study spots.

 

Online Library Scavenger Hunt

Location: Online event

Time: Monday-Thursday (anytime)

Tour UHD's library from your phone, computer or tablet! Explore study spaces, the collection, and learn how the library can benefit you. Click here for more details.

 

UHD Swag Day

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: One Main Building (OMB), 3rd floor hallway

Show your Gator Pride with UHD swag!

 

Who is my Sciences and Technology Advisor? What's in It for Me?

Location: One Main Building, N723

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Grab fresh popcorn and learn about your academic success coordinator and their role in assisting you with making the most out of your academic journey at UHD.

 

UHD Blood Drive

Location: A300

Time: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

 

"Pick Up" with Your CS 5301 Teaching Assistant

Location: One Main Building, N721

Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Enjoy coffee and snacks as you meet your CS 5301 (Programming for Data Analytics) tutor right before class. Learn how tutoring can be a great asset to ensure your success as either a great "pick me up" tool or utilized proactively. You will also be able to get a copy of the tutoring schedule.

 

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

MDCOB Resource Fair + FREE food

Location: MDCOB, 1st floor and foyer area

Time: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

UHD Swag Day

Location: One Main Building, 3rd floor hallway

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS)

CHSS: Many Options...One Goal!

Location: UHD Mural Area

Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

 

UHD Blood Drive

Location: A300

Time: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

 

Gator Nurses on the Horizon: Information Table

Location: Mural Area

Time: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

 

Gator Fest (UHD Sports and Fitness)

Location: UHD Wellness & Success Center (WSC)

Time: 2-5 p.m.

 

3SL (Student Life and Student Success) Tabling Tuesday

Location: 3rd Floor Hallway

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

Library Book Club Meet & Greet

Location: UHD Library (Rockwell Room)

Time: 2:30-3:30 PM

Calling all book worms! Don't miss the W.I. Dykes Library Book Club Meet & Greet in the UHD Library Rockwell Room. Learn more about the book club and meet fellow book lovers at this afternoon event.

 

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Career Center Sip and See

Location: OMB S402

Time: 9-11 a.m.

 

What's Popping at the Library?

Location: 5th floor, Lobby area

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Grab fresh popcorn and learn about the library's services and events.

 

Esports Open House

Location: N272

Time: 1-3 p.m.

 

Game Time with the Dean of Students Office

Location: A300

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

Counseling Services Jeopardy

Location: A300

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

UHD Sustainability Garden and Compost Center

Location: One Main Building (3rd Floor) and table at the Sustainability Garden (Sciences & Technology Building)

Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Tour: 10 a.m.

Tour the Sustainability Garden maintained by UHD's Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability on Wednesday, August 21. Learn about the two gardens, which are open for educational and research activities along with volunteer opportunities. The Center of Urban Agriculture and Sustainability focuses on urban agriculture, reducing waste, promoting recycling, bayou water sampling, and finding energy-efficient solutions.

 

CST Family Night

Location: College of Sciences and Technology (STB)

Time: 6:00 p.m.

If you are a first-time college student in UHD's College of Sciences and Technology, don't miss UHD's CST Family Night on Wednesday, August 21.

 

Thursday, August 22, 2024

On-Campus Jobs Fair

Location: A300

Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.

If you are interested in working on campus, make plans to attend the On-Campus Job Expo on Thursday, August 22. Meet UHD departments hiring for federal work study, Texas work study and non-college work study roles. Ready to secure a job for the semester? Register Now!

 

Pop Up to Scholars Academy

Location: One Main Building (OMB) N813

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Grab a bag of popcorn while learning about the many benefits of the academically competitive STEM program. Click here to learn more about UHD's Scholars Academy.

 

UHD Career Center Sip & See

Location: UHD Career Center, S402

Time: 9-11 a.m.

Enjoy fresh coffee and donuts while learning how the UHD Career Center can help you achieve your career goals.

