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Date(s): Monday, March 31 through Tuesday, Apr. 8
Location: Virtual

Plant a seed for the future of public radio in Southeast Texas with a gift to KVLU. This spring, KVLU staff and friends will be on the air asking for support, but you can give now at kvlu.org. Consider a sustaining membership or sign up for payroll deduction by calling (409) 880-8164.

Date: Tuesday, Apr. 1, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Reaud Adminstration Building, Executive Event Space

Carrie Helms Tippen, associate professor of English at Chatham University, will give the keynote for the 2025 Greater Gulf Symposium. She most recently wrote "Unpalatable: Stories of Pain and Pleasure in Southern Cookbooks." Poster session, book signing, reception and refreshments will be avaialbe. This event is free and open to all.

Date: Thursday, Apr. 3, 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

The Educators' Career Fair is open to all students and alumni of all majors seeking positions in the education field. Appropriate attire in business professional or casual attire is required to attend. Please have copies of your resume available.

Date: Thursday, Apr. 3, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location:

If you stutter, you are not alone. It’s estimated that over 160 Lamar faculty, students and staff share the common experience of stuttering. Come join our support group, a proven way to build self-confidence, practice speaking, and explore the experience of stuttering together.

Date: Monday, Apr. 7, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location, Region 5 (350 Pine Street in Beamont, Suite 500 - Edison Plaza)

Looking to retire after the 2024-25 school year? TRS is holding an in person Retirement Benefit Presentation, as well as one-on-one counseling sessions to be held in Beaumont at the Region 5 offices. Registration is required, and is on a first come, first served basis.

Date: Tuesday, Apr. 8, 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center (Cypress Room 127/125)

Students are invited to take a free professional , perfect for LinkedIn profiles or other professional applications. This is a great opportunity to enhance your professional image and make a strong first impression. Please remember to dress in business casual or professional attire. Faculty/staff, please share this opportunity with your students!

Date: Tuesday, Apr. 8, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall

You are invited to Dining Services last JoyFul event, ColorFul. We will have a bunch of fun activities and even a way to win an iPad. We will also be making bags for Boys Haven of Beaumont – Journey House.

Date: Tuesday, Apr. 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Executive Event Space Room 120

This event will bring together leading scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss innovative strategies for addressing pressing issues in both regional and international levels.

Date: Thursday, Apr. 10, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: CICE Room 113

Join us in honoring the 2025 �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� Professor and Merit Award Recipients.

2025 University Professor Award:

Dr. Kaye Shelton - Department of Educational Leadership


2025 University Merit Awards:

Dr. Karen Saar - Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Dr. Anna Jilla - Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Dr. Kole Kubicek - Department of Biology

Date: Saturday, Apr. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: LU Science & Technology Building

This event is geared toward K-8th graders to teach them engineering concepts. If your department or student organization is interested in having a table at this event, we would love to have you. about Discover Engineering and sign up at lamar.edu/futureengineer.

Date: Wednesday, Apr. 23, 8 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom

All students, undergraduates and graduates are cordially invited to attend or present at the 12th Annual Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities. Talks and posters from all academic areas are welcome. The abstract submission deadline is Saturday, Apr. 5. For more information, please contact cbahrim@lamar.edu.

Date: Thursday, Apr. 24, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Landes Auditorium

Join �鶹ӳ��Ӱ��’s Center for Data Analytics and Cybersecurity as Marco Ayala explores the evolving cybersecurity landscape in “Probability and Truth – The Now and Forever Landscape.” Gain expert insights on emerging threats, risk assessment, and resilience in critical systems. More information: aloucks@lamar.edu.

Date: Friday, Apr. 25, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building (Lobby)

Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with the Research and Sponsored Programs team. Learn how we can support you through our grant life cycle to streamline your research and funding efforts. Come join us to gain valuable insights, enjoy refreshments, and enter to win door prizes.

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 Caleb Buse, LU senior majoring in finance, accounting and industrial engineering. For the full transcription of this episode, visit the link here.

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

The Student Health Center has available for students in need. The packs contain personal hygiene items like toothbrush and toothpaste, hair brush and comb, deodorant, face wash, shampoo, and more. If you'd like to keep a few wellness packs on hand, let us know. We're happy to help!

Research & Sponsored Programs Administration at �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� has finalized the FY 24 Annual Research Report, and they would like to share it with LU faculty and staff. You can view the report by clicking the link here.

Support first time-in-college students at �鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� and earn $800. Kick off the program in August and make a difference in weekly seminars this fall. Submit your interest form now and be a guiding light on their academic journey.

As an employee of a Texas State University System (TSUS) member institution, managing your retirement plans will soon be simpler. Beginning Apr. 15, you’ll have access to the Retirement@Work® online retirement plan portal. It brings all your TSUS retirement plan account information together. Check out our HR page for more information.

Do you need volunteer hours? Join Records & Registration at the Commencement Ceremonies on May 16 and 17. Enjoy a day full of laughter and fun as we celebrate Lamar's Spring 2025 graduates. Please email Assistant Registrar Marquita Malone at mmalone4@lamar.edu for more information.

is now open until Thursday, May 15 to all Lamar faculty. The award program provides a start-up fund for the principal investigator (PI), plus external support focusing on the impacts of beneficial use of dredge spoils to make our community, industry, and waterways more resilient.

Deadline to donate: Monday, Apr. 7, 6 p.m.

The KVLU spring giving campaign kicks off Monday, March 31. Grow your public radio with a gift of support in any amount for automatic entry into our drawing for a pair of season tickets to the Symphony of Southeast Texas’ 2025-2026 season. The deadline for eligibility is Monday, Apr. 7 at 6 p.m.

Deadline: Thursday, Apr. 24, 5 p.m.

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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.

Dr. Philip Cole named Executive Director of the Center for Midstream Management and Science

Study abroad program in Spain offers unforgettable learning experience

�鶹ӳ��Ӱ�� to honor distinguished alumni at annual awards ceremony

President Jaime Taylor speaks at College of Business Distinguished Speakers Series

Theatre and Dance to present outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’

Texas Academy student Isabella Tran selected for prestigious MD Anderson research program