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LU Weekly Update ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Faculty and Staff
Week of December 2, 2024
President's Breakfast

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 8 - 10 a.m.
Setzer Student Center - Live Oak Ballroom

President and First Lady Taylor invite all ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University faculty and staff to a holiday breakfast to enjoy. In the spirit of the season, please consider bringing an unwrapped toy or a food donation item(s) to benefit KFDM News' annual "ToyFeast" holiday donation drive which gives back to families in need in Southeast Texas.
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Hear Every Moment
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Audiology Services

Date(s): Now through Friday, Dec. 13
Location: LU Speech & Hearing Sciences Building

The LU Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as an employment benefit to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. Come see us soon, to hear every moment of the holidays. Call (409) 880-8171 for more information.

Destress Wassail
De-Stress Before the Test with Wassail

Date: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2 - 6 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library

Final exams and the end of the semester can be stressful, Cardinals. Come "De-Stress Before the Test" with snacks, including wassail, crayons, and coloring sheets. We hope to see you there.

Boomtown City in Lights
Boomtown City in Lights

Date: Thursday, Dec. 5, 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join us for a magical Christmas experience at Spindletop Boomtown Museum. Step back into 1901 and see our replica buildings beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Enjoy:

Live Music
Hot Chocolate & Cider to keep you warm
Outdoor Movie at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a festive night

Polar Express
Boomtown City in Lights: Polar Express

Date: Thursday, Dec. 5, 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join us Dec. 5 at Spindletop Boomtown Museum for a magical outdoor screening under the stars at 6:30 p.m. Blacksmith demonstrations starting at 5 p.m. and live music at 5:30 p.m. You won't want to miss out on the holiday fun.

Cheer Team
Cardinal Cheer Christmas Celebration

Date: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: McDonald Gym

Join us for an afternoon of holiday fun hosted by the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Cheer Team. Get into the festive spirit with hot cocoa, delicious cookies, face painting, fun crafts, bake sale, letters to the North Pole, and pictures with Santa. Pictures with Santa will be $10 donation for kids ages 0-18, and ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ students, faculty, and staff can get one photo taken for free.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Campus Update on Prohibited Technologies

On February 6, 2023, Governor Greg Abbott released the required , developed jointly by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), to protect Texas' information and infrastructure. This model plan includes state-prohibited technologies, required objectives, and the mandatory development and implementation of state agencies' policies, procedures, and objectives. 

The  for prohibited technologies include five objectives for every Texas state agency and institution of higher education, including their employees, students, contractors, interns, and any users of state-owned networks.

Since January 6, 2023, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University IT Services division has implemented a network ban on TikTok.  This meant that TikTok will not work on LU owned, or personal devices connected to the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University network.   

Beginning January 6, 2025, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University IT Services division will expand the list of prohibited technologies in accordance with the state-wide model. 

If you have additional questions or concerns, contact the servicedesk@lamar.edu.

Boomtown Holiday Hours
Spindletop Boomtown Museum Holiday Hours

Come take a tour through Boomtown City in Lights this holiday season. Admission is free for all LU students, faculty, and staff. Open Dec. 1- Dec. 29. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday 1 - 9 p.m. Last admission is at 8 p.m. Museum will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31.

Pulse Flyer
Pulse Literary Magazine: Call for Submissions

Deadline: Sunday, Dec. 15, 11:59 p.m.

Submissions open Oct. 15 - Dec. 15. Categories for submission: poetry, fiction, art, screenplays, scholarly essays, creative nonfiction, poetry translation. $100 prizes will be awarded for each category. For more information: LU Pulse web page, Facebook page @lamarpulse, or email pulse@lamar.edu.

Animeals Pet Food Drive

Deadline: Monday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 102

The will conclude on Monday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. Please drop off any donations of dry dog or cat food and wet dog or cat food to Galloway Building Room 102. Donations received support Animeals, a program of Nutrition & Services for Seniors (Meals on Wheels).

3rd Annual Graduate Research Conference

Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 5 p.m.

Graduate Studies is accepting 300-word abstracts of papers and posters through Wednesday, Dec. 18. Send to rmlatimer@lamar.edu. The conference will be held Feb. 12, 2025. Questions? Call (409) 880-7041.

Proposed Policies Open for ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Community Comment

Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 25, 5 p.m.

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

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NEWS
LU News, November 25 - December 2

Dr. Wilma Jackson appointed to state’s Student Success Advisory Workgroup

Shugart, Verma present research at David J. Beck Fellowship ceremony

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University commemorates legacy of Dr. George E. McLaughlin

Student-athletes share insights on balancing sports and academics




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