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Date(s): Now through Thursday, Aug. 1, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Speech & Hearing Sciences Building, Room 121

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as a benefit of employment to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or to currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. We also work with Vocational Rehabilitation for technology assistance. Call (409) 880-8171 for more information.

Date: Wednesday, May 22, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Cherry Engineering, Signature Center Suites

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Center for Resiliency will continue disaster backpack distribution for SmartStorm participants on Wednesdays in the Signature Center Suites located in the Cherry Engineering building on Â鶹ÊÓƵ's campus.

Date: Thursday, May 23, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location:

Are you prepared for Medicare? Whether you're an employee or a retiree, attend a and learn about Medicare and how it works with your ERS benefits. ERS gets many questions from members who near Medicare eligibility, and we want to answer your questions. Register today.

Date: Friday, May 24, 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Get ready to groove all summer long with Boomtown Summer Serenade kicking off the concert series with Running on Credit on Friday, May 24. Join us for a night of live music, food, and local art vendors. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and music starts at 8 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee, and Â鶹ÊÓƵ students get in for free.

Date(s): Friday, May 24, 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 28, 1 p.m., Friday, July 26, 1 p.m.
Location: Reaud Building, 2nd floor, Room 214

Payroll offers training in troubleshooting EPAF errors as well as useful information that prevents EPAF's from being returned for corrections. Please email payroll@lamar.edu for invite.

Date(s): Tuesday, May 28, Wednesday, May 29, noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Science & Technology Building, Room 203

Hosted by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ McNair Scholars program, we will share the benefits of extending their education beyond the undergraduate level. Students will be equipped to successfully find programs to meet their academic goals, navigate the application process, and succeed in graduate school.

Date: Friday, June 7, 8 - 11 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join us at Spindletop Boomtown Museum for a showing of Tombstone. Just bring your comfy chair or picnic blanket and let the stars be your backdrop for an unforgettable evening. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:45 p.m. Concessions, food and drinks will be available for purchase. This event is free for Â鶹ÊÓƵ students.

Date(s): Monday, July 1 through Friday, July 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center or Virtual

Summer enrollment for employee benefits will begin July 1 with an in-person enrollment event, and will continue until July 12. This is your annual opportunity to make changes to your employee benefits plans.

Listen in to this week's as we sit down with Andy Coughlan and Maddie Sims to hear all about Â鶹ÊÓƵ's student newspaper, the University Press.

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

The Student Health Center will be relocating to the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center this summer. Stay tuned for more details and updates.

We are excited to announce that Â鶹ÊÓƵ will be migrating to Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft, to enhance our technological infrastructure and provide you with a more seamless computing experience.

As part of this migration, all university-owned computers will be upgraded to Windows 11 over the summer months, starting May 20th. Our IT team will ensure a smooth transition process, minimizing disruptions to your work and studies.

Key highlights of Windows 11 include:

Fresh Design: Experience a clean and visually stunning interface designed to inspire creativity and productivity.

Enhanced Productivity: Take advantage of new productivity features such as Snap Layouts, Virtual Desktops, and Microsoft Teams integration for seamless collaboration.

Better Performance: Enjoy faster startup times, improved multitasking, and optimized power management for longer battery life on laptops.

Advanced Security: Benefit from built-in security features such as hardware-based security, secure boot, and enhanced malware protection to keep your data safe and secure.

Compatibility: Windows 11 is compatible with a wide range of software applications and hardware devices, ensuring that you can continue to use your favorite tools and peripherals without any issues.

We believe that this migration to Windows 11 will significantly enhance your computing experience and enable you to achieve even greater success in your academic and professional endeavors. If you would like to request a temporary hold for any devices due to software or research needs, or you will be traveling during the summer months and would prefer to update when you return to campus, please visit the IT Service Portal and search for the request titled “Windows 11 Exception Request” then complete the requested information and an IT employee will reach out to discuss the needs. 

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to bringing you the benefits of Windows 11 across our university community. All updates are scheduled for after hours, but if you are working on the device while the update starts, please do not interrupt the update or reboot the device. As always it is best practice to ensure all critical documents are backed up to your Â鶹ÊÓƵ OneDrive account on a regular basis. Files stored on share folder will not be affected.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Service Desk at 409.880.2222 or email servicedesk@lamar.edu.

Special Events Crew positions are . This is an extra pay work opportunity available to all full-time Â鶹ÊÓƵ employees. Earn extra cash ($25/hour flat rate) by helping with Â鶹ÊÓƵ-related work after hours and weekends. We need your help with set up, moving, and take down across campus.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Operations Special Events Crew members are ready to help you with your on-campus event. We can help with setting up, taking down, moving equipment, general event work, and providing a hand for your Â鶹ÊÓƵ event. Contact us with your event details at the link provided here.

The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs held a ceremony for the 2023-2024 faculty retirees on April 25, 2024.

The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs now has a News page and would like to recognize and share faculty accomplishments and news.

In an effort to better serve our campus community, the Office of Marketing Communications is now accepting creative services requests through an online form. If you would like to request assistance with graphics, videos, or photos, please submit a request through the online form.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is hosting these events to welcome new faculty members to campus in an enjoyable and interactive format. Find the link to the flyer with the dates and details on the Provost Deadline and Event Calendar page.

We are happy to inform you that Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, and the Center for Teaching and Learning have relocated to Carl Parker Suites 101 and 102, providing a centralized hub for teaching, learning, design, and course technologies.

Faculty are encouraged to visit us for assistance with a wide range of educational needs. Our team of experts is available to support you with teaching techniques, innovative learning technologies, creative course design, and more.

For more information about our services and support, please visit /lu-online/.

Deadline: Saturday, May 25, 5 p.m.

Applications close for Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Summer 2024 ACUE cohort on May 25. Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement is offering one Â鶹ÊÓƵ-funded course, Designing Learner-Centered Courses. All current Lamar faculty are encouraged to .

Deadline: Friday, May 31, 5 p.m.

A proposal submission space is open for Digital Ticket 2024, a one-day conference centered on digital learning and technologies to be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Setzer Student Center. Presentations should be 40 minutes and include a Q&A. Submissions deadline is May 31.

Deadline: Thursday, June 13, 5 p.m.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ values community input and is committed to listening and reflecting on comments regarding proposed policies.

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

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

Start date: Wednesday, May 1, 8 a.m.
Deadline: Sunday, June 30, 5 p.m.

Nominations for the 2024 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award may come from current or former students, faculty, or administrators. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Past nominees who wish to apply should email straxler@lamar.edu and request an application.

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, July 30 at noon

STAR Services is seeking Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and staff to step into the role of professional mentors for the upcoming fall term. Your mentorship is invaluable and will play a pivotal role in shaping the journey of incoming Â鶹ÊÓƵ Cardinals. In recognition of your dedication and commitment, mentors will receive an $800 stipend for their participation in our eight-week program during the Fall 2024 semester. Join us in making a lasting impact on the academic and personal growth of our students. Visit our webpage for more details.

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.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ announces 2024 summer camps

Glen Morgan honored as 17th Southeast Texas Legend

Dr. Washington recognized as Advisor of the Year

Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrates spring commencement with 2,300 graduates

Victim Assistance K9 brings comfort to Â鶹ÊÓƵ