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Date: Tuesday, Apr. 22, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall Lawn

The LU Sustainability Committee and the LU Green Squad invite the campus community out to celebrate Earth Day on the lawn in front of the Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall. Join us for a party on the lawn with solar-powered smoothies, environmental and student organizations, a DJ and good vibes.

Date: Wednesday, Apr. 23, 8 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom

All students, undergraduates and graduates are cordially invited to attend or present at the 12th Annual Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities. Talks and posters from all academic areas are welcome. The abstract submission deadline is extended until Thursday, Apr. 10 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, please contact cbahrim@lamar.edu.

Date: Thursday, Apr. 24, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Landes Auditorium

Join �Ļ�Ӱ��’s Center for Data Analytics and Cybersecurity as Marco Ayala explores the evolving cybersecurity landscape in “Probability and Truth – The Now and Forever Landscape.” Gain expert insights on emerging threats, risk assessment, and resilience in critical systems. More information: aloucks@lamar.edu.

Date: Thursday, Apr. 24, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Carl Parker Building, Digital Learning Lab (Room 101)

Join us for April's Faculty Success Workshop, where we will be introducing new and improved features of Blackboard, including some really innovative AI integrations.

Date: Thursday, Apr. 24, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Executive Event Space -Reaud Administration Building

Please join us for the 2025 �Ļ�Ӱ�� Faculty Retirement Ceremony as we celebrate and honor the dedication and service of our esteemed retiring faculty members. We look forward to recognizing their lasting contributions to the �Ļ�Ӱ�� community.

Date: Friday, Apr. 25, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building (Lobby)

Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with the Research and Sponsored Programs team. Learn how we can support you through our grant life cycle to streamline your research and funding efforts. Come join us to gain valuable insights, enjoy refreshments, and enter to win door prizes.

Date(s): Friday, Apr. 25 and Saturday, Apr. 26, 7:30 - 9:45 p.m.
Location: Rothwell Recital Hall

Lamar Opera Theatre will present two performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Patience" at the Rothwell Recital Hall in the Mary Morgan Department of Music Jimmy and Susan Simmons Music Building. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and the admission is free.

Date: Friday, Apr. 25, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: University Theatre

MOVE: �Ļ�Ӱ�� Department of Theatre & Dance Student Choreography Concert showcases student-created works as the culmination of the spring 2025 applied choreography class. Under the direction of Amy Elizabeth, students handle every aspect of the production, including choreography, rehearsals, technical elements, and marketing. This performance is free and open to the public.

Date: Wednesday, Apr. 30, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Join Health Education in supporting victims and survivors of sexual assault by wearing denim on , which was created from a court case that released a perpetrator of sexual assault based on the victim’s clothing. All students are welcome to swing by.

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Plummer Building, Room 107

Brian Orner with Corebridge Financial will be on campus to help with your retirement plan, including reviewing your goals and providing ongoing assistance. You do NOT need to be a current Corebridge Financial participant to use these services.

Come join us this week for . Don't forget that you can also watch the LU Cardinals on the road on ESPN+. Go Big Red!

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Alan Brincks to learn about what's coming up with �Ļ�Ӱ�� Department of Theatre & Dance. For the full transcription of this episode, visit the link .

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

HR is aware that the FERPA training may have been mistakenly assigned to your account on April 5, 2025. We are working to remove this training. If you’ve completed all mandatory trainings, no further action is needed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

KVLU is adding two new shows. Fridays at 7 p.m. is Latino USA, the longest-running public radio Latino news and cultural program, and Fridays at 11 p.m. is Conversations From The World Café, a “best of” collection of recent World Cafe interviews and performances. More information can be found at kvlu.org.

The 2025 Assessment Grants were awarded to Drs. Anwarul Islam Sifat, Md Rakibul Islam, Kirstie Boyett, and Diane Clark for innovative projects directly supporting student learning outcomes, institutional priorities, assessment innovation, and campus-wide educational impact. Congratulations to all!

Cardinal Communities is welcoming faculty and staff to serve as Student Success Ambassadors (formerly pro mentors) who are interested in mentoring first-year students transitioning from high school to LU. Support first time-in-college students at �Ļ�Ӱ�� and earn $1,000. Kick off the program in August and make a difference in weekly seminars this fall. Submit your interest form now and be a guiding light on their academic journey. Please contact Ashley Thibodeaux for more info.

As an employee of a Texas State University System (TSUS) member institution, managing your retirement plans will soon be simpler. Beginning Apr. 15, you’ll have access to the Retirement@Work® online retirement plan portal. It brings all your TSUS retirement plan account information together. Check out our HR page for more information.

Cardinal Communities is seeking Student Success Mentors for our mentorship program this Fall 2025. Undergraduate students are highly encouraged to apply. Please visit the link here to learn more and apply.

Do you need volunteer hours? Join Records & Registration at the Commencement Ceremonies on May 16 and 17. Enjoy a day full of laughter and fun as we celebrate Lamar's Spring 2025 graduates. Please email Assistant Registrar Marquita Malone at mmalone4@lamar.edu for more information.

Feeling overwhelmed with exams? STAR Services workshops offer insight on student success and skills to take beyond the classroom. They provide the tools and strategies for students to improve productivity, stress management and much more. Sessions are every Thursday 1 p.m. to 1:30pm. Visit here for more info.

is now open until Thursday, May 15 to all Lamar faculty. The award program provides a start-up fund for the principal investigator (PI), plus external support focusing on the impacts of beneficial use of dredge spoils to make our community, industry, and waterways more resilient.

Deadline: Sunday, June 15, 5 p.m.

It is time once again for the Yearly Mandatory Inventory Verification. Each department is responsible for locating all assets assigned to it. The list of assets to be verified will be sent to the Head of each department on May 1 and is due before June 15. Find more information here.

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