Fall 2024 Weeks of Welcome: August 19-31

Kick-Off Kolaches

8:30 a.m. - 9:30a.m.  
Hunter Hall Kitchen/Lobby

Join us at Hunter Hall to kick off UHCL's Weeks of Welcome with delicious kolaches and great company. While you're here, take a guided tour to explore the on-campus living experience and discover what makes Hunter Hall a special place to Live, Learn, and Engage.             

This event brings UHCL students, faculty, and staff together for a shared breakfast, creating opportunities to connect with both new and returning students while engaging with the broader campus community.   

Campus Open House Day

12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Join various areas across campus as they host open houses where you can interact with staff and faculty while learning about resources on campus. Games, refreshments, and giveaways will be available!  
 
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center - Board Game Bash  
In collaboration with Board Game Association and Office of Military and Veteran Services. Recreation and Wellness Center - MAC Gym

Career Services - Do's, Don'ts, and Donuts 
SSCB 3.109

Center for Student Advocacy and Community (CSAC)  
SSCB 1.203 

Counseling and Mental Health Center  
SSCB 3.103

Health Services  
SSCB 1.301

Office of International Admissions & Student Services  
Bayou Building 2.123

Office of Military and Veteran Services  
SSCB 3.201

Student Organization Center and Lounge (SOCAL)  
SSCB 2.103

Office of Student Involvement and Leadership (OSIL)  
SSCB 1.204

Parking and Transportation  
Bayou Building 1.636

UHCL Libraries Pearland – Lemonade with Librarians  
(3:00pm – 4:30pm) Pearland Academic Building (PAB) 101

International Students Welcome Mixer 

12 p.m. - 2 p.m.  
CSAC Offices (SSCB 1.203)

The Center for Student Advocacy and Community (CSAC) welcomes all International Students back to campus. All are welcome to engage with our new International Students and learn about the exciting events, programs, and services CSAC has planned for the Fall 2024 semester. Free food will be provided.

Lemonade with Librarians 

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bayou Building Atrium I

Stop by our table for a snack and chat with friendly librarians. Grab free lemonade and cookies as you learn how the library can help you while at UHCL.

Welcome Back Bash

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
UHCL Recreation and Wellness Center

Welcome Back Bash is open to all UHCL students as a welcome to the campus community! This is an opportunity for students to learn about the amazing organizations at UHCL, enjoy free food, games, and other fun activities! Students that attend will have an opportunity to receive a T-shirt, can earn giveaways and swag bags, and this year we will be giving away a $500 bookstore voucher to the winner of our basketball challenge.

Hawks 4 Community (H4C) Beryl Campus Clean-Up Day 

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
SSCB Lobby

Hawks 4 Community is coordinating a campus-wide clean-up for students, faculty and staff to participate. We are calling on volunteers to help pick up trash, small debris, and other items to keep our community beautiful. This is a great opportunity to come together and serve our community. Those interested in the service day may sign up here! 

First Generation Welcome Social

12 p.m. - 2 p.m. 
CSAC Offices (SSCB 1.203)

The Center for Student Advocacy and Community (CSAC) welcomes all First-Gen students back to campus. CSAC will be hosting our Kick-Off to First-Gen Fridays! First-Gen Fridays takes place every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at Noon. Join us at the First Gen Welcome Social to learn more about our First-Gen Friday Workshops and CSAC's Fall 2024 events, programs, and services. Join us for food, music, and fun. 

Board Game Palooza

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.  
Hunter Hall Lobby

Join us for a night of laughter, teamwork, and maybe even a little bit of rivalry. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet new friends, challenge your peers, and unwind after a busy day. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, so come ready to play and enjoy the vibrant community spirit of Hunter Hall. Board Game Palooza brings everyone together for a fun-filled experience, where you can meet new people, engage in friendly competition, and create lasting memories with both classic and new games.

Fresh Check Day

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.  
Bayou Building Atrium II 

Fresh Check Day, the signature program of the Jordan Porco Foundation, is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event for colleges that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, exciting prizes and giveaways. Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and helps to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources available on campus, in the community, and nationally.

