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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: Tuesday, May 7, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Science & Technology Building, Room 203

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Center for Resiliency will host this informal clinic that offers homeowners with septic systems the opportunity gain basic understanding of its operation and maintenance. Learn about a grant program focused on understanding bacterial transport pathways in the Neches River Tidal watershed. Q&A will be offered with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:

Attend a Higher Education Ready, Set, Retire presentation to get information you need to make fully informed decisions about benefits in retirement. You can participate by typing in your questions, or simply observe the online presentation and Q&A dialogue. If you want to attend, .

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.

Listen in to this week's with Dr. Freddie Titus as he reflects on his 41-year journey with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. 

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

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.

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: Friday, May 17, 5 p.m.

One of the most important things you can do to prepare for Summer Enrollment is to verify or make changes to your personal information in your ERS online account. This will ensure that you receive important Plan Year 2025 benefits information from ERS (Employee Retirement System of Texas).

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

The application period for Lamar faculty to join Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Summer 2024 ACUE cohort has opened. Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement will offer one micro-credential course during the upcoming summer semester, Designing Learner-Centered Courses. We invite all Lamar faculty 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: 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.

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