Every year, thousands of people dream of working in fitness and health. To embark on a career that takes discipline and determination, UHD undergraduate Kenah Garcia knew exactly what to do to convert her dreams into professional goals.
With the help of Google’s igniteCS, a group of University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) students are taking action to change this mentality, particularly among females.
By way of New York in 1982, the Negro Ensemble Company arrived in Houston for a two-week engagement at the Alley Theatre. The Company was in town, as part of a four-month international tour, to perform “Home” by American playwright Samm-Art Williams.
A delegation of University of Houston-Downtown faculty and staff members ventured to NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) to tour the facility (including Mission Control and the Virtual Reality Lab) and discuss the University’s upcoming ISS In-Flight Education Downlink with astronaut Joseph M. Acaba. UHD representatives included Urban Education faculty members Dr. Franklin Allaire and Dr. … Continue reading
Space is often referred to as the final frontier, but this fall, it will serve as a launch pad for future educators being groomed at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD). Thanks to a collaboration with NASA’s Johnson Space Center Office of Education and astronaut Joseph M. (Joe) Acaba, UHD Urban Education students will look to … Continue reading
The W.I. Dykes Library is celebrating the 1980s with a flashback exhibit, now through Sept. 1. The exhibition is showcasing University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) student life in 1987—from archival materials (course catalogs, commencement programs, student newspapers) to theater production stills to photos of UHD students and campus life. Additionally, memorabilia items, such as popular movies, … Continue reading
Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2017-18 is coming to a close this Saturday, July 22. During the annual enrollment period, employees can make changes to their benefits portfolios without a qualifying life event; add or drop health, life, or disability insurance or update their insurance coverage. Employees may also enroll in a health care and/or … Continue reading
In Recent Headlines: Intellasia quoted UHD political science professor Peter Li in an article on changing views toward animal welfare in China. Project Muse featured a book review by UHD professor Sandra Dahlberg. Houston Matters (KUHF 88.7 FM) included a Political Round-Up with UHD political science professor Dr. David Branham. The HISD News Blog mentioned … Continue reading
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) Employment Services and Operations (ESO) will host, “Sell Your Skills: Boosting Your Resume and Interviewing Strategies for Your Next Role,” from 9:30 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 18 in the Academic Building, Room A711. This Gator Learning Event will assist with resume writing and interviewing preparation. To register: Login to … Continue reading
In June 2017, University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) students participated in geosciences research, in Galveston Bay, led by the University of Houston (UH). The research involved collecting sub-bottom profiler data, and a type of shallow seismic to characterize seafloor sediments. The project, led by Dr. Julia Wellner, UH assistant professor, Stratigraphy, Sedimentology, Glacial Processes. UHD students, Raza … Continue reading
