EVENTS
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The War of the Worlds
Date: Monday, Oct. 31, 7 - 8 p.m. Location: Virtual
Tune in to 91.3 FM and kvlu.org on Monday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. for KVÍæż½ã½ã's annual Halloween broadcast of "The War of the Worlds," directed and narrated by Orson Welles and originally broadcast in 1938 over the CBS Radio Network.
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Panel Discussion: Presenting at the Texas STEM Conference
Date: Monday, Oct. 31, 2 - 3 p.m. Location: Virtual or Galloway Building, Landes Auditorium
Want to win an award at the 10th Texas STEM conference on Nov. 5? Please join the Office of Undergraduate Research for an informative discussion with successful presenters to previous editions of this conference. All undergraduate and graduate students accepted to give talks or present posters at this conference are encouraged to attend or in person. Meeting password is 88888.
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Educators' Career Fair
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 3 - 5 p.m. Location: Shelia Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, Main Gym
All Íæż½ã½ã students and alumni are invited to attend the . This is your chance to connect and network with local, state and national school districts. Bring copies of your resume and dress to impress.
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Building Antebellum New Orleans with Tara A. Dudley
Date: Thursday, Nov. 3, 1:30 - 3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Location: Science Auditorium and Dishman Museum Auditorium
Hosted by the Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast, Tara Dudley will discuss the architectural activities and influence of gens de couleur libres — free people of color — and show how they expressed group identity through property ownership and built culture in New Orleans. The event will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Science Auditorium and at 5:30 p.m. in the Dishman Museum Auditorium.
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Extreme Weather and Inequality: A Day of Discussion
Date: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Mary and John Gray Library, Eighth Floor
SETX lies upon the imperiled coast and within a global hub of petrochemical production. Its diverse and economically vulnerable population will bear a disproportionate burden of the costs of extreme weather. This conference seeks to amplify local voices and advance solutions toward a sustainable future.
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Christopher Troutman and Íæż½ã½ã Students' Digital Drawing Exhibition
Date: Monday, Nov. 5 - Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7 - 11 p.m. Location: The Art Studio Inc.
The Íæż½ã½ã Department of Art & Design is set to host a featuring Christopher Troutman, associate professor of art and show curator, and several Íæż½ã½ã art students.
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Íæż½ã½ã Screening Event: Beyond Zero
Date: Monday, Nov. 7, 6 - 9 p.m. Location: University Theatre
See the feature-length documentary that chronicles the story of visionary leader Ray Anderson and his company, Interface, as they embarked on a high-stakes journey to become a 100% sustainable enterprise. Hosted by the College of Business.
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First Gen College Celebration Kickoff
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 8 - 10 a.m. Location: Mary and John Gray Library Lobby
The purpose of this event is to celebrate Íæż½ã½ã first-generation students, staff and faculty.
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REDtalks - Sharing Our Experiences: First in College
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Location: Virtual and Setzer Student Center, Ballroom B
Hear from faculty, staff, alumni and current students who identify as first gen and other diverse perspectives in this latest REDtalk. Attendees will be able to hear how folks successfully navigate multiple identities as the first in their family to attend college. Join or in person.
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Leadership Coach & Author Jim Boneau Speaking Event
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Location: Galloway Business Building, Landes Auditorium
As a part of Business Week, Íæż½ã½ã Leadership Coach Jim Boneau of the Rumble Group will be visiting to speak to students, faculty and staff of Íæż½ã½ã about leadership, communication in business, career development and more! Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from the author of "The Rumble Zone."
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Student Loan Repayment: Taking Control of Your Student Debt
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 3 - 4 p.m. Location: Virtual
Join the Money Management Program with Casey Galindo from Wells Fargo. Paying off student loans can be overwhelming. Once you graduate, drop below half-time enrollment or leave school, your federal student loan goes into repayment. Join the with password 551158.
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John Gray Gallery Opening and Reception
Date: Thursday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Mary and John Gray Library
Please join us for the opening of the John Gray gallery wall. There will be portraits of John Gray displayed in the lobby and artifacts in the glass display cases inside of the library.
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How to Build Credit!
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room 120
Join the Money Management Program with Laura Landry from Education First Federal Credit Union. As you set your foundation for building good credit, know it may take time, but it's never to late to start. Set small achievable goals and give yourself a big pat on the back each time you accomplish one.
