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Week of October 31, 2022
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Tune into War of the Worlds.
The War of the Worlds

Date: Monday, Oct. 31, 7 - 8 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Tune in to 91.3 FM and kvlu.org on Monday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. for KVLU's annual Halloween broadcast of "The War of the Worlds," directed and narrated by Orson Welles and originally broadcast in 1938 over the CBS Radio Network.

Panel Discussion: Presenting at the Texas STEM Conference

Date: Monday, Oct. 31, 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Virtual or Galloway Building, Landes Auditorium

Want to win an award at the 10th Texas STEM conference on Nov. 5? Please join the Office of Undergraduate Research for an informative discussion with successful presenters to previous editions of this conference. All undergraduate and graduate students accepted to give talks or present posters at this conference are encouraged to attend or in person. Meeting password is 88888.

Educators' Career Fair

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Shelia Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, Main Gym

All ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ students and alumni are invited to attend the . This is your chance to connect and network with local, state and national school districts. Bring copies of your resume and dress to impress.

Tara Dudley will discuss the architectural activities and influence of gens de couleur libres — free people of color — and show how they expressed group identity through property ownership and built culture in New Orleans.
Building Antebellum New Orleans with Tara A. Dudley

Date: Thursday, Nov. 3, 1:30 - 3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Location: Science Auditorium and Dishman Museum Auditorium

Hosted by the Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast, Tara Dudley will discuss the architectural activities and influence of gens de couleur libres — free people of color — and show how they expressed group identity through property ownership and built culture in New Orleans. The event will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Science Auditorium and at 5:30 p.m. in the Dishman Museum Auditorium.

This conference seeks to amplify local voices and advance solutions toward a sustainable future.
Extreme Weather and Inequality: A Day of Discussion

Date: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Mary and John Gray Library, Eighth Floor

SETX lies upon the imperiled coast and within a global hub of petrochemical production. Its diverse and economically vulnerable population will bear a disproportionate burden of the costs of extreme weather. This conference seeks to amplify local voices and advance solutions toward a sustainable future.

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Department of Art and Design is set to host a digital art exhibition featuring Christopher Troutman, associate professor of art and show curator, and several LU art students.
Christopher Troutman and LU Students' Digital Drawing Exhibition

Date: Monday, Nov. 5 - Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7 - 11 p.m.
Location: The Art Studio Inc.

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Department of Art & Design is set to host a featuring Christopher Troutman, associate professor of art and show curator, and several LU art students.

See the feature-length documentary that chronicles the story of visionary leader Ray Anderson and his company, Interface, as they embarked on a high-stakes journey to become a 100% sustainable enterprise.
ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Screening Event: Beyond Zero

Date: Monday, Nov. 7, 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: University Theatre

See the feature-length documentary that chronicles the story of visionary leader Ray Anderson and his company, Interface, as they embarked on a high-stakes journey to become a 100% sustainable enterprise. Hosted by the College of Business.

The purpose of this event is to celebrate ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ first-generation students, staff and faculty.
First Gen College Celebration Kickoff

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 8 - 10 a.m.
Location: Mary and John Gray Library Lobby

The purpose of this event is to celebrate ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ first-generation students, staff and faculty.

Hear from faculty, staff, alumni and current students who identify as first gen and other diverse perspectives in this latest REDtalk.
REDtalks - Sharing Our Experiences: First in College

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual and Setzer Student Center, Ballroom B

Hear from faculty, staff, alumni and current students who identify as first gen and other diverse perspectives in this latest REDtalk. Attendees will be able to hear how folks successfully navigate multiple identities as the first in their family to attend college. Join or in person.

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Leadership Coach Jim Boneau of the Rumble Group will be visiting.
Leadership Coach & Author Jim Boneau Speaking Event

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Galloway Business Building, Landes Auditorium

As a part of Business Week, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Leadership Coach Jim Boneau of the Rumble Group will be visiting to speak to students, faculty and staff of ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ about leadership, communication in business, career development and more! Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from the author of "The Rumble Zone."

Student Loan Repayment: Taking Control of Your Student Debt

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Join the Money Management Program with Casey Galindo from Wells Fargo. Paying off student loans can be overwhelming. Once you graduate, drop below half-time enrollment or leave school, your federal student loan goes into repayment. Join the with password 551158.

Please join us for the opening of the John gallery wall.
John Gray Gallery Opening and Reception

Date: Thursday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Mary and John Gray Library

Please join us for the opening of the John Gray gallery wall. There will be portraits of John Gray displayed in the lobby and artifacts in the glass display cases inside of the library.

How to Build Credit!

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room 120

Join the Money Management Program with Laura Landry from Education First Federal Credit Union. As you set your foundation for building good credit, know it may take time, but it's never to late to start. Set small achievable goals and give yourself a big pat on the back each time you accomplish one.

Connect with Rec Sports staff and learn about the ways Rec Sports can support you from reducing stress to promoting a healthy lifestyle in this latest REDtalk.
REDtalks: Get Engaged with Rec Sports

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Ballroom B

Connect with Rec Sports staff and learn about the ways Rec Sports can support you from reducing stress to promoting a healthy lifestyle in this latest REDtalk. Join or in person.

Cardinal Ideas Pitch Competition will bring the best of ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ's students and faculty alongside community inventors and entrepreneurs to pitch innovative ideas to a panel of industry leaders as judges.
Cardinal Ideas Pitch Competition

Date: Friday, Nov. 18, 3 - 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: CICE Building

Come see the most promising student start-ups ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ has to offer! In the Elevator Pitch from 3-5 p.m. on Nov. 18, teams have 60 seconds to sell their idea to a panel of expert judges. Audience members will be able to vote for their favorite! The Pitch Deck Competition Finals will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. om Nov. 19.

