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Date(s): Dec. 4, 5, 8, 9, 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Prep for finals and de-stress at the Setzer STUDY Center. From 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 4, 5, 8, and 9, we'll have study support from STARS, the Math Shop, the Writing Center, and more. Plus, free snacks, quiet zones, and subject-specific study rooms for all students. See more details at lamar.edu/setzer.

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.

Date: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: McDonald Gym

Join us for an afternoon of holiday fun hosted by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Cheer Team. Get into the festive spirit with hot cocoa, delicious cookies, face painting, fun crafts, bake sale, letters to the North Pole, and pictures with Santa. Pictures with Santa will be $10 donation for kids ages 0-18, and Lamar students, faculty, and staff can get one photo taken for free.

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 students can receive 25% off your next purchase of Under Armour gear. Visit the link for all of the information.

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.

During finals week, tutoring services (Tutoring Center and STAR Services) at the College of Business will be available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please visit the appointment request form.

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.

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: Monday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 102

The will conclude on Monday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. Please drop off any donations of dry dog or cat food and wet dog or cat food to Galloway Building Room 102. Donations received support Animeals, a program of Nutrition & Services for Seniors (Meals on Wheels).

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 to apply: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, 5 p.m.

Each year, the State of Texas seeks applicants for non-voting student representatives to the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Students selected for these positions play an important part in representing the students of each Texas public university.

Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, be able to attend required TSUS or THECB meetings, and have a strong drive and self-motivation to contribute to the progress of higher education in Texas. Applications must be printed out and submitted no later than Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 at 5 p.m. to the Office of the President, Reaud Building, Room 321.

To learn more, visit the links below:
Application for TSUS Student Regent
Application for THECB Student Representative
Application for Governor's Appointment (must be completed for either position)

Deadline to apply: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Apply for Â鶹ÊÓƵ LEAD's Spring 2025 Cohort. Improve your teamwork, public speaking, networking, and leadership abilities through this one-semester program. Learn more at lamar.edu/leadership.

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.

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

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

Â鶹ÊÓƵ commemorates legacy of Dr. George E. McLaughlin

Student-athletes share insights on balancing sports and academics