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REDtalks: Get Engaged with Rec Sports
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Location: Setzer Student Center, Ballroom B
Connect with Rec Sports staff and learn about the ways Rec Sports can support you from reducing stress to promoting a healthy lifestyle in this latest REDtalk. Join or in person.
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Cardinal Ideas Pitch Competition
Date: Friday, Nov. 18, 3 - 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: CICE Building
Come see the most promising student start-ups Íæż½ã½ã has to offer! In the Elevator Pitch from 3-5 p.m. on Nov. 18, teams have 60 seconds to sell their idea to a panel of expert judges. Audience members will be able to vote for their favorite! The Pitch Deck Competition Finals will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. om Nov. 19.
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Alpha Delta Pi's Cornhole and Washers for a Cause!
Date: Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Riverfront Park Pavilion, Port Neches
Please join the Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi in supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities at our Cornhole & Washers for a Cause Tournament! The tournament will be double elimination with a $30 entry fee for a two person team for either cornhole or washers or $50 for both. $5 entry fee. .
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Íæż½ã½ã Theatre and Dance Spring Auditions
Date: Monday, Nov. 28, 6 - 8 p.m. Location: Studio Theatre
Íæż½ã½ã Theatre and Dance auditions for spring theatre shows are Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Auditions are open to all majors and selections from the plays will be provided.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Business Week 2022
Date: Monday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 11, 3:30 p.m. Location: Galloway Business Building
The College of Business would like to invite students to learn, develop, and interact with business leaders, alumni, and more during our annual Business Week. This week celebrates all that the college has to offer with special guest presentations, student org fair, panel discussions with local businesses and more.
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Íæż½ã½ã College of Business YPB Mixer
Date: Thursday, Nov. 10, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom and Virtual
The College of Business' Young Professionals Board will host a hybrid mixer for students to learn about the organization and sharpen their networking skills as a part of Business Week. Students can join online or in-person. A link will be sent our via email.
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College of Business Entrepreneurship Panel
Date: Friday, Nov. 11, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Location: Galloway 127
The College of Business is hosting a panel discussion with local entrepreneurs who will be sharing their experiences with their business and will answer questions from the audience. Meet Dawanna Jones '06, '11, David Pool '07, and Randy Edwards '08. Learn more about Business Week.
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College of Business Student Small Business Fair
Date: Friday, Nov. 11, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Location: Galloway 127
Directly following the Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion, students and attendees are invited to participate in the Small Business Fair as a part of Business Week. Íæż½ã½ã students who are entrepreneurs can feature their small business creations during this fair.
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Apply for Student Representative of TSUS or THECB
The State of Texas seeks applicants for non-voting student representatives to the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). For more information and requirements, visit lamar.edu/studentengagement. The deadline is Dec. 9 at 5 p.m.
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Íæż½ã½ã 26th Annual Food Drive
Join us for the 26th Annual Food Drive! We're asking all student organizations and Íæż½ã½ã departments to challenge each other to collect non-perishable food items for the Cardinals Pantry and Southeast Texas Food Bank! Drop off items in Setzer Student Center 208. The organization donating the most items will be recognized!
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Join CO Team - Be an Orientation Leader!
Do you have tons of Cardinal Pride? Make your mark at Íæż½ã½ã and apply to be an Orientation Leader on our Cardinal Orientation Team! OL's greet new students at each summer orientation and teach them all about life at Íæż½ã½ã. Get more details and apply at lamar.edu/coteam.
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Apply to Be a Resident Assistant
The Department of Housing and Residence Life is seeking Resident Assistants for Spring 2022. If you're interested in building a great Cardinal community in your hall, find the application and more at lamar.edu/residencelife. Deadline is noon on Nov. 1.
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Now Available: Academic Coaching Drop-Ins
Want to boost your success in the last few weeks of classes? Join us for drop-in sessions! Íæż½ã½ã Success is now offering drop-in services for Academic Coaching every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Communications 109.
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Winter Clothes Drive for International Students at Íæż½ã½ã
Led by Lisa Brown and the Order of the Daughters of the King, the Winter Clothes Drive seeks to collect and distribute washed and gently used warm apparel and blankets for international students. All