December

• Kowalka named to ACUI Board of Trustees
• Division of Student Affairs Committee Hosts Winter Socials for both their Professional Development and Marketing and Communication Committees
• University of Houston's Division of Student Affairs Business Services Department Spreads Holiday Cheer to Military Service Members Serving Abroad
• Division of Student Affairs Unveils Transformative Strategic Plan for 2023-2027
• Cheryl Underwood Honored with "Friend of the Division Award" for Outstanding Contribution to the Division of Student Affairs
• Honoring the Legacy of Janelle R. Brown
• The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) Celebrates Careers in Student Affairs Month (CSAM) 2023
• The 2023 State of the Division and In-Service

November

• Celebrating Success: University of Houston's First-Generation Week 2023
• Carlos Rodriguez, Sales and Event Manager at the Student Centers has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for November 2023
• Conference Funds Provide True Cougar Experience to Deserving Students
• Gabrielle Malone-Miller , Assistant Director of Sexual Misconduct Support Services (SMSS) at the Women & Gender Resource Center (WGRC) has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for October 2023  
• U niversity C areer S ervices Employment Website and Single G raduation Survey : A New Chapter for streamlining data collection and elevat ing stude nt success

October

• Remembering Janelle Brown: A Legacy of Dedication and Compassion
• Cougar Cupboard Wins Donation Drive Competition Against WVU
• UH Veteran Services Helps Battle Food Insecurity with a Heartfelt Initiative
• Student Life Engagement
• A Solemn Gathering: UH Veteran Services: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
• Navigating Through the Mental Health Tide: UH’s Comprehensive Approach Toward Wellness on Campus
• Family Weekend – A Cherished Tradition
• Nourishing Minds, Fostering Success: University of Houston's Cougar Cupboard

September

• Sara Rodriguez, Records Associate II at the International Students and Scholars Services (ISSSO) office has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for September 2023
• Women and Gender Resource Center Relocates to New Space in Student Center South

August

• Crystle McDonald, the Assistant Director, CSD, for the Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center (JDSAC) has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for August 2023
• Juliann Losey Receives the 2022-2023 Impact Award from Staff Council
• Tanya Pringle, an Administrative Coordinator at the Student Centers, has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for July 2023
• Ginger Walker: Enhancing Student Safety and Success Recognized with "Friend of the Division" Award
• Welcoming LaKeshia Villegas as the New Assistant Director for Veteran Services
• Welcoming Dr. Lanita Reesie Holsey as Assistant Dean of Students at the University of Houston
• Georgeann Smith: A Legacy of Leadership and Dedication at the University of Houston
• Welcoming Gabriel Jackson as the New Assistant to the Vice Chancellor/Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of Houston

July

• Torrence Douglas Promoted to Associate Director of Employer Development and Relations
• Meet Davorius James, the new Program Coordinator II for International Student Scholars and Services Offices
• Welcome Sara Rodriguez: A Dedicated Professional Assisting International Students for the Division of Student Affairs
• Allison Foster joins the Division of Student Affairs as the new International Student Counselor 2
• Caron Park Promoted to Executive Director of Business Services for the Division of Student Affairs
• Gracie Villareal, a Testing Services Coordinator at the Justin Dart Jr., Student Accessibility Center (JDSAC), has been awarded the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award for June 2023
• Reuben Parrish of the Division of Student Affairs wins the 2022-2023 Inspiring Leadership Award
• Katy Kaesebier named as permanent Director of the Center for Student Involvement
• Take Your Child to Work Day
• University of Houston (UH) Spring 2023 Student Satisfaction Survey: Highest Scores Yet

June

• Division of Student Affairs Wins Bronze Award for 2021-2022 Annual Report
• JED Campus Initiative Unveiled at the University of Houston, Fostering Student Mental Health and Well-being
• Dr. Daniel Maxwell and Chris Dawe attended the Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium
• The Division of Student Affairs Hosts Staff Reception to Celebrate Educational Achievements
• Celebrating Excellence: 2023 Division of Student Affairs Award Ceremony
• Introducing Celeste Rodriguez, the New Assessment Coordinator in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
• University of Houston Honors Ja'Nelle King as Golden Paw Employee of the Month for May 2023
• Appointment of Gabriel Grady to the position of Assistant Director for Center for Student Empowerment

May

• The 7th University of Houston System's Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Leadership Conference Empowers Professionals to Enhance Student Success
• Dr. Sara Jahansouz Wray Promoted to Associate Dean for the Dean of Students
• Laura Zavala-Membreno named as permanent Director of the Women and Gender Resource Center
• Alicia Whitmire Promoted to Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Student Affairs
• Donna Schneider wins the April 2023 Golden Paw Employee Month Award
• Campus Leaders Awards Announced
• Student Housing & Residential Life Hosts 2023 SHRLies Awards Ceremony
• The Division of Student Affairs salutes the 2023 University of Houston graduates!
• Winners announced at the Student Employee Nominee Luncheon

