07
October
2021
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15:29 PM
America/Chicago

Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop Hosted by Sports & Fitness

Awareness and prevention are the most effective tools in the fight against breast cancer. Learn more at UHD Sports & Fitness' Breast Cancer Awareness workshop on 1-2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 11 in Academic Building Room A630

In this workshop participants will learn how to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by making positive lifestyle changes and the screening methods that are used to help prevent and detect breast cancer. Light refreshments will be served. A breast cancer bracelet will be randomly given to attendees at the conclusion of the workshop.

 

About the University of Houston-Downtown

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.