Please join the Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi in supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities at our Cornhole and Washers for a Cause Tournament!
Alpha Delta Pi's Cornhole and Washers for a Cause!

Date: Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Riverfront Park Pavilion, Port Neches

Please join the Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi in supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities at our Cornhole & Washers for a Cause Tournament! The tournament will be double elimination with a $30 entry fee for a two person team for either cornhole or washers or $50 for both. $5 entry fee. .

LU Theatre and Dance auditions for spring theatre shows are Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Studio Theatre.
LU Theatre and Dance Spring Auditions

Date: Monday, Nov. 28, 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Studio Theatre

LU Theatre and Dance auditions for spring theatre shows are Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Auditions are open to all majors and selections from the plays will be provided.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Business Week 2022

Date: Monday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 11, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Galloway Business Building

The College of Business would like to invite students to learn, develop, and interact with business leaders, alumni, and more during our annual Business Week. This week celebrates all that the college has to offer with special guest presentations, student org fair, panel discussions with local businesses and more.

LU College of Business YPB Mixer

Date: Thursday, Nov. 10, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom and Virtual

The College of Business' Young Professionals Board will host a hybrid mixer for students to learn about the organization and sharpen their networking skills as a part of Business Week. Students can join online or in-person. A link will be sent our via email.

College of Business Entrepreneurship Panel

Date: Friday, Nov. 11, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Galloway 127

The College of Business is hosting a panel discussion with local entrepreneurs who will be sharing their experiences with their business and will answer questions from the audience. Meet Dawanna Jones '06, '11, David Pool '07, and Randy Edwards '08. Learn more about Business Week.

College of Business Student Small Business Fair

Date: Friday, Nov. 11, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Galloway 127

Directly following the Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion, students and attendees are invited to participate in the Small Business Fair as a part of Business Week. ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ students who are entrepreneurs can feature their small business creations during this fair.

Apply for Student Representative of TSUS or THECB

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). For more information and requirements, visit lamar.edu/studentengagement. The deadline is Dec. 9 at 5 p.m.

Join us for the 26th Annual Food Drive! We're asking all student organizations and LU departments to challenge each other to collect non-perishable food items for the Cardinals Pantry and Southeast Texas Food Bank!
LU 26th Annual Food Drive

Join us for the 26th Annual Food Drive! We're asking all student organizations and LU departments to challenge each other to collect non-perishable food items for the Cardinals Pantry and Southeast Texas Food Bank! Drop off items in Setzer Student Center 208. The organization donating the most items will be recognized!

Make your mark at LU and apply to be an Orientation Leader on our Cardinal Orientation Team!
Join CO Team - Be an Orientation Leader!

Do you have tons of Cardinal Pride? Make your mark at LU and apply to be an Orientation Leader on our Cardinal Orientation Team! OL's greet new students at each summer orientation and teach them all about life at LU. Get more details and apply at lamar.edu/coteam.

The Department of Housing and Residence Life is seeking Resident Assistants for Spring 2022.
Apply to Be a Resident Assistant

The Department of Housing and Residence Life is seeking Resident Assistants for Spring 2022. If you're interested in building a great Cardinal community in your hall, find the application and more at lamar.edu/residencelife. Deadline is noon on Nov. 1.

LU Success is now offering drop-in services for Academic Coaching every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Communications 109.
Now Available: Academic Coaching Drop-Ins

Want to boost your success in the last few weeks of classes? Join us for drop-in sessions! LU Success is now offering drop-in services for Academic Coaching every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Communications 109.

Led by Lisa Brown and the Order of the Daughters of the King, the Winter Clothes Drive seeks to collect and distribute washed and gently used warm apparel and blankets for international students.
Winter Clothes Drive for International Students at LU

Led by Lisa Brown and the Order of the Daughters of the King, the Winter Clothes Drive seeks to collect and distribute washed and gently used warm apparel and blankets for international students. All donations can be dropped at the Entrance of the Honors College at the Reaud Building.

Campus Dining Experience Survey

Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Voice 2 Vision campus dining experience survey. Let us know how we can make your campus dining experience better! Your feedback is extremely important to us and will be used to help us reinvent your dining experience here on campus.

Before you start the survey, there are a few important items to note:
• It’s confidential. We do not release individual data to anyone; survey answers are entirely anonymous.
• It’s quick. The survey should take less than 7 minutes to complete.
• Take it before it closes. The deadline for completing the survey is Oct. 31. However, please take it at your earliest convenience.
• We have prizes. We will draw for swag bags as well as dining dollars.

Essay Writing Contest

First Gen College Celebration is Tuesday, Nov. 8. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ First Gen Forward Work Group are hosting an essay writing contest. There are cash prizes for first, second and third place.


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.


LU Moment: Behind the scenes with Caitlin Grammer | S4 Ep. 45

This week on the , LU alum Caitlin Grammer reflects on her passion for theater and talks about her debut as guest director of LU theatre production "Lost Lake." 

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



NEWS
LU NEWS, Oct. 24-30, 2022

The week in photos: Oct. 24-30

LU Department of Art and Design to host art digital art exhibition

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Lore: Why the theatre leaves the light on

LU Moment: Nathan Kogut on moving the goalposts | S4 Ep. 44


Kim Steinhagen to present art history lecture series

Speaker of Texas House appoints LU alum, LCSO provost to advisory council



 




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