The Welcome Dinner is a special recognition dinner held twice a year for our newest members. The event includes group activities, celebrity speakers and spirit training with UH cheerleaders and the Cougar Marching Band. A dance, dinner and activities fair of student organizations end the day's activities. Incoming freshmen are eligible to apply for the scholarship, which is renewable each year of enrollment for four years contingent upon their academic standing. This program showcases UH faculty, administration, alumni and friends of the University of Houston at breakfasts, luncheons or dinners around the city.
Some people are born leaders and others become leaders.
HAO is committed to both and works to enhance and develop the volunteer leadership experience through workshops and involvement in organizing events, projects and programs. Whether it's Homecoming or school supplies, leadership opportunities are endless through HAO's variety of committees. The Office of University Career Services offers services to alumni through three different plan options. Through its chartered alumni clubs, the Houston Alumni Organization is able to reach out to alumni who live around the state and throughout the country. Alumni clubs host social functions, career networking programs and community service projects.