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LU Literary Press Releases New Books for Summer
Date: Monday, Aug. 28, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Virtual
LU Literary Press is excited to invite you to check out our Summer 2023 new fiction and poetry book releases. Visit our website to read more and purchase your books today.
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Student Health Center Now Offering TimelyCare Mental Health Services
Date: Monday, Aug. 28
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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.
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Ice Cream Social with Cardinals Activities Board on Aug. 28
Date: Monday, Aug. 28, 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Food Court
Join the Cardinals Activities Board for an ice cream social. Make your own sundae at our ice cream bar, play board games and socialize with other students. is available.
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REDtalks- Student to Student: Sharing Our Experiences
Date: Tuesday, August 29, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Location:Mary and John Gray Library, 6th Floor
Do you want the inside scoop on how to navigate and be successful at LU from students who have been where you are? Visit with our panel of current students who will share their experiences and answer your questions.
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FBI Internship Program Session to be Held on Aug. 29
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room
Learn more about the for undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of different fields including accounting, foreign languages, information technology, criminal justice, journalism, law and all STEM programs.
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Cardinal Activities Board to Host Dodgeball Tournament
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 30, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center
The Cardinal Activities Board is hosting a dodgeball tournament at the Rec Center on Wednesday, August 30. To sign up, please click here. Teams will be six players max, and the winning team will receive a prize. The deadline to sign up your team is Tuesday, August 29 at 3 p.m. Contact Callie Melancon at cmelancon1@lamar.edu or call (409) 880-7832 for more information.
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Release Party/Reading Event for LamarStrong: A Resiliency Reader
Date: Thursday, Aug. 31, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Dr. Richard L. Price Auditorium, Herman Iles Building, John Gray Center
The Center for Resiliencey (English and Modern Languages) will be celebrating the release of LamarStrong: A Resiliency Reader, a collection of writing and artwork submitted by students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Lamar community, including LU, LIT, LSCO, and LSCPA. The event will open with a reception, followed by readings from our published authors.
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O.U.R. Orientation set for Sept. 1
Date: Friday, Sept. 1, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Science and Technology Building, Atrium
Students and faculty are cordially invited to a general presentation of the Office of Undergraduate Research programs and events for year 2023-24. This is an informative gathering regarding research and creative activities.
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Take Your Business Global: Exporting Workshop
Date: Thursday, Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113
Students are welcome to attend our workshop, which equips you to excel in exports, U.S. commerical service insights, risk management via EXIM bank, tailored loans, expert guidance and more.
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National Stuttering Association Beaumont/Lamar to Host Chapter Meeting
Date: Thursday, Sept. 7, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Speech and Hearing Sciences Building, Room 170
If you stutter, you're not alone. It’s estimated that 1% of adults stutter, which equals 160 Lamar faculty, students and staff sharing the common experience of stuttering. Come join us either in person or via Zoom on Thursday, September 7. Contact Stefanie Becerril at sbecerril1@lamar.edu or call (409) 880-8174 for more information.
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Office of Undergraduate Research to Host Panel Discussion
Date: Friday, Sept. 8, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building, Room 103, or
Students and faculty from all academic areas are cordially invited to a panel discussion hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and former grant recipients. Learn more about the rewarding undergraduate research experience from those who know best.
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Cardinal Activities Board to Host Outdoor Movie Night on Sept. 8
Date: Friday, Sept. 8, 7:00 p.m.
Location: LU Dining Hall Lawn
Are you a movie fan? Join the Cardinals Activities Board for an at the Dining Hall Lawn on Friday, September 8 at 7 p.m. We'll be showing the movie "Monsters University." Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Bring your own towel, blanket, or pillows to sit on.
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Football is Back This Thursday!
Date: Thursday, Aug. 31, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Provost Umphrey Stadium
Coach Ross and LU Football are excited to kick off the 2023 campaign at Provost Umphrey Stadium on Thursday, August 31 at 7 p.m. against eighth-ranked University of Idaho. The game's theme is "White Out," and all fans are encouraged to wear white. The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a limited edition white BOOMTOWN rally towel. now.
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Graduate Students in Final Thesis/Dissertation Course Must Register for Workshop
Date: Thursday, Aug. 17 - Wednesday, Sept. 27
Students in their final thesis or dissertation course are required by the College of Graduate Studies to register for a workshop and participate in editing a final document for ProQuest upload with graduate editing staff.
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David J. Beck Application Workshops for Students
Date: Thursday, Aug. 24, 4 - 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 29, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Reaud Administration Building, Room 104
There will be two David J. Beck application workshops available to students. Both workshops will cover aspects of the David J. Beck application. Please review guidelines to see if you qualify prior to attending.
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LU Football Tailgating Updates
We encourage you to review the information below so that you are prepared for the fan presence on campust his LU football season. The 2023 season introduces an upgraded tailgating experience, amplifying the excitement that has grown since Pete Rossomando's hiring in December. This season's "Big Red's Boomtown" tailgate includes live music, food trucks, games and more, contributing to the program's thriving atmosphere.
Parking lots closed Thursday, August 31st:
E3
E5
F4
F7
East Virginia Street, from South M.L. King Jr. Parkway (Frontage Road) to Rolfe Christopher Drive, will be closed 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Three LU Students Awarded by Creative Writing Association
Creative writers from the Department of English and Modern Languages recently won three of six categories awarded to students by the Texas Association of Creative Writing Teachers. These authors will read at the TACWT conference in September, and they will be published in the conference journal, "Writing Texas," edited by John Schulze. The published work will be, “Feed the Baby, Fold the Laundry” by Reilly Smith, “Lupus,” by Tiffany Charleston and “Gaslight” by Mak F. Campbell
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Have something to share? (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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