April

• The March of Dimes Fundraiser Event was a remarkable success!
• Bijoli Saha wins March 2023 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
• A.D Bruce Religion Center Hosts Day of Remembrance
• JobCITE is a valuable resource for students at the University of Houston
• Student Employee of the Year awards will be announced during Student Employment Week!
• Olivia Hayes named Career Development Specialist for University Career Services

March

• Asha Lovelle joins University Career Services as the new Career Development Specialist
• Center for Diversity and Inclusion hosts the annual Culture Connect Week
• Hope Pacheco participated in the 2023 Graduate Student Fellows Program
• Lupita Hernandez awarded Greer Dawson Wilson Scholarship
• Katy Kaesebier awarded Adell McMillan Scholarship
• Ahjah Green awarded Chuck Morrell New Professional IPDS Scholarship
• Keeping the Dream Alive: A Call to Action
• DSA Student Life staff aim to reframe the cougar experience
• University of Houston Addresses Campus Sexual Violence with NASPA’S Culture of Respect Collective
• Cultural Taste of Houston draw 2,559 participants
• Michael Iwuchukwu wins the February 2023 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
• The Division of Student Affairs helps students with basic needs!

February

• Impact of fraternity and sororities recognized at annual Night of Celebration
• Priyanka Raut was officially named associate director of University Career Services
• Dr. Maxwell new Chairperson for Texas Association College and University Personnel Association Foundation
• Chris Dawe new Chair of U.S. Health Promoting Campus Network
• Gil Lizalde accepted into New Leadership Academy

January

• Karen Jubert wins January 2023 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award

November

• Dr. Maxwell applauds First Generation staff members
• Brock Taylor wins October 2022 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
• Madison Brown joins the University Career Services department as the new Program Coordinator 2

October

• Reta Johnson wins the September 2022 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
• CDI Announces Astronaut and Engineer Dr. José Hernández as keynote speaker for the 8th Annual Fall Speaker Series

September

• Chris Dawe joins the Division for Student Affairs as the assistant vice president for student affairs – health and well-being
• Torrence Douglas joins the University Career Services department as the new Program Manager 2
• Skye Walker wins the August 2022 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
• Toria Jones wins the July 2022 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
• Dr. Sara L. Jahansouz Wray joins the Dean of Students Office

August

• Great News for the University of Houston’s (UH) Children’s Learning Centers (CLC)
• Houston Chapter of the “Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education” (TACHE) is making a difference
• Carlie Pierre joins CDI as new Diversity Education Program Manager 2

July

• Priyanka Raut named interim associate director of University Career Services
• Dr. Jerrell Sherman joins Dean of Students Office
• Michael Crook Appointed Interim Director for CDI
• Enrollment Services to move to the Office of the Provost
• Germaine Washington to serve as DSAES Director of Marketing and Communications
• DSAES honors staff members who worked on campus during pandemic

June

• Suva Gomes wins June 2022 Golden Paw Employee of the Month Award
• DSAES honors retiring Provost Paula Short with special recognition
• DSAES celebrates Juneteenth
• UH staff, alumni, and students recognized at this year’s Houston Pride LGBT+ Celebration
• Welcome LGBTQ Resource Center Director, Kevin Nguyen
• DSAES honors staff members in annual end-of-year awards ceremony
• Long-awaited reception honors retired Associate Vice President for Student Affairs William Munson
• University of Houston System annual leadership conference draws hundreds of attendees
• DSAES honors six staff members with Golden Paw Employee of the Month Awards

May

• Graduation ceremony honors UH international students
• Trina Lowery joins Center for Student Empowerment
• Alyssa Veteto named new assistant dean of students
• Laura Zavala-Membreno named interim director of Women and Gender Resource Center
• “Second Chance Prom” makes up for dance COVID stole from Coogs

April

• Brittani Clarkson joins UH Wellness as new assistant director
• Dr. Jon Rusciano named interim executive director of UH Student Health Center
• Dr. Landrus Burress joins Student Health Center as associate director
• Rachel O’Mara named interim director of Campus Recreation
• Kim Clark named interim assistant vice president for student affairs — health and well-being
• McGhee joins DSAES Executive Leadership Team
• UH celebrates National Student Employment Week
• Dart Student Accessibility Center hosts open house
• Juliann Losey finalist for Houston Pride Grand Marshal

March

• UH to host Transition Symposium for high school students
• University of Houston awarded three campus awards at the 2022 ACUI Annual Conference
• Varselles Cummings wins Revis A. Cox Memorial Award at the 2022 ACUI Annual Conference
• Ja’Nelle King wins Greer Dawson Wilson Scholarship at the 2022 ACUI Annual Conference
• Kimberly Shaw-Reed wins Edward S. "Beanie" Drake Founders' Award at the 2022 ACUI Annual Conference
• Sarah Flores wins Adell McMillan Memorial Scholarship at the 2022 ACUI Annual Conference
• Lizalde and Park join DSAES Business Services team

