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LU Weekly Update Ƶ University Faculty and Staff
Week of March 28, 2022
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Behavioral-Based Interviewing Lunch & Learn with Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Date: Tuesday, March 29, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center room 120

Join representatives from Enterprise Holdings to find out what behavioral-based interviewing is, how to best prepare to answer the questions asked and more! Free lunch will be provided. You must for this event through Handshake by March 23 to receive the meal provided.


LU Dining: Let’s Noodle This!

Date: Wednesday, March 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Dining Hall Lawn

So many flavors in one bowl. Yummy! Check out the rich and flavorful noodle meals on Thursday, March 30. We’re inviting all Cardinals to come by the Brooks Shivers Dining Hall from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. to enjoy a variety pack of noodle dishes.


Save the Date: Learning Tech Speed Dating for Faculty

Date: Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2-3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, via TEAMS

Faculty have many demands of their time and are often too busy to learn about new resources that could assist them with courses and efficiency. For this reason, the Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement will be conducting “speed dating for technology” for LU faculty.

Investing for College Student

Date: Wednesday, Mar. 30, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, room 120

Start investing for what matters most to you and plan for the future with help from Education First Federal Credit Union. Guest speakers for this event are Barbara LeBlanc and Laura Landry.

The Department of Art and Design will host their Iron Pour on March 31 in the Art Foundry at 11:30 a.m.
Department of Art and Design to host Iron Pour

Date: Wednesday, Mar. 30, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Art Foundry

The Department of Art & Design will host their Iron Pour on March 31 in the Art Foundry at 11:30 a.m. Guest artists include Rachel Schwind Gardner and Kelley Devine from Houston Baptist University.

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Wellness Wednesday: Zen Zone

Date: Wednesday, Mar. 30, 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

For this week's Wellness Wednesday, come join our little space where you can relax and have fun.


“They Will Talk About Us: The Charlton-Pollard Story” - Student/Staff Session

Date: Thursday, March 31, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Science Auditorium 100

Students, faculty and staff are invited to join us for a special event featuring a screening of “They Will Talk About Us: The Charlton-Pollard Story.” Developed in conjunction with a short illustrated history, this 32-minute documentary film chronicles the origins of one of the oldest Black neighborhoods in Beaumont, Texas. The public screening session will take place at 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Dishman Auditorium.

As part of the Art History Guest Lecture Series, the Real Housewives of Ancient Etruria will be held March 31 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
Department of Art and Design presents: The Real Housewives of Ancient Etruria

Date: Thursday, March 31, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom

As part of the Art History Guest Lecture Series, the Real Housewives of Ancient Etruria will be held March 31 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. The lecture will be led by Bridget Sandhoff, associate professor of art history at the University of Nebraska Omaha.


Get Ready for the Big Event!

Date: Saturday, April 2, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Montagne Center parking lot

It's time for the Big Event, the biggest student-run, one-day service project in the nation! Show your Cardinal Pride, gain service hours and join us as we give back and give thanks through community service!


3rd Annual Recovery and Resiliency Summit Registration

Date: April 4 and 5, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Registration for the Recovery and Resiliency: Building A Collaborative Community 3rd Annual Research Summit is now open. The summit will include breakout sessions, invited speakers, keynote address and research presentations. Topics will include healthcare, government and industry, science, engineering and community preparedness.

Healthy Financial Habits Workshop

Date: Wednesday, April 6, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom

Join the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for a Healthy Financial Habits workshop and learn some simple steps that may help you manage your money and save for your long-term goals.


2022 Construction Management Job Fair

Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2-5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Liveoak Ballroom

The Reese Construction Management program is hosting the 2022 Construction Management Job Fair. The job fair is open to all students and alumni interested in a career in construction management, project management and other positions in the construction, engineering and facility management fields.

Educator's career fair on April 7 from 3-5 p.m. in the Setzer Student Center Live Oak Ballroom
Educators' Career Fair

Date: Thursday, April 7, 3-5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Liveoak Ballroom

This career fair is open to all students and alumni of all majors seeking part-time, internship and professional positions in education. To check out attending employers or for additional details, please visit .

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The Department of Theatre and Dance Presents "SPLIT"

Date: Thursday, April 7, 7:30-9 p.m.
Location: Studio Theatre

The second production of the season, "SPLIT," written by Texas native Allison Moore and directed by Alan Brinks, will be held on April 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee performance on April 10 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $7-$15 and are on sale now at .

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Making Your Way to Winning a Proposal

Date: Thursday, April 7, 2-3 p.m.
Location: Science and Technology Building, room 103

Please join the Office of Research and Spondored Programs in coordination with Office of Finance and Post-Award for an experiential learning experience that will introduce the world of research. Ƶ Research enterprise has been restructured to empower faculty to accomplish grant success. Please bring your laptop to follow along with the program.

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Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music's Ƶ Opera Theatre presents "Sondheim! A Celebration"

Date: Thursday, April 7, 7:30-9 p.m.
Location: Rothwell Recital Hall

Join the Ƶ Opera Theatre for "Sondheim! A Celebration." This tribute to Stephen Sondheim's life will be held on April 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rothwell Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

Ƶ University Admitted Student Day
Admitted Student Day

Date: Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Science and Technology Building

Inviting all admitted freshmen to Admitted Student Day where LU will assist you in completing the housing contract, setting up your LEA account, turning in documents, checking TSI status, answering scholarships and financial aid questions, enrolling in classes and touring campus and/or the residence hall.

