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Hiya Gators! 🐊❤️
🇯🇵 TOKYO. OSAKA. KYOTO. YOUR CLASSROOM JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BIGGER!

Ever imagined exploring Japan while earning college credit? Here's your chance! 🌏

Join us for a Virtual Info Session and discover UHD's Spring 2027 Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program in Japan!

✈️ 10 days exploring three incredible Japanese cities
🏯 Cultural landmarks and visits to Japanese businesses
🎓 Earn college credit while experiencing Japan firsthand
💰 Learn about scholarships to help fund your adventure!

📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 2–3 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Meet faculty leaders Drs. Lucille Pointer and Richard Conde, get a sneak peek at the itinerary, and find out how YOU can be part of this experience!

📚 Spring registration opens October 29! Before you finalize your Spring 2027 schedule, make sure you explore this exciting study abroad course. You might just want to make room for Japan!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and receive the Zoom link!

#UHDStudyAbroad #GlobalGators #StudyAbroadJapan #UHDGators #Japan2027 #Tokyo #Osaka #Kyoto

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“Peace and Love on the Planet Earth 💙”

Here at SI, we invite you to join us on the Trail to Success this upcoming Tuesday to learn more about becoming a successful student!

So come by to enjoy some food and fun activities!

#uhd #universityofhoustondowntown #supplementalinstruction #explore

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Gators showed up and gave BIG! 🐊❤️💙

Our Second Annual Feed the Gator Competition brought some friendly competition and incredible generosity to Homecoming, collecting:

🥫 12,946 donated items
⚖️ More than 3,000 pounds
📈 TRIPLE last year’s totals in items and weight!

🏆 Congratulations to UHD’s Information Technology Department, our Feed the Gator Award winner, with an outstanding 6,481 items donated!

A huge THANK YOU to all six participating departments:
• Office of the Provost
• Information Technology
• Accessible Education Center
• Gator Success Institute
• W. I. Dykes Library
• Emergency Management

Every contribution helps Gator Mart support our students and strengthens our Gator community. Thank you for making this year’s competition a success!

Swipe through for the recap—and our winners with their trophy! ➡️🏆

#FeedTheGator #UHD #GatorMart #GatorResourceCenter #UHDHomecoming

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SGA is so grateful to the community and support we have received from everyone these past few months! So proud of all we have been able to accomplish!

Don't worry if you missed out, we still have plenty of events to come.

Next week we have CHSS Senator Victoria's Brew & Bites on Oct 26th, 9:30-10:30 AM for CHSS students.
And, we have CST Senator Peace Snack & Speak for her college on Oct. 26th from 12:30-1:30PM.
Keep with our IG and CampusGroups page for more activities!

#uhd #uhdgators #uhdsga #studentgovernment #studentactivities

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GATORS!! 🐊

🌳ENTER THE GROVE WITH SI🌳

Join us in S405 on October 27th from 2-4pm!

We will have food, photo ops, and all the resources you need to be successful here at UHD 💙!

Your favorite SIs will be ready and we can’t wait to see you all

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🏆What Does It Take to Build a Championship Culture?🧠

It starts with the brain. And it grows through connection.💜

Last week, I had the pleasure of delivering a keynote at the University of Houston-Downtown's 2026 Staff Development Conference, Game On: Building A Championship Culture!

During my interactive keynote, Brain-Friendly Teams: The Hidden Advantage Behind Every Championship Culture, we explored an often-overlooked truth:

Before we can build stronger teams, we have to take care of the people behind the performance.

🧠We explored how understanding the brain can transform leadership and collaboration.

💡We reflected on the habits and assumptions that influence our connections.

🤝We experienced how intentional connection builds stronger, more resilient teams.

A championship culture isn't built on individual excellence alone. It's built when people feel supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.

A heartfelt thank you to the UHD team for inviting me to be part of such an energizing day! 💜

✨ Leaders, here's a question worth considering: Are you creating a culture where people feel they must constantly perform, or one where they can truly thrive?

Ready to bring a brain-friendly approach to your team?
📅 https://calendly.com/jdgadvisors/30min

#BrainFriendlyTeams #LeadershipDevelopment #JDGAdvisors

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Parents 🐊🎃!!

Bring your little ghouls on over to the GRC today and enjoy some of our fun festive activities, followed by a showcase of Hotel Transylvania 🧛! We hope to see you there 🕸️…

#UHD#MovieNight#Halloween#GatorStrong#GoGators

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Ready to spread your wings Spring 27’? 👻

SOMIS Officer Applications for Spring are NOW OPEN! 🦇

Applications are NOW OPEN!

📋 Requirements: Must have a 3.0+ GPA
🔗 Apply through the link in our bio!

Don’t miss this spook-tacular opportunity to grow as a leader, build connections, and make an impact at UHD! 🦇🎃
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#SOMIS #UHD #StudentLeadership #OfficerApplications #Halloween

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🧠💙 LOSSES THAT SHAPE US: PHYSICAL & MENTAL LOSS

Life can change in an instant. Join us for an important conversation about navigating physical and mental health challenges and how they shape our lives.

📅 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
⏰ 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 Buffalo Bayou Room (next to Starbucks)

🎤 Featured Speakers:
• Dr. Liza Barros Lane
• Timothy Coulter
(Registration in the BIO)

Discussion Focus:
The loss of physical health through chronic illness, injury, or disability—or challenges involving anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma—can profoundly affect how we see ourselves and experience the world around us.

Join us as we explore these experiences, recognize their impact, and create space for understanding, reflection, and support.

Spread the word and join the conversation!

#PhysicalHealth #MentalHealth #LossAndHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #ChronicIllness #DisabilityAwareness #AnxietyAwareness #CPSGators #DepressionAwareness #TraumaAwareness #CPS #UHD #UHDGatorPride #uhdowntown

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💙 Ready to grow, connect, and create new opportunities?

Join the ALPFAmilia! 🤍✨ Come meet new people, build your network, and grow with us as future professionals.

We can’t wait to welcome you! 🫶🏼

#alpfa #alpfamilia #uhdofficial #alpfahouston #uhdcob

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🇯🇵 Yesterday, I had the immense pleasure of meeting the family of our Japanese exchange student, Iggy!

His parents and younger sister are visiting from Japan, and one of their first stops was the UHD campus! We enjoyed coffee and tea at Fifth Vessel Coffee Co., and I had such a wonderful time getting to know them. It's easy to see why Iggy is such a great guy! 😊💙

What a special treat to meet the people behind one of our Global Gators! 🌎🐊

#UHDStudyAbroad #GlobalGators #InternationalExchange #UHDGators

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Gators showed up and showed out for Walk 2 Vote! 🐊

The UHD campus was filled with energy, excitement, and Gator pride on Tuesday as students, faculty, staff, and community partners came together for Walk 2 Vote!

More than just an event, Walk 2 Vote is a proud UHD tradition that brings our campus community together to celebrate civic engagement, encourage voter participation, and remind us of the importance of making our voices heard! 🗳️

From live music and enthusiastic students to campus organizations and community partners, the day was filled with opportunities to connect, celebrate, and inspire one another. It was amazing to see so many Gators come together in support of a tradition that continues to promote civic responsibility and community involvement.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped make this year's Walk 2 Vote a success! 💙

One campus. One community. Every voice matters! 🗳️✨

#UHDVotes #Walk2Vote #UHDGators #GatorPride #YourVoiceMatters #CivicEngagement #UHD3SL #GatorsMakingADifference

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