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Week of July 15, 2024
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Delicious Food
Taco Truck at Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Come enjoy lunch at Spindletop Boomtown Museum. Delicious food by Tacos Y Fruta Arellanos is served every Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hearing Aids
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Audiology Summer Services Available

Date(s): Now through Thursday, Aug. 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: LU Speech & Hearing Building

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.

LU Center for Resiliency Continues Disaster Backpack Distributions on Wednesdays

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.

Serenade Talbert
Boomtown Summer Serenade

Date: Friday, July 26, 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join Spindletop Boomtown Museum for an evening of live music by Jamie Talbert, food, and local artist vendors at Boomtown Summer Serenade. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; and music is from 8 to 10 p.m. There will be a $5 general entry fee and free entry for LU students. LU students will receive a free food voucher with a valid student ID.

NSA ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ
National Stuttering Association Beaumont/ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Chapter Meeting

Date: Thursday, Aug. 1 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: LU Speech & Hearing Sciences Building, Room 170, or via

The National Stuttering Association plays a vital role in letting people who stutter know that they are not alone. It’s estimated that over 160 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ faculty, students and staff share the common experience of stuttering. Come join us either in person or via .

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COMMUNITY
LU Moment -  Wilma Jackson
LU Moment: LU to Launch First-Gen Connections | S7 Ep. 23

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Dr. Wilma Jackson to hear about the First-Gen Connections program launching at LU this fall. 

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



ANNOUNCEMENTS
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First Generation Connections Launches This Fall

The LU Office of Strategic Initiatives is launching First Generation (First Gen) Connections this fall. The purpose is to engage first-generation students using holistic approaches to advance curricular and co-curricular outcomes and transform their college experience. The First Gen Connections program is for students whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year degree. Learn more at lamar.edu/firstgen.

New Course Evaluation System Launching Summer 2024

Starting Summer 2024, LU will begin using a new student course evaluation system from Watermark. Students will receive an email inviting them to participate. Course evaluations can also be accessed directly through Blackboard. Questions about the evaluation system can be directed to darpa@lamar.edu.

Special Events Crew Request

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.

Cardinal Communities is Looking for Peer Mentors

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, July 31, 11:59 p.m.

Cardinal Communities is looking for passionate members of the LU student body to apply to become a Peer Mentor. This position will offer students the opportunity to help their fellow Cardinals both new and incoming experience a smooth transition into a new academic environment. .

LU Lead
Apply Now for LU LEAD

Deadline to apply: Sunday, Aug. 25, 11:59 p.m.

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Apply for LU LEAD's Fall Cohort. Improve your teamwork, public speaking, networking, and leadership abilities through this one-semester program. Learn more at lamar.edu/leadership or apply today on .

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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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