Free Professional Headshots for Students

Date: Tuesday, April 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: Cypress I & II, Setzer Student Center 

Students are invited to take a free professional headshot for use on LinkedIn or other professional applications. Please remember to dress in business casual or business professional attire.

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LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training

Date: Tuesday, April 12, 6-7 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom

Do you want to know more about what it means to be LGBTQ+ or how to be an ally? Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for a virtual workshop where we will discuss LGBTQ+ foundations and how to foster safer, more inclusive environments where we work, learn and live.


Save the Date for an LU Earth Day Celebration

Date: Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Dining Hall Lawn

Save the date for an LU Earth Day celebration! Earth Day is an annual celebration to support environmental protection and raise awareness about global climate change. Join the Office of Sustainability and the LU Green Squad for a day of tree planting, snacks, a live DJ and giveaways. Sign up as a volunteer or vendor.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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2021 Staff Service Awards

Staff Council is excited to announce the preparations for celebrating our 2021 Staff Service Awards has begun! Please visit the 2021 Staff Service List for the correct spelling of your name. The deadline to confirm or correct your name is Monday, March 28.

CMMS Hosts Major Issues Facing the Midstream Industry in 2022 Webinar

The Center for Midstream Management and Science hosted its first webinar of 2022 on March 2, addressing “Major Issues Facing the Midstream Industry.” This webinar reflected results of the Midstream Center’s first inaugural survey on major issues facing the midstream industry published in late 2021 by CMMS.

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New Electric Vehicle Charging Station on Campus

The LU Office of Sustainability is happy to announce a second Chargepoint electric vehicle charging station on campus. The new station is conveniently located in front of the LU Police Department building and is ready for use by the entire campus community!

Ƶ University recently appointed Dr. Cristian Bahrim, professor of physics, as the director of the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Ƶ University names Dr. Cristian Bahrim to lead Office of Undergraduate Research

Ƶ University recently appointed Dr. Cristian Bahrim, professor of physics, as the director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. Bahrim has served as interim director of the OUR since September of 2019 and assumed the role of director in February for a term of three years.

The Center for History and Culture invites applications for research and creative fellowships up to $5000 to support the production, curation and transmission of knowledge about Southeast Texas and the greater Gulf Coast.
The Center for History and Culture Fellowships Available

The Center for History and Culture invites applications for research and creative fellowships up to $5000 to support the production, curation and transmission of knowledge about Southeast Texas and the greater Gulf Coast. The CHC welcomes applications from any scholarly discipline or creative field. The application deadline is April 1.

Office of EHS & Risk Management March Newsletter

The Risk Management Department of Ƶ University develops, implements and maintains a comprehensive risk management program. View the March 2022 Newsletter to learn more.

Deprecation of legacy email protocol starting March 28

Beginning March 28, Ƶ University will no longer support certain legacy email protocols that will affect non-Outlook users such as Thunderbird. This change is intended to improve email security and is anticipated to affect a very small percentage of LU email users (0.005%). Learn more about this change and check to see if you are impacted.


CHC Accepting Faculty Affiliate Applications

Let us recognize the work that you do! Become a Faculty Affiliate of the Center for History & Culture and join a community of scholars and teachers who share experiences, provide mentoring and foster interdisciplinary exchange to deepen our understanding of Southeast Texas & the Greater Gulf Region.


Cardinal Mondays

Join us EVERY MONDAY - ALL DAY at  for half off Gameplay & Appetizers for all LU faculty, staff, students and alumni. Just bring your LU I.D.


Download the Ƶ University App!

The free Ƶ University app provides campus resources right at your fingertips. Learn about upcoming events, access your LU email, locate buildings on campus and more!


LU Moment: Texas Academy Q&A with Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux | S4 Ep. 15

The Ƶ University Texas Academy is taking the state by storm. This week on the , Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux dishes on how Texas high school juniors and seniors can join the program.

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

COVID19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccines Available

Free COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer) are available at the Student Health Center to all Ƶ University/LIT students, faculty and staff. You must register for an appointment. 

The Student Health Center is also offering COVID-19 booster vaccines for eligible students, faculty and staff for LU and LIT campuses. Eligibility criteria can be found on the . Please fill out the registration form for an appointment.


This Week in Rec Sports

This week in Rec Sports:

8-Ball Pool Tournament, Wed. & Thur., 4-8 p.m., Rec Center Game Room

Project Chill, Wed., 3-5 p.m., outside Cherry Engineering

Free S'Mores, Wed., 5:30-8:30 p.m., Rec Center Patio

Featured Group Fitness: Total Toning, Monday 5:30 p.m. & Tuesday 2:30 p.m. in the Fitness Studio



NEWS

LU NEWS, March 21-27, 2022

Two LU alumnae named among top 50 women leaders of Houston

Apple teams up with Ƶ University for the launch of new Learning Coach Program

LU Center for Death Penalty Studies to host first international conference

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