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Date: Monday, March 9, 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218 or via

Human Resources hosts monthly HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of March, we will be reviewing the hiring process for Faculty & Staff in NEOED.

This session will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams on March 9 at 2 p.m. in the Setzer Student Center San Jacinto Room 218 and will last one hour.

You’ll have the chance to speak directly with representatives from:

Recruitment
Human Resources Generalist
Leave Specialist
HR Data Team
Benefits
Compensation
Provost’s Office

These ongoing open-house–style sessions are designed to give you dedicated time to ask questions about hiring, NEOED, benefits, leave, student onboarding, general HR topics, and more.

We know your schedules are busy, and our goal is to offer a convenient, supportive space where you can get answers and connect with the right HR resources.

Date(s): March 6 - March 13

BigRedHacks is a week-long hackathon hosted by ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University ACM (sponsored by the Center for Data Analytics and Cybersecurity). Compete in the Overall or Fundamentals track, build any software project, submit a short team video demo, and win prizes. More information can be found .

Date: Monday, March 16, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building, Room 103

This workshop will provide an overview of strategies for locating and using free-to-use images ethically, including demonstrations of certain search tools and discussion of copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licenses. Register or find more information here. 

Date: Thursday, March 19, 1- 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual

This workshop will provide an overview of strategies for locating and using free-to-use images ethically, including demonstrations of certain search tools and discussion of copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licenses. Register or find more information here.

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Maes Building, Room 107

Join us for a discussion led by Olivia Mikulencak of Veolia Environmental Services on what it is like to work at a hazardous waste disposal facility and other career opportunities in the environmental sciences. Free pizza will be provided. For more information, contact christenab@lamar.edu.

Date: Tuesday, March 17, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cedar Room 160

Join Brian Orner with Corebridge Financial to discuss ways to help control debt, meet today’s living expenses, and begin saving for retirement.

Date: Thursday, March 26, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

The Resilience through History Conference, hosted by the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Center for Resiliency, unites researchers and community leaders to celebrate the resilient spirit of Southeast Texas—engaging in meaningful conversations to build a stronger, more resilient tomorrow.

Date: Thursday, March 31, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join us at the . Connect with employers, explore jobs and internships, and gain insights into these fields. Professional dress is required—network and take the next step in your career.

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113

Bring your AI driven idea to the AWS AI Pitch Competition at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University. Startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and research teams are invited to compete for up to $50,000 in AWS AI services. Email sbdc@lamar.edu or check us out on Facebook for more information today.

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Please mark your calendar and join Human Resources for our upcoming Benefits Fair. It’s a great chance to explore your benefits, connect with our vendors, and get answers to any questions you may have.

Additional details and reminders will be shared closer to the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Register your campus department or student organization for a table and provide a hands-on activity for the community (Pre-K to 8th graders general audience) to teach them engineering/STEM concepts. Find out more about Discover Engineering and sign up at lamar.edu/futureengineer.

Date: Monday, April 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Ballroom A

The annual Graduate Research Conference, scheduled for April 20, is now inviting students across all disciples to submit proposals for paper and poster presentations. Graduate faculty are invited to apply for a to present a conference session on the topic of quality assurance.

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 John Lee and Mark Speirs to hear about the Small Business Development Center at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University. For the full transcription of this episode, click here. 
Tune in to this week's episode or of the LU Moment on , or wherever you get your podcasts.

We are pleased to introduce our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through ComPsych, a leading provider of employee well-being services. All services are available at no cost to full-time employees and their household members. For more information review the HR EAP website.

STAR Services is now hiring motivated LU students for Fall 2026. Apply to be a Student Tutor, Student Success Mentor, or Academic Coach. Build leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while making an impact on campus. Learn more and apply by visiting here.

Deadline: Tuesday, March 31

At ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University, our dedicated staff members are the backbone of our institution, and we are honored to recognize their years of continuous service as of Dec. 31.

We encourage you to review the Staff Service list at the link below to ensure your information is accurate: /staff-council/awards/service.html.

If any updates or corrections are needed, or if you prefer a different name to appear on your award, please email dept_staffcouncil@lamar.edu by March 31.

Thank you for helping us ensure that all staff members are properly recognized for their service to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University.

Ben Rogers Community Service Award - Nominations Now Open. Submit nominations recognizing outstanding community service and civic engagement. Deadline to submit nominations is Aug. 31, 2026.

The Instructional Technology team has received repeated issues with Side Camera use. To maintain a stable testing environment, the Division of Digital Learning has removed access to this feature. The full update is linked here or you can contact the Division of Digital Learning if you need assistance.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University is First-Gen proud! Show your support by nominating a first generation student to be recognized using the link here. Selected students will be celebrated on the LU News and Office of Strategic Initiatives websites.

The Data, Analytics, Reporting and Assessment office will offer training and informational workshops covering topics related to Watermark, Smartsheet, Assessment and Reporting. More information can be found here.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ faculty and staff are invited to comment on a new policy draft on student ethics and integrity in research. Please help us make this policy stronger by providing your feedback. Draft is open for comment from Feb. 16 through March 17. More information can be found here.

Application deadline: Tuesday, March 10, 10 p.m.

he Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting nominations or self-nominations for the Faculty Mentoring Award to honor an Undergraduate Research Mentor for his/her success in mentoring undergraduate students in research. The Faculty Mentor Award application deadline is March 10, 2026. More information can be found here.

Sumbission deadline: Saturday, March 14

The Center for Death Penalty Studies, in collaboration with the Center for Resiliency at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University hosts the 4th International Conference: Justice, Resilience & the Rule of Law on Tuesday, April 21. We welcome submissions addressing artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as well. The Research Awards will be presented to selected outstanding scholars and graduate students. Contact info: Dr. Sanaz Alasti, salasti@lamar.edu.

Deadline to : Monday, March 30

The Spring Graduate Open House is approaching. We invite all graduate departments and professional student organizations to host a table and connect with current LU students exploring graduate programs. We hope you will join us!

Application deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 5 p.m.

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to apply for awards from the Texas State University System (TSUS), including: Regents’ Professor Award, Regents’ Teacher Award, Regents’ Staff Excellence Award, and Regents' Student Scholar Award. Find more information here.

Deadline for submissions: Friday, April 10, 11:59 p.m.

All undergraduate and graduate students from all academic areas are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations at EXPO 2026, which will be held on April 30 - May 1, in the Setzer Center. Both days will have plenaries, breakout sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and booths. More information can be found here.

Deadline for submissions: Saturday, Aug. 1, 11:59 p.m.

This newly established journal, seeks high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship that advances research and practice in education, leadership, and human development. are welcomed from faculty, graduate students practitioners, and interdisciplinary scholars committed to impactful research.

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 LU Weekly Update newsletter.

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