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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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Wednesday 7/5

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 7/7

An Evening With Booker T. Jones
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Booker T. Jones is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and arguably the most famous Hammond B3 player in history. As leader of the legendary Booker T and the MGs, this pillar of soul music collaborated with Otis Redding, Albert King, and more during his tenure at Stax Records. Since then, Booker has lent his trademark keyboard chops to and produced classic albums such as Willie Nelson’s multi-platinum hit “Stardust” and Bill Withers’ “Just As I Am” featuring the hit song “Ain’t No Sunshine”.

Wednesday 7/12

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 7/13

Exhibition Opening Reception - "Berlin: A Jewish Ode to the Metropolis"
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Holocaust Museum Houston: Lester and Sue Smith Campus 5401 Caroline Houston, TX 77004
This exhibit, features work by artist Jason Langer from his series Berlin: A Jewish Ode to the Metropolis. This project is deeply personal to photographer Jason Langer and are the product of a five-year reconciliation of the impressions of the Holocaust that were seeded in Langer as a 10-year-old living on a kibbutz in Israel. Over the five-year process Langer was able to undo the fearful impressions about Germany implanted in his mind as a child. He was able to see that Berlin is a city of dichotomies and that there are symbols of division and reunification everywhere.

Friday 7/14

Bastille Day
  • Location: Worldwide
This French holiday commemorates the Storming of the Bastille in 1789 as well as the Festival of the Federation in 1790 during the French Revolution. It is also observed in many countries around the world as the French Revolution led to the end of feudalism in Europe and advances in individual freedoms.

Saturday 7/15

Family-History Research: FamilySearch Online
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Branch Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, Texas 77469
This beginner class will cover how to use the free FamilySearch online database effectively.

Monday 7/17

Family Program: Kathak Flamenco- A Celebration of Cultures
  • Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479
Kathak, which originated in Northwest India, is based on the art of storytelling. Through song, dance, musical, and percussive accompaniment it depicts stories central to Indian culture. Flamenco, which originated in the South of Spain (Andalucía), is the conversation between song, guitar, dance, and percussion. The folklore of India, located in the Asian continent, generated musical traditions that were exported by transient people to the countries of Europe and the Middle East. Traits in the language, vocal styles, and rhythmic patterns in Andalucía, Spain can be traced to the Punjab region in India. Kathak Flamenco - A Celebration of Cultures highlights and showcases the commonalities and differences between these two art forms as a joyous celebration from Houston-based artists!

Tuesday 7/18

Nelson Mandela International Day
  • Location: Worldwide
An annual international day in honor Nelson Mandela's legacy. Celebrated on his birthday, this observance focuses on volunteering and community service in order to fight poverty and promote peace and diversity.

Wednesday 7/19

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 7/20

Creative Connections: Bilingual Art Class
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, TX 77479
This class is presented by Listo Translating Art Services & More. Youth will have a chance to paint and learn Spanish in a fun, creative, and interactive way. Participants will create a painting based on Van Gogh's Starry Night. Sponsored by Friends of the First Colony Branch Library. Registration required; This program is geared for youth in grades 4-8. Registration required. Participants can register for the program online one week prior to the program date. This program is made possible thanks to the Friends of the First Colony Branch Library.

Friday 7/21

Senior Series: The Truth About Aging in the Right Place
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
What does it look like to age in place? You've decided to stay in your home - now what? Are you prepared? Have you taken steps to equip yourself and your residence for the long haul? The right place may also be a senior living community. We will explore options to learn how to age in the place that is right for you. This program is geared toward older adults and their family members. It is free and open to the public. No registration required.

Saturday 7/22

Family-History Research: Beginning Genealogy Primary tabs
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469
Learn about the genealogical information available at Fort Bend County Libraries for the beginning genealogical researcher. The discussion will cover online resources such as Ancestry.com and FamilySearch databases along with information available on microfilm and in print. Also covered will be basic forms and how to fill them out and organize your research.
Islamic Art & Architecture (Ancient Civilizations & Empires)
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469
Ms. Akhtar will be lecturing on the ancient influenced of Islamic Art and Architecture on future civilizations.
IgboFest Houston
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Location: Discovery Green: 1500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77010
IgboFest Houston hosted by Ndi Ichie Cultural Club has reigned for over 15 years in the city of Houston bringing in performers from across the United States from Chicago to New Orleans including Nigeria. Join us to celebrate and learn about a West African culture on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023! We are excited as this year's performance is the 20th Edition. It will consist of professional dancers of Nigerian and Non-Nigerian descent that has embraced the Igbo culture to display an array of cultural dances and folklore with an educational twist.

Tuesday 7/25

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 7/26

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 7/27

Let's Learn Origami!
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469
Join us for paper folding fun as we learn the art of Japanese origami. This month, we will learn to make a flying swan and a leaping frog. All ages are welcome, but participants 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 7/28

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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