February

• New name for center dedicated to helping vulnerable students succeed
• STEM Career Fair connects students with employers — in person and live

January

• Enrollment Services names new associate director of communication and marketing
• Center for Diversity and Inclusion hosts 2022 MLK Commemorative Celebration
• New interim LGBTQ Resource Center co-directors named

December

• Kowalka named to ACUI Board of Trustees

November

• UH Coog Moms helping feed and dress UH students with new grants
• CDI hosts 2021 Fall Speaker Series Keynote with artist and activist Favianna Rodriguez
• International Friendship Program celebrates 50 years
• #IAMUH Campaign – Celebrating Diversity at the University of Houston
• New partnership offers financial literacy platform to campus
• CAPS earns international reaccreditation
• Dr. Tiffany Bitting named interim director of University Career Services
• Monica Thompson named interim assistant vice president for student affairs
• Qatar Charity hosts food distribution event for UH campus community

October

• DSAES wins high honors in annual PRSA awards ceremony
• CDI announces artist Favianna Rodriguez for its 2021 Fall Speaker Series Keynote
• Kyle Mutz named director of Dart Student Accessibility Center
• Dr. Richard Walker named interim president of UH-Clear Lake
• Center for Diversity and Inclusion’s #IAMUH T-Shirt Swap Collects 550 Shirts for Star of Hope

September

• DSAES to hold State of the Division on October 11
• SHRL Supports Student Scholarships through Shirt Sales
• The Impact of ServeHTX: WOW Day of Service
• Kriston Burroughs joins Office of Admissions as new director of student recruitment
• Delegated Access coming to UH
• Jorge Martinez is new director of research and reporting for Enrollment Services
• New Residential Engagement Model helping students living on-campus

August

• Tiffany Galloway joins Women and Gender Resource Center as new gender equity program manager
• Sydnee Garcia named program manager for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion

July

• Michael Crook named assistant director for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion
• DSAES honors departments, staff in annual end-of-year awards ceremony
• Assistant Dean of Students Andrea Mitchen Co-Authors new book for parents of college bound students
• Dr. Holly Alexander Named Director of Residential Life at the University of Houston
• UH Residential Organizations Receive Awards at NACURH Virtual Conference

June

• Kenny Mauk Selected to serve as the Business Practices and Enhancement Director for ACUHO-I
• UH Dean of Students launches Cougar Family Connect portal for parent and family communications
• Lavender Graduation Spring 2021 a huge success

May

• Don Yackley Selected as President-Elect of SWACUHO
• Secrest wins distinguished recreational sports award

April

• Children’s Learning Center at Wheeler enjoys temporary stay at Campus Recreation
• Center for Student Involvement Announces 2020–2021 Leadership & Legacy Awards
• LGBTQ Resource Center to offer three additional scholarships
• Meli Iracheta named Marketing Manager for Student Life area

March

• The Highs and Lows of Going Remote: Students tell us what we did right in the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services
• The Race Card Project offers safe space for UH community to speak against racial injustice
• UH Giving Day campaign gives big boost to Cougar Emergency Fund
• University of Houston, students win ACUI honors
• Cougar Cupboard celebrates a year of helping students in need
• UH Student Health Center, Walgreens holding second mass vaccination clinic
• Kowalka recognized with double honors by ACUI
• Enrollment Services Announces the 2020 Voice of the ESCC Winners
• SHRL Staff Members Awarded at SWACUHO Conference
• Ja’Nelle King named Director for the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Order of Omega

February

• University of Houston’s Student Centers Partners with GCRBC to Host Weekly Blood Drives
• Frances Nguyen joins UH Wellness as assistant director of wellness programs

January

• University of Houston’s Student Centers To Host ‘Because I Said I Would’
• Exclusive Suit-Up event goes virtual for students, UH community
• Juliann Losey joins LGBTQ Resource Center as Gender and Sexuality Education Program Manager

November

• CoogTV Students Earn Pinnacle Award From College Media Awards

October

• J.R. Rubinsky joins UH Wellness as new assistant director of sexual violence prevention and education program
• Enrollment Services Communication and Marketing wins four PRSA awards
• Latin Women’s Initiative awards grant to Las Comadres College Mentoring

September

• DSAES honors departments, staff with virtual awards ceremony
• Ally and Artist Added to LGBTQ Advisory Board
• Campus Recreation opens safely with limited hours, reduced capacity
• Reuben Parrish named director of UH Wellness

