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Date: Tuesday, May 6, 12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building, Room 275

Get ready to ride! ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø is proud to announce the formation of a Rodeo Team that will compete in the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).

Learn more about NIRA: collegerodeo.com
Southern Region Info: Southern Region Schools
Southern Region Website: nirasouthernregion.weebly.com

Competition Details:

Students will compete in 10 rodeos each academic year:
• 5 in Fall Semester
• 5 in Spring Semester
Students will aim to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), held every June in Casper, Wyoming.
 
Questions or ready to join? Contact Dr. Gene Theodori at gtheodori@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8021.

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall Lawn

Join us for a fun and creative Bird House Painting event, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams. This is a fantastic opportunity to be creative and learn more about exciting career opportunities with Sherwin-Williams. Limited spots are available, so register now via .

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

with Health Education and the Healthy Cardinals on May 6 in the Setzer Studentn Center atrium. We will have mental health resources as well as fun destress giveaways to support you through finals.

Date: Thursday, May 8, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cherry Engineering, Signature Center 105 or via

Join the Center for Resiliency for an informative event featuring our leading researchers as they share insights on today’s most pressing environmental topics. Join us in person or on Teams.

Date: Friday, May 9, 10 - 11 p.m.
Location: 91.3

KVºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø's The Good Time Cafe, hosted by Willie G. Carrierre, presents a special episode of music curated for Mother's Day.

Date: Saturday, May 10, Noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

Calling all young dancers! Kids age 1st through 8th grade are invited to the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Dance Team (ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍøDT) Kids Clinic. Learn a routine from ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø dancers and perform at the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍøDT Spring Show. Details and registration at lamar.edu/dance team.

Date: Sunday, May 18, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

We're looking for Cardinal spirit! All students interested in joining the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Cheer Team are invited to attend Tryouts on Sunday, May 18 at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center. Skills, attire, and other info is listed at lamar.edu/cheer. Please share with your students.

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 senior education major Adriana Wong to hear about how she turned her love for crocheting into a business. For the full transcription of this episode, visit the link here.

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

Deadline: Wednesday, May 7, 11:59 p.m.

The ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø Department of Earth and Space Sciences is looking for a mascot design based on a winged or feathered reptile or dinosaur, as well as the ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø cardinal. We want to make T-shirts, stickers, and other promotional gear using this new mascot.

We are very pleased to announce LinkedIn Learning as ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø’s new e-learning resource available to all students.

LinkedIn Learning is an award-winning industry leader in online training, with a digital library of over 16,000 courses covering a wide range of technical, business, software and creative topics. You can access all LinkedIn Learning courses 24/7 from your desktop or mobile devices to support your academic progress and prepare you for your career journey.

You must have a LinkedIn account to enjoy the benefits of LinkedIn Learning. Don’t have a LinkedIn Account? Just visit the Center for Career and Professional Development located in the Galloway Business Building, Suite 102.

To start enjoying the wonderful benefits of LinkedIn Learning please click .

Need help? The Center for Career and Professional Development is available for any questions you might have. Contact careercenter@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8878 for more information.

Deadline to register: Monday, Aug. 25, 11:59 p.m.

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Register for ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø LEAD's Spring 2025 Cohort through your Self-Service Banner. Improve your teamwork, public speaking, networking, and leadership abilities through this one-semester program. Learn more at lamar.edu/leadership.

Attention Seniors! Graduating in May? Share your post-graduation plans via the . Complete the survey and visit Galloway Business Building Room 102 to pick up your FREE graduation cords. Plus, you could win a free diploma frame or regalia.

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 .

Guide first-year students transitioning from high school to ºÚÁϱ¬ÁÏÍø. Engage in consistent communication, plan diverse activities, and participate in weekly seminars with an ambassador. Submit your now and make a lasting impact on their academic journey.

STAR Services is hiring motivated, capable and personable students to be Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders. We're seeking students in a variety of academic subjects, including business, biology, chemistry, physics, nursing, engineering, and social sciences. To learn more, please visit here.

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.

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.

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