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Date: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. - noon
Location: Montagne Center

Please remember that there is a clear bag policy in place and no other bags will be allowed into graduation this weekend. Saving seats at the graduation ceremony is not permitted. Please arrive together and find your seats as a group to ensure fairness for all. Thank you for your cooperation. See you at the ceremony.

"KVLU: Rewind…In Pictures" will be on view at the Dishman Art Museum through Saturday, August 3. The exhibit features archival photographs and memorabilia that highlight the early days (and people) of KVLU long before computer automation, digital media and internet streaming.

Come enjoy lunch at Spindletop Boomtown Museum. Delicious food by Tacos Y Fruta Arellanos is served every Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Date(s): Now through Thursday, Aug. 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: LU Speech & Hearing Building

The LU Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as a benefit of employment to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or to currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. We also work with Vocational Rehabilitation for technology assistance. Call (409) 880-8171 for more information.

Prepare for hurricane season with the LU Center for Resiliency Smartstorm disaster training and receive a backpack complete with emergency supplies to assist you and your family in the event of a disaster. Bring your participation verification to the Signature Center suites located in the Cherry Engineering Building on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 1 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: LU Speech & Hearing Sciences Building, Room 170, or via

The National Stuttering Association plays a vital role in letting people who stutter know that they are not alone. It’s estimated that over 160 Lamar faculty, students and staff share the common experience of stuttering. Come join us either in person or via .

Date: Friday, Aug. 16, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218

Learn to recognize the signs of mental health and substance use challenges in college students. Join our partners from the Spindletop Center for a one-day seminar on Mental Health First Aid for higher ed faculty and staff. Only 25 spots will be available on a first come, first served basis, so today.

Date: Friday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: LU Setzer Student Center

Free online registration is now open for the 2024 Digital Ticket Conference. Registered attendees will attend sessions centered on digital learning and the latest in educational technology. Registration includes lunch and coffee/snacks between sessions. Session proposals will be accepted through August 31.

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with David Martin to hear about facilities management at ¿ìÉ«ÊÓƵ.

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

The LU Office of Strategic Initiatives is launching First Generation (First Gen) Connections this fall. The purpose is to engage first-generation students using holistic approaches to advance curricular and co-curricular outcomes and transform their college experience. The First Gen Connections program is for students whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year degree. Learn more at lamar.edu/firstgen.

Deadline: Sunday, Aug. 4, 11:59 p.m.

Cardinal Communities is seeking professional mentors for our program. Full-time faculty and exempt staff members are encouraged to apply. Please visit our website for more information.

Deadline: Saturday, Aug. 10, 5 p.m.

Current ¿ìÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty are encouraged to enroll in a Fall 2024 cohort of Inspiring Inquiry in Your Online Course which will run from August 26 through October 13. Spots are limited and priority enrollment will be given to LU faculty who are currently active in ¿ìÉ«ÊÓƵ's ACUE program. .

Deadline: Monday, Aug. 19, noon

All Request to Pays (RTP) to be processed for FY24 must be delivered to the LU Foundation office by noon Monday, August 19. If you are concerned campus mail will not get a RTP delivered in time, it is recommended the RTP be hand delivered. Questions? Contact Karen Nichols at (409) 880-1844 or knichols1@lamar.edu.

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 ends on August 31, 2024. Financial Services has established the following deadlines for processing transactions against current FY24 funds to ensure the university's business is conducted in full compliance with state laws and policies. This also helps establish purchase orders/contracts/payments/travel/payroll/inventory applications for the start of FY25. These deadlines are established to enable staff to better manage the increased year-end workload.

Starting Summer 2024, LU will begin using a new student course evaluation system from Watermark. Students will receive an email inviting them to participate. Course evaluations can also be accessed directly through Blackboard. Questions about the evaluation system can be directed to darpa@lamar.edu.

We are excited to share that the new Holiday Calendar for 2024-2025 is now available. You can access it here. We hope this helps you plan your time and holidays effectively.

All faculty are invited to submit applications for FY 2025 Springboard projects beginning June 21, 2024. Application forms are available from Carrie Schmidt at CSchmidt5@lamar.edu. All applications must be submitted to your college team lead for your dean's consideration.

Find the link to the Fall 2024 Cardinal Faculty Welcome Week flyer on the Academic Affairs calendar webpage to save the dates.

Payroll Announcement:

Timesheets for pay period 8/3/2024 - 8/16/2024 are due on regularly scheduled deadlines. Timesheets for pay period 8/17/2024 - 8/30/2024 will be due early due to campus closure on 9/2/24. Bi-weekly employees must enter timesheets by 11:59 p.m. Supervisors must approve by 2:00 p.m.

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.

¿ìÉ«ÊÓƵ announces 2024-2025 Ambassadors

College of Business MBA program makes The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools list

LU and Beaumont Community Players foster communication growth through theater

The Texas Academy at ¿ìÉ«ÊÓƵ hosts STEM camp to inspire future innovators