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Beginning May 18, Facilities will be conducting fire alarm and fire sprinkler system testing throughout campus. During this period, scheduled fire drills will also take place to ensure systems are operating properly and occupants are familiar with emergency procedures.

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Landes Auditorium 101

Students from all academic areas are cordially invited to attend the opening of the summer research program at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University. The S.U.R.F. Kickoff welcomes 18 students involved in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program to present their research projects (methodology and goals).

Date(s): Monday, June 1 through Thursday, July 23
Location: LU Indoor Pool, Health & Human Performance Complex

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Aquatics is offering swimming lessons for youth this summer. See the attached flyer for more details or call (409) 880-8031 or email dept_ltswim@lamar.edu to sign up or learn more information today.

Date: Thursday, June 4, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual via

Do you stutter? Looking for community and support? Join the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Beaumont NSA chapter to meet others who “get it” in a relaxed, supportive environment. No pressure to speak and no judgment—just connection, conversation, and encouragement.

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.

Date(s): June 10, July 15, August 5
Location: Virtual 

Join the Summer 2026 AI Staff Development Series to explore practical ways AI can support everyday work at LU. Sessions include AI fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Copilot + Planner workflows, and responsible AI + data practices. Reach out to Amy Jones at ajones165@lamar.edu to register.

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Dance Team head coach, Dezja Kelly, to hear more about the team and their recent first place national championship title at The College Class in Orlando. 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.

The Mary & John Gray Library will be closed from May 18 to May 31, due to construction. During this temporary closure, the service desk in the former Student Health Center will also be unavailable, along with access to interlibrary loan services, physical books, and reserve materials. The only library support available will be through the 24/7 Ask a Librarian chat service, email, or phone. Services will resume June 1. For help, contact ask@lamar.libanswers.com or (409) 880-7264.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Information Technology (IT) has launched an annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awareness Training as mandated by Texas Government Code 2054.

This training is required for all faculty and staff and must be completed by the deadline below:

Training Due Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
The training is accessible through Training Nest and consists of a 30-minute AI Awareness video.

Completion of this training is required to ensure compliance with state requirements.

Please contact HR if you have any issues accessing the training at trainingnest@lamar.edu.

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.

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.

Deadline for nominations: Tuesday, June 30, 11:59 p.m.

Nominations for the 2026 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award are now open.  Nominations from current or former students, faculty, or administrators are welcome. No Self Nominations accepted. Past Nominees are welcome to apply.

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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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