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Food Services' News, September 2-6

August 30, 2024

Deals and meal offerings at UHD's food courts for September 2-6.

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Demystifying the FBI: Vitalvoices Speaker Series Returns on Sept. 10

August 30, 2024 | By Kay Medina

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, UHD’s Center for Public Service and Community Research hosts its first installment of the annual speaker series, vitalvoices.

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UHD Safety Conference 2024

August 30, 2024

The 2024 UHD Safety Conference will provide attendees information about staying safe on campus and downtown through interactive booths and interactions with local law enforcement. Exhibitions will be held throughout the third floor of the One Main Building.

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

August 30, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. UHD is dedicated to raising awareness of those lost and impacted by suicide, and to suicide prevention. Learn how you can help a Gator student, alumnus, staff, or faculty member to address this public health problem.

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Help Build Bikes for Kids! It’s National Day of Service

August 30, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Determined. Dedicated. Committed to others through service. That’s UHD Gators! GatorServe is a UHD tradition that brings together UHD students, staff, faculty, friends, families, and community partners to complete projects in service to our...

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Remembering Art Professor Floyd Newsum

August 26, 2024

The news of the unexpected passing of Art Professor Floyd Newsum on Wednesday, Aug. 14, sent a shockwave throughout our UHD community. Through 48 years of service to the university, Professor Newsum touched thousands of lives, not only as an...

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UHD Receives Applause and Accolades at City Hall

August 22, 2024

On Tuesday, August 20, at 1:30 p.m., the City of Houston recognized UHD's 50th anniversary with a special proclamation.

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The Library of Congress Takes Note

August 22, 2024

UHD's very own Professor of Spanish Raquel Chiquillo, Ph.D., and Online Learning Librarian Jennifer Fuentes can now be heard on the Library of Congress's recording of its Connecting Communities Digital Initiative's (CCDI) Summer Fuse event!

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O'Kane Theatre Fall Auditions

August 15, 2024

It's theater season at UHD! Drama interest meetings for the fall semester will take place on August 27-28. Anyone and everyone interested in all aspects of theatre is invited to attend. Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing with a unique colonial Mexico setting and immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Harold Pinter's plays. Engaging, thought-provoking, and thoroughly entertaining - don't miss out!

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UHDPD Spotlight: Police Chief Casey Davis

August 15, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Campus security and crime prevention are the number one priorities for any educational institution police department. Chief Davis credited his advanced degree in helping him make informed decisions in daily operations.