Prepare for hurricane season with the LU Center for Resiliency Smartstorm disaster training and receive a backpack complete with emergency supplies to assist you and your family in the event of a disaster. Bring your participation verification to the Signature Center suites located in the Cherry Engineering Building on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

Support your LU Nutrition Dietetics Association. We'll be selling horchata, watermelon, strawberry, and pineapple for $5 each. We'll accept cash and cash app and we'll be in the Setzer Student Center from 11 a.m. until we sell out.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join Boomtown in honoring our Texas first responders on this special day. We'll kick off the morning with a gusher re-enactment at 9:30 a.m., bringing history to life for everyone to enjoy. From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., we're offering free coffee to all first responders as a token of our appreciation.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 12, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Reaud Building, Reaud Event Space (Room 101)

Come learn about the Center's work in fostering the scholarship and creativity of Southeast Texas and the greater gulf regions. Hear about news, announcements, upcoming programing, 2025 Greater Gulf Symposium, fellowships, and more. Refreshments will be provided, and this event is free and open to the public.

Date: Friday, Sept. 13, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 201

Join us to learn about events and other important information about the Crochet and Knit Club.

Date: Friday, Sept. 13, 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Boomtown Serenade, featuring musical guest Hot Grits, will take place on Friday, Sept. 13 for a night of live music, food, drinks, and local art vendors. Come early to browse and shop at local craft vendor tables. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee, and LU students enter free.

Date: Monday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Ballroom A

Interested in going abroad and not sure what it entails? Let us help you get started. Join us at the LU Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Setzer Student Center Ballroom A and get your questions answered.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Students of all majors are invited to meet and connect with employers in a relaxed atmosphere to build and develop their networking skills in a face-to-face environment. Appropriate attire in business casual or professional attire is required. Please have copies of your resume ready. More info can be found here.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 108

Join the LU History Club for a brief lecture on the Lutcher and Stark families of Orange and their involvement in the early Texas lumber industry. The lecture will also highlight the W.H. Stark House and its collections and history.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 19, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: CICE Training Room 113 A/B

Students and faculty, join us at the Faculty Corner Reception to celebrate faculty scholarship, network, and enjoy a round of Human Bingo. Don’t miss out on this chance to unwind and socialize. See you there.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 22
Location: Lamar University Studio Theatre

Barry's moment of fame is long past, and his career depends on humor. When bankers John and Jane visit after his show, Barry expects VIP treatment. Instead, he’s pressured to reveal his true self. What unfolds is a tense game of power and manipulation, revealing unexpected surprises. Tickets can be purchased here.

Date: Friday, Sept. 20, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 201

Join the Crochet and Knit Club for a workshop for those who want to learn how to crochet. In the workshop, we will teach you the basic stitches in crochet.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (Digital Learning Lab) or via Teams

During this interactive session, we will explore the direct connection between intentional course design and the integration of Generative AI to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. In person and virtual attendance is available. Scan the QR code to register.

Date(s): Tuesday, Sept. 24 & Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: KVLU Studios (inside of the LU Theatre Annex building)

KVLU invites all faculty and staff to enjoy coffee and cake and a complimentary tour of the studios. Drop by any time Sept. 24 or 25 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn more about what KVLU does and what it can do for you.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 26, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cherry Building (Signature Center Suites, Room 105) or via Teams

Join us for the first lecture of the LU Center for Resiliency's "Clusters" series. Speakers include: Dr. S. Wang and student Arjun Shrestha, and Angela Clavijo with Stephan Malick and Karen Roebuck. Topics will include: 2024 Summer Camps, MIND- mental health intervention and diversion, disaster perspectives through immigration/cultural themes, and general storytelling.

Date: Friday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: LU Setzer Student Center

Free online registration is now open for the 2024 Digital Ticket Conference. Registered attendees will attend sessions centered on digital learning and the latest in educational technology. Registration includes lunch and coffee/snacks between sessions. Session proposals will be accepted through August 31.

Come join us this week for LU Athletics events. Don't forget that you can also watch the LU Cardinals on the road on ESPN+. Go Big Red!

Listen in to this week's LU Moment as we sit down with Ashley Thibodeaux and Marla Singleton with Student Tutoring and Retention (STAR) Services.

Tune in to this week's episode or past episodes of the LU Moment on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress 1 & 11 (125/127)

Join Dr. Taylor, Mrs. Taylor, faculty, and staff representatives to receive an LU tie, scarf, or bow tie to the first 100 students who attend. Individual instructions on how to tie the tie or scarf will also be provided.

On the evening of Monday, September 9, 2024 Lamar University conduct a test of the emergency communication system. If you do not receive the messages, we encourage you to follow the steps below:

-Navigate directly to the Self-Service Banner 9 Personal Information section at daikuan918.com/updateinfo
-Log in with your LEA username and password (same login for LU Email).
-Review your contact details for accuracy.
-To receive text alerts, be sure your cell phone number is listed and labeled as “Cell Phone.” If your cell phone is listed but labeled as anything other than “Cell Phone,” you will not receive text message alerts.
-Be sure to update your Emergency Contact information as well. The Emergency Contact is someone the university would contact on your behalf in the event you experience an emergency while on campus. This contact does not receive storm updates/alerts.
-Cell phone numbers are not included in your faculty/staff campus directory profile. You can adjust the information that is displayed in the directory by clicking on “Directory Profile” at the bottom of the page.

Lamar University uses your contact information from your Self-Service Banner account to keep you informed with important updates. Follow these steps to update your personal information and to make sure you receive important messages.

During the Mary & John Gray Library's construction, alternative study zones have been identified for Fall 2024. If you have questions or suggestions about study spaces on campus, please email studentsuccess@daikuan918.com.

To better serve the campus, Lamar University Information Technology is introducing a new customer satisfaction survey. IT tickets will be randomly selected to receive a short email survey consisting of six questions and an option to include comments. Feedback is greatly appreciated in a continuous effort to provide the highest level of services for all technology needs across Lamar University.

If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact the Service Desk at (409) 880-2222 or email servicedesk@daikuan918.com.

We’re excited to start the journey to enhancing your research experience. During the first phase, only the 1st & 2nd floors are open; study rooms are unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience. Need help? Visit the Circulation Desk. 

Faculty and staff, if you were unable to attend this year's convocation and receive your LU T-shirt and swag, you may visit the Office of Marketing Communications, located in the Reaud Building in Suite 313.

The LU Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as a benefit of employment to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or to currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. We also work with Vocational Rehabilitation for technology assistance. Call (409) 880-8171 for more information.

The 25-26 scholarship applications are now open and available to all LU students. Each scholarship opportunity at Lamar University requires a scholarship application on file to be eligible, so be sure to complete those to be considered for awards. Click here for more information.

Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 15, 11:59 p.m.

The deadline for students to apply for Spring 2025 admission to the BSN program has been extended through September 15, 2024. Please review the application instructions posted at the link before completing the application.

Deadline: Monday, Sept. 30, 11:59 p.m.

The LU Center for Resiliency welcomes applications for Lamar Project (LP). The LPs are intended to promote interdisciplinary or university-wide disaster resilience projects within the Clusters of Excellence in (1) Environment, (2) Engagement, or (3) Economics. Applications are in Competition Space.

The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) published the electronic versions of the Plan Year 2025 New Employee Benefits Guides. These guides highlight the benefit plans offered through the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP). More info can be found here.

Several new condition management programs are now available at no additional cost to eligible HealthSelect medical plan participants. If you’re dealing with heart health issues, need musculoskeletal-related help, or want to proactively manage your mental health, these programs can help. More info can be found here.

Data Literacy Training has arrived at Lamar University. Please watch your inboxes as we begin the rollout of this training. The training can be accessed via the HR Training Nest on the LU Connect page, using LEA account credentials. For any login difficulties, please contact the HR Department.

Have something to share? Submit your good news (e.g., events, publications, faculty research, awards, departmental congratulations, grants, etc.) and the Office of Marketing Communications will get the word out through emails, web, social media and more. 

All approved announcements must be received by Thursday at 3 p.m. to be included in the following week's campus update.

LU Moment: Beyond the Podcast with STAR Services

Clarence Brown Scholarship established

Lamar University dining hall reopens after major renovations

LU SASE chapter earns national recognition with 2024 Inspire Award