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Week of January 15, 2024
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TimelyCare
Student Health Center Now Offering TimelyCare Mental Health Services

Location: Virtual

LU's Student Health Center has partnered with TimelyCare to provide students with 24/7 access to virtual mental health services for free. Students do not need insurance to participate. By signing up , you can access 24/7 on-demand emotional support and scheduled counseling sessions!

REC Sports
This Week in Rec Sports

This Week in :

· Closed Monday for MLK Day
· Intramural 4-Square Tuesday & Wednesday, 4 - 6 p.m.
· Polar Plunge Thursday, 4 - 6 p.m., Indoor Pool
· Intramural Basketball registration due Jan. 26. Sign up on lamar.imleagues.com
· CPR class registration due Jan. 22. Sign up on recsports.lamar.edu

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom B

Please join the LU Office of Strategic Initiatives as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The guest speaker is Judge Naomi Showers Doyle. The theme is "Embracing the Dream: Empowering the Next Generation." Everyone is welcome to attend.

Speed Friending
Speed Friending Event

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress Room 125/127

Speed Friending is back. Come have a speedy good time filled with friendship and fun. It's like speed dating, but with friends. Connect with new people in a fast and exciting way. We'll help start the conversations.

Food Trucks at Boomtown Museum

Date: Thursday, Jan. 18 through Thursday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Enjoy food trucks at Spindletop Boomtown Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

STAR Services to Host Lunch & Learn

Date: Thursday, Jan. 18, 12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom

The Academic Success Conference assists new and returning undergraduate students in developing strategies, techniques and relationships to thrive at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Date: Saturday, Jan. 20, 7 a.m. - noon
Location: TBD

The purpose of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Please join the LU Office of Strategic Initiatives and the Helping Hands Club as we serve the unhoused individuals in the Beaumont area. Contact mluke1@lamar.edu for more information.

Holocaust Portraits of Survival

Date(s): Monday, Jan. 22 through Friday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library Lobby

In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, The LU Office of Strategic Initiatives is hosting Portraits of Survival which features modern day portraits of Holocaust survivors. Next to each photo is a card telling the survivor’s story and how they came to rebuild their life.

LU Pit Crew
Volunteers Needed to Address Homelessness

Date: Thursday, Jan. 25, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, Kountze

Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is a single-day event to gather data on needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Southeast Texas. In partnership with the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, we seek data collection volunteers for PIT Day. Faculty and student participation is encouraged. Training provided. Please contact Janeal White at janeal.white@lamar.edu or (409) 791-4613.

STI Testing
Free STI Testing This Semester

Start Date: Thursday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Stop by the Setzer Student Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates for free STI testing, sponsored by Legacy Community Health and the Student Health Center:
• Thursday, Jan. 25
• Thursday, Feb. 22
• Thursday, March 28
• Thursday, April 25

TA Spring Preview Day
Texas Academy Spring Preview Day

Date: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: LU Science & Technology Building

At Texas Academy (TA) , learn firsthand from our staff and students on why TA may be the right fit for you. We will cover multiple topics including the admissions process, student life, academics, and research.

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COMMUNITY
LU Moment - Home for the Holidays
LU Moment: LU Students Return "Home for the Holidays" | S6 Ep. 15

Listen in to this week's , as we sit down with Dr. Ellie Maples, assistant director of admissions at LU, and Emily Oldbury, a second-year Texas Academy student, as they share with our listeners about the annual "Home for the Holidays" program.

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



ANNOUNCEMENTS
LU Lead
Join LU LEAD Today

Deadline: Friday, Jan. 19, 5 p.m.

LU LEAD Leadership Certificate Program helps students develop leadership, teamwork, public speaking, and communication skills, and connect with other students and staff. It's a great way to grow as a person and a leader on campus. Participants also receive cords for graduation. by Friday, Jan. 19.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Seeking Volunteers

Deadline: Saturday, Jan. 20

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is looking for student volunteers for the 2024 tax preparation sites on campus and the Neighborhood Resource Center on Gulf Street in Beaumont. The VITA program is a free program that provides tax filing to individuals who had a total household income of $64,000 or less during 2023. VITA is also seeking IRS-certified tax preparers. Certification clases will be held on the LU campus on Saturday, Jan. 20. Please contact the LU Office of Strategic Initiatives at (409) 880-7169 for more information.

KVLU
KVLU Hosts On Campus at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University

KVLU hosts On Campus at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University, a weekly feature sharing the voices of staff, students and faculty across the campus, every Monday morning at 7:50 a.m. If you would like to share news and insights about what you're doing, please contact KVLU Station Manager, Jason Miller, at (409) 880-7231.

Teeth Cleaning
Teeth Cleaning Services Available to Students

Location: LIT Multi-Purpose Center

Need a dental cleaning? LU and LIT students can receive dental services for only $15. Make an appointment with the LIT Dental Hygiene clinic today by calling (409) 880-8020. Services include dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, and more.

State of Texas Seeking Non-Voting Student Representatives to TSUS Board of Regents & THECB

Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, 5 p.m.
Location: LU Reaud Building, Office of the President, Room 321

Each year, the State of Texas seeks applicants for non-voting student representatives to the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Students selected for these positions play an important part in representing the students of each Texas public university.

Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, be able to attend required TSUS or THECB meetings, and have a strong drive and self-motivation to contribute to the progress of higher education in Texas. Applications must be printed out and submitted no later than Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to the Office of the President, Reaud Building, Room 321.

To learn more, visit the links below:
Application for TSUS Student Regent
Application for THECB Student Representative
Application ofr Governor's Appointment (must be completed for either position)

2024 David J. Beck Fellowship Application Deadline Extended

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, 5 p.m.

The 2024 David J. Beck Fellowship application will remain open until Jan. 16, 2024. Faculty and staff are encouraged to motivate students you know to apply for this prestigious fellowship. Please visit the website for the application requirements and award information.

LU Center for Resiliency Welcomes 2024 Summit Participants

Deadline: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, 5 p.m.

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Center for Resiliency hosts an annual Research Summit, and we are now accepting presentation abstracts across all colleges. We are searching for moderators, panelists and presenters. If interested, please contact Teressa Robertson via email at teressa.robertson@lamar.edu.

Registration Open for Thesis Dissertation Workshop

Deadline: Friday, Feb. 2, 12:00 p.m.

Students in their final thesis or dissertation course must register for a brief asynchronous workshop provided by the LU College of Graduate Studies. Complete the form at the linked website so we can be in touch with you and assist with finalization of a document ready for required ProQuest publication.

Graduate Research Conference Deadline Extended

Deadline: Thursday, Feb. 15, 12:00 p.m.

The deadline is extended to Feb. 15 for submissions to the Graduate Research Conference to be held on March 28 in the Setzer Center. The conference will focus on AI, but there are open topics and sessions from all fields of inquiry.

2024 - 2025 FAFSA is Now Open

Deadline: Friday, March 1, 11:59 p.m.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now open. To maximize your financial aid opportunities, make sure to complete and submit your FAFSA by the priority deadline of March 1, 2024. Contact the Office of Student Aid at financialaid@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8450 if you have any questions.

LU Fellowships
Center for History and Culture Accepting Applications for Research/Creative Fellowships

Deadline: Friday, March 1, 11:59 p.m.

The Center for History and Culture encourages applications from any discipline or creative field, for fellowships up to $5,000. We are especially interested in work that considers our core region or situates it within broader national or global contexts. For more information and application instructions see webpage or contact Jimmy Bryan at jlbryan@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8510.

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