August

• University Career Services virtually connects students and employers

June

• Virtual psychiatry improves patient services, here to stay
• Donell Young to join UH as associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students
• Psychological and psychiatric services remain available to students remotely

May

• Former director of International Student and Scholar Services honored with Life Membership Award
• ACUI research studies UH Student Centers as a national model for student engagement
• Student Centers Launches New Live Chat Feature

April

• Keith T. Kowalka earns Revis A. Cox Memorial Award from ACUI
• Leadership & Legacy Awards Announced for 2019-2020 from the Center for Student Involvement
• Ignite Leadership Program from the Center for Student Involvement Concludes the Semester
• Daniel Maxwell wins distinguished alum honors from Indiana University
• Mackenzie Wysong-Bentley Represents UH in COVID-19 Virtual Roundtable with ACUHO-I
• UH Health Experts: Stress and anxiety normal, and here are some ways to help you manage it
• The Center for Student Media Provides Digital Resources and Activities
• A.D. Bruce Religion Center goes Virtual to Provide Resources and Activities for Student Engagement
• Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center works with deaf and hard of hearing students facing online learning challenges
• Dear Coogs: Your Well-Being Matters
• UH Fraternity/Sorority Community Continues to Thrive in a Virtual Format

March

• UH LGBTQ Resource Centers Launches Virtual Office Hours and Online Activities
• Student Centers Welcomes Sarah Flores as Assistant Director
• An update for UH Parents and Families: A Letter from the Vice President's Office
• Center for Student Involvement provides Virtual Resources for Students to Stay Connected and Engaged during the COVID-19 Crisis
• Student Centers Welcomes Kimberly Shaw as Associate Director

February

• International Students and Scholars Services Welcomes Jessika Jones as Newest International Student Counselor
• Don Yackley Awarded the Bob Cooke Distinguished Service Award from SWACUHO
• Dr. Douglas Bell Selected as Faculty for ASCA Donald D. Gehring Academy
• Sandi Martin to Serve as DSAES Director of Communication

January

• Cat’s Back Among Week’s Five Events
• Varselles L. Cummings named Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Houston
• Christopher Caldwell appointed to the ACUI Board of Trustees

November

• SHRL Marketing Team Receives Award for Website Design
• Daniel Maxwell recognized as a Pillar of the Profession by the NASPA Foundation
• UH Hosts Inaugural Ascending Leaders Forum
• Antonio Pee Named Director of Residential Life at the University of Houston
• Student Housing and Residential Life Leaders Promoted to Associate Directors

October

• CAPS and Athletics Bring Pow6rful Minds to UH
• International Student and Scholar Services Office Moves to DSAES
• Leanica Adams selected as Chair-Elect for RMS Users Group
• Urban Experience Program Welcomes New Assistant Director

September

• University of Houston Selected As NASPA Lead Initiative Institution
• Student Advocate Promoted to University Career Services Leadership Role
• Jean Dala Overcomes All Odds
• Kendall Wright joins the Center for Diversity and Inclusion as the new Program Manager
• Keith T. Kowalka appointed Co-Chair of historic new ACUI committee
• University Career Services Promotes Caitlin Deis
• Kenny Mauk Promoted to Director of Operations for Student Housing and Residential Life (SHRL)

August

• Student Life Welcomes New and Returning Students to Campus for Fall 2019 with over 130 Weeks of Welcome Events
• Graduate Student Earns Division Employee Honor
• UH Residence Life Chief Promoted to Assistant Vice President
• Anneliese Bustillo Named Director of UH Women & Gender Resource Center
• Andre Adams Named Director of The A.D. Bruce Religion Center at the University of Houston

July

• Eve Esch and Jennifer Skopal have been honored as employees of the month for June 2019
• Tina Powellson and Ja’Nelle King have been honored as employees of the month for May 2019

June

• Katina McGhee Named UH Assistant Vice President of Campus Solutions and UHS Assistant Vice Chancellor of Campus Solutions
• Patrick Lukingbeal Named Integrated Enrollment Services Executive Director
• Suzy Harrington Joins UH Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

May

• Calpine Corporation partners with University Career Services for campus beautification project
• Scott Radimer has been named the director of assessment and planning for the University of Houston Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services
• 16 Students, 7 Organizations and 1 Staff Member Win Awards at 34th Annual Leadership and Legacy Awards at the Campus Leaders Ceremony
• Congratulations to the 2019 SHRLies Winners

April

• Dan Maxwell Recognized With Highest ACUI Award

March

• Richard Walsh is the Golden Paw Employee of the Month recipient
• Culture Connect Week 2019
• Student Affairs Leaders Honored at NASPA Conference

February

• For the third year in a row, the University of Houston is a NASPA Lead Initiative Institution
• Celeste Fuentes is the Golden Paw Employee of the Month recipient

