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Week of September 6, 2022
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Collegiate 100 Semi-Week

Date: Tuesday, September 6 - Thursday, September 8, 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Education Building, Room 104

The Collegiate 100 at Íæż½ã½ã is a sub-organization of the 100 Black Men of greater Beaumont. We are hosting a semi-week to invite students to engage and learn more about the organization and the network of opportunities within the organization.

Learn How to Budget and Save Money Workshop-Webinar

Date: Wednesday, September 7, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Join the Íæż½ã½ã Money Management Program with speaker Casey Galindo. Budgeting and saving is the key to weathering life's storms as well as having what you want. This webinar is one hour long; it's interactive, informative and completely free.

Public Meeting "Draft of the Neches Regional Flood Plan" led by Judge Branick

Date: Friday, September 9, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113

Region 5 Neches Regional Flood Planning Group (Neches RFPG) is requesting public review and comment on the Draft 2023 Neches Regional Flood Plan (RFP). Sponsored by the Resilience & Recovery Academy, the meeting will be led by Judge Branick and other members of the Neches Regional Flood Planning Group (NRFPG) and its technical consultants from Freese and Nichols. Each presentation will be followed by public input. For more information, visit .

Money Mondays

Date: Monday, September 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center atrium

Money Mondays are monthly financial education event to learn about personal financial planning including saving, investing, debt management and planning for the unexpected.

Citizen's Police Academy for Students

Date: Tuesday, September 13 - Tuesday, October 18, 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress 1 & 2

Designed to give the public a working knowledge of the police department's officers, civilian personnel and policies, the Citizen's Police Academy for Students consists of five, one-hour classes, in which we will cover different facets of police work, personal safety, traffic laws and statutes. To register, email heather.avery@lamar.edu.

Coffee & Connect

Date: Tuesday, September 13, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Lobby of the Science & Technology Building

Íæż½ã½ã students of all majors are invited to attend Coffee & Connect! This event is designed to allow students to meet and connect with employers in a relaxed atmosphere to build and develop their networking skills.

Export Workshop - Take Your Business Global

Date: Tuesday, September 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113

You will about various related export topics. The Small Business Administration has made it a priority to help small business exporters with several export loans specifically designed to help expand into export activities.

Red Day: "Stand Up and Holler"

Date: Thursday, September 15 - Friday, September 16, 12 p.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Red Day, Íæż½ã½ã’s annual Day of Giving, will showcase the generosity of the Íæż½ã½ã community. During these 24 hours, we call upon Cardinals everywhere to "Stand Up and Holler" for Íæż½ã½ã by making a contribution of any size to the college, area or program that means the most to you.

Budgeting and Saving Workshop

Date: Thursday, September 15, 5 - 6 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Money Management Program is hosting a financial education workshop provided in a virtual format to all Íæż½ã½ã family. Participants will learn effective tips for budgeting, spending and tactics for building an emergency fund. with Wells Fargo presented at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15.

The Texas Academy at Íæż½ã½ã Preview Day

Date: Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: John Gray Center, Herman Iles Building

During Preview Day, you will learn about the following topics from current students and staff: Admissions process; small class sizes; honors classes; peer mentors and faculty mentors; research grants; intramural sports; and more.

Budget Basics: Everything You Need to Know

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center - Neches Room 120

Money Management Program is focused on helping you make more informed financial decisions and saving you money. So join us on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Financial expert Laura Landry with Education First FCU will be presenting.

Fall 2022 Career Expo

Date: Thursday, October 6, 12 - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Looking for an part-time, internship, professional position? The is open to all students and alumni of all majors! Please dress to impress and have your resume ready to share with employers.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Íæż½ã½ã Names Mark Robinson as New CFO

Íæż½ã½ã President Jaime Taylor has announced that Mark Robinson, an experienced higher education leader and financial officer, has been named the university’s new chief financial officer.

Dr. Brett Welch Appointed Interim Vice Provost for Digital Learning

Dr. Brett Welch has been appointed to interim vice provost for Digital Learning. Moving forward, Dr. Welch will be responsible for all aspects of online and digital learning initiatives and programs at the institution.

Panhellenic Recruitment Now Open

Are you interested in building lifelong friendships, developing leadership and professional skills and being part of something that can make a lasting impact? Íæż½ã½ã Panhellenic sororities want you! Recruitment begins Sept. 8. Sign up at lamar.edu/cpc.

Represent Your Class for Homecoming

Represent your class for Homecoming! All students who meet the eligibility requirements can run for a spot on the Homecoming Court. Apply by Sept. 21 and see eligibility details on the .

Faculty Corner Display

The Mary & John Gray Library is recognizing Íæż½ã½ã faculty scholarship in the .

Renew Your Parking Pass for FY23

Students, faculty and staff members can now log on to your to purchase and renew your campus parking pass. Contact the Parking Office at parking@lamar.edu or 409-880-7275 for more information.

CMMS Awards 10 Research Grants

CMMS awards 10 research grants made pursuant to the FY 2023 RFP! Click here to read more and view this year's projects!

Midstream Center Names Quinn Holub to its Industry Advisory Board

The Midstream Center names Quinn Holub to its Industry Advisory Board. Read more about Holub on the Midstream Center's website.

This Week in Rec Sports

Tuesday: Table Tennis Tournament, 4-9 p.m.
Wednesday: Table Tennis Tournament, 4-9 p.m.; s'mores and hotdogs, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday: Rec Cross First Aid/CPR/AED class. Sign up at recsports.lamar.edu.
All Week: Group Fitness featuring our new class, Trampo-Lean, on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

Cardinal Mondays

Join us every Monday, all day at for half off gameplay and appetizers for all Íæż½ã½ã faculty, staff, students and alumni. Just bring your Íæż½ã½ã I.D.

Íæż½ã½ã Moment: The ARC | S4 Ep. 37

The Accessibility Resource Centr is the university-designated resource for accommodations. This week on the , ARC director Tammy Lilly talks about how the reimagined center is working to support students with disabilities.

Tune in to this week's episode or past episodes of the Íæż½ã½ã Moment on or wherever you get your podcasts.

COVID-19 Vaccines Available

Free COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer) are available at the Student Health Center to all Íæż½ã½ã/LIT students, faculty and staff. You must register for an appointment.

The Student Health Center is also offering COVID-19 booster vaccines for eligible students, faculty and staff for Íæż½ã½ã and LIT campuses. Eligibility criteria can be found on the CDC website. Please fill out the registration form for an appointment.



NEWS
Íæż½ã½ã NEWS, August 29-September 5, 2022

Swift with Words: The thrill of the chase

Íæż½ã½ã alum DeMonica Gladney named among Top 30 Influential Women of Houston

Scholarships established by physician, musician aim to inspire next generation of Íæż½ã½ã students

Íæż½ã½ã professor reflects on causes, effects of Hurricane Harvey in new poetry collection

Íæż½ã½ã students, administrators weigh in on President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

Íæż½ã½ã names Mark Robinson as new CFO

Íæż½ã½ã ranks No. 7 among most affordable online colleges

'Stand Up and Holler:' Community to support Íæż½ã½ã students on Red Day

'Everybody here is family:' Cardinals Food Pantry combats food insecurity on campus

Íæż½ã½ã Department of Communication, Media to host Democracy Day




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