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Date(s): Now through Thursday, Aug. 1, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: LU Speech & Hearing Sciences Building, Room 121

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 for more information.

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 12:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cherry Engineering Building, Signature Center Suite or via Teams

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Center for Resiliency will host another Brown Bag lecture. Speakers include Dr. Jill Killough from LU Nutrition, Hospitality and Human Services, Mr. Arip Nur, graduate student of Civil & Environment Engineering and Mr. Sambeg Dhakal, Computer Science student assistant.

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:

Attend a Higher Education Ready, Set, Retire presentation to get information you need to make fully informed decisions about benefits in retirement. You can participate by typing in your questions, or simply observe the online presentation and Q&A dialogue. If you want to attend, .

Date: Thursday, May 23, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location:

Are you prepared for Medicare? Whether you're an employee or a retiree, attend a and learn about Medicare and how it works with your ERS benefits. ERS gets many questions from members who near Medicare eligibility, and we want to answer your questions. Register today.

Date: Friday, May 24, 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Get ready to groove all summer long with Boomtown Summer Serenade kicking off the concert series with Running on Credit on Friday, May 24. Join us for a night of live music, food, and local art vendors. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and music starts at 8 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee, and LU students get in for free.

Date(s): Friday, May 24, 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 28, 1 p.m., Friday, July 26, 1 p.m.
Location: Reaud Building, 2nd floor, Room 214

Payroll offers training in troubleshooting EPAF errors as well as useful information that prevents EPAF's from being returned for corrections. Please email payroll@lamar.edu for invite.

Date(s): Tuesday, May 28, Wednesday, May 29, noon - 1 p.m.
Location: LU Science & Technology Building, Room 203

Hosted by the LU McNair Scholars program, we will share the benefits of extending their education beyond the undergraduate level. Students will be equipped to successfully find programs to meet their academic goals, navigate the application process, and succeed in graduate school.

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 sit down with Jody Slaughter and Kalynn Dickert to discuss the University School Partnerships for the Renewal of Educator Preparation (US PREP) program.

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

The Student Health Center will be relocating to the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center this summer. Stay tuned for more details and updates.

We are excited to announce that ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University will be migrating to Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft, to enhance our technological infrastructure and provide you with a more seamless computing experience.

As part of this migration, all university-owned computers will be upgraded to Windows 11 over the summer months, starting Monday, May 20. Our IT team will ensure a smooth transition process, minimizing disruptions to your work and studies.

Key highlights from Windows 11 will include: fresh design, enhanced productivity, better performance, advanced security, and compatibility. 

We believe that this migration to Windows 11 will significantly enhance your computing experience and enable you to achieve even greater success in your academic and professional endeavors. If you would like to request a temporary hold for any devices due to software or research needs, or you will be traveling during the summer months and would prefer to update when you return to campus, please visit the IT Service Portal and search for the request titled “Windows 11 Exception Request” then complete the requested information and an IT employee will reach out to discuss the needs. 

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Service Desk at ( 409)880-2222 or email servicedesk@lamar.edu.

Special Events Crew positions are . This is an extra pay work opportunity available to all full-time LU employees. Earn extra cash ($25/hour flat rate) by helping with LU-related work after hours and weekends. We need your help with set up, moving, and take down across campus.

LU Operations Special Events Crew members are ready to help you with your on-campus event. We can help with setting up, taking down, moving equipment, general event work, and providing a hand for your ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University event. Contact us with your event details at the link provided here.

The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs held a ceremony for the 2023-2024 faculty retirees on April 25, 2024.

The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs now has a News page and would like to recognize and share faculty accomplishments and news.

In an effort to better serve our campus community, the Office of Marketing Communications is now accepting creative services requests through an online form. If you would like to request assistance with graphics, videos, or photos, please submit a request through the online form.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University is hosting these events to welcome new faculty members to campus in an enjoyable and interactive format. Find the link to the flyer with the dates and details on the Provost Deadline and Event Calendar page.

We are happy to inform you that Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, and the Center for Teaching and Learning have relocated to Carl Parker Suites 101 and 102, providing a centralized hub for teaching, learning, design, and course technologies.

Faculty are encouraged to visit us for assistance with a wide range of educational needs. Our team of experts is available to support you with teaching techniques, innovative learning technologies, creative course design, and more.

For more information about our services and support, please visit /lu-online/.

Deadline: Friday, May 17, 5 p.m.

One of the most important things you can do to prepare for Summer Enrollment is to verify or make changes to your personal information in your ERS online account. This will ensure that you receive important Plan Year 2025 benefits information from ERS (Employee Retirement System of Texas).

Deadline: Saturday, May 25, 5 p.m.

The application period for ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ faculty to join LU's Summer 2024 ACUE cohort has opened. LU's Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement will offer one micro-credential course during the upcoming summer semester, Designing Learner-Centered Courses. We invite all ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ faculty to .

Deadline: Friday, May 31, 5 p.m.

A proposal submission space is open for Digital Ticket 2024, a one-day conference centered on digital learning and technologies to be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 in the LU Setzer Student Center. Presentations should be 40 minutes and include a Q&A. Submissions deadline is May 31.

Deadline: Thursday, June 13, 5 p.m.

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

Deadline: Saturday, June 15, 5 p.m.

It is time once again for the Yearly Inventory Verification. Each department is responsible for locating all assets assigned to it. The list of assets to be verified will be sent to each department's Property Custodian on May 1, and is due before June 15. Find more information here.

Start date: Wednesday, May 1, 8 a.m.
Deadline: Sunday, June 30, 5 p.m.

Nominations for the 2024 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award may come from current or former students, faculty, or administrators. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Past nominees who wish to apply should email straxler@lamar.edu and request an application.

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, July 30 at noon

STAR Services is seeking LU faculty and staff to step into the role of professional mentors for the upcoming fall term. Your mentorship is invaluable and will play a pivotal role in shaping the journey of incoming LU Cardinals. In recognition of your dedication and commitment, mentors will receive an $800 stipend for their participation in our eight-week program during the Fall 2024 semester. Join us in making a lasting impact on the academic and personal growth of our students. Visit our webpage for more details.

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.

Texas Academy recognizes 34 Spring 2024 graduates

Golden Pass LNG presents scholarships to biology department

Dr. Robert Kelley Bradley receives OUR Faculty Mentor Award