January

• LGBTQ Resource Center to Participate in 2019 Houston AIDS Walk

December

• UH Vice President Richard Walker Honored with National Award from the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors
• Eve Esch, Director of the Student Centers, Elected to ACUI’s Board of Trustees

November

• Get Hired Program Receives Bernard Pitts Award
• CreationStation and Student Centers Win Graphics Awards
• Hope Pacheco, Dean of Students case manager, was selected to participate in the 2018 NASPA Escaleras Institute
• CDI to Host “Big Sonia” Documentary

October

• Las Comadres Program Honored for Achievement with UH Latina Students
• UH Named Favorite Local College or University
• Women & Gender Resource Center Director appointed to CAS National Council
• Meet Your Ministries
• Introducing REACH Diversity Peer Educators

September

• Center for Student Involvement Hosts Cougar Resource Fair
• University of Houston Gains A Half Point in Campus Pride Index
• DSAES To Host Debate Watch Party for Students
• University of Houston Selected As NASPA Lead Initiative Institution

August

• A.D. Bruce Religion Center Welcomes New Office Coordinator
• Cougars In Recovery Program Coordinator Named ARHE Collegiate Recovery Staff Member of the Year
• Student Government Association Welcomes New Office Coordinator
• Brian Waddle to serve as DSAES Director of Communication
• Student Life Welcomes New Marketing Manager

July

• Mudithani Hettiarachchi Receives the TACUSPA Graduate Student Scholarship
• Dr. Dan Maxwell Receives 2018 NASPA Region III AVP/Senior Level Student Affairs Professional Award

June

• CDI Director Selected for Regional Professional Development Opportunities
• Student Housing and Residential Life Welcome Two Residential Life Coordinators to Their Team
• Director of the Urban Experience Program Wins James Emerson Award
• Cris Reyes Promoted to Program Manager in the Office of the University Registrar
• UH Mentor Program Supports Latina First-Generation College Students
• Enrollment Services Communication and Marketing wins regional marketing awards

May

• Become a Department Sponsor for Residential Move In 2018
• Residential Life Coordinator Shemeka Phipps Selected to Participate in 2018 New Professionals Institute Cohort
• Lauren Sposato wins ACUI's Excellence in Volunteer Service Award
• Student Center Graduate Assistant wins ACUI Scholarship
• The Center for Diversity and Inclusion hosted their annual Diversity Institute
• Twelve students awarded RISE Diversity Leadership Certificate
• Enrollment Services represents UH at national Oracle conference

April

• Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Receives 2018 Grant Funding From USA Swimming Foundation
• Center for Diversity and Inclusion reflects on Culture Connect Week
• Women and Gender Resource Center Award Winners Announced
• Staff present at Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education Conference

March

• Office of Admissions welcomes two new members to leadership team
• New DSAES Development Officer Announced
• CDI Engages UH Students in Community Arts
• Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Selected as a Namesake for Cub Camp 2018
• Cougar Casino at Frontier Fiesta
• An Evening with Alok
• LGBTQ Resource Center hosts first ever Ally 2.0 – Pronoun Party Workshop

February

• Student Housing and Residential Life Leadership Gain National Faculty Appointments
• Director of Assessment and Planning Elected to Serve in National NASPA Knowledge Community
• A.D. Bruce Religion Center Hosts UH Day of Remembrance
• Student Health Center Provides Tips on Surviving Flu Season

January

• New Residential Life Coordinator Hired to Support Student Success
• Dean of Students Case Management Services Receives New Name
• Urban Experience Program Student Leaders here to help struggling students
• UH Among the Top in Nation for Affordability & Career Preparation
• Andrea Mitchen to Serve in Two National Association Leadership Roles

December

• University Career Services Weighs In On Top Paying Careers For College Grads
• Curtis Wallace Promoted to Assistant Registrar
• University of Houston’s Center for Diversity & Inclusion Hosts the Inside Out Project
• Urban Experience Program Welcomes New Program Coordinator

November

• Lea DeLaria Brought Authenticity To UH During CDI’s Fall Speaker Series
• Coca-Cola Foundation Supports First-Generation Students at UH
• Counseling and Psychological Services Serves Students Through Greater Outreach and Collaboration
• Center for Diversity and Inclusion Uses Customized Trainings to Further Diversity and Inclusion Conversations at UH
• Center for Student Involvement Mobilized Students Following Hurricane Harvey
• How Changes to the Admissions Philosophy and Team Contributed to Increased Enrollment at UH
• Priority Scholarship Deadline Extended

October

• Announcing the Golden Paw Employee of the Month Recipients for July and September
• CDI Fall Speaker Series Featuring Lea DeLaria
• Safe Space, Brave Space: How CDI Created an Inclusive Environment to Process and Discuss Recent Events
• Jeremy Lane Heads Student Recruitment

