Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) meets every Tuesday during fall and spring semesters in SSCB 1.100. SGA meetings are open to all interested UHCL students. This is a great opportunity to find out what’s going on around campus, discuss items of concern to students and to organizations, and provide student input to university administration.

Students are elected to university committees through the SGA, with elections in April and August. Elections for the four-member SGA Executive Council are held in the spring, with information and applications posted in February and elections held in April. Visit our website at www.uhcl.edu/sga

UHCL Student Organizations

Join one of nearly 70 student organizations, or create a new organization to address your interests and concerns. Visit with organization officers and members at the Student Life Fair, or visit our Web site at
www.uhcl.edu/studentlife.

Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement (SLICE)

A service of the Office of Student Life, the Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement (SLICE) program at UHCL offers opportunities for students to learn, develop and sharpen their leadership skills as they prepare for their careers. Programs include the Annual Student Leadership Conference (every November), a Leadership Workshop Series, Leadership Retreats, National Society of Leadership and Success live videoconference broadcasts, Volunteer Opportunities Clearinghouse, and Community Outreach Day each semester. SLICE programs are open to all UHCL students, regardless of affiliation with existing leadership programs and organizations.

Visit our Web site at www.uhcl.edu/studentleadershipinstitute

What’s Happening on Campus

Weekly events on campus can be accessed through the Events Calendar link on the front page of the UHCL Web site and the Student News & Events link on the Students tab of the UHCL Web site.

Chili Cook-Off

Chili Cook-Off is one of UHCL’s oldest traditions. A cross between cook-off and festival, the event has always been a good time to eat chili and hang out with friends and family.  The Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010.

For more information, visit our site at www.uhcl.edu/chilicookoff.

Cultural Arts

UHCL Cultural Arts presents an annual series of performing arts events in the Bayou Theater. Students, faculty and staff with a valid UHCL I.D. can purchase up to 10 tickets for each event at a discounted price with their UHCL I.D. Tickets can be purchased in the Student Life office located at SSCB 1.204.01 and over the phone with a credit card by calling 281-283-2560 during our normal operating hours. Available tickets are also sold at the Bayou Theater box office, starting an hour prior to the performance.

Check out the current series of events at www.uhcl.edu/culturalarts.

Film & Speaker Series

The Film and Speaker Series (is focused on the study of film as a primary source of social history. The films screened are entertaining, educational and informative. Each film features a distinguished speaker on issues raised in the film. A nominal fee is charged for each screening.  To view a schedule of films, visit our website at www.uhcl.edu/movies.

Fitness Zone

Student membership is free to this 3,000 sq. ft. work out center complete with free weights, pin-select strength machines, and cardio equipment. www.uhcl.edu/fitnesszone.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Saturday, August 22, 2009

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Faculty Advisers and Students will provide information on the registration process, academic programs and student life.

For more information contact: Office of Student Life