NSM Faculty/Staff Newsletter

From the Office of the Dean

Homecoming Tailgate and NSM Alumni Annual Meeting Update

Tailgate with Us!

Join fellow Coogs for food, fun, and festivities before UH takes on University of Utah! Visit with alumni, faculty, and staff as we celebrate our Cougars.

Our tent at the Party on the Plaza tailgate is co-hosted by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and the Honors College.

Homecoming Tailgate

  • Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
  • Time: TBD - Tailgate time will be announced closer to game day. The tailgate will begin 3 hours before kickoff.
  • Location: Party on the Plaza (located on campus in front of the Athletics-Alumni Center at 3204 Cullen Blvd.)
  • Pricing:
    • $15 Adults
    • $10 Children (ages 6–12)
    • Complimentary: Children age 5 and under

RSVP Now!

Please designate “NSM Alumni Association” when purchasing your tailgate tickets.

Football Game Tickets

To get your complimentary game ticket for UH faculty and staff, visit uhcougars.com/promo and use the special promo code 24SCT. Aside from receiving a complimentary ticket, faculty and staff can purchase additional tickets at a discounted rate of $10. Limited game tickets are available, so please plan now to attend.

NSM Alumni Happenings!

Alumni Group

The NSM Alumni Association hosted its annual meeting on September 16 at 56 Degrees which is owned by NSM Alum, Danny Nguyen (Chemistry ’97, M.B.A. ’04). Alumni enjoyed an evening of networking, while learning about volunteer opportunities for 2024-2025!

The NSM Alumni Association Board announced its elected officers for 2024–2026.

  • President: Cecilia Ramirez (Geophysics ’07, M.S. ’12)
  • Vice President: David Ibarra (Computer Science ’10)
  • Secretary: Samidha Worah (Biology ’00)
  • Treasurer: Teri Garrett (Chemistry ’01)