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Date: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Plummer Building, Room 102

You have access to a local Voya Financial Professional through your employer’s retirement program. Angela Bryant will be on campus to help with your retirement plan, including reviewing your goals and providing ongoing assistance. You don't need to be a Voya participant to use these services.

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Plummer Building, Room 107

You have access to a local Corebridge Financial Professional through your employer’s retirement program, even if you're not a current participant. Corebridge Financial will be on campus to help with enrolling in your workplace retirement plan and boosting your overall financial wellness.

Date: Thursday, Jan. 23, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center (Live Oak Ballroom)

Please join us as we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Date: Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center & Setzer Student Center

Join us for Cardinal View, Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô's biggest open house event. You and your family are invited to campus to learn about academic majors, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, student organizations, campus resources, and what life looks like at LU.

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

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Luis Lemmen to hear about his experience as an exchange student and his journey from Germany to Texas.

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

Prescription drug deductibles, and any medical deductibles in the HealthSelect plans reset on Jan. 1, 2025. In addition, HealthSelect medical plan participants no longer need a referral to see a dermatologist. For more information about HR benefits and announcements, visit the link here.

Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces retirement plan contribution limits for the upcoming tax year. For 2025, limits have increased for 457/403b. For more information about HR benefits and annoucements, visit the link here.

For W-2 purposes, all employees should ensure their permanent address is correct in their Self-Service Banner account. Additionally, please review your W-4 to ensure it accurately reflects your current tax situation for 2025. Addresses and W4 information can be updated through Self-Service Banner.

Check out all of our Service Saturdays on the . On the second Saturday of every month, we'll build beds at Sleep in Heavenly Peace for children in our community. Other Saturdays vary based on need. We'll help rebuild Tugboat Island on Saturday, Feb. 8 and host the Big Event on Saturday, March 22.

Deadline: Thursday, Feb. 13, 5 p.m.

Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô values community input and is committed to listening and reflecting on comments regarding proposed policy.

Date: Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center & Setzer Student Center

Cardinal View attracts hundreds of prospective students and guardians every semester. By participating, your organization will not only help future students get excited about opportunities at LU, but also help grow your organization for years to come, so be as creative as possible. Register today!

Deadline to apply: Friday, March 7, 11:59 p.m.

Cardinal Communities is welcoming faculty and staff to serve as Student Success Ambassadors (formerly pro mentors) who are interested in mentoring first-year students transitioning from high school to LU. Apply today by accessing the link here. Contact Ms. Ashley Thibodeaux for more information.

To ensure accurate and timely delivery of your packages shipped to 1050 E. Lavaca Beaumont, Texas 77705, please follow the standard formatting for department mailing addresses.

Use the following structure:
 
[Department & Addressee Name + Purchase Order Number]
[Specific Building/Room Number]
[Institution/Organization Name]
[1050 E. Lavaca]
[Beaumont, Texas 77705]
 
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact the shipping and receiving manager Thruston "Tod" Byerly at (409) 880-7103 or team lead John Brady at (409) 880-8995.

As per the Governor’s directive from Feb. 6, 2023, Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô IT Services division has implemented a complete network ban on the state-wide list of prohibited applications. The list includes covered applications such as. Alipay, QQ Wallet, and WeChat.

Note: This will not affect user access in the residence halls.

More information on the state-prohibited technologies can be found through .

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

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.

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