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Week of September 9, 2024
Red Day 2024
Tuesday, Sept. 17 - Wednesday, Sept. 18
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EVENTS
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Center for Resiliency Continues Disaster Backpack Distributions on Wednesdays

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.

Aguas Frescas
Â鶹ÊÓƵNDA Presents: Aguas Frescas

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

Support your Â鶹ÊÓƵ Nutrition Dietetics Association. We'll be selling horchata, watermelon, strawberry, and pineapple for $5 each. We'll accept cash and cash app and we'll be in the Setzer Student Center from 11 a.m. until we sell out.

First Responders
Texas First Responders Day

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join Boomtown in honoring our Texas first responders on this special day. We'll kick off the morning with a gusher re-enactment at 9:30 a.m., bringing history to life for everyone to enjoy. From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., we're offering free coffee to all first responders as a token of our appreciation.

Center for History
Center for History and Culture Fall Launch 2024

Date: Thursday, Sept. 12, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Reaud Building, Reaud Event Space (Room 101)

Come learn about the Center's work in fostering the scholarship and creativity of Southeast Texas and the greater gulf regions. Hear about news, announcements, upcoming programing, 2025 Greater Gulf Symposium, fellowships, and more. Refreshments will be provided, and this event is free and open to the public.

Crochet Knit Club
Crochet and Knit Club First General Meeting

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.

Hot Grits
Boomtown Serenade

Date: Friday, Sept. 13, 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Boomtown Serenade, featuring musical guest Hot Grits, will take place on Friday, Sept. 13 for a night of live music, food, drinks, and local art vendors. Come early to browse and shop at local craft vendor tables. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee, and Â鶹ÊÓƵ students enter free.

Study Abroad
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Study Abroad Fair

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.

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 .

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.

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 .

Crochet Knit 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.

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AI in Academia: Integrating GenAI Through Purposeful Course Design

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (Digital Learning Lab) or via Teams

During this interactive session, we will explore the direct connection between intentional course design and the integration of Generative AI to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. In person and attendance is available. Scan the QR code to register.

Coffee and Cake
Coffee & Cake with KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ

Date(s): Tuesday, Sept. 24 & Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Studios (inside of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Theatre Annex building)

KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ invites all faculty and staff to enjoy coffee and cake and a complimentary tour of the studios. Drop by any time Sept. 24 or 25 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn more about what KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ does and what it can do for you.

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.

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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Moment - STARS
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Moment: STAR Services Shines a Light on Student Needs | S7 Ep. 30

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Ashley Thibodeaux and Marla Singleton with Student Tutoring and Retention (STAR) Services.

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



ANNOUNCEMENTS
Taylored Tuesday
Taylor-ed Tuesday

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 10, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress 1 & 11 (125/127)

Join Dr. Taylor, Mrs. Taylor, faculty, and staff representatives to receive an Â鶹ÊÓƵ tie, scarf, or bow tie to the first 100 students who attend. Individual instructions on how to tie the tie or scarf will also be provided.

Update Your Campus Contact Information

On the evening of Monday, September 9, 2024 Â鶹ÊÓƵ conduct a test of the emergency communication system. If you do not receive the messages, we encourage you to follow the steps below:

-Navigate directly to the  9 Personal Information section at lamar.edu/updateinfo
-Log in with your LEA username and password (same login for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Email).
-Review your contact details for accuracy.
-To receive text alerts, be sure your cell phone number is listed and labeled as “Cell Phone.” If your cell phone is listed but labeled as anything other than “Cell Phone,” you will not receive text message alerts.
-Be sure to update your Emergency Contact information as well. The Emergency Contact is someone the university would contact on your behalf in the event you experience an emergency while on campus. This contact does not receive storm updates/alerts.
-Cell phone numbers are not included in your faculty/staff campus directory profile. You can adjust the information that is displayed in the directory by clicking on “Directory Profile” at the bottom of the page.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ uses your contact information from your Self-Service Banner account to keep you informed with important updates. Follow these steps to update your personal information and to make sure you receive important messages.

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.

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.

From the Ground UP
Library Begins Major Renovations This Fall

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. 

Missed Convocation? Don't Forget to Pick Up Your T-Shirt & Swag

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.

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.

2025-2026 Scholarship Applications Now Open

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.

JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing BSN Spring 2025 Application Deadline Extended

Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 15, 11:59 p.m.

The deadline for students to apply for Spring 2025 admission to the BSN program has been extended through September 15, 2024. Please review the application instructions posted at the link before completing the application.

Center for Resiliency Opens RFP for Lamar Projects

Deadline: Monday, Sept. 30, 11:59 p.m.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Center for Resiliency welcomes applications for Lamar Project (LP). The LPs are intended to promote interdisciplinary or university-wide disaster resilience projects within the Clusters of Excellence in (1) Environment, (2) Engagement, or (3) Economics. Applications are in .

ERS
ERS 2024-25 Employee Benefits Guides Available Electronically

The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) published the electronic versions of the Plan Year 2025 New Employee Benefits Guides. These guides highlight the benefit plans offered through the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP). More info can be found here.

BCBS
New HealthSelect Programs Now Available

Several new condition management programs are now available at no additional cost to eligible HealthSelect medical plan participants. If you’re dealing with heart health issues, need musculoskeletal-related help, or want to proactively manage your mental health, these programs can help. More info can be found here.

Data Literacy Training Rollout

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.

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NEWS
Â鶹ÊÓƵ News, September 2 - September 9

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Moment: Beyond the Podcast with STAR Services

Clarence Brown Scholarship established

Â鶹ÊÓƵ dining hall reopens after major renovations

Â鶹ÊÓƵ SASE chapter earns national recognition with 2024 Inspire Award




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