September

• New staff welcomed to Student Housing & Residential Life
• In Quads’ final months, alumni reminisce at reunion

August

• University of Houston, HoustonFirst & METRO Host MyUH, MyHouston Event
• Summer Bridge with the Urban Experience Program Prepares Students for College
• UH Welcomes Residents During Annual Cougar Move-In Aug. 17-19
• Volunteers Needed For UH 2017 Weeks of Welcome Events
• UH hosts regional conference for Oracle users, staff member Teeba Rose provides keynote address.
• Rebecca Szwarc Honored as Golden Paw Employee of the Month
• A Year in Review for the Center for Student Involvement as a NASPA Lead Institution
• UH now has two ways to apply for admission

July

• Center for Diversity and Inclusion Partnered with UH Libraries to host Diversity Day
• UH Wellness Welcomes New Assistant Director for Sexual Violence Prevention and Education
• Submit Your Event to the 2017 Weeks of Welcome Website Calendar

June

• Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Establishes Chapter at UH
• Changes to Initial Appointments at CAPS
• Register Today for the 2017 UH Summer Assessment Symposium

May

• UH Suit Up Event Prepares the UH Community for the Workforce
• UH Students Serve Communities Through Alternative Service Break Program

April

• On-campus Housing Being Expanded to Include the Winter Break
• Student Veterans Benefit From Free Suit Coat Donations
• Stress Free Finals Week
• Student Centers Celebrates Sustainability
• MyUH, MyHouston Receives Collaborative Program of the Year Award
• Grant's Eco Art
• Director for Assessment and Planning to Serve As Chair of the SAAL Board of Directors

March

• Student Housing and Residential Life Staff Recognized at SWACUHO and ACPA
• Social Workers in Higher Education Luncheon Brings Together Departments From Around the Division
• Amy Fitzjarrald Named NASPA Outstanding New Professional
• Open for Business: New Career Closet at UH
• Urban Experience Program Welcomes New Office Coordinator
• UH one of four campuses to receive NASPA Innovation Grant
• Student success at CIVSA Student Development Institute in Phoenix
• Office of Admissions Staff Co-author Chapter in Guidebook to International Education
• Director for the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life Named Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Professional
• Former Frontier Fiesta Student Leaders Become Members of Here, We Go Campaign
• New Executive Director of Admissions Announced

February

• A.D. Bruce Religion Center Hosts UH Day of Remembrance
• LGBTQ Resource Center to participate in AIDS Walk
• National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week
• Housing Applications for 2017-2018 Academic Year Now Open
• Dear World Interactive Storytelling Event Comes to University of Houston

January

• I HEART #MYSTUDENTCENTER
• The Power of Microagressions with Dr. Derald Wing Sue
• The Cat’s Back is Set to Jump-Start the Spring
• UH to Host Events in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy
• Establishing a Culture Built On Storytelling
• Executive Director of Student Housing and Residential Life Earns Faculty Appointment with ACUHO-I

December

• Urban Experience Program Recognized by OneGoal
• After-hours Outreach with Counseling and Psychological Services
• UH Health Center Welcomes New Associate Director and Administrative Assistant to their Team

November

• Stress Free Finals Week
• UH Vice President For Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Elected to APLU Student Affairs Executive Committee
• Campus Solutions Services Welcomes New Staff to Their Team

October

• Cougars in Recovery Announces New Program Coordinator
• Urban Experience Program Welcomes New Program Coordinator
• Interim Director for Enrollment Services Integration Announced
• Celebrate Fall Fest with Collaborations Across the Division

September

• Center for Student Media Celebrates Two Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Nominations

August

• Center for Diversity and Inclusion Welcomes New Diversity Education Coordinator
• University of Houston selected as 2016-2017 NASPA Lead Institution
• Student Housing and Residential Life Wins UH Group Excellence Award

July

• Sponsors Needed to Help Make Move-In a Success
• Urban Experience Program Receives Recognition For HISD Partnership
• UH LGBTQ Resource Center Welcomes New Program Coordinator
• UCS Welcomes New Career Counselor, Liaison and Recruitment Coordinator
• UH Housing and Residential Life Add Two Assistant Directors to Their Staff

June

• AIMM High Bridges the Gap Between Minority High School Students and UH

May

• Scholarships and Financial Aid Welcomes New Executive Director
• UH CAPS Director Voted President-Elect for TUCCDA
• DSAES Director of Assessment and Planning to Serve on Statewide Board of Directors
• UH Students help out the Third Ward Community with MVP
• UH Students win CGI U Resolution Project Funding
• Katy Kaesebier joins the Center for Student Involvement

April

• Dan Maxwell to Receive NASPA Region III James E. Scott Award
• DSAES Assessment Committee Receives NASPA Innovation Award
• UH Housing Students and Staff Win Big at Regional Conferences
• Admissions, Administration & Finance Business Services and Campus Recreation Welcome New Staff

