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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.
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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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Wednesday 8/2

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.
K-Pop Trivia
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, TX 77479
Are you a huge K-pop stan, a sorta-kinda-fan, or new to K-pop altogether? Join us at First Colony for K-pop trivia to test your knowledge, learn a little more about your favorite groups, and meet some like-minded stans! No registration required.

Saturday 8/5

Back-to-School Health Fair: Missouri City
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Missouri City Clinic: 307 Texas Parkway, Ste 100 Missouri City, TX 77489
This year, the 2023 Back-to-School health fairs will be held on Saturday, August 5 at our Missouri City Clinic, and on Saturday, August 12 at our Richmond Clinic, with both events running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the health fairs, we will provide immunizations, health screenings, vision screenings, a limited number of sports physicals, backpacks, and school supplies for attendees. In addition, attendees will have the chance to engage in interactive workshops and educational sessions on nutrition, mental health, and overall well-being.
Family-History Research: Finding Your Ancestors in Deed Records
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469
Deeds are legal land and property records between individuals. Deeds were recorded and kept before other types of records were required so they can often provide fairly reliable information on ancestors where other information is not available.

Tuesday 8/8

YA Crafternoon: Origami Bookmarks
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Mission Bend Branch Library: 8421 Addicks Clodine Rd Houston, TX 77083
Come craft with us at Mission Bend! This month we will be practicing our paper folding skills and making origami bookmarks. All supplies and tools will be provided.

Wednesday 8/9

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 8/11

Active Adult Series: Amigurumi Crochet Octopus
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Missouri City Branch Library: 1530 Texas Parkway Missouri City, TX 77489
Come and learn all about amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed yarn toys. In this class you will learn some basic crochet stitches and how to read a pattern to make a small octopus. Supplies will be provided.
Uptown: A Celebration of Soul
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Fusing Bruno-Mars-caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of Uptown combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today in a unique and modern show that gets every crowd on their feet! Born in New York City (the epicenter of contemporary pop and soul music), the group exudes unparalleled energy with their blend of contemporary radio hits and classic Motown music that is a true “testimony to the genius of the producers, writers, and artists of years gone by.” (Rick Sheppard of THE DRIFTERS).

Saturday 8/12

Back-to-School Health Fair | Richmond
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Location: Richmond Clinic: 400 Austin Street Richmond, TX 77469
This year, the 2023 Back-to-School health fairs will be held on Saturday, August 5 at our Missouri City Clinic, and on Saturday, August 12 at our Richmond Clinic, with both events running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the health fairs, we will provide immunizations, health screenings, vision screenings, a limited number of sports physicals, backpacks, and school supplies for attendees. In addition, attendees will have the chance to engage in interactive workshops and educational sessions on nutrition, mental health, and overall well-being.
Family-History Research: Finding Death Records
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469
Learn how to use various databases to discover your ancestor's death date, burial & probate records. Also, information on how to obtain obituaries, pension records & death certificates will be discussed.
Incredible India: Rudrakyshya
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
There is nothing more beautiful than watching dancers moving in perfect syncopation. And this is what you will witness in India’s famous Odissi dance ensemble, Rudrakshya. Known for their perfection of movement as much as for their vigor, the Rudrakshya dancers will enthrall the audience with their brilliant performance of one of India’s most popular and beautiful dance forms.

Tuesday 8/15

Indian Independence Day
  • Location: India
Indian national holiday that commemorates India's independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

Wednesday 8/16

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 8/17

Bikes & Brews
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Brazos River Park: 18427 Southwest Freeway
Head over to Brazos River Park and enjoy a night of socializing with bicycling / mountain bike enthusiasts, delicious grub from select food trucks and of course brews! Whether or not you own a bike, come on over for a fun time - no bicycles required.

Friday 8/18

Senior Series: How Much is Enough & Spending Your Nest egg
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479
Senior Series is a series of conversations with local experts focused on the unique and complex housing related issues facing mature homeowners and their families. August's topic is The Truth About How Much is Enough & Spending Your Nest Egg.

Saturday 8/19

Mariachi Festival
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Location: 8427 Bonner Dr., Houston, Texas 77017
The 4th Annual Mariachi Festival is a three day event (August 18-20, 2023). This spectacular event will feature some of the best mariachi groups in Texas. Each night will be a different show. Entertainment includes Mariachi Mariposas, Mariachi 7 Leguas, Mariachi Imperial de America, UH Mariachi Pumas and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Ballet Folklorico.
Date Night Cinema: Crazy Rich Asians
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Location: Sugar Land Town Square: 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Make it a date night and enjoy the Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13) under the stars at Sugar Land Town Square!

Sunday 8/20

Mariachi Festival
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Location: 8427 Bonner Dr., Houston, Texas 77017
The 4th Annual Mariachi Festival is a three day event (August 18-20, 2023). This spectacular event will feature some of the best mariachi groups in Texas. Each night will be a different show. Entertainment includes Mariachi Mariposas, Mariachi 7 Leguas, Mariachi Imperial de America, UH Mariachi Pumas and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Ballet Folklorico.

Monday 8/21

First Day of Fall Semester
  • Location: University of Houston
First Day of Fall Semester

Wednesday 8/23

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 8/25

A Taste of Latin America
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Sugar Land Branch Library: 550 Eldridge Road Sugar Land, TX 77478
Come celebrate and explore the flavors of Latin America with us! Join Erica Knighton from Prairie View A&M Extension as she presents A Taste of Latin American Heritage, a six-part series aimed at demonstrating how to prepare healthy, delicious meals from throughout Latin America. Registration is strongly suggested.

Saturday 8/26

Festival of One
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Fort Bend County Epicenter: 28505 Southwest Freeway Rosenberg, TX 77471
Mark your calendars! Join Fort Bend County Judge KP George in collaboration with Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton’s FBC Expose Excellence Youth for an incredible and festive event that promises to be an absolute blast! Featuring talent shows, games, music, food, cultural performances, and much more, this is an event you don't want to miss! It's going to be the event of the year, so make sure to invite your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues! Come one, come all! We look forward to seeing you there.
The Skin I'm In: Books featuring Authors of Color
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Missouri City Branch Library: 1530 Texas Parkway Missouri City, TX 77489
Join us in person for this month’s book club for a lively discussion of Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng . The Skin I’m in Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of each month to discuss books featuring authors of color.

Wednesday 8/30

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.

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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