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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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Friday 9/1

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.
Luna Li and Dengue Fever in Concert
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
This Labor Day weekend, join Asia Society Texas is please to bring you a night of incredible music by stand-out artists, including Luna Li’s gorgeous indie rock dreamscapes and Dengue Fever’s electric update of Cambodian psych-rock. The show will open with a special guest performance by dance group UH Modern.

Saturday 9/2

Football: UH vs UTSA
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: TDECU Stadium: 3700 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204
Come see the Houston Cougars play against the UTSA Roadrunners! Celebrate Houston Night at our Home Stadium.

Monday 9/4

Labor Day
  • Location: United States of America
A United States federal holiday to commemorate the American labor movement as well as the contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.

Wednesday 9/6

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

Saturday 9/9

Football: UH vs Rice
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: Rice Stadium: 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Houston Cougars vs Rice Owls

Tuesday 9/12

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 their conversation skills in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

Wednesday 9/13

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

Thursday 9/14

UH Coffee with a Cop
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: UH at Katy, KAB1 Lobby: 22400 Grand Circle Blvd., Katy, Texas 77449
UHPD loves to talk to our community about their concerns, and there is no better way that chatting over a cup of coffee and a cookie! Come by if you are in the area to grab a cup and say "Hi" to our team.
Fort Bend Future: Technology Expo
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: University of Houston’s College of Technology Building: 13850 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77478
The Fourth Annual Tech EXPO will host a wide variety of vendors who are on the forefront of technology and industry development in our region, stakeholders in the global innovation ecosystem, and business leaders in the community. It is an opportunity to experience the next and newest innovation. Come see why Fort Bend County is a technology hub!

Friday 9/15

Senior Series: The Truth About Paying for Senior Healthcare
  • 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. April’s topic is The Truth About Homeownership in Retirement. This month’s topic is The Truth About Paying for Senior Healthcare. This topic always attracts a completely full house, and for good reason. It's so confusing! The goal of this month's seminar is to help attendees understand the differences in what each type of benefit covers (or doesn't). Not only will we have experts on Medicare and Medicaid (state health insurance), but we will also have guest panelists with expertise in long-term care insurance, veteran benefits, and life care options. Bring your questions and get ready to take a lot of notes.
El Grito at Miller Theatre
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with the stirring Grito ceremony followed by a rousing performance that encompasses the colorful heritage and culture of Mexico. Featuring the fabulous Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan. Presented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Houston.

Saturday 9/16

Family-History Research: Trace Your Ancestors with Sanborn Maps
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469
Fire insurance maps were originally created from 1867-1961 produced for the purpose of providing insurance companies information on risk factors and establish premiums for any given property. Today researchers can use them to find where their ancestors' properties, both residential and business, were located within a city or town.
Football: UH vs TCU
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: TDECU Stadium: 3700 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204
Come see the Houston Cougars play against the TCU Frogs! Big 12 Celebration Night at our Home Stadium

Wednesday 9/20

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469
Conversation Circle presents English learners of all levels an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.
UH Coffee with a Cop
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: UH Sugar Land, BH2 Lobby: 14004 University Blvd. Sugar Land TX 77470
UHPD loves to talk to our community about their concerns, and there is no better way that chatting over a cup of coffee and a cookie! Come by if you are in the area to grab a cup and say "Hi" to our team.

Friday 9/22

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 their conversation skills in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

Saturday 9/23

Family-History Research: HeritageQuest Online
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Location: George Memorial Library: 1001 Golfview Drive Richmond, TX 77469
Library staff will demonstrate how this online resource can help get results tracing one’s family history. Learn about the different collections included in this resource, such as the US Census, Revolutionary War pension files, and the Freedmen’s Bank Records. Tips and strategies for a more efficient search will be demonstrated.
The Under-Told History of Hispanic Texans
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479
From the Tejano to the Chicano, delve into the contributions of Hispanic Texans from the beginning of Texas colonization. Learn about the individuals who garnered national attention, fought for social change and became history-makers in Fort Bend County!
Football: UH vs SHSU
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: TDECU Stadium: 3700 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204
Come see the Houston Cougars play against the SHSU Bearkats! Family Weekend at our Home Stadium.

Sunday 9/24

Houston Turkish Festival
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park: 105 Sabine Street, Houston, 77007, TX , US
American Turkish Association Houston will host the 27th Annual Houston Turkish Festival after a four-year hiatus on September 23-24. 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkiye, and the festival will be at its new venue for this special celebration. The festival will have onstage entertainment featuring performances from local and international artists such as Yeni Turku, a globally-renowned Turkish band, and Tuana, a dance troupe that has performed in 45 countries. In addition, the festival will host a wide variety of arts and crafts, a market with local vendors, Turkish food, beer and wine, Turkish coffee, and a dedicated children’s area. The World Pavilion will showcase booths from other cultural organizations in the Houston area.

Tuesday 9/26

Future of Workforce and Education Luncheon
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Anchor Bend: 1400 FM 2218 Richmond, TX 77469 United States
The luncheon will feature a local panel discussing the future of workforce development and education in Fort Bend County. This year's panel will be moderated by Dr. Jay Neal, Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs and Chief Operating Officer for University of Houston at Sugar Land. Presented by Raise Your Hand Texas

Wednesday 9/27

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

Friday 9/29

Mid-Autumn Festival
  • Location: East and Southeast Asia
A traditional Asian festival around the autumn equinox that celebrates family togetherness and bountiful harvests. It also known as the Moon Festival because of the full moon during the mid-Autumn harvest time.

Saturday 9/30

Creative Connections: KPop Party!
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, TX 77479
Learn how to make Kpop themed photocards, bookmarks, phone charms, and buttons! This program is geared for youth in grades 4-8. Materials for this program were made possible by the Friends of First Colony Branch Library.
Football: UH vs Texas Tech
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: Jones AT&T Stadium: 2526 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX 79407
UH plays against Texas Tech.
Salsa y Salyd
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
  • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
Salsa y Salud joins Miller Outdoor Theatre’s 100th year celebrations with a special production to commemorate this incredible achievement. Featuring live music and choreography premiers commissioned for the occasion, a cast of over 20 artists will keep you moving in your seats or dancing on the hill.

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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