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Date(s): Monday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Location: 91.3 KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ

Tune in to 91.3 FM and kvlu.org all week (Nov. 25 through 29) to hear soothing sounds for a stressful week on KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ's "earthtones." Listen at 3 p.m. or 8 p.m.

Date(s): Now through Tuesday, Dec. 3
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Writing Center

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Writing Center is proud to host the second annual First-Year WAC Composition Awards, open to first-year student nominees who are writing across the curriculum. Cash prizes will be awarded to six winners in interdisciplinary categories. See web page for rules and faculty nomination form.

Date(s): Now through Friday, Dec. 13
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Speech & Hearing Sciences Building

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as an employment benefit to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. Come see us soon, to hear every moment of the holidays. Call (409) 880-8171 for more information.

Date: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2 - 6 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library

Final exams and the end of the semester can be stressful, Cardinals. Come "De-Stress Before the Test" with snacks, including wassail, crayons, and coloring sheets. We hope to see you there.

Date: Thursday, Dec. 5, 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join us for a magical Christmas experience at Spindletop Boomtown Museum. Step back into 1901 and see our replica buildings beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Enjoy:

Live Music
Hot Chocolate & Cider to keep you warm
Outdoor Movie at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a festive night

Date: Thursday, Dec. 5, 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join us Dec. 5 at Spindletop Boomtown Museum for a magical outdoor screening under the stars at 6:30 p.m. Blacksmith demonstrations starting at 5 p.m. and live music at 5:30 p.m. You won't want to miss out on the holiday fun.

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with one of our Cardinal Couples, Janea and Kyle Nelson, to hear about the Smith-Hutson Scholars Program and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Athletics. For an extended Q&A beyond the audio podcast, click here. 

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

On February 6, 2023, Governor Greg Abbott released the required , developed jointly by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), to protect Texas' information and infrastructure. This model plan includes state-prohibited technologies, required objectives, and the mandatory development and implementation of state agencies' policies, procedures, and objectives. 

The  for prohibited technologies include five objectives for every Texas state agency and institution of higher education, including their employees, students, contractors, interns, and any users of state-owned networks.

Since January 6, 2023, Â鶹ÊÓƵ IT Services division has implemented a network ban on TikTok.  This meant that TikTok will not work on Â鶹ÊÓƵ owned, or personal devices connected to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ network.   

Beginning January 6, 2025, Â鶹ÊÓƵ IT Services division will expand the list of prohibited technologies in accordance with the state-wide model. 

If you have additional questions or concerns, contact the servicedesk@lamar.edu.

Come take a tour through Boomtown City in Lights this holiday season. Admission is free for all Â鶹ÊÓƵ students, faculty, and staff. Open Dec. 1- Dec. 29. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday 1 - 9 p.m. Last admission is at 8 p.m. Museum will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31.

Starting Monday, Nov. 11, Turner Construction will begin installation of the fence that will enclose the job site for the library renovation. Pedestrian circulation immediately around the library will be impacted accordingly, but access to all adjacent buildings will remain. A covered pedestrian walkway will be installed at the main entrance to the library to provide continued access into the building during Phase I. 

The fence for Phase I is expected to be in place through July 2025. At that time, a new south entrance to the building will be opened up and the fence location will shift to accommodate Phase II of construction. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we get this important project underway.

Please contact the office of Planning and Construction at (409) 880-7085 if you have any questions or comments.

We are pleased to announce the rollout of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s mandatory assignments that are crucial for our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, ethical and compliant workplace. We are launching our annual regulatory compliance training program. See HR November Announcements for information.

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

Submissions open Oct. 15 - Dec. 15. Categories for submission: poetry, fiction, art, screenplays, scholarly essays, creative nonfiction, poetry translation. $100 prizes will be awarded for each category. For more information: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Pulse web page, Facebook page @lamarpulse, or email pulse@lamar.edu.

Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 5 p.m.

Graduate Studies is accepting 300-word abstracts of papers and posters through Wednesday, Dec. 18. Send to rmlatimer@lamar.edu. The conference will be held Feb. 12, 2025. Questions? Call (409) 880-7041.

Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 25, 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.

Wall of Honor for Women in Uniform unveiled

Â鶹ÊÓƵNAR team accepted to NASA competition to launch amateur rocket

2024 Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award recipients announced

Cardinal Lights kicks off holiday season

Dr. Wilma Jackson appointed to state’s Student Success Advisory Workgroup

Shugart, Verma present research at David J. Beck Fellowship ceremony