March

• UH Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Selected to Serve Locally and Nationally
• Campus Solutions Services Welcomes Three New Team Members
• Campus Recreation Welcomes New Reservations Coordinator

February

• SGA & Telemundo Sponsor Voter Registration Drive
• A.D. Bruce Religion Center Hosts UH Day of Remembrance
• Students Can Have Fun, Learn About On-Campus Living at Housing Fair
• Dean of Students Office Welcomes New Assistant Dean

January

• Office of the VPSAES Welcomes New Communications Manager

December

• UH Wellness welcomes Sexual Violence Prevention and Education program manager
• UH Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Earns National Higher Education Honors

November

• Student Centers Welcomes New Director
• UH DREAMzone Training Promoting Awareness of Undocumented Students’ Challenges, Needs
• UH Homecoming 2015 Recap Video
• The UH Fall 2015 Magazine highlights how DSAES departments bring Coogs together
• Children’s Learning Center celebrates 40 years

October

• New Executive Director of Enrollment Services Communication and Marketing Announced
• Center for Student Involvement hires new activities coordinator
• Center for Diversity and Inclusion hosts first Achievement Initiative for Minority Males (AIMM) banquet
• UH Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Welcomes Jamie Piperato
• Office of the VPSAES Welcomes New Executive Assistant
• Johnson elected new Region Director for AFA Region IV

September

• UH Hosting an Evening with Poet Richard Blanco
• UH Health Center Announces New Executive Director/Chief Physician
• UH Experiencing Record Number of New and Returning Students in Fall 2015
• First-Generation Students Win Scholarship; Share their Remarkable College Journeys
• The University of Houston Health Center Granted AAAHC Re-Accreditation

July

• New Associate Director for Programs and Assessment for the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC) Announced

June

• UH Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Richard Walker receives the 2015 NASPA Region III John Jones Award

May

• UCS impacts more than careers
• 4th annual DSAES Awards Program and Luncheon
• The Women and Gender Resource Center welcomes first full-time director

April

• University Career Services welcomes two new leaders
• Housing leaders recognized with new honor wall
• Senior named UH’s first Rangel fellow
• Kowalka Receives the 2015 ACUI Values Award
• New Admissions director puts students and families first

March

• New veteran services director leads from the front
• Student Centers and Student Housing & Residential Life Present Cougar Casino at Frontier Fiesta
• University of Houston Students Participate in Clinton Global Initiative University
• UH LGBTQ Resource Center Program receives national award
• Dr. Alison Wells receives award for Commuter Assistant Program
• UHS Day at the Capitol focuses on tuition revenue bonds, ‘humanizing’ UH
• UH facilities named as finalists for Landmark Awards

February

• A.D. Bruce Religion Center Hosts UH Day of Remembrance
• Student Housing & Residential Life Student Leaders Rack Up Awards at Regional Conference
• Future Greek Leaders Academy
• Housing Application Process Now Open for 2015-16 Academic Year
• SermonSlam shakes up interfaith dialogue
• New Executive Director/Chief Physician for the Health Center

January

• New Housing Management System More Nimble and Efficient
• MLK Day of Service: A dream of giving back achieved
• Opportunities, new organizations contribute to increase in Greek life
• New Director for Center for Student Involvement Announced

November

• UH Establishes Cougar Experience Scholarship for Freshmen
• Spring On-Campus Housing Registration is NOW Available!
• Name Change Planned for the New University Center

October

• Sigma Kappa chapter established at UH
• Center for Diversity and Inclusion opens its doors
• Center for Diversity and Inclusion to be honored at ribbon cutting ceremony
• Snap a Pic and Enter to Win the Citizenship Month Photo Contest
• Aquatic Facilities to be Renovated in Spring 2015
• During Careers in Student Affairs Month, UH searching for involved students
• Health Center adjusts to booming student population
• Despite small staff, CAPS makes student impact
• New Name for Registration and Academic Records

September

• Commuter program helps students stay in touch with campus life
• University of Houston Experiencing Record Enrollment
• Students spend Labor Day weekend giving back
• 7 Brave Campuses for LGBT Students in the South

August

• 700 Cougar Mover Volunteers Orchestrate UH’s Largest Move-In
• New Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services, UH System and Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, UH Announced
• New Director for Center for Diversity and Inclusion Announced
• DSAES Promotes Internally Across the Division

July

• New Director of Urban Experience Program Announced
• On-campus collegiate recovery program attains success

June

• UH Campus Recreation Joins the World's Largest Swim Lesson
• UH CougarSAFE Program Earns Crystal Award from Houston American Marketing Association
• DSAES Brings in New Employees Across the Division
• Introducing the New Director of Wellness
• Residential Students Show Generosity Toward Arkansas Tornado Victims

