YOUR ROAD TO ENGAGEMENT
Greetings Cougars, The fall season is fast-approaching, and we are delighted to start engaging, reconnecting and participating in the many programs and activities that bring us together as a community. To help you begin calendaring your “UH” itinerary, we have put together an event roadmap for you. The events listed are a portion of those in which UHAA is involved in addition to other University ones that you will want to check out. As you read on, notice the various ways that you can become more involved with your beloved alma mater. These activities present an opportunity to catch up with fellow Coogs, relive treasured memories and get a firsthand look at what is happening on campus. Join us to enhance your UH experience and strengthen your ties to the University. As some information may have changed at the time of printing, please visit the UHAA website at houstonalumni.com for more details, and be sure to download the official mobile app for the University of Houston, UH Go. We look forward to seeing you soon, Go Coogs!
Drue DaSilva (’93, M.S. ’99) UHAA Foundation Board President
Mike Pede (’89) Associate VP, Alumni Relations
Alumni Card
Party on the Plaza
The Alumni Card identifies you as a UH graduate and is a great way to receive discounts and special offers from UHAA business partners. You will want to have this card handy to gain expedited entry into UHAA events, such as Party on the Plaza.
The ultimate tailgate experience is in front of Gate 1 at TDECU stadium. Before each UH home football game, various alumni associations and college groups set up individual spaces within Party on the Plaza for fun and refreshments. Held four hours before the game, the UHAA tailgate is free to all alumni and their guests. Just bring your Alumni Card. Life Members get exclusive access to the Life Member tailgate that is across from Party on the Plaza. (Bring your Life Member card for entry.) For more information, please visit houstonalumni.com/partyontheplaza.
S E P T. 4 UH v. Texas Tech NRG Stadium 6 p.m. Kickoff
S E P T. 1 8 UH v. Grambling Celebration of 75 Years of Houston Athletics 6 p.m. Kickoff
S E P T. 2 5 To get your Alumni Card, download the official mobile app of UH, UH Go. To learn more, visit uh.edu/go.
UH v. Navy Family Weekend/Salute to Military and First Responders
O C T. 2 3 UH v. East Carolina Homecoming
O C T. 3 0 UH v. SMU Halloween
N O V. 1 9 UH v. Memphis Senior Day and Fan Appreciation Day 8 p.m. Kickoff
Coogs on the Road
Cougars on Tour
With receptions and tailgates at select away football games and most post-season athletic events, you may find UHAA wherever the Cougars travel. When the Cougars have a key matchup on the road, we’ll set up fan opportunities to make your trip both easy and enjoyable.
Whether by land or sea, the UHAA travel program offers alumni the opportunity to explore amazing places, different cultures, and the natural world. Travelers are treated to unique excursions while gaining rare insights into exotic sites and locations. Tours are open to everyone so alumni are welcome to invite friends and family. The more the merrier!
S E P T. 1 1 UH at Rice Houston, TX
O C T. 1 UH at Tulsa Tulsa, OK
O C T. 7 UH at Tulane New Orleans, LA
N O V. 6 UH at USF Tampa, FL
Trips are double occupancy and include cost of airfare.
O C T. 8 – 1 3 , 2 0 2 1 Albuquerque Balloon Festival From $2,925 per person
N O V. 1 3 UH at Temple Philadelphia, PA
N O V. 2 7 UH at UConn Hartford, CT
For more information, please visit houstonalumni.com/coogsontheroad.
Men’s Basketball UH Men’s Basketball kicks off in November 2021. For a complete schedule, visit uhcougars.com/sports/ mens-basketball. For all other sports, please check out uhcougars.com.
DEC. 30, 2021 – JAN. 4, 2022 Rose Parade New Years From $3,375 per person
S E P T. 1 9 – 2 4 , 2 0 2 1 Great Trains & Grand Canyons $3,145 per person
For more information, please visit houstonalumni.com/travel.
“Here, We Go” Celebration AUG. 31 @ 6:30 PM Join Us for a Virtual Celebration Together, 187,464 donors supported University of Houston System priorities for student success, faculty endowments, capital projects, athletics and a Healthy Houston. We moved “Beyond the Billion” in the nation’s fourth largest city. We were, and will be for future generations, change makers. We made impact — for the University, the Houston community, for Texas and the world. Because that is what we do ... Here, We Go!
