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All in the Family: Terence and Loren Blanchard Team up for 50th Anniversary Concert and To Help Students Graduate

September 20, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

Terence Blanchard is performing a concert of his original film scores in honor of the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) 50th anniversary on the invitation of his cousin, Dr. Loren J. Blanchard.

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A Fall Festival You Won’t Want To Miss! Northside Festival at UHD

September 13, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

The Greater Northside Management District is hosting its third iteration of the annual festival from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. To be held in the Naylor Parking Lot of UHD’s College of Sciences and Technology Building, the free, family-friendly festival will feature a musical performance by recording artist Leslie Lugo.

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next? President’s Lecture Series Kicks Off the Month

September 13, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

UHD’s Fall 2024 President’s Lecture Series kicks off with “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next?” Join us for a fascinating look at topics relevant to Hispanic heritage, ranging from representation in media and entertainment, the power of storytelling and entrepreneurship to the immigrant experience.

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Welcome New Employees! September 16

September 13, 2024

UHD News welcomes new Gators to the UHD community! Remember to extend a warm Gator "hello" to our new colleagues when you see them around campus!

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Houston’s Smelly, Early History and the Willow Street Pump Station

September 6, 2024 | By Marie Jacinto

The Willow Street Pump Station may be the oldest building on the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) campus, but another structure, Allen’s Steam Saw Mill, at the confluence of White Oak and Buffalo bayous, was originally on the site. UHD bought and rehabilitated the structure in 2003, updating it for contemporary use.

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It's National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week!

September 6, 2024

As one of 600 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) from across the nation, UHD joins in this week’s celebration of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week from Sept. 9-15.

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Food Services' News, September 2-6

August 30, 2024

Deals and meal offerings at UHD's food courts for September 2-6.

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

August 30, 2024 | By Hayden Bergman

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. UHD is dedicated to raising awareness of those lost and impacted by suicide, and to suicide prevention. Learn how you can help a Gator student, alumnus, staff, or faculty member to address this public health problem.

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Demystifying the FBI: Vitalvoices Speaker Series Returns on Sept. 10

August 30, 2024 | By Kay Medina

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, UHD’s Center for Public Service and Community Research hosts its first installment of the annual speaker series, vitalvoices.

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UHD Safety Conference 2024

August 30, 2024

The 2024 UHD Safety Conference will provide attendees information about staying safe on campus and downtown through interactive booths and interactions with local law enforcement. Exhibitions will be held throughout the third floor of the One Main Building.