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Need instant access to mental health care? The Student Health Center has partnered with TimelyCare for TalkNow emotional support, appointment-based counseling, health coaching and more. Visit timelycare.com/lamar or download the app for virtual care from anywhere.

Date: Monday, Nov. 27, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Finals are starting soon, and we want you to relax. The Cardinal Activities Board is inviting you to come release all your worries and stress at our Stress Relief Aromatherapy Yoga event in the Setzer Student Center. We will have therapy dogs and cats in attendance, as well. .

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 101

Undergraduates, please join a panel discussion about the benefits of a Beck Fellowship. Former Beck Fellows, Angel Flowers (Beck 2022), Zaid Mohammed (Beck 2022), and Jacob Thompson (Beck 2023) will share their experience in generating a strong application package for success.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 9:00 - 11:30 p.m.
Location: Brook-Shivers Dining Hall

The end of the semester is just around the corner, so for some late night eats and treats. Hypnotist and comedian, Dr. Jon Taylor, will be entertaining the crowd starting at 10 p.m. Come early to get good seats and see your peers get hypnotized. Please note that the LU Dining Hall will close at 8 p.m. to set up for the breakfast event.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 30, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library (Lobby)

All LU faculty, staff and students are invited to join the Mary & John Gray Library for delicious treats and warm wassail, a traditional spiced apple beverage.

Date: Friday, Dec. 1, noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Dining Hall Lawn

Come relax and unwind with some furry little friends at goat yoga. This yoga class is unlike any other. Take a study break and meet us in the Dining Hall Lawn. Pick your time slot and register here.

Date: Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday Dec. 9
Location: Montagne Center

We need volunteers for our Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies. Do you need volunteer hours? Do you want to see behind-the-scenes? Do you want to be up close and personal cheering on your classmates? Are you a faculty member who wants to celebrate with your graduates? Contact Theresa Rankine at tparker9@lamar.edu or call (409) 880-8359.

Listen in to this week's , as we sit down with Dr. Nicki Michalski, associate professor and interim chair for the Department of Communication and Media at LU, to discuss department offerings, updates and accomplishments.

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

Location: LIT Multi-Purpose Center

Need a dental cleaning? LU and LIT students can receive dental services for only $15. Make an appointment with the LIT Dental Hygiene clinic today by calling (409) 880-8020. Services include dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, and more.

Deadline: Monday, Nov. 27, 11:59 p.m.

Faculty members who teach first-year writing classes are encouraged to nominate one deserving student by Nov. 27 for a first-of-its-kind Compy Award. Winners in six interdisciplinary categories will receive $50 and the honor of being a recognized writer on campus. See site for details on how to enter.

Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 30, 5:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Room 208

Donate to our Cardinal Pantry and the Southeast Texas Food Bank this holiday season. Bring non-perishable food items to Room 208 in the Setzer Student Center. Make sure to tell us your organization or department name, and the team with the most donated items will be recognized.

The LU Center for Resiliency has launched a new distance learning portal, , that will provide useful and critical information for preparing for and coping with the effects of hurricanes, floods and damaging weather. Three courses will be available with certificates and a disaster preparedness backpack, while supplies last.

Deadline: Friday, Dec. 15, 12:00 a.m.

Submissions will be open from October 15 to December 15 for Pulse magazine. Submission categories include: poetry, short fiction, scholarly essays, creative nonfiction, poetry in translation, and art. Submissions are open to all students, regardless of major. $100 prizes will be given for each category. A publication release party and reading event will be held in May of 2024.

Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Location: LU Reaud Building, Office of the President, Room 321

Each year, the State of Texas seeks applicants for non-voting student representatives to the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Students selected for these positions play an important part in representing the students of each Texas public university.

Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, be able to attend required TSUS or THECB meetings, and have a strong drive and self-motivation to contribute to the progress of higher education in Texas. Applications must be printed out and submitted no later than Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to the Office of the President, Reaud Building, Room 321.

To learn more, visit the links below:
Application for TSUS Student Regent
Application for THECB Student Representative
Application ofr Governor's Appointment (must be completed for either position)

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

The 2024 David J. Beck Fellowship application will remain open until Jan. 16, 2024. Faculty and staff are encouraged to motivate students you know to apply for this prestigious fellowship. Please visit the website for the application requirements and award information.

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