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Henry W. Strobel, PhD Freshman Retreat


Since 1977, the Henry Strobel Retreat has given incoming medical students a crash course in how to thrive at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Over a weekend full of games, faculty presentations, and small group activities, students meet their classmates, professors, and alumni who often return for the event.

Named in honor of Henry W. Strobel, PhD, who created the first freshman retreat and served as the faculty advisor for many years, this event continues to be a key part of the medical school experience at UTHealth Houston. Arriving as strangers, students leave the retreat with memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

With a gift to support the Strobel Retreat today, you will help the McGovern Medical School Alumni Association reduce registration fees so that all incoming students can attend the retreat and build connections with their new medical school family.

$250
Early Bird Challenge - First Gift Of The Day
Early bird gets the worm! Will you be the first one up on UTHealth Houston Giving Day to make your gift and maximize your impact? The first donation on Giving Day will unlock $250 in additional funds for their chosen program!
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$1,000
McGovern Medical School Lunchtime Power Hour Challenge
Hungry for more? The first 15 donors to make a gift to any featured McGovern Medical School fund from noon to 1pm CST will unlock a $1,000 gift thanks to an anonymous donor.
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$250
Night Owl Challenge - Last Gift Of The Day
Calling all night owls! Will you be the last one up on UTHealth Houston Giving Day to make your gift and maximize your impact? The final donation on Giving Day will unlock $250 in additional funds for their chosen program!
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LaTanya J. Love, MD Student Challenge
A big THANK YOU to all of our student donors!
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$1,000
Executive Dean Hancock's Donor Participation Challenge
The first 20 donors to make a gift to any featured McGovern Medical School fund will unlock a $1,000 gift thanks to Executive Dean Hancock!
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