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LU Weekly Update Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô Faculty and Staff
Week of February 17, 2025
SUSO Basketball


Date(s): Thursday, Feb. 27 - Monday, March 3
Location: Neches FCU Arena at the Montagne Center

Student organizations who join us at the remaining Cardinals basketball games could win up to $1,000 for their student organization. Let's come together and fill the stands!

Faculty/staff, please help us spread the word to any student organizations that you are in communication with. Just by attending the remaining games, student organizations with the highest attendance could win!
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Dean COB Series
The College of Business Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series: Orlando Alvarez

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 12:45 p.m.
Location: Galloway Business Building, Landes Auditorium

The College of Business welcomes Orlando Alvarez, chairman and president of BP America, for "Energy Transition and Climate: Reflections from the Top" on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 12:45 p.m. in the Landes Auditorium inside of the Galloway Business building. A 2022 distinguished alumnus, Alvarez will share insights in energy and climate challenges.

Big Thicket Association Environmental Education Seminar

Date: Thursday, Feb. 20, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Maes Building, Room 107

Come join us for the next installment of the Biology and Environmental Science Seminar Series. Jennie Knapp and Diane Thompson of the Big Thicket Association will talk about environmental education and opportunities in the Big Thicket. There will be free pizza available.

Boomtown Jazz Wine
Boomtown Jazz & Wine

Date: Friday, Feb. 21, 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Come out to Spindletop Boomtown Museum and enjoy a night of jazz music and wine on Friday, Feb. 21. Music will be by Ron Rocio and his Jazzy Friends. Admission is $8. LU students get in for FREE! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with music from 6 to 8 p.m.

Lunch and Learn Hosted by Cardinal Communities

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress 125/127

We are inviting you to our upcoming Lunch and Learn event, "Mentoring Magic as Student Success Ambassadors," on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 12:15 p.m. This information session will provide valuable insights into the Student Success Ambassador role. RSVP by Feb. 18 to secure your spot and a free lunch.

Paint Your Future: A Resume Development Workshop

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room 120

In this workshop presented by Sherwin-Williams, you'll learn the basics of resume writing, how to highlight your skills and experiences, how to tailor your resumes, tips on formatting, and resume pitfalls.

Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô Woodwind Day

Date: Saturday, March 1, 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Jimmy Simmons Music Building

Lamar's Woodwind Day will be held in the Jimmy Simmons Music Building from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will include workshops with guest artists, performances, and clinics. The event is free and open to the public. We encourage all middle and high schools students to attend.

Financial Literacy Seminar: Adulting 101

Date: Tuesday, March 4, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room

As one embarks into the "real world," the importance of credit and how to build it, things you need to know about full-time jobs, and setting yourself up for success when it comes to living on your own.

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LU Moment - Study Abroad
LU Moment: Explore. Dream. Discover. Study Abroad with LU | S8 Ep. 3

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Dr. Mustapha Jourdini and Dr. Gevorg Sargsyan to hear more about the study abroad program at LU.

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



ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call for Nominations: Rogers Community Service Awards

Deadline to nominate: Thursday, May 1, 5 p.m.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Rogers Community Service Awards. Please visit the link to learn more about eligibility and award details.

Texas State University System (TSUS) Awards Now Open for Applications

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to apply for awards from the Texas State University System (TSUS), including:

Regents’ Professor Award
Regents’Teacher Award
Regents’Staff Excellence Award
Regents' Student Scholar Award

If you have any questions, please contact Academic Affairs at (409) 880-8400.

ERS Texas
Texans Unclaimed Property

Texas has returned more than $4 billion in unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Search at ClaimItTexas.gov to find yours. More information? Contact HR.

Direct Deposit Reminder

We encourage all employees to take advantage of as a secure payment option. Direct deposit eliminates the risk of lost or stolen paper checks. Simply log in to your employee self-service portal and follow the instructions. You will need your bank account number and routing number.

Library Survey
Mary & John Gray Library Hosting Survey to Improve Services

The Mary & John Gray Library wants input from students, faculty and staff to improve library services. Take a five minute here: https://lamar.edu/librarysurvey (English) or https://lamar.edu/librarysurveysp (Español) and enter to win an iPad and other prizes.

Apply for a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

The Office of Undegraduate Research invites undergraduate students from all academic areas to submit proposals to the SURF program. You can enjoy a 10-week research experience, and receive a $2,700 stipend, $1,400 in research support, $500 in travel support, and free housing in our Cardinal Village during the summer. Contact cbahrim@lamar.edu or call (409) 880-8290 for more information.

Call for Nomination - 2025 Faculty Mentor Awards for the STEM and HASBSEB Academic Areas

The Office of Undergraduate Research receives nominations for the 2025 Faculty Mentor Award (FMA), to honor Research Mentors in the STEM and HASBSEB academic areas, for their success in mentoring undergraduate students in research. The deadline for FMA applications is on March 10, 2025. Contact cbahrim@lamar.edu or call (409) 880-8290 for more information.

February Heart Month
February is Heart Health Month

February is Heart Health Month, a time to focus on the importance of cardiovascular health and take steps to protect your heart. Explore strategies to keep your heart strong and healthy.

Call for Nominations: 2025 Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô Professor and Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô Merit Awards

Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô Provost office is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 University Professor and University Merit Award. Please nominate today at the link here.

New Student Orientation Dates and Information

Incoming students will be able to register for a session starting on Saturday, March 1. Table registration for the resource fair and student organization fair will be posted by the end of next month. Please go to the new orientation website to view the dates. Let's welcome these cardinals to the flock!

Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô Criminal Justice Newsletter

This is the annual Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô Criminal Justice Newsletter which highlights the accomplishments of students and faculty members for 2024. We would like to share these accomplishments with our university community.

Excellence in Assessment Grant

Deadline to apply: Friday, Feb. 28, 11:59 p.m.

The Office of the Provost is offering three grants (up to $5,000 each) for the Spring 2025 semester. These grants aim to support faculty and staff in advancing assessment-related research and presentations by covering expenses such as travel, software, and data acquisition.

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LU Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications

Deadline: Monday, March 3

The LU Ambassadors program is accepting applications now through March 3. Pick up applications for the Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô Ambassadors Program in the LU Office of Alumni Affairs, Room 102, Rudy Williams Building on campus.

Apply to Be a Student Success Ambassador for Cardinal Communities

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.

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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
LU News, February 10 - February 17

Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô receives endowment for nursing scholarship honoring nurse who saved life

Âé¶¹Ó³»­Ó°Òô professor emeritus publishes book on religion and science

College of Engineering hosts Spindletop Showdown robotics competition




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