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  • ABC 13 Share Your Holidays benefiting the Houston Food Bank

    Share Your Holidays This Season

    For the sixth year, the University of Houston at Sugar Land is joining ABC 13 and the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center for the Share Your Holidays Food Drive. This is the 44th year for the event, which will take place on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Collection bins are located in the Albert & Mamie George Building Rotunda, Brazos Hall near the elevators and the Technology Building near the elevators.
  • An Asian man in glasses and a pink dress shirt sits at a desk with laptops and a desktop computer.

    University of Houston Engineers Unveil AI Model for Predicting, Controlling Pandemic Spread

    A team of engineers at the University of Houston has published a study in the journal Nature on how international air travel has influenced the spread of COVID-19 around the world.By using a newly developed AI tool, the team identified hotspots of infection linked to air traffic, pinpointing key areas that significantly contribute to disease transmission.
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    Fort Bend County Housing, Mental Health Focus of UH at Sugar Land Research

    A study from the University of Houston will examine the impact of housing instability on mental health in Fort Bend County. A partnership between UH, Fort Bend County Health and Human Services and PolicyMap, a data and analytics company, received more than $500,000 from the AIM-AHEAD Consortium, a National Institutes of Health-funded organization.
  • Microscopic view of blue T cells interacting with red tumor cells.

    Artificial Intelligence Drives Development of Cancer Fighting Software

    University of Houston researchers and their students are developing a new software technology, based on artificial intelligence, for advancing cell-based immunotherapy to treat cancer and other diseases. CellChorus Inc., a spinoff from the University of Houston, is commercializing the UH-developed Time-lapse Imaging Microscopy In Nanowell Grids™ platform for dynamic single-cell analysis with label-free analysis.
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    NASA Awards UH $1.2 Million to Strengthen Diversity in STEM and Aerospace Engineering

    NASA is awarding the University of Houston $1.2 million to grow diversity initiatives in STEM and aerospace-related engineering fields and address barriers to access and success for historically underserved and underrepresented students. The award is for a project called the Partnership for Inclusivity in Engineering Education and Research for Space, also known as PIE 2RS.
  • Droplets of water float in pairs connected by a bar of water to appear like molecules.

    UH Energy Hydrogen Symposium Report Highlights Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem Opportunities and Challenges

    The UH Division of Energy & Innovation recently released an in-depth report titled “The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities and Solutions,” following a similarly titled symposium focused on developing a successful Gulf Coast hydrogen ecosystem. The symposium hosted last spring by UH Energy brought together industry experts, policymakers, and academics to explore the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source.

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Friday 5/3

Cinco de Mayo At Miller ¡Viva Mexico¡ Viva America!
  • Time: 8:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Celebrate Cinco at Miller! Cinco de Mayo at Miller is a longstanding tradition presented in partnership with the Consulado General de México en Houston. We are pleased to present for our 2024 season Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles!

Saturday 5/4

Family-History Research: Introduction to Ancestry.com
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469
We will introduce you to the Ancestry.com online database and cover how to effectively search and evaluate the results. We will also cover some of the other services Ancestry.com offers.

Monday 5/6

Employment Resources
  • Time: 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479
Are you looking for a job or considering a career change? You can pound the pavement with all the other job-hunters, or you can begin your search with a little preliminary legwork at the library. Fort Bend County Libraries offers a variety of job-search resources. Join First Colony Library Branch Manager, Ariel Hess, for a review of free job resources and get interviewing tips. No registration required.
Computer Class: Open Lab
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Need help with email, Internet, e-readers, or other technology? Bring your specific questions to our Open Lab for one-on-one assistance from our tech savvy library staff. Bring your personal device or use one of the library’s computers. When you register, we will ask you what you want to learn about, so have a topic in mind.

Tuesday 5/7

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. No registration required.