 

Greek Life Open House

Location: S204 Lounge

Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

 

Friday, August 23, 2024

UHD Flash Mob

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: Wellness & Success Center (WSC)

Be a part of UHD history by joining UHD's 50th Anniversary Flash Mob! If you are interested in participating. Register Now!.

 

Weeks of Welcome- Week 2

Monday, August 26, 2024

Veteran Services Resources Fair

Location: A300

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mark your calendar for UHD's Veteran Services Resources Fair on Monday, August 26. Meet Houston-area organizations and learn more about free supportive services available to veteran and non-military students. Interested in attending? Register Today!

 

Veteran Services Cornhole

Location: Mural Area

Time: 12-2 p.m.

 

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Danishes with the Dean (CST)

Location: N721

Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m.

 

College of Public Service

Connect in Commerce with CPS

Location: TBD

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Don't miss UHD's College of Public Service's "Connect in Commerce with CPS" event from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27. Enjoy snacks and games while meeting student organizations at this afternoon event.

 

3SL Tabling Tuesday

Location: OMB Third Floor Hallway

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

CUAS Recycling Station

Location: OMB 3rd floor

College of Sciences and Technology (STB) lobby area

Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Tour: 10 a.m.

Tour CUAS recycling station. Learn all about the recycling operations, which are open to student participation.

 

Student Involvement Fair

Location: A300

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

 

Employer Event (Geico)

Location: Mural Area

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

JumpStart Your Research (Online event)

Time: 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://uhd.zoom.us/j/81892475969

Meeting ID: 818 9247 5969

 

Esports Open House

Location: N272

Time: 1-3 p.m.

 

"Pick Up" with Your STAT 5301 Teaching Assistant

Location: One Main Building (OMB), N622

Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Grab fresh coffee and snacks as you meet your CS 5301 (Programming for Data Analytics) tutor right before class. Learn how tutoring can be a great asset to ensure your success as either a great "pick me up" tool or utilized proactively. You will also be able to get a copy of the tutoring schedule.

 

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Who Is My Sciences and Technology Advisor? What's in it for me?

Location: One Main Building, N723

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Meet your academic success coordinator, learn how they can assist you, and enjoy fresh popcorn.

 

JumpStart Your Research

Location: Online event

Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://uhd.zoom.us/j/82322544723

Meeting ID: 823 2254 4723

Basic Needs and Food Market Open House

Location: S292

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

CSAC (Center for Student Advocacy & Community) Block Party

Time: 4-7 p.m.

Location: South Deck

Attend CSAC's Block Party on Thursday, August 29, on UHD's South Deck. Students can expect live music and entertainment, a fun obstacle course, and opportunities to meet university and community organizations.

 

Game Night with College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS)!

Location: Mural Area

Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Join UHD's College of Humanities & Social Sciences for a fun-filled game night in the Mural Area. This event is for UHD students enrolled in evening courses.

 

Coffee and Cookies (CPS)

Location: College of Public Service (CPS), 1st floor lobby

Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Are you a UHD student enrolled in evening courses? Enjoy fresh coffee and cookies from 5-6 p.m., Thursday, August 29, in the 1st floor lobby of the CPS building.

 

UHD Northwest Events

Game Bites Snack Cart: Grab a snack from the Gator cart!

Location: UHD Northwest 3rd & 5th floor

Dates: Monday, August 19, 2024-Friday, August 23, 2024 (various times)

 

Guess the Gator

Location: UHD Northwest, 3rd floor

Dates: Monday, August 19-Thursday, August 29 (various times)

How many gators are in the jar? Guess the right amount and you could win a UHD branded Stanley cup! The winner will be chosen on August 30.

 

Level-Up: Stop by the UHD Northwest office to get your student ID & UHD lanyard

Location: B12.201, UHD Northwest

Dates: August 19- August 30 (M-F)

Times: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

 

Game & Movie Night with Be a Teacher & BESO

Location: UHD Northwest, B12.523 & B12.525

Date: 5:30-7:30 p.m. on August 23

Enjoy an evening movie, games, and pizza!