Homecoming 2021 O C T. 2 3 Whether this is your first visit to campus in 50 years, or you were on campus last week, come back home to catch up with fellow Coogs and acquaintances as the Cougars take on the East Carolina Pirates. During the celebration, there are different activities for students, alumni and the UH community.
66th Alumni Awards Gala O C T. 2 9 Bayou City Event Center Join us for an evening to remember as UHAA honors outstanding members of our alumni community for their hard work and dedication to the University and society. 6 p.m. | Reception & Silent Auction 7:30 p.m. | Dinner & Awards 10 p.m. | Music & Dancing For more information, please visit houstonalumni.com/alumni-awards.
For more information, visit herewego.uh.edu/celebration.
For more information, please visit uh.edu/homecoming.
UH2U Webinar Series
UHAA Virtual Book Club
UHAA is pleased to offer webinars to bring programs of interest to our alumni community. The opportunity to engage online provides a great avenue for us to connect while expanding our knowledge. Dynamic presenters provide education and insights into a variety of topics, sure to stimulate and inspire.
If you relish in the joy of reading, why not participate in the company of other Coogs? Join the UHAA Virtual Book Club, aimed at connecting you with fellow alumni who enjoy lifelong learning, insightful discussions and personal growth. There is no cost to join. You just need to obtain a copy of the book that is being discussed.
Check out our upcoming webinars at houstonalumni.com/webinar. Recordings of past webinars are also available on our site.
COUGAR 100
Nominations for Cougar 100 The Cougar 100 is one of UHAA’s most exciting programs for recognizing Cougar-owned and operated businesses. As a member of the Cougar 100, you will join past honorees. We will start accepting nominations for our 8th annual Cougar 100 in September and encourage you to submit your business information. In the Spring of 2022, we will honor the fastest growing Cougar-owned or led businesses at our awards luncheon. To learn more, please visit houstonalumni.com/cougar100. Cougar 100 members are automatically included in the Cougar Business Network. The Cougar Business Network is an online listing of all Cougar-owned businesses, which helps in our continuing effort to support Cougars doing business with Cougars. If you would like to have your company listed, please submit your company to the Cougar Business Network at houstonalumni.com/business-network. Once approved, your listing will be housed on our new alumni platform, CoogsConnect, and you will be invited to control your listing.
Current book under discussion A deeply affecting novel that explores the journey of three generations of mothers and daughters who discover their greatest sources of strength in one another.
Learn more at houstonalumni.com/ virtual-book-club and sign up to get in on our latest selection.
COUGARS DOING BUSINESS WITH COUGARS Join and Support the Cougar Business Network Do you own or manage a business? Join the Cougar Business Network to connect with fellow Cougar owners. Are you looking for a landscaper, architect, lawyer or financial planner? It’s all there in the Cougar Business Network Directory.
CHECK OUT THE NEW CLASS RING OPTIONS It’s never too late to get yours and wear the UH tradition proudly!
To join the Cougar Business Network, visit houstonalumni.com/business-network. Find the Cougar Business Network Directory at coogsconnect.com.
UH Class Rings available at balfour.com/uh
Get Involved Whether you want to connect based on geography, affinity or college that you attended, UHAA has over 40 active alumni associations so get involved! Be an active part of the Coog Alumni nation.
COLLEGE/SCHOOL Architecture & Design Bauer College of Business Conrad N. Hilton College Education Engineering Graduate College of Social Work Hobby School of Public Affairs Master of Public Administration Natural Science & Mathematics • Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Nursing Technology Valenti School of Communication
REGIONAL Austin Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Fort Bend Katy Los Angeles New York City Northside Houston Rio Grande Valley Washington D.C.
SHARED INTEREST Asian Alumni Black Alumni CenterPoint Energy Communication Sciences and Disorders Cougar Athletic Alliance Delta Upsilon Energy Alumni Eta Lambda Eta Mu First Generation Alumni Frontier Fiesta Graphic Alumni Partnership Hispanic Alumni LGBTQ Alumni Sigma Nu Alumni Spirit of Houston Tau Kappa Epsilon Young Alumni
To join one of our groups, visit houstonalumni.com/alumni-associates, or go to coogsconnect.com to network, browse job opportunities, or join an Alumni Association.