Wednesday 5/8

University Branch Book Club: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone, by Lori Gottlieb
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Join us for a lively discussion of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone, by Lori Gottlieb. This revealing and insightful memoir takes readers into the world of therapy, as a therapist herself explores her own therapy sessions while also sharing the stories of her patients, offering a compassionate and thought-provoking exploration of human psychology and relationships. There are copies of the book available inside the library. You can also check out the ebook or digital audiobook via Libby by Overdrive.

Thursday 5/9

University Branch Young Adult Advisory Council
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Are you a high school student interested in: Earning volunteer hours? Enhancing your college application or resume? Helping your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come join the Young Adult Advisory Council. The Young Adult Advisory Council meets the 2nd Thursday of the school year.

Saturday 5/11

Multicultural Festival
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469
Explore the many different cultures that make up Fort Bend County! Sample food from Lebanon, crafts from Japan, music from West Africa, fashion from Vietnam, dance from India and Mexico, and more! There will be back to back performances in the Amphitheater featuring Joy of Djembe Drumming, Houston Parai Kuzhu, Kaminari Taiko of Houston, Lamar High School Mariachi, and Danzas Folkloricos de Solei. There will also be information booths with representation from the Japanese America Society of Houston, Vietnamese Culture an Science Association, Asian Pacific American Heritage Association, American Lebanese Cultural Center, Nigerian American Multicultural Council, Unite and Inspire, and more.

Monday 5/13

Computer Class: Beginner MS Excel 2019
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2019. Excel is a commercial spreadsheet program featuring calculation tools designed to aid you in your financial and statistical needs. This class will get you started using Excel for your personal work-related activities.

Wednesday 5/15

University Branch Culinary Club: Asian American & Pacific Islander Month
  • Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479
Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food! Culinary Club is a monthly recipe exchange. Join us as we discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen! Cook up something new that fits this month’s theme – Asian American & Pacific Islander Month. We invite you to bring a photo of your dish or a short video of how you prepared it, if you like. No registration required.

Friday 5/17

Libraries Closed for Staff Development Day
  • Location: Fort Bend County Libraries
Library buildings are closed, but online library services are always open: eLibrary, Digital Resources and Databases, and Chat with a librarian.

Saturday 5/18

Art & Craft Supply Swap
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
It’s time to clean out the craft closet! If you’re a crafter or artist who needs to reduce your stash or someone who is looking for a new craft hobby, join us for our arts & craft supply swap. See event link for details.

Wednesday 5/22

Computer Class: eLibrary 101
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Got a tablet or smartphone? Want to know how to use our eLibrary to download free ebooks, magazines, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and music? Bring your device to University Branch Library to learn how to get the apps and download great resources to your smartphone or tablet. Attendees should have a working email address and correct log in information for their devices.

Thursday 5/23

Tabletop Society: Telestrations
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Tabletop Society is a board gaming club for adults, college students, and teens. We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month and focus on a different game each time we meet. It’s a great way to try out new games for free. This month we’ll be playing Telestrations, a hilarious combination of Pictionary and the Telephone Game – no drawing skills necessary. No registration required.

Friday 5/24

Dancin’ In The Street… Motown and More Revue
  • Time: 8:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
  • Location: Livestreamed at Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Houston’s very own Motown & More Show is BACK, for their 25th season. With a soul-filled weekend of the city’s hottest talent — performing the greatest R&B/soul and funk hits, of all time! Groove to the sounds of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Tina Turner, and the best of the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s classics. This performance will also be livestreamed! You can watch it on YouTube, Facebook or the Miller Outdoor Theatre website.

Sunday 5/26

A Night to Remember
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Location: Sugar Land Town Square: 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Honor those who have fallen as the Exchange Club of Sugar Land holds its annual A Night to Remember celebration. Listen to patriotic songs, dances, performances, and speeches by veterans.

Monday 5/27

Memorial Day Ceremony
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Sugar Land Memorial Park: 15300 University Blvd, 77479
Each Memorial Day, we invite our community to join us as we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Tuesday 5/28

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. No registration required.

Please note that events are subject to change. Check the respective event links for the most current information from the event organizers.

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