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Date(s): Friday, May 15, 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Dishman Art Museum

The Dishman Art Museum will host "Creative Convergence," the Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition for Spring 2026. A closing reception will be held on Friday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Date: Monday, May 11, 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113 or

Human Resources hosts monthly HR Support Drop-In Sessions every 2nd Monday of the month. For the month of May, we will do an overview on FMLA. These ongoing open-house–style sessions are designed to give you information and dedicated time to ask the HR team questions.

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 8 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Archer Building, Room 201

Student researchers present a powerful Holocaust exhibit exploring antisemitism, persecution and murder, survival, resistance, and memory. Their work honors victims, amplifies survivor voices, and challenges visitors to confront hatred and protect human dignity.

Dates to submit entries: Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Dishman Art Museum

Hosted by The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Resiliency Think Tank, "Bridges of Belonging: The Art of Humanity, Humility, and Resiliency" is seeking entries. Student and alumni participants are invited to submit art work that explores themes of cultivating belonging, humanity, humility, and/or resiliency.

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 11 a.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

Center for Academic Success offers four 60-minute summer syllabus workshops. Join a hands-on session to simplify your syllabus, clarify expectations, and prepare questions so you start class confident. The first workshop will be held on May 26 at 11 a.m. in the Galloway Building, Room 108. We look forward to seeing you!

Date(s): June 2, 16, 30 & July 14, 28 - 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Teams)

LU’s inaugural faculty-led AI Community of Practice begins this summer, exploring how colleagues across disciplines use AI in academic work. Sessions are June 2, 16, 30, and July 14 and 28 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. CST. Registration coming soon. Questions? universityinnovation@lamar.edu.

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with public relations sophomore Victor Almazan to hear more about his journey at LU, and his job as a student worker at Spindletop Boomtown Museum. For the full transcription of this episode, click here. 
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Humana will be the new third-party administrator for the State of Texas Dental Choice Plan and the dental health maintenance organization (DHMO)—which will be called the HumanaDental DHMO plan—beginning Sept. 1. Visit the HR website to learn more.

STAR Services will soon be known as the Center for Academic Success, further expanding its comprehensive approach to academic support and enrichment. Changes begin June 1, 2026, followed by a relocation to the Mary & John Gray Library. Stay tuned to campus news in the coming weeks for more updates.

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.

Visit the Academic Affairs Policies page to offer feedback on two proposed policies focused on students: Late Arrival for International Students and Recording Thesis and Dissertation Defenses. The policy drafts are open for 30-day campus review through May 31. Your comments are welcome.

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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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