Arts & Communication Festival
April 6-11, 2026
This April 6–11, express yourself.
Come create, connect, and communicate in ways that move people.
Creativity and communication help us navigate change, spark connection, and imagine what’s possible. This year’s festival celebrates the power of your voice, your ideas, and your art. Join us April 6–11, 2026, as we come together to share bold expression, meaningful dialogue, and work that informs, transforms, and connects—designing, performing, and communicating in ways that move people.
Monday, April 6
Gator Groove Performance
Mural Area Academic Bldg.
12 - 1 p.m.
Enjoy the tunes of the “Gator Groove”, a UHD student led band!
Drama Student Showcase
O'Kane Theatre
1 - 2:15 p.m.
Observe talented UHD actors in action!
Keynote Featuring Alicia Eggert
Fondren Commons , College of Science and Technology Bldg.
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Alicia Eggert’s artworks have been installed on building rooftops in Russia, on bridges in Amsterdam, and on uninhibited islands in Maine, beckoning us to ponder our place in the world and the role we play in it. Eggert is an Associate Professor of Studio Art and the Sculpture Program Coordinator at the University of North Texas; her work has been exhibited internationally and is in the collection of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.The Arts & Communication Festival is honored to host Alicia Eggert as the Keynote Speaker, funded by the Cultural Enrichment Center.
Tuesday, April 7
Performace by Student Aliah Meza
Mural Area - Academic Bldg.
12 - 1 p.m.
Aliah Meza is a freshman in her second semester at UHD, majoring in Early Childhood
Education. She is involved with DAIR To Teach, Merit Scholars, and serves as Vice
President at UHD. Aside from her passion for education and teaching, she has a lifelong
passion for music, specifically in singing and dancing, and has had opportunities
to sing at various UHD events and for the UHD Center for Latino Studies.
COMM Elevator Pitch Workshop
ACAD 300 (White Oak)
1 - 2 p.m.
Want to express yourself effectively to get that job interview? Want to know how to answer the "tell me about yourself?" question in that job interview? Want to know how to sell your company or organization to potential investors or clients? Learn how to make a great first impression in the Elevator Pitch Workshop. We will help you develop a sure-fire short pitch that you can use whenever you need to impress someone and there's not a lot of time to do it. Bring a pitch you want to fine tune or just bring yourself and we will help you find your voice to express yourself.
Gleeson Ryan: What Story Does Our Trash Tell?
C100 - College of Public Service Bldg.
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Turn waste into art—and rethink what our trash reveals about us and the systems we
inhabit. Join Houston-based artist Gleeson Ryan for a hands-on collage workshop exploring
sustainability, storytelling, and creative reuse. Participants will create a unique
artwork responding to the question “What Story Does My Trash Tell?” using discarded
materials such as junk mail, plastic waste, photographs, magazines, and recycling
collected from the UHD campus itself. Through this exploration into junk journaling,
upcycling, and collage, attendees will reflect on their personal relationship with
waste, consider what everyday materials reveal about patterns of consumption, and
reimagine trash as a site of creative possibility. Participants are encouraged to
bring paper ephemera that tells their personal story—such as bills, parking tickets,
family photos, homework, and receipts.
Wednesday, April 8
A&C Internship Fair
ACAD 300 (White Oak / Houston)
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dress professionally, bring several copies of your resume, and meet many organizations for internship opportunities!
Adding Value to Your Education
AC Panel of Speakers
ACAD 300 (Buffalo Bayou)
1 - 2 p.m.
Join us for a casual conversation as we present how "Adding Value to Your Education"
can be done easily with great success at UHD! Our panel will give brief presentations
and be available for student questions. Come ready to learn about fabulous opportunities
that are available to you!
MacBeth
O'Kane Theatre
1:30 p.m.
In the shadowy streets, where jazz and whispers of fate intertwine, a man driven by
ambition takes what isn’t his, spurred on by prophecy and persuasion. Power gained
in blood soon turns to paranoia as unseen forces and old alliances shift against him.
The city, alive with secrets and spirits, watches as his empire crumbles, proving
that destiny is not so easily controlled.
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Thursday, April 9
Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (MASC) Showcase
Mural Area Academic Bldg.
12 - 1 p.m.
Check out poster sessions by current Masters of Strategic Communication students and learn more about the program!
Women's Health Lecture
ACAD 300
1 - 2 p.m.
Are Allergies Limiting Your Self-Expression? Seasonal allergies can limit your ability to engage in hobbies, relationships, and fun activities - they can even negatively impact your mood. Join this informative chat about managing chronic allergies and learn when it's time to ditch over-the-counter medication and seek help from your doctor.
Student Art Exhibition
O'Kane Gallery at Willow Street Pump Station
4 - 7 p.m.
MacBeth
O'Kane Theatre
7:30 p.m.
In the shadowy streets, where jazz and whispers of fate intertwine, a man driven by
ambition takes what isn’t his, spurred on by prophecy and persuasion. Power gained
in blood soon turns to paranoia as unseen forces and old alliances shift against him.
The city, alive with secrets and spirits, watches as his empire crumbles, proving
that destiny is not so easily controlled.
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Friday, April 10
MacBeth
O'Kane Theatre
1:30 p.m.
In the shadowy streets, where jazz and whispers of fate intertwine, a man driven by
ambition takes what isn’t his, spurred on by prophecy and persuasion. Power gained
in blood soon turns to paranoia as unseen forces and old alliances shift against him.
The city, alive with secrets and spirits, watches as his empire crumbles, proving
that destiny is not so easily controlled.
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MacBeth
O'Kane Theatre
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11
MacBeth
O'Kane Theatre
1:30 p.m.
Please contact Professor Mueller at muellerb@uhd.edu with any questions or need for additional information.