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Date: Tuesday, Feb. 4, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches 120

Join Dr. Taylor, Mrs. Taylor, and faculty and staff representatives for to receive an ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø tie, bow tie or scarf to the first 100 students who attend.

Date(s): Tuesday, Feb. 4 & Wednesday, Feb. 5, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress Room 125

Show your love for others and donate blood this February. The Health Education Department will host a sponsored by LifeShare Blood Center, Feb. 4 and 5, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Anyone in good health who is at least 16 years of age and weighing at least 110 pounds can donate blood.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Business Building, Room 112

The Summer Undegraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program is now open for research proposal submissions. Part of preparatory sessions for writing a successful proposal is the workshop hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Sanders, the Interim Department Head for Research & Engagement of Lamar Library, about running an effective literature review. For more information, visit lamar.edu/undergraduateresearch or email cbahrim@lamar.edu.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 6, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom B

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø students are invited to network with employers in a variety of fields to improve networking skills. Building strong networking skills not only helps you connect with potential employers but also boosts your confidence as you approach career fair season.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 6, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Cherry Engineering Building, Center for Resiliecny Conference Room 105, or

This Brown Bag Lecture will discuss the highlights of using EndNote. Learn about EndNote features and best practices. Apply for free EndNote subscription through the Center for Resiliency. An application is required, and exclusions apply.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Speech & Hearing Sciences Building, Room 170 or

If you stutter, you are not alone. It’s estimated that over 160 Lamar faculty, students, and staff share the common experience of stuttering. Start off the new year by coming to our support group, a proven way to build self-confidence, practice speaking, and explore ways to cope with stuttering.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Please join Mary & John Gray Library and our partners in celebrating the International Day of Women & Girls in Science. Our event features a student research showcase, a panel of professionals and students, and a pizza lunch.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Ballroom A

Grab your raincoats, parkas, and flip flops (because who knows what the weather will do next) and meet the College of Graduate Studies at 8a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Setzer Student Center Ballroom A for coffee and tea before we kick off the 3rd Annual Graduate Research Conference. For more information, contact rmlatimer@lamar.edu.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Join us at the Spring 2025 Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Setzer Student Center atrium. This is your chance to explore the exciting study abroad opportunities at Lamar and take your education beyond the classroom. For more information, contact aphan1@lamar.edu.

Date(s): Thursday, Feb. 13 through Saturday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m.

Emma James is a mother of two young children who is trying to survive the day and re-enter the workforce. But to land the new opportunity she seeks, she may have to make a deal with the devil, or herself, or possibly both. What could go wrong when she finally gets everything she ever wanted? Purchase your tickets today at the link .

Date: Monday, Feb. 17, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218

Calling all faculty members interested in teaching abroad!

Join us for a Study Abroad Faculty Proposal Development Workshop to learn everything you need to know about creating a successful proposal and teaching internationally. For more information, contact aphan1@lamar.edu.

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. ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø students get in for FREE! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with music from 6 to 8 p.m.

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

Join us for Cardinal View, ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø'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 ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø.

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

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Haley Tyson and Nicole Kyles-Burton with the Center for Career & Professional Development.

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

If you a contributing member to an ORP or a 403(b) account, please watch your Lamar email for an important message about upcoming enhancements to your ORP and/or 403(b) accounts. We encourage you to read through the documents carefully to understand the upcoming changes and how they will benefit you.

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.

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø 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.

Registration is now open for Smartsheet and Watermark (f2.08, 2/4 year review, tenure, course evaluations, planning and assessment) training workshops.

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø introduces Data Privacy Training for Data Privacy Week. The training can be accessed via the HR Training Nest on the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Connect page, using LEA account credentials. For any login difficulties, please contact the HR Department. Let’s work together to ensure our data remains secure. For more information, contact Christy Black at cblack7@lamar.edu.

Do you know a currently enrolled ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø first gen student who is in good standing with the university and doing amazing things? Please nominate them for First Gen Student of the Month using this link.

Nursing faculty are conducting an anonymous survey to gain insights into the mental health challenges faced by online students. Click the link to complete the survey.

Academic Affairs recognizes the hard work and dedication our faculty and staff devote to ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø. To share your news, find the "Share Your Accomplishments" button at the bottom of the Academic Affairs News page so we can share with everyone else.

This is the annual ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø 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.

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

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø values community input and is committed to listening and reflecting on comments regarding proposed policy.

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.

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 ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø, but also help grow your organization for years to come, so be as creative as possible. Register today! The deadline for registration is Friday, Feb. 14

Deadline: Monday, March 3

The ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Ambassadors program is accepting applications now through March 3. Pick up applications for the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Ambassadors Program in the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Office of Alumni Affairs, Room 102, Rudy Williams Building on campus.

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 ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø. Apply today by accessing the link here. Contact Ms. Ashley Thibodeaux for more information.

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.

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø recognized for commitment to advancing first-generation student success

Dr. Freddie Titus named 2025 'Man of the Year' at Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch

Department of Theatre and Dance presents The Self-Destruction of Emma James

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry secures $180K grant for research opportunities