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Date: Tuesday, May 6, 12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building, Room 275

Get ready to ride! ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ is proud to announce the formation of a Rodeo Team that will compete in the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).

Learn more about NIRA: collegerodeo.com
Southern Region Info: Southern Region Schools
Southern Region Website: nirasouthernregion.weebly.com

Competition Details:

Students will compete in 10 rodeos each academic year:
• 5 in Fall Semester
• 5 in Spring Semester
Students will aim to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), held every June in Casper, Wyoming.
 
Questions or ready to join? Contact Dr. Gene Theodori at gtheodori@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8021.

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.

Date: Thursday, May 8, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cherry Engineering, Signature Center 105 or via

Join the Center for Resiliency for an informative event featuring our leading researchers as they share insights on today’s most pressing environmental topics. Join us in person or on Teams.

Date: Friday, May 9, 10 - 11 p.m.
Location: 91.3

KVLU's The Good Time Cafe, hosted by Willie G. Carrierre, presents a special episode of music curated for Mother's Day.

Date: Saturday, May 10, Noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

Calling all young dancers! Kids age 1st through 8th grade are invited to the LU Dance Team (LUDT) Kids Clinic. Learn a routine from LU dancers and perform at the LUDT Spring Show. Details and registration at lamar.edu/dance team.

Date: Sunday, May 18, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

We're looking for Cardinal spirit! All students interested in joining the LU Cheer Team are invited to attend Tryouts on Sunday, May 18 at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center. Skills, attire, and other info is listed at lamar.edu/cheer. Please share with your students.

Date(s): Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 18

This is your chance to make changes to your health benefits, flexible spending accounts and optional benefits. Find out more here.

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 senior education major Adriana Wong to hear about how she turned her love for crocheting into a business. For the full transcription of this episode, visit the link here.

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

Deadline: Wednesday, May 7, 11:59 p.m.

The LU Department of Earth and Space Sciences is looking for a mascot design based on a winged or feathered reptile or dinosaur, as well as the LU cardinal. We want to make T-shirts, stickers, and other promotional gear using this new mascot.

May is National Direct Deposit Month, so the LU Payroll Department invites you to visit us in the Plummer Building (Room 100) to set up your direct deposit information at our employee kiosk and spin our prize wheel for a prize. You will also be entered into a drawing, featuring prizes donated by Neches Federal Credit Union on campus. More information: bnscharber@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8456.

Deadline: Wednesday, May 21, 5 p.m.

The post-tenure Review MAPP Policy draft is open for comment. ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ values community input and is committed to listening and reflecting on comments regarding proposed policy.

Attention Seniors! Graduating in May? Share your post-graduation plans via the . Complete the survey and visit Galloway Business Building Room 102 to pick up your FREE graduation cords. Plus, you could win a free diploma frame or regalia.

Looking for a way to save extra money for retirement? Consider a tax-sheltered annuity, also known as a 403(b), or a 457 deferred compensation plan. You can contribute to these accounts pre-tax or Roth (post-tax). For more details about supplemental retirement plans, click here.

Join STARS and help students succeed by providing individual or small group tutoring in subjects you’re proficient in. Tutors support learning and share study strategies to boost academic success. Undergrad students and all majors are encouraged to apply. To learn more and apply, please visit .

Academic Coaches work one-on-one with students to help them succeed beyond the classroom. This leadership role empowers students to take ownership of their learning and thrive throughout their college journey. To learn more about this position and join our team, please visit .

Effective April 15, you will have access to the Retirement@Work® website which brings all your Texas State University System (TSUS) retirement plan account information together. Review the Retirement@Work announcement and the Retirement@Work Quick Guide on the HR website for details.

STAR Services is hiring motivated, capable and personable students to be Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders. We're seeking students in a variety of academic subjects, including business, biology, chemistry, physics, nursing, engineering, and social sciences. To learn more, please visit here.

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.

Nominations for the 2025 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award open Thursday, May 1. Full-time faculty (non-tenure track, tenure track, or tenured) who have completed a minimum of three years as of December 2024 are eligible for this award.Visit the link here for eligibility.

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.

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.

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.

College of Engineering hosts free community event to inspire STEM in K-8 students

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ announces 2025 summer camps

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ spurs excitement for rodeo team launch