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Date(s): Monday, March 17 through Thursday, March 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218

Looking to teach a course abroad? Don’t miss our Faculty Program Proposal Development Workshop. This is your chance to learn the key steps to creating a successful program proposal. Lunch will be provided, so please click on the QR code to register in advance to help us plan for food.

Date: Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m. - Noon
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

Interested in joining the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Cheer Team? Join us at our 2025 Cheer Team Recruitment Clinic. Learn what it takes to be an ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø cheerleader, meet the coach, practice with the team, and more. These clinics are open to all high school and college students interested in becoming a collegiate cheerleader.

Date: Saturday, March 22, 8 a.m. - Noon
Location: McDonald Gym

It's time for the Big Event, ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø's biggest day of community service. Check-in starts at 8 a.m., and kick-off starts at 8:30 a.m. Giveaways for volunteers while supplies last: free t-shirts, Chick-Fil-A breakfast, and more. is required on ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍøHub by Monday, March 17.

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Plummer Building (Conference Room)

Angela Bryant with VOYA Financial will be on campus to help with your retirement planning, including reviewing your goals and providing ongoing assistance. You need not be a current VOYA Financial participant to use these services. More information about ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Human Resources can be found here.

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 KVºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø. This spring, KVºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø 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: 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, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Executive Event Space Room 120

Join us for the annual conference featuring engaging topics and distinguished guest speakers. Our keynote speaker, Dr. John Trumpbour, author and research director at the Center for Labor and a Just Economy at Harvard University, will share valuable insights. Don’t miss this unique opportunity.

Date: Saturday, Apr. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø 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: Sunday, March 23, 5 - 6 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Tune in to 91.3 and kvlu.org Sunday, March 23 for an encore of the latest episode of Bayoulands, featuring acclaimed artist, Southeast Texas native and ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø alumna, Evita Tezeno; architect and contributor to ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø public art, Rob Clark; and the Shankleville Freedom Colony, a freedmen’s town in Newton County.

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 Mitchell Junious to hear about his journey in broadcasting and production at ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø. 

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

Date: Thursday, March 20, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218

A panel of current students, alumni, and faculty will share their experiences as first-generation college students and discuss the unique challenges they faced while pursuing their degrees. Q&A will follow. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to all.

Date: Thursday, March 20, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cherry Engineering, Signature Centers Room 105 or via

Join the Center for Resiliency for an engaging research presentation featuring Dr. Alek Huston and Dr. Janeal White.

Starting March 24, 2025, ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø faculty, staff, and students have a new way to speak with the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø IT Service Desk. By logging into the IT Service Portal at lamar.edu/its, users will see a new option called "Chat With Us." The chat feature can be used to get information regarding IT services.

Mohamed Irhabi of The Woodlands, Texas is a Biology major with a minor in Chemistry and a Pre-Med concentration.

Harvest Prater of Baytown, Texas is a Speech and Hearing Sciences major with a minor in Psychology.

For more information on the David J. Beck Fellowship, visit the link here.

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.

Deadline to nominate: Friday, March 21, 5 p.m.

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø's Division of Student Affairs is seeking nominations for Seniors of Significance. This award recognizes students who have brought distinction to ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø through scholarship, leadership and service. Nominate your deserving students today.

Deadline to apply: Friday, March 21, 5 p.m.

The Ann Shaw Award recognizes a junior or senior student who contributes to the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø community through teamwork, leadership, ethics and integrity. Students may apply or be nominated by a student, faculty or staff. The winner receives $1,000 and special ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø recognition. Nominate your exceptional students today.

Deadline: Monday, March 31, 5 p.m.

Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today. Nominees must be full-time with 5+ years of service, and below executive rank. Let’s celebrate our incredible staff!

Entry deadline: Saturday, Apr. 5

All undergraduate students from any academic discipline are invited to prepare and submit a novel research paper to the 2025 Paper Competition. The papers should reflect original ideas generated by undergraduate students. The winners in the STEM and HASBSEB categories will be recognized at EXPO 2025.

Deadline: Thursday, Apr. 10, 5 p.m.

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

ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø staff, please review the names on the Staff Council Awards page for accuracy. Report any spelling errors or corrections to staffcouncil@lamar.edu by March 17. Thank you for helping us recognize our staff correctly.

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.

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.

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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.

Mary Wickland joins ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø as VP for operations, CFO

Smith-Hutson Scholars Program transforms futures at ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø

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Two mechanical engineering seniors accept offers from Blue Origin