UHCL's Welcome Back Student Community BBQ

12 p.m. - 2 p.m. 
UHCL Alumni Plaza

The Center for Student Advocacy and Community (CSAC) presents UHCL’s Welcome Back Community BBQ. The BBQ is an opportunity for our student community to connect with others and learn about the various departments, colleges, and resources on campus. Free food, music, giveaways and games will be provided.  
 
BBQ Sponsored by: Center for Student Advocacy and Community, Rudy's Real Texas Bar-B-Q, Career Services, and the Office of Military and Veteran Services

UHCL Police Department Meet and Greet

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.  
Bayou Building Atrium I

Meet your UHCL Police Department. Refreshments will be provided. UHCL PD swag and games will be available.

Welcome Home: Navigating Campus Life for Military, Veterans and Service-connected Students

3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.  
Bayou Building Garden Room (Bayou, 1510)

This information session will introduce incoming military and veteran students to the Office of Military and Veteran Services (OMVS), explore campus resources, and connect with fellow veterans. 

Red Zone with Title IX

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.  
Hunter Hall Lobby

Join us for a crucial program with the Title IX Department and Bay Area Turning Point Organization, raising awareness about the "Red Zone"—the critical first six weeks of the semester when students face a higher risk of sexual assault. This event offers valuable resources, education, and strategies to help prevent incidents and promote a safer, more respectful campus community at UHCL. By participating in Red Zone, students are introduced to a wide range of educational information that can assist them in their college experience.

Hawks' Hunt

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  
SSCB 2.101

A scavenger hunt for student services! Students will visit all participating offices and will be entered into a  drawing for a $50 gift card. Participating offices are: Writing Center, Student Success Center, Accessibility   Support Center, Testing Center, Exploring Majors Office, Academic Advising: College of Human Sciences and  Humanities, and Academic Advising: College of Business.

Resourceful Wednesday's Lunch & Learn: Community Health Network Whole Student Concierge Package

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.  
CSAC Office (SSCB 1.203)

Please join the Center for Student Advocacy and Community (CSAC) and Community Health Network (CHN) for our kick-off Resourceful Wednesday's Lunch & Learn. Our community partner, CHN will provide information on the Whole Student Concierge Package, a whole-person healthcare package designed exclusively for UHCL students. Lunch will be provided.

Financial and Legal Essentials for Young Adults

4:30-5:30 p.m.
Garden Room

Meet and learn from UHCL's Legacy Advisors who are professionals in wealth advising and estate planning. Learn which legal documents you should have in place as a young adult, important terms to know, and basic financial advice to set yourself up for success! Free pizza and refreshments will be served. Hosted by UHCL's Legacy Advisors and Alumni Relations.

Campus Recreation and Wellness - Open House

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
UHCL Recreation and Wellness Center Courts

Dive into a world of fitness, fun, and community as we showcase everything Campus Rec has to offer. Explore a variety of recreational and club sports, learn about membership options, ask a trainer, and experience group fitness class demos. Don’t miss out on exciting giveaways throughout the event. This is your chance to see what Campus Rec is all about. This event will also feature a pickleball serving challenge in addition to Kinball (giant volleyball) games. Join us and start your journey to a healthier, happier you!  

Basic Needs Persistence Grant Pop-Up

12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
SSCB Lobby

The Center for Student Advocacy and Community's Basic Needs Persistence Grant Coordinator will be available to meet students, answer questions and provide information on the Do’s and Don’ts of the Basic Needs Persistence Grant.

What’s the Scoop? Ice Cream Social  

3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bayou Building Atrium I

Have questions about UHCL? Take an afternoon break to connect with UHCL's President and Executive Leadership over ice cream and conversations!

Hawk Horizon Wing Night

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
SSCB Lobby

The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a night of wings and games as they welcome students to UHCL. This event is free to all UHCL students. Students who attend will get free food, get to meet the new Campus Activities Board, and engage in fun games with new and returning students.  

Common Reader Kick-Off: Field Trip to Houston Cultural Sites 

9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SSCB Bus Stop

Join the UHCL Common Reader Program on a free, immersive tour of Houston's major artistic, historical, and culinary sites to celebrate the new book the UHCL community is reading, Take My Hand, a twisty historical novel about a young nurse who must stand up for justice when her community is threatened.