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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.
  • Portrait of a Hispanic man with a short faded beard in a blue business suit

    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.
  • The NASA Space Launch System lifting off from its launch pad. A large plume of exhaust fills the bottom portion of the picture.

    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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Tuesday 6/6

The Legend Of The Lunar Festival
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
An ancient Chinese village struggles to ward off an invading dragon until they finally take the advice of a wise child. Featuring 30 dancers from Dance of Asian America. Based on myths about the origins of Chinese New Year.

Wednesday 6/7

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.
The Legend Of The Lantern Festival
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
A mischievous fairy’s trick endangers an ancient Chinese village – but is her magic strong enough to save them? Featuring 40 dancers from Dance of Asian America. Based on myths about the concluding celebrations of Chinese New Year.

Thursday 6/8

Maria’s Magical Music Adventure
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
A bilingual (English/Spanish) interactive show about a young Latina who travels back in time to meet the composer, Antonio Vivaldi, just finishing his masterpiece, The Four Seasons. With live musical accompaniment by members of Ars Lyrica Houston.

Sunday 6/11

King Kamehameha Day
  • Location: United States of America
A public holiday in Hawaii, USA that honors Kamehameha the Great, the monarch who first established the unified Kingdom of Hawaiʻi.

Monday 6/12

Juneteenth Photography Contest Deadline
  • Location: Fort Bend County
Photographers of all skill levels are invited to enter the Fort Bend County Juneteenth Photography Contest and capture the spirit of Juneteenth with your camera! Deadline is June 12, 2023. Top winners will earn an award. Winners will be announced at the Juneteenth event on June 16, 2023.
Philippines Independence Day
  • Location: Philippines
A Philippine national holiday in the Republic of the Philippines to commemorate the country's declaration of independence from Spain in 1898.

Tuesday 6/13

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, TX 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 6/14

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.

Thursday 6/15

BLN Juneteenth Celebration Event
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion, MD Anderson Library: 4333 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204
Social & Panel discussion on the Historical Legacy of Juneteenth Celebrating Hope, Freedom & Faith, and Black Excellence. Viewing of the Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom documentary film.

Friday 6/16

Senior Series: The Truth About Reverse Mortgages
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Reverse mortgage loans have received a lot of media coverage and you have probably seen advertisements on the topic. Few people, however, truly understand how or why a reverse mortgage can be used in financial and estate planning. If you are curious about the pros and cons of reverse mortgages, join us for Liz McNeel’s Houston Senior Living Series presentation w/ expert panelists. This program is geared toward older adults and their family members. It is free and open to the public. No registration required.
Juneteenth At Miller – A Celebration Of Freedom Part 1
  • Time: 8:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
  • Location: Online
For two extraordinary nights, we pay tribute to some of the outstanding artists of our time. This show will take you on a musical journey through the sounds of Blues, Classic R&B and Hip-Hop. Come and experience the music of Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, B.B. King, Michael Jackson, Prince, The O-Jays, legendary Houston Hip-Hop artists and many others. This show will feature a national special guest while highlighting Houston’s incredible singers and musicians. This performance will also be live streamed from Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Saturday 6/17

Family-History Research: Beginning African-American Genealogy
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
We will cover how to trace your African American ancestors back to the 1870 Census. You will also receive clues on how to continue you search to before the Civil War era.
Juneteenth At Miller – A Celebration Of Freedom Part 2
  • Time: 8:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
  • Location: Online
This celebration will commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and honor the contributions of African Americans to American music. The music will showcase a mix of traditional and contemporary jazz and inspirational sounds, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the African American community. This celebration will provide an opportunity for people to come together and reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look towards a brighter future for all. This performance will also be live streamed from Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Monday 6/19

Juneteenth
  • Location: United States of America
Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans after the Civil War. Early celebrations began locally in 1866 and spread throughout the country until it was made a federal holiday in 2021. It is also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day and Black Independence Day.

Wednesday 6/21

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.
Family-History Research: Civil War Records
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Introduction to finding Civil War ancestors by using a number of sources including databases, websites and military records. We will cover how and where to obtain copies of compiled service records and pensions for both Union and Confederate soldiers. Databases such as Ancestry.com, Family Search and Fold3 will be discussed as well as holdings in the Genealogy & Local History department of the George Memorial Library.

Tuesday 6/27

Helen Keller Day
  • Location: United States of America
National observance that celebrates the life and achievements of Helen Keller, a woman who overcame blindness and deafness to become an author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer.
ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, TX 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 6/28

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.

Friday 6/30

Friday Night Fever: Beginner's Salsa Dance Lessons
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: M-K-T, Building 2 Patio, 600 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007, USA
Join KDENCE Studio as participants are guided through an hour-long introduction to basic salsa moves followed by a fun 30-minute dance session to shake your groove thang! Sessions are outdoors, weather permitting and offered free of charge. Registration is encouraged as spaces are limited.

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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