UHD News
Food Services' News, July 22-26
GatorCash is now accepted at the UHD snack and food vending machines, as well as the Coca-Cola vending machines. Money can be added to your GatorCard through the GatorCard Portal. Check out the Campus Store website for deals on UHD clothing, supplies and electronic equipment. Remember, UHD faculty and Staff receive a 10% discount on all purchases with a valid UHD Gator Card ID.
Fall 2024 Staff Development Conference
As we look ahead to a fall semester full of opportunity, the Office of Human Resources has an exciting announcement to share!
Dr. Anita Raychawdhuri Awarded Fellowship to Study at Folger Shakespeare Library
This summer, she's working at the renowned Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., on a short-term residential Scholarly Research Fellowship. Her proposal, "Talking Dirty: Queer Performance, Racialized Spectacle, and Empire in Early Modern English Drama," was chosen from a competitive pool of international candidates. Each proposed research project was judged on its merits in areas like quality, contribution to its respective field, and scope. Dr. Raychawdhuri's project, the judges noted in her award letter, had "exceptional merit."
Once-in-a-Lifetime: Five-Time Grammy Award Winner Victor Wooten Comes to UHD
Right before July Fourth fireworks and Hurricane Beryl barreled down on us, there was five-time Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten. He took UHD by storm, followed by a concert with his brothers that brought unparalleled musicianship and palpable joy to The Heights Theater. No surprise. Rolling Stone Magazine called him "one of the top ten bassists of all time."
Staff Spotlight: Ruby LaCour-Tyler
As a child, Ruby LaCour-Tyler, Manager of Administrative Services at UHD's Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB), recalls car rides from North Houston to the University of Houston-Downtown. LaCour-Tyler's older sibling was the "FPIC" (first person in college) and attended UHD. Years passed, and the UHD alumna's path led her back to the university.
"Juneteenth 1865-2024: A Legacy of Song" Premieres to Capacity Crowd at UHD
Having been introduced by Debra McGaughey, Assistant VP of University Relations, to the more-than-capacity crowd that had gathered in the TDECU Tour Room on June 18, 2024, Mia Gradney, KHOU News Anchor, documentary creator (and one of its producers), took a breath. After that, she did what she and her co-producer and co-anchor Len Cannon did so well in their documentary, "Juneteenth 1865-2024: A Legacy of Song," which they premiered at UHD. That is, she told a story. "We started this series by telling the history of a holiday, and we realized that the history of Juneteenth is deeply connected to the ongoing pursuit of freedom today. Juneteenth is not just black history," she said. "It's a shared American history."
Enbridge Gift Gives MDCOB Students A Path to Success
We know there are many Gator success stories in our community, but Kimberly Castillo's story is one for the books. After completing her undergraduate degree in Management from UHD's Marilyn Davies College of Business, the first-generation Gator is on her way to receiving an MBA in Finance. What makes Kimberly's story unique? She received an incredible scholarship from Enbridge, a valued member of MDCOB's Business Career Center Employer Partnership Program.
Food Services' News, July 8-12
GatorCash is now accepted at the UHD snack and food vending machines, as well as the Coca-Cola vending machines. Money can be added to your GatorCard through the GatorCard Portal. Don't forget about the GatorCash Incentive Dollars Program, which pays you money for using GatorCash. Plus, check out the food service specials for July 8-12!
Belief in Action: How Karlyli Juarez Turns Student Dreams into Reality
When Karlyli Juarez, Associate Director of Graduate Studies in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), learned she had won the 2023 Student Success Award, she was shocked, but not for the reason you might expect.
Welcome New Employees July 1
UHD News welcomes new employees to the UHD community! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus! Theresa ArlinePurchasing Coordinator IProcurement & Contracts Rainisha StevensonAcademic Success...