Your One-Stop Shop for Connection For over 80 years, UHAA has fostered lifelong connections that span the globe. To give our Cougar community the opportunity to further enhance their engagement with one another and the University, UHAA launched the online alumni platform, CoogsConnect in March of this year. With CoogsConnect, you are able to: > Tap into the UH alumni community and expand your network > Volunteer as a mentor and offer advice to fellow alumni > Post jobs for your company and recruit UH alumni > Plot your next career move and browse new job opportunities > Get involved with UHAA and join one of our alumni associations > Browse our listing of Cougar-owned businesses and support fellow Coogs Unleash the power of your network and start connecting today at coogsconnect.com.
Young Alumni For Young Alumni, your UH journey continues well after graduation when you automatically become a member of UHAA, with access to all the resources you need to stay involved and connected. Here are a few tips to jumpstart your engagement.
Join CoogsConnect
Leverage the power of your network with the new alumni platform, CoogsConnect. Reconnect with fellow Coogs, browse job opportunities, find a mentor and much more!
Download the UH Go App
To stay up-to-date on UHAA events, alumni associations and discounts in your area, download the official mobile app for UH and make sure your role is set to “alumni.”
Get Your Alumni Card
Your Alumni Card identifies you as a UH graduate. Receive special discounts and offers from UHAA business partners and gain exclusive access to some great events.
Get Involved
Join our Young Alumni Association and start forming lifelong connections with fellow Coogs.
Become a Life Member
Start solidifying your engagement with UH today. By becoming a Life Member, you continue your legacy while receiving some great perks along the way.
Keep in Touch
Make sure you’re in-the-know for all the exciting alumni news and information that is occurring within UHAA. To update your contact information, please visit uh.edu/giving/update-info.
Life Members Life Members are an important part of the Cougar family. They have additional opportunities to build connections with fellow Coogs while gaining access to a variety of perks, discounts and benefits. Life Members, keep an eye out in your email for invitations for upcoming events, including information about the exclusive Life Member tailgate at every home football game this fall! If you have any questions, reach out to Life Member Manager Kirstyn Speich (‘16) at klspeich@uh.edu. To become a Life Member or for more information, please visit houstonalumni.com/lifemember.
Visit UH
Alumni Center
The University of Houston has transformed into a premiere higher education institution. To see the latest developments, register for an in-person tour at uh.edu/undergraduate-admissions/visit/ campus-visit. If you are not able to visit in-person, check out the UH Virtual Tour at youvisit.com/tour/ uh/uh_academic?tourid=tour1.
Looking for the perfect venue for your next event or meeting? The Alumni Center at the University of Houston has you covered. Located in the heart of the University of Houston flagship campus, the Alumni Center is fully equipped to host all types of events. Our elegant establishment offers a professional event staff to help provide an engaging experience for your guests. With versatile room layouts and an outdoor plaza, we have the ideal space to fit all your needs.
While you are exploring the UH campus, we recommend these special locations:
LIFE MEMBER PLAZA Life Member Plaza includes all the names of our Life Members who fulfilled their pledge, leaving their legacy on the UH campus forever. The funds raised help fuel the Legacy Scholarship! Located directly in front of the Athletics Alumni Center at 3204 Cullen Blvd.
L E G E N D O F T H E CO U G A R PAW In honor of UH’s first live cougar mascot, Shasta I, a statue was installed at Gate 2 of TDECU Stadium that tells the story of the Cougar Hand sign and its genesis. Cougar fans rub her extended right paw for good luck prior to entering the stadium on UH game day.
U H C L A S S R I N G S TAT U E As a tradition that began in 1946, the UH Class Ring is symbolic of a student’s UH experience. This great photo op is on display in the UH Student Center South (West Entrance to Legacy Lounge), 4455 University Drive.
For more information, please visit houstonalumni.com/alumnicenter.
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Leverage the power of your network • Tap into the UH alumni community and expand your professional network • Volunteer as a mentor and offer advice to fellow alumni • Post jobs for your company and recruit UH alumni • Plot your next career move and browse new job opportunities • Get involved with UHAA and join one of our Alumni Associations
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