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Prepare for hurricane season with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Center for Resiliency Smartstorm disaster training and receive a backpack complete with emergency supplies to assist you and your family in the event of a disaster. Bring your participation verification to the Signature Center suites located in the Cherry Engineering Building on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Quad

Join us at the Fall Involvement Fair during Week of Welcome. Showcase your department, connect with students, and highlight the great resources available in our Â鶹ÊÓƵ community. Sign-up deadline extended to midnight, Monday, Aug. 26.  by Aug. 26 or email studentorgs@lamar.edu for more info.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cherry Engineering, Room 105 or

This is a meeting open to all Lamar faculty interested in learning about Springboard grants and the current RFP for Lamar grants during FY25. Dr. Haselbach will also provide an overview of the Center for Resiliency Brown Bag series and other initiatives scheduled for this academic year. Please join us.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 29, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lucas Engineering Building, Room 211

Come experience the Math Shop. We are hosting our Fall 2024 Open House. Refreshments and great prizes will be available for attendees.

Date: Friday, Aug. 30, 8 - 11 p.m.
Location:

Location: Join us for a night filled with laughter and nostalgia for the viewing of The Magnificent Seven. With food trucks and adult beverages, it's the perfect Friday night outing. Food truck, concessions and drinks will be available for purchase. Entry is $5, or free for Â鶹ÊÓƵ students.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 5, 9 a.m. - noon, 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113

The Office of Marketing Communications will be offering free professional headshots for all faculty and staff on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 9 a.m to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. in Room 113 of the CICE building. No appointment is  necessary.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 5, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Speech & Hearing Sciences Building, Room 170 or via

If you stutter, you are not alone. It’s estimated that over 160 Lamar faculty, students and staff share the common experience of stuttering. Come join us either in person or via .

Date: Friday, Sept. 6, 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: Central Mall (Port Arthur)

We've partnered with JCPenney for the . All Â鶹ÊÓƵ students are invited to attend to receive an extra 30% off career dress apparel, accessories, and shoes. Everything you need for an interview or on the job. There will be prizes given away throughout the event.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Montagne Center (parking lot)

Items in recycling bins on campus do not get recycled, so bring your recylcing on Saturday, Sept. 7 and we've got you covered. If you want to help with the community garden, recycling, or other projects, please join the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Green Squad on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Hub – we need students and employees. For more information, please email flosiab@lamar.edu.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 7, 3- 5 p.m.
Location: Museum of the Gulf Coast (Port Arthur)

Please join the Museum of the Gulf Coast for a reception celebrating the publication of Carl Parker's memoir, published by Â鶹ÊÓƵ Literary Press (summer 2024). Books will be available for purchase, and Carl Parker's children, along with author Jim Sanderson, will be signing books.

Date: Friday, Sept. 13, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 201

Join us to learn about and other important information about the Crochet and Knit Club.

Date: Monday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Ballroom A

Interested in going abroad and not sure what it entails? Let us help you get started. Join us at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Setzer Student Center Ballroom A and get your questions answered.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 108

Join the Â鶹ÊÓƵ History Club for a on the Lutcher and Stark families of Orange and their involvement in the early Texas lumber industry. The lecture will also highlight the W.H. Stark House and its collections and history.

Date: Friday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Setzer Student Center

Free online registration is now open for the 2024 Digital Ticket Conference. Registered attendees will attend sessions centered on digital learning and the latest in educational technology. Registration includes lunch and coffee/snacks between sessions. Session proposals will be accepted through August 31.

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Director of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, Dr. Joseph Tacy.

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

We’re excited to start the journey to enhancing your research experience. During the first phase, only the 1st & 2nd floors are open; study rooms are unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience. Need help? Visit the Circulation Desk. 

Faculty and staff, if you were unable to attend this year's convocation and receive your Â鶹ÊÓƵ T-shirt and swag, you may visit the Office of Marketing Communications, located in the Reaud Building in Suite 313.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Reporting Webpage provides a convenient reporting tool for community members to share information directly with the university. This tool is designed to address concerns in a safe, timely, and supportive manner and to connect individuals with the necessary resources. The webpage was created to provide easy access to various reporting forms, including the new and improved incident reporting (Â鶹ÊÓƵ CARE Report) and student grievance (General Questions & Concerns) forms, enhancing support for self-advocacy and streamlining the university awareness process.

More information can be found . 

The 25-26 scholarship applications are now open and available to all Â鶹ÊÓƵ students. Each scholarship opportunity at Â鶹ÊÓƵ requires a scholarship application on file to be eligible, so be sure to complete those to be considered for awards. Click here for more information.

Open date: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 8 a.m.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Writing Center is moving to the Maes building on campus. During library renovations, we'll temporarily share space with the Language Lab in Maes Room 113. You can still book appointments at lamar.edu/writingcenter, and we open for Fall 2024 on September 3. Write on!

TRS' latest newsletter is packed with essential updates and tips. Whether you're a member or retiree, we've got news to keep you informed. Check it out .

Data Literacy Training has arrived at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Please watch your inboxes as we begin the rollout of this training. The training can be accessed via the HR Training Nest on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Connect page, using LEA account credentials. For any login difficulties, please contact the HR Department.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement is seeking faculty volunteers for mentorship of incoming new faculty starting Fall 2024. Current Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty who are interested should . Please reach out to the Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement for more information at dept_CTLE@lamar.edu.

New payroll dates for for FY 2025 for monthly and biweekly paid employees (as well as a new supplemental payroll schedule) has been posted on the Payroll website under "Important Dates & Forms." You can also find EPAF deadline dates and the new Parts-of Term schedule in this section.

Deadline: Saturday, Aug. 31, midnight

If you contributed to a TexFlex flexible spending account for the current plan year, make sure to check your balance so that you don't lose any funds. You can carry over up to $610 to the 2024-25 plan year. Any remaining overage will be forfeited.

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 ends on August 31, 2024. Financial Services has established the following deadlines for processing transactions against current FY24 funds to ensure the university's business is conducted in full compliance with state laws and policies. This also helps establish purchase orders/contracts/payments/travel/payroll/inventory applications for the start of FY25. These deadlines are established to enable staff to better manage the increased year-end workload.

Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 26, 5 p.m.

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

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 student gains hands-on aerospace experience at Future Metals LLC

Cam Le and Carla Pulumbarit Scholarship established

Two Â鶹ÊÓƵ students thrive in JAMP medical program