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Week of Jan. 31, 2022
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Cardinal Mondays

Date: Monday, Jan. 31, all day
Location: 5 Under Golf

Join us EVERY MONDAY - ALL DAY at for half off Gameplay & Appetizers for all LU faculty, staff, students and alumni just bring your LU I.D.


Executive in Residence Speaker Series : Clark Fertitta

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 02, 12:40-1:30 p.m.
Location: Landes Auditorium (GB 101)

Clark Fertitta is a College of Business alumnus that has been working in accounting and tax law for ExxonMobil since graduating with his B.B.A. in 2004. He will be visiting to lecture and hold a Q&A with students on Feb. 2 from 12:40 to 1:30 p.m. in Landes Auditorium.

Coffee & Connect

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 02, 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Lobby of the Science & Technology Building

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 in a virtual environment.


The 6th Annual Brass Festival

Date: Thursday, Feb. 3-5
Location: Rothwell Recital Hall (Feb. 3-4) and University Theatre (Feb.5)

The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music is proud to present the 6th Annual Brass Festival featuring Clayton Maddox (tuba), Justin Waller (trombone), Max Paulus (horn) and Dave Scott (trumpet).

Money Matters: How to Get the Most Out of Your Taxes

Date: Feb. 3 and Feb. 14 12-1:15 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches 120

Stop by the Scholarships & Financial Aid table in the Setzer Student Center each Monday to learn about personal financial planning, saving, investing, debt management and planning for the unexpected.

SURF Panel Discussion

SURF Panel DiscussionDate: Thursday, Feb. 03, 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Landes Auditorium of the Galloway bldg.

SURF Panel Discussion welcomes all faculty and students to join us in-person or . The SURF research program for summer 2022 opens for proposal submission. Please join us to make a strong proposal. The panel will welcome former SURF winners from various disciplines.

Career & Professional Development JCPenney Suit-Up Event

Date: Saturday, Feb. 05, 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
Location: JC Penny at Central Mall (3100 FM 365, Port Arthur, TX 77642)

All ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ students are invited to attend the JCPenney Suit-Up event! Receive up to 60% off men's and women's career dress apparel, accessories and shoes. Everything you need for an interview or on the job. There will be prizes given away throughout the event.

Saving Hacks for College Life

Date: Thursday, Feb. 03 and Feb. 14, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, room 121

Join ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Money Management (Speaker: Laura Landry - Education First FCU) to learn about saving hacks for college life –– refreshments and giveaways provided. Those who register in advance using the QR code will be entered to win a gift card.

Save the Date - Student Leadership Conference

Date: Saturday, Feb. 05, 12-3 p.m.
Location: Live Oak Ballroom, Setzer Student Center

All LU students are invited to attend the 2022 Student Leadership Conference! Expand your knowledge, network and connect and get empowered to make a difference! Sign up today on LUHub.

Investigating and Procesucting the James Byrd Jr. Case

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 4-5:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Live Oak Ballroom

James Byrd Jr. was an African American man whose murder in Jasper, Texas made national headlines and sparked legislative changes. Following Byrd's death, the family established the James Byrd Foundation for Racial Healing. Presenters: Tim Brewer, adjunct professor, and Mark Broome, instructor.


Cardinal View - LAMARdi Gras

Date: Saturday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

Cardinal View registration is now live! Register to participate in the biggest recruitment event of the spring!
 We encourage all departments and organizations to get involved and be creative because the Office of the President is sponsoring a table decoration competition. Cash prizes up to $2,000.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meet Your LU Success Partner: Tram Giang

"My name is Tram Giang and I am a junior in nursing! I have been part of the LU Success Academic Coaching team since fall 2021. I absolutely enjoy guiding and helping students work toward their academic success and accomplishing their SMART goals."


Wellness Wednesday This Spring

Join the Student Health Center every other week for Wellness Wenesdays! Topics this semester include sexual health, healthy relationships, alcohol safety and more! See us at the SSC Feb. 2 & 16, March 2 & 30 and April 6, noon to 1:30 p.m.


30 Days of Wellness

Research shows nearly 80% of people admitted abandoning their New Year's resolutions by February. We're here to help either get you back on track, or get you started on the right path. Choose your guided path for 30 Days of Wellness. today!


Apply for the Ann Shaw Leadership Award

The Ann Shaw Award recognizes a junior or senior student who makes significant contributions to the LU community through teamwork, leadership, ethics and integrity. Students may apply or be nominated by a student, faculty or staff. The winner receives $1,000 and special LU recognition.

Library seeking student and faculty input on study rooms

Throughout February and March, the Mary and John Gray Library is seeking student and faculty participants for a focus group assessment on study room design and preferences. The deadline to  is March 15, 2022.


The LU Tutoring Center is Open

The LU Tutoring Center is OpenThe LU Tutoring Center offers tutoring sessions for undergraduate courses virtually and in person. To request your tutoring appointment, please complete the form. If you have issues or need assistance, contact The LU Tutoring Center at starstutoring@lamar.edu or 409-880-7526.


Apply Now for Seniors of Significance

Student Engagement is seeking applications for Seniors of Significance, starting Friday, Jan. 21. This award recognizes students who have excelled in scholarship, leadership and service to campus and community, and have brought distinction to LU. Apply now for this special recognition!

Winter Clothes Drive for International Students

In collaboration with Beaumont community church partners, the Office of International Education and Services is sponsoring a Winter Clothes Drive to welcome new and returning international students. You can drop off your lightly used clothes in Wimberly 117.


Download the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ App!

The free ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ app provides campus resources right at your fingertips. Learn about upcoming events, access your LU email, locate buildings on campus and more!


LU Moment: Cardinals, king cake and beads –– oh my! | S4 Ep. 6

This week on the LU Moment, Karli Padia, associate director of the Welcome Center, dishes on all the details about the university's largest open host event of the semester ... Cardinal View - LAMARdi Gras.

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

Summer 2022 Study Abroad Deadlines

Have you considered studying abroad this summer? The online application takes just a few minutes to submit, and you do not need to put down your application fee yet. The Office of Study Abroad is starting to evaluate program applicants, so if you are interested, apply now! Deadline: Feb. 1, 2022.

COVID Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccines Available

Free COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer) are now available at the Student Health Center to all ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ/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.


Rec Sports This Week

Welcome back, Cards!
Join us at the Rec Center and get your new year started right! Rec Center Hours: 
Monday - Thursday: 8a.m. - 9p.m.
Friday: 8a.m. - 7p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 1p.m. - 4p.m.

Pool Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 2p.m. - 8p.m.
Friday: 2p.m. - 5p.m.

Climbing Wall:
Monday - Thursday: 2p.m. - 8p.m.

Events this week:
Wednesday: Free S'Mores, 5:30pm-8:30p.m. | Rec Center Patio
Thursday: Intro to Climbing Clinic, 4p.m. | Climbing Wall
Friday: Intramural Volleyball registration due
All Week: Group Fitness Bingo



NEWS
LU NEWS, Jan. 24-30, 2022

LU health grant to provide access to thousands of rural residents

Longtime ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ leader Brenda Nichols to retire in Spring 2023

Shine a Light Scholarship awarded to nursing student Maggie Larson

Dean's List Fall 2021

LU, Fletcher Elementary celebrates the opening of new Cardinal NEST 

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ to celebrate Black History MonthËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ to celebrate Black History Month

President's List Fall 2021




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