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Tuesday, Apr. 22: Free loofahs - 100% biodegradable and eco-friendly, Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall Lawn
Wednesday, Apr. 23: Ice Age Movie, Bingo, popcorn, costume contest (5 p.m., Geology Building, Room 101)
Saturday, Apr. 26: Beach Cleanup at Bolivar

More information: @lamarearthandspacesciences / ctucker@lamar.edu

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 extended until Thursday, Apr. 10 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, please contact cbahrim@lamar.edu.

Date: Wednesday, Apr. 23, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual on

Celebrate International Book Day with a exploring literary inspiration, plus fun games, creative crafts, and a Spanish book exchange. Join the ���ϱ����� community in honoring the power of books and the joy of reading across cultures and languages.

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

Join ���ϱ�����’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: Thursday, Apr. 24, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Carl Parker Building, Digital Learning Lab (Room 101)

Join us for April's Faculty Success Workshop, where we will be introducing new and improved features of Blackboard, including some really innovative AI integrations.

Date: Thursday, Apr. 24, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Executive Event Space -Reaud Administration Building

Please join us for the 2025 ���ϱ����� Faculty Retirement Ceremony as we celebrate and honor the dedication and service of our esteemed retiring faculty members. We look forward to recognizing their lasting contributions to the ���ϱ����� community.

Date: Friday, Apr. 25, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Big Sandy (Room 141)

Please join us to hear Dr. Joshua Guitar, Assistant Professor of Communication at Kean University, discuss his new book titled "Dissent, Discourse, and Democracy: Whistleblowers as Sites of Political Contestation." There will be time for Q&A at the end.

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.

Date: Friday, Apr. 25, 12:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building (The Bird House)

BIOL4404 Molecular Biology will host an interactive event to celebrate the discovery of DNA double helix and the completion of Human Genome Project. Free snacks will be provided.

Date(s): Friday, Apr. 25 and Saturday, Apr. 26, 7:30 - 9:45 p.m.
Location: Rothwell Recital Hall

Lamar Opera Theatre will present two performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Patience" at the Rothwell Recital Hall in the Mary Morgan Department of Music Jimmy and Susan Simmons Music Building. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and the admission is free.

Date: Friday, Apr. 25, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: University Theatre

MOVE: ���ϱ����� Department of Theatre & Dance Student Choreography Concert showcases student-created works as the culmination of the spring 2025 applied choreography class. Under the direction of Amy Elizabeth, students handle every aspect of the production, including choreography, rehearsals, technical elements, and marketing. This performance is free and open to the public.

Date: Wednesday, Apr. 30, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Join Health Education in supporting victims and survivors of sexual assault by wearing denim on , which was created from a court case that released a perpetrator of sexual assault based on the victim’s clothing. All students are welcome to swing by.

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Plummer Building, Room 107

Brian Orner with Corebridge Financial will be on campus to help with your retirement plan, including reviewing your goals and providing ongoing assistance. You do NOT need to be a current Corebridge Financial participant to use these services.

Date(s): Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 18

This is your chance to make changes to your health benefits, flexible spending accounts and optional benefits. Find out more here.

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

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Embry Robles, a construction management senior at ���ϱ�����. From spearheading the construction of a local Wendy's restaurant to winning a leadership award for construction management, Embry has laid a solid foundation during his time at ���ϱ�����. For the full transcription of this episode, visit the link here.

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

Join STARS and help students succeed by providing individual or small group tutoring in subjects you’re proficient in. Tutors support learning and share study strategies to boost academic success. Undergrad students and all majors are encouraged to apply. To learn more and apply, please visit .

HR is aware that the FERPA training may have been mistakenly assigned to your account on April 5, 2025. We are working to remove this training. If you’ve completed all mandatory trainings, no further action is needed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Academic Coaches work one-on-one with students to help them succeed beyond the classroom. This leadership role empowers students to take ownership of their learning and thrive throughout their college journey. To learn more about this position and join our team, please visit .

Effective April 15, you will have access to the Retirement@Work® website which brings all your Texas State University System (TSUS) retirement plan account information together. Review the Retirement@Work announcement and the Retirement@Work Quick Guide on the HR website for details.

KV���ϱ����� is adding two new shows. Fridays at 7 p.m. is Latino USA, the longest-running public radio Latino news and cultural program, and Fridays at 11 p.m. is Conversations From The World Café, a “best of” collection of recent World Cafe interviews and performances. More information can be found at kvlu.org.

The 2025 Assessment Grants were awarded to Drs. Anwarul Islam Sifat, Md Rakibul Islam, Kirstie Boyett, and Diane Clark for innovative projects directly supporting student learning outcomes, institutional priorities, assessment innovation, and campus-wide educational impact. Congratulations to all!

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 ���ϱ�����. Support first time-in-college students at ���ϱ����� and earn $1,000. 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. Please contact Ashley Thibodeaux for more info.

Cardinal Communities is seeking Student Success Mentors for our mentorship program this Fall 2025. Undergraduate students are highly encouraged to apply. Please visit the link here to learn more and apply.

Nominations for the 2025 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award open Thursday, May 1. Full-time faculty (non-tenure track, tenure track, or tenured) who have completed a minimum of three years as of December 2024 are eligible for this award.Visit the link here for eligibility.

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.

Deadline: Wednesday, Apr. 21, 5 p.m.

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Feeling overwhelmed with exams? STAR Services workshops offer insight on student success and skills to take beyond the classroom. They provide the tools and strategies for students to improve productivity, stress management and much more. Sessions are every Thursday 1 p.m. to 1:30pm. Visit here for more info.

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

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Deadline: Sunday, June 15, 5 p.m.

It is time once again for the Yearly Mandatory Inventory Verification. Each department is responsible for locating all assets assigned to it. The list of assets to be verified will be sent to the Head of each department on May 1 and is due before June 15. Find more information here.

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.

���ϱ�����’s Pulse magazine announces 2025 award winners

Department of Theatre and Dance presents 'Dance Unleashed'

Faculty celebrated at Professor and Merit Awards ceremony