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Week of September 16, 2024
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Collegiate-ish
Collegiate 100 of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Presents "Collegiate•ish" Week

Dates: Monday, Sept. 16 through Saturday, Sept. 21
Location: Multiple locations on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ campus

The Collegiate 100 of Â鶹ÊÓƵ is having and eventful "Collegiate•ish" Week full of opportunities to network and connect with us. For more information, email kathryn.washington@lamar.edu.

Come Celebrate Constitution Day With Student Aid

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Celebrate the Constitution and get ready to make your voice heard. Swing by the Student Aid table in the Setzer Center where you can sign up to vote, and learn more about the Constitution. Don’t miss out on this fun and important event.

Coffee and Connect
Coffee & Connect

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Students of all majors are invited to meet and connect with employers in a relaxed atmosphere to build and develop their networking skills in a face-to-face environment. Appropriate attire in business casual or professional attire is required. Please have copies of your resume ready. More info can be found .

Taco Tuesday Â鶹ÊÓƵNDA
Â鶹ÊÓƵNDA Presents: Taco Tuesday Celebration for National Hispanic Month

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall

Join Â鶹ÊÓƵNDA as we celebrate National Hispanic Month by passing out healthy street tacos in the Dining Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

History Club
Lutcher & Stark Families: Their Involvement in Texas Lumber Lecture

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.

Biology and Environmental Science Seminar Series Begins

Date: Thursday, Sept. 19, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Maes Building, Room 107

Dr. Lloyd T. Wilson, director of Texas Agrilife Beaumont, will present "Multi-Decadal Analysis of Factors Affecting Rice Quality and Yield in Texas."

Faculty Corner Reception
Faculty Corner Reception: Come Celebrate Faculty Scholarship

Date: Thursday, Sept. 19, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: CICE Training Room 113 A/B

Students and faculty, join us at the Faculty Corner Reception to celebrate faculty scholarship, network, and enjoy a round of Human Bingo. Don’t miss out on this chance to unwind and socialize. See you there.

Dumb Show
Â鶹ÊÓƵTD Presents "Dumb Show"

Date: Thursday, Sept. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 22
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Studio Theatre

Barry's moment of fame is long past, and his career depends on humor. When bankers John and Jane visit after his show, Barry expects VIP treatment. Instead, he’s pressured to reveal his true self. What unfolds is a tense game of power and manipulation, revealing unexpected surprises. Tickets can be purchased .

Crotchet Club
Crochet 101: Learn the Basics of Crochet Workshop

Date: Friday, Sept. 20, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 201

the Crochet and Knit Club for a workshop for those who want to learn how to crochet. In the workshop, we will teach you the basic stitches in crochet.

Tailgate with Â鶹ÊÓƵNDA
Tailgate with Â鶹ÊÓƵNDA

Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 1 - 5 p.m.
Location: Plummer Lawn

Come tailgate with Â鶹ÊÓƵNDA as we prepare for Â鶹ÊÓƵ to take on Texas Southern. We'll provide tortas, homemade Gatorade, and many other surprises.

Cardinal Family Day
Cardinal Family Day is Coming

Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Invite your loved ones back to campus for Cardinal Family Day. We'll have a great day of family-friendly activities and tailgating activities for everyone. Sign up at lamar.edu/parents.

Flu Clinic SHC
Avoid the Flu

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center (lobby)

Cooler weather is coming - don't forget to . The Student Health Center is offering flu vaccines with the cost able to be charged to your Â鶹ÊÓƵ account. Faculty/Staff will be $30, and students will be $28. Students: you may qualify for a free vaccine.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Center for Resiliency to Host Another Brown Bag Lecture

Date: Thursday, Sept. 26, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cherry Building (Signature Center Suites, Room 105) or via

Join us for the first lecture of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Center for Resiliency's "Clusters" series. Speakers include: Dr. S. Wang and student Arjun Shrestha, and Angela Clavijo with Stephan Malick and Karen Roebuck. Topics will include: 2024 Summer Camps, MIND- mental health intervention and diversion, disaster perspectives through immigration/cultural themes, and general storytelling.

Brew Pic
Brew with our Speech & Hearing Sciences Crew

Date: Thursday, Sept. 26, Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Starbucks (inside of Mary & John Gray Library - 1st floor)

Unwind, Connect, Recharge:
Join faculty from the Speech & Hearing Sciences Department for a casual campus hangout and learn more about how to become a speech language pathologist or audiologist.

Student Open House KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ
KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Hosts COFAC Student Open House

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Studio

All Â鶹ÊÓƵ College of Fine Arts and Communication students are invited to drop by KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ for free ice cream floats and a tour of the KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ studios. KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ is located on the 2nd floor of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Theatre Annex. For more information and directions, call (409) 880-8164.

TA Preview Day
Texas Academy Preview Day

Date: Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. - Noon
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Science & Technology Building

At Texas Academy Preview Day, learn firsthand from our staff and students on why the academy may be the right fit for you. We will cover multiple topics including admissions process, student life, academics, and research. More info can be found .

Digital Ticket
2024 Digital Ticket Learning Technologies Conference

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.

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

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Moment - Red Day
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Moment: "Paint the Town Red" for Red Day 2024 | S7 Ep. 31

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Jeff Spoeri and Drake Rothenberger as they get ready to "Paint the Town Red" for this year's Red Day at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

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



ANNOUNCEMENTS
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Study Zones Across Campus

During the Mary & John Gray Library's construction, alternative study zones have been identified for Fall 2024. If you have questions or suggestions about study spaces on campus, please email studentsuccess@lamar.edu.

McNair Scholars Applications Open for 2025 Cohort

Applications are open for the 2025 cohort of McNair Scholars. McNair Scholars invites students who have a strong interest in research and are either First Generation or underrepresented in graduate study to apply early and before Friday, Nov. 1. Read more here: /mcnair/apply.html.

Cardinal View Table Registration Link

We are very excited for Fall 2024 Cardinal View. You can access our Cardinal View table registration link . Please feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested in having a table at Cardinal View.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ IT Customer Satisfaction Surveys

To better serve the campus, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Information Technology is introducing a new customer satisfaction survey. IT tickets will be randomly selected to receive a short email survey consisting of six questions and an option to include comments. Feedback is greatly appreciated in a continuous effort to provide the highest level of services for all technology needs across Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact the Service Desk at (409) 880-2222 or email servicedesk@lamar.edu.

Hearing Evaluations
Lamar Audiology Clinic Open for Fall

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.

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All approved announcements must be received by Thursday at 3 p.m. to be included in the following week's campus update.



NEWS
Â鶹ÊÓƵ News, September 9 - September 16

Â鶹ÊÓƵ theatre to open 2024-2025 season with Dumb Show

‘Taylor-ed Tuesday’ continues to promote professional attire and career readiness

Â鶹ÊÓƵ welcomes Dr. Joby John as new College of Business dean

Â鶹ÊÓƵ partners with Hamshire-Fannett ISD to prepare future educators




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