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Date(s): Monday, Mar. 18 through Wednesday, May 1, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: LU Speech and Hearing Sciences (Speech-Language Pathology Clinic)

Is someone you love living with a dementia diagnosis? The speech-language pathology clinic here at LU offers free cognitive stimulation therapy groups for individuals with dementia. Groups meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. from March 18 to May 1. Call (40)9 880-8171 for prescreening and more information.

Date(s): Now through Friday, Apr. 26

We offer audiology services to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or to currently-enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. Call (409) 880-8171 to schedule your appointment today.

Date: Tuesday, Mar. 12, 6 p.m.
Location: Alice Keith Park Community Center

The South Park Neighborhood Partnership is hosting a community meeting for South Park residents on Tuesday, March 12 at Alice Keith Park Community Center. The purpose of this meeting is to launch initiatives to keep the community safe, engage the residents, and identify ways to support the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University surrounding area. The guest speakers will be Miles Haynes with the City of Beaumont and Officer Haley Morrow with Beaumont PD. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, please contact the LU Division of Strategic Initiatives and Community Relations.

Date: Monday, Mar. 18, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Wesley Center at LU (next to Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall)

The Cardinals Closet is now open for students in need of clothing like shirts, pants, coats, and shoes. Patrons can earn points towards clothing items by volunteering at the Cardinals Closet or the Cardinals Pantry. Contact Health Education or the Wesley Center for more information.

Date: Thursday, Mar. 21, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom B

Join us for lunch and to hear about the exciting international work taking place among our LU community of scholars and researchers. Guests will also hear a keynote address from one of LU's own scholars: Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux, dean of Reaud Honors College.

Date: Thursday, Mar. 21, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Mary and John Gray Library, 8th floor

The LU Center for Resiliency will host the 5th annual Research Summit featuring presentations from the College of Business, Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Development, Engineering and Fine Arts and Communication. Special guests from the community will moderate panels on the topic of economic development in Southeast Texas.

Date: Thursday, Mar. 21, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library, 6th floor

Please join us for "Systematic Review: Steps & Tools." This workshop covers the systematic review process, useful tools, and how librarians can assist in the process.

Date: Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location:

Amid ethical concerns over generative AI, faculty are turning to university resources for support. Don't miss this two-part virtual session featuring insights for faculty on guiding student writing from LU's Writing Center as well as discussion on AI's impact on academic research from the LU Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement.

Date: Tuesday, Apr. 2, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress I & II (Room 127/125)

The Mary and John Gray Library and the Office of International Education and Services invite everyone to attend an international poetry reading celebrating National Poetry Month. Readers will share poems in various languages. Pizza will be served. Want to read a poem? Complete the linked form.

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

Listen in to this week's , as we highlight the LU Student Health Center and National Nutrition Month.

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

On Saturday, March 9, 2024 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University conducted a test of the emergency communication system. If you did not receive the messages, we encourage you to follow the steps below:

-Navigate directly to the 9 Personal Information section at lamar.edu/updateinfo
-Log in with your LEA username and password (same login for LU Email).
-Review your contact details for accuracy.
-To receive text alerts, be sure your cell phone number is listed and labeled as “Cell Phone.” If your cell phone is listed but labeled as anything other than “Cell Phone,” you will not receive text message alerts.
-Be sure to update your Emergency Contact information as well. The Emergency Contact is someone the university would contact on your behalf in the event you experience an emergency while on campus. This contact does not receive storm updates/alerts.
-Cell phone numbers are not included in your faculty/staff campus directory profile. You can adjust the information that is displayed in the directory by clicking on “Directory Profile” at the bottom of the page.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University uses your contact information from your Self-Service Banner account to keep you informed with important updates. Follow these steps to update your personal information and to make sure you receive important messages.

Deadline: Wednesday, Mar. 20, 11:59 p.m.

Showcase your research at the 11th Annual EXPO on April 18 and 19 in the Setzer Student Center, hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research. This event is open to graduates and undergraduates of all disciplines. Contact our@lamar.edu for more information.

Deadline: Monday, April 1, 5 p.m.

Several awards from the Texas State University System (TSUS) are now open for applications. Faculty are invited to apply for the TSUS Regents’ Professor Award and the TSUS Regents’ Teacher Award. Staff are also  invited to apply for the TSUS Regents’ Staff Excellence Award.

Deadline: Monday, April 15, 5 p.m.

The LU Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as a benefit of employment to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or to currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. We also work with Vocational Rehabilitation for technology assistance. Call (409) 880-8171 to schedule your appointment today.

Deadline: Thursday, Apr. 18, 5 p.m.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University values community input and is committed to listening and reflecting on comments regarding proposed policy.

Deadline: Applications accepted now through Monday, July 1

LU Operations is now hiring full-time LU staff willing to work after normal scheduled hours. Crew members will work with campus partners to set up venues and spaces for major events, work in special assignments, move equipment or furniture across campus, and provide general work support for campus operations. To apply, visit the job link today.

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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