May

• DSAES Brings in New Employees Across the Division
• Introducing the Health Center's New Associate Director
• New Executive Director of University Career Services Announced
• Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Celebrates Staff
• University Career Services Welcomes New Staff

April

• Stress Free Finals
• UH Vice President Appointed 2015 NASPA Annual Conference Chair

February

• Assistant Director for Freshman Admissions Announced
• UH Day of Rememberance
• University Career Services announces new Career Counselor

January

• Assistant Director for Prospective and New Student Programs Announced
• Ms. Hope Pacheco Hired as Dean of Students Case Manager
• UC Theater Ribbon Cutting & Events
• Wells Receives ACPA Research Award

December

• Interim co-directors named for the Urban Experience Program
• Pamelyn Shefman Voted Chair-elect of SAAL
• Clinton Global Initiative University 2014

October

• Signup is Underway for Spring Housing
• Panel introduces students to careers on campus
• New Health Center director arrives on campus
• Jeff Fuller Voted President-elect Of NACAC

September

• The University of Houston Honors Constitution Day
• Panhellenic Sororities Ready For Fall Recruitment
• Cougar Place kicks off re-opening with food, football, and more

August

• Students' cross-country journey comes to a close
• New center creates student media headquarters
• Commuter Student Services Hosts Kickoff Event
• New dorms help UH shed image as commuter school
• Division of Student Affairs Transitions to New Name
• Children's Learning Centers Staff Awards
• UH WOW 2013 Set to Kick-Off Fall Semester
• University Center Accessibility Changes
• New Director of Advancement Announced

July

• New Assistant Director of Alumni Career Services

June

• New Associate Director for Residential Life Announced
• Student Affairs Reorganization
• New Director of the Children's Learning Centers Announced
• SHRL Nominated for Marketer of the Year Award

May

• New Director of Assessment and Planning
• DSA 2013 Awards Program

April

• Walkways Between University Center and M.D. Anderson Library Impacted by UC Utility Work for Two Weeks in May
• Sigma Nu Fraternity Re-chartered at the University of Houston
• Dean of Students Launches "Commuter Student Services"
• UH Welcomes Alpha Epsilon Pi to the Fraternity & Sorority Community
• Assessment and Planning Director Finalists Scheduled to Interview
• Take Advantage of Much Needed Finals Stress Relief
• Lynn Eusan Park Stage Ribbon-Cutting
• University Center Transformation Project to Hold "Topping Ceremony" for UC North
• UH Day of Remembrance

March

• Khator gains international recognition from ACUI
• CRWC celebrates 10th anniversary
• Jump start your Spring Break at the UC Safe Spring Break Backyard Luau!

February

• Make Your SGA Vote Count
• UC Valentine's Day Gift Mart Update
• "Can I Kiss You?"
• Students Buzzing about New Dorms
• Floyd Robinson Motivates Students
• Houston Rodeo Promotes Student Success
• UH Day in Austin

January

• Greek Life Night of Celebration
• UC Set To Host Valentine's Day Gift Mart
• VPSA Co-Chairs Provost Search Committee
• Do You Have Game?
• Under the Influenza
• The Cat's Back: Spring 2013
• Three DSA Employees Recognized by Staff Council

November

• UC Fall Events Assessment: Let Us Know How we did?
• Daniel Gray Named Recipient of Shirley Plakidas Award by ACUI Region 12

October

• SGA Plans Health & Wellness Week
• Business and Politics: Perfect Match for College Junior
• UC OctoberFest
• Early Voting Shuttles
• CLC Awards
• Strategic Plan
• Cherry on top for Cougar Movers
• Health Center Director Candidates
• Jason Bergeron: Elected to AFA Executive Board

September

• GET INVOLVED InfoShops
• The Daily Cougar Essay Contest
• CAPS Fights Student Suicide
• Robinson Continues Advocating for Students in AVP Position
• UHFS
• Indian Concept Coming to UC Satellite
• Flu Vaccines

August

• Health Center Achieves AAAHC Accreditation
• UH Forensic Program Helps a Young Man

July

• Department Revamps

June

• Patricia Sayles Receives McElhinney Award
• Dr. Fain Receives Great Honor

May

• Annual Student Leadership Forum
• Daniel Gray named ACUI Program Co-Lead Facilitator
• DSA Awards
• CGIU
• The Daily Cougar, A UH Tradition
• Student Life End of Year Presentation
• Welcome De'Awn Bunch

October

• DSA all-staff meeting presentation

August

• The Center for Student Involvement Announces "COOG Radio"

July

• Walker Named Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Student Affairs at UH

January

• Director of Campus Recreation Announced
• Associate Vice Chancellor/Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Announced
• NEW Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs - Health and Wellness Announced
• DSA Reorganization Announced
• UH Student Receives 2011 Markley Award
• What Matters to Student Success: Lessons for UH