ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ

Location: Virtual

LU's Student Health Center has partnered with TimelyCare to provide students with 24/7 access to virtual mental health services for free. Students do not need insurance to participate. By signing up , you can access 24/7 on-demand emotional support and scheduled counseling sessions!

Date: Monday, Nov. 27 - Wednesday, Dec. 20
Location: Galloway Building, Suite 102

Drop off your donations for a to support Nutrition & Services for Seniors with their "Ani-Meals" program. Please donate cat and dog food, and drop off at the Center for Career and Professional Development in Galloway Building Suite 102. now through Dec. 20.

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 5, Noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ's Money Management team will be hosting a table event in the Setzer Center on Dec. 5. Stop by to learn more about what needs to be completed for all upcoming graduates, and receive some LU Money Management merchandise while you're there.

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 Amy Elizabeth, assistant professor of dance in the LU Department of Theatre & Dance and founder and artistic director of Aimed Dance, who aims to promote dance as a fine art in Southeast Texas.

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

KVLU hosts On Campus at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ, a weekly feature sharing the voices of staff, students and faculty across the campus, every Monday morning at 7:50 a.m. If you would like to share news and insights about what you're doing, please contact KVLU Station Manager, Jason Miller, at (409) 880-7231.

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.

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, midnight

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: Sunday, Dec. 31, 11:59 p.m.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA will go live by Dec. 31, 2023. Have your FSA ID and password ready, and gather personal and financial documents for you and your contributors. Additionally, don't forget to give consent for the tax data transfer to avoid a rejected FAFSA.

Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, 5 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 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.

Deadline: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, 5 p.m.

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Center for Resiliency hosts an annual Research Summit, and we are now accepting presentation abstracts across all colleges. We are searching for moderators, panelists and presenters. If interested, please contact Teressa Robertson via email at teressa.robertson@lamar.edu.

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.

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Beck Fellows engage in research across nation, globe

Gemini Jackson Memorial Scholarship established

Dr. Benson seeks sustainable innovation in petrochemical practices