Dates: Now through Saturday, Aug. 30

Week of Welcome is here. Join in the fun over 10 days of games, food, and fun. See the full schedule at dbctl.com/wow.

Date: Monday, Aug. 26, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress Room 125/127

Think of it like speed dating, but with friends. Meet and connect with people in a fun, fast, exciting way. Ask questions that let you explore the space of conversation, and get to know others in a deeper, more meaningful way than just the typical small talk. More about Week of Welcome can be found at dbctl.com/wow.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 29, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lucas Engineering Building, Room 211

Come experience the Math Shop. We are hosting our Fall 2024 Open House. Refreshments and great prizes will be available for attendees.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress Room 125/127

Stop by the Setzer Student Center on Thursday for free STI testing, sponsored by Legacy Community Health and the Student Health Center. These services will also be available Sept. 12, Oct. 17, and Nov. 13.

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: Friday, Aug. 30, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 201

Join us to learn more about the Florence, Italy study abroad trip, where students will better understand the trip's components and have a chance to ask questions.

Date: Friday, Aug. 30, 8 - 11 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Location: Join us for a night filled with laughter and nostalgia for the viewing of The Magnificent Seven. With food trucks and adult beverages, it's the perfect Friday night outing. Food truck, concessions and drinks will be available for purchase. Entry is $5, or free for LU students.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 5, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: LU Nutrition, Hospitality and Human Services Dept., Room 108

Want to know more about nutrition? Join us, and learn more about our organization.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 5, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: LU Speech & Hearing Sciences Building, Room 170 or via Zoom

If you stutter, you 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 Zoom.

Date: Friday, Sept. 6, 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: Central Mall (Port Arthur)

We've partnered with JCPenney for the JCPenney Suit-Up event. All Lamar University students are invited to attend to receive an extra 30% off career dress apparel, accessories, and shoes. Everything you need for an interview or on the job. There will be prizes given away throughout the event.

Date: Friday, Sept. 6, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 207

Join us at our first meeting of the semester to learn about all the events we will host for the Fall semester.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Montagne Center (parking lot)

Items in recycling bins on campus do not get recycled, so bring your recylcing on Saturday, Sept. 7 and we've got you covered. If you want to help with the community garden, recycling, or other projects, please join the LU Green Squad on the LU Hub – we need students and employees. For more information, please email flosiab@dbctl.com.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 7, 3- 5 p.m.
Location: Museum of the Gulf Coast (Port Arthur)

Please join the Museum of the Gulf Coast for a reception celebrating the publication of Carl Parker's memoir, published by Lamar University Literary Press (summer 2024). Books will be available for purchase, and Carl Parker's children, along with author Jim Sanderson, will be signing books.

Date: Friday, Sept. 13, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 201

Join us to learn about events and other important information about the Crochet and Knit Club.

Date: Monday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Ballroom A

Interested in going abroad and not sure what it entails? Let us help you get started. Join us at the LU Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Setzer Student Center Ballroom A and get your questions answered.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 108

Join the LU History Club for a brief lecture on the Lutcher and Stark families of Orange and their involvement in the early Texas lumber industry. The lecture will also highlight the W.H. Stark House and its collections and history.

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 LU Moment as we sit down with Director of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, Dr. Joseph Tacy.

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

We’re excited to start the journey to enhancing your research experience. During the first phase, only the 1st & 2nd floors are open; study rooms are unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience. Need help? Visit the Circulation Desk. 

Lamar University's Reporting Webpage provides a convenient reporting tool for community members to share information directly with the university. This tool is designed to address concerns in a safe, timely, and supportive manner and to connect individuals with the necessary resources. The webpage was created to provide easy access to various reporting forms, including the new and improved incident reporting (LU CARE Report) and student grievance (General Questions & Concerns) forms, enhancing support for self-advocacy and streamlining the university awareness process.

More information can be found here. 

The 25-26 scholarship applications are now open and available to all LU students. Each scholarship opportunity at Lamar University requires a scholarship application on file to be eligible, so be sure to complete those to be considered for awards. Click here for more information.

The D-4 parking lot has been designated a lot for faculty and staff only. Please refrain from parking in this lot until after 5 p.m. if you are not a faculty or staff member.

Open date: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 8 a.m.

The LU Writing Center is moving to the Maes building on campus. During library renovations, we'll temporarily share space with the Language Lab in Maes Room 113. You can still book appointments at dbctl.com/writingcenter, and we open for Fall 2024 on September 3. Write on!

Have something to share? Submit your good news (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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