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Podcast Features Karankawa Descendent
Date: Monday, August 29, 8 - 9 a.m.
Location: Virtual
The KVLU podcast Bayoulands TALKS features an interview with Karankawa descendent, Alexander Perez, sharing his journey to reclaim and preserve the language, culture and music of the Karankawa people. on the NPR One app, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts.
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Fall Launch: Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast
Date: Thursday, September 1, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Reaud Event Space
A reception will be held with refreshments. Gather with friends and colleagues to learn about the programming and opportunities offered by the Center for History and Culture. We will unveil our new logo and introduce the CHC personnel. RSVP requested.
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O.U.R. Orientation
Date: Friday, September 2, 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Landes Auditorium, Galloway Business Building
Join a casual conversation with the director of the Office of Undergraduate Research for acquiring information on how to get involved in OUR grant programs and events. You will learn about undergraduate research opportunities and benefits, including stipends, awards and travel support to conferences outside ³ÉÈËVRӰƬ and more.
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Learn How to Budget and Save Money Workshop-Webinar
Date: Wednesday, September 7, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Join the LU Money Management Program with speaker Casey Galindo. Budgeting and saving is the key to weathering life's storms as well as having what you want. This webinar is one hour long; it's interactive, informative and completely free.
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Public Meeting "Draft of the Neches Regional Flood Plan" Led by Judge Branick
Date: Friday, September 9, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113
Region 5 Neches Regional Flood Planning Group (Neches RFPG) is requesting public review and comment on the Draft 2023 Neches Regional Flood Plan (RFP). Sponsored by the Resilience & Recovery Academy, the meeting will be led by Judge Branick and other members of the Neches Regional Flood Planning Group (NRFPG) and its technical consultants from Freese and Nichols. Each presentation will be followed by public input. For more information, visit .
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Export Workshop - Take Your Business Global
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113
You will about various related export topics. SBA has made it a priority to help small business exporters with several export loans specifically designed to help expand into export activities.
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Coffee & Connect
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Lobby of the Science & Technology Building
³ÉÈËVRӰƬ students of all majors are invited to attend ! This event is designed to allow students to meet and connect with employers in a relaxed atmosphere to build and develop their networking skills.
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The Texas Academy at ³ÉÈËVRӰƬ Preview Day
Date: Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Location: John Gray Center, Herman Iles Building
During Preview Day, you will learn about the following topics from current students and staff: Admissions process; small class sizes; honors classes; peer mentors and faculty mentors; research grants; intramural sports; an
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Fall 2022 Career Expo
Date: Thursday, October 6, 12 - 2 p.m.
Location: Live Oak Ballroom, Setzer Student Center
Looking for an part-time, internship, professional position? The is open to all students and alumni of all majors! Please dress to impress and have your resume ready to share with employers.
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³ÉÈËVRӰƬ Names Mark Robinson as New CFO
³ÉÈËVRӰƬ President Jaime Taylor has announced that Mark Robinson, an experienced higher education leader and financial officer, has been named the university’s new chief financial officer.
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Activate Your Free LinkedIn Learning Account
your free LinkedIn Learning account! Available to all faculty and staff, LinkedIn Learning is a video based learning platform. Free to use for job-related skills or personal enrichment. If you want to learn about it, it's on Linkedin Learning!
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System Applications Unavailable
On Aug. 29, system applications will be unavailable due to year-end processing. Learn more. If you have questions, please contact the Financial Services Office at 409-880-8932.
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Faculty Corner Display
The Mary & John Gray Library is recognizing ³ÉÈËVRӰƬ faculty scholarship in the .
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Renew Your Parking Pass for FY23
Students, faculty and staff members can now log on to your to purchase and renew your campus parking pass. Contact the Parking Office at parking@lamar.edu or 409-880-7275 for more information.
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Travel Updates
Beginning Sept. 1, all employee, group and team travel must be processed via Chrome River. Please contact Jinella Sims in the Travel Office at 409-880-8383 with any questions.
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Schedule Your Departmental Training: Avoid | Deny | Defendâ„¢
During an act of violence (e.g., robbery, hostage situation, workplace violence, active shooter), what do I do?
Hiding and hoping isn’t a very effective strategy. Avoid, Deny, Defend® is an easy-to-remember method to use during an act of violence. Contact the ³ÉÈËVRӰƬ Police Department to schedule your department's training.
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CMMS Awards 10 Research Grants
CMMS awards 10 research grants made pursuant to the FY2023 RFP! Click here to read more and view this year's projects!
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Texas Retirement Planners
Spend and save wisely to live freely. Richard Becker is a broker for many of our retirement and 403b, 457 vendors. He has been working with ³ÉÈËVRӰƬ for several years. Becker is here every Thursday to help you with any questions you may have. Contact Human Resources for more information.
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AIG Retirement Services
Embrace a brighter future. Financial advisor Brian Orner will be here on campus every other Wednesday to help you with questions about retirement. For more information, contact Human Resources.
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Midstream Center Names Quinn Holub to its Industry Advisory Board
The Midstream Center names Quinn Holub to its Industry Advisory Board. Read more about Holub on the Midstream Center's website.
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Get Publicity!
Have something to share? 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.
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Fiscal Year-End 2022 Procedures & Dates
³ÉÈËVRӰƬ year end processes ensure that the university’s business is conducted in full compliance with state laws and policies. Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 ends on Aug. 31 and the deadlines for year-end processes will ensure that expenditures made during the year will be charged appropriately. Learn more about Procurement Services.
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Cardinal Mondays
Join us every Monday, all day at for half off gameplay and appetizers for all LU faculty, staff, students and alumni. Just bring your LU I.D.
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LU Moment: Dr. Freddie Titus' legacy at LU | S4 Ep. 36
This week on the , Dr. Freddie Titus reflects on his time at ³ÉÈËVRӰƬ as he enters his 40th year, stepping into the role of interim vice president for the Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations.
Tune in to this week's episode or past episodes of the LU Moment on or wherever you get your podcasts.
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COVID-19 Vaccines Available
Free COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer) are available at the Student Health Center to all ³ÉÈËVRӰƬ/LIT students, faculty and staff. You must register for an appointment.
The Student Health Center is also offering COVID-19 booster vaccines for eligible students, faculty and staff for LU and LIT campuses. Eligibility criteria can be found on the . Please fill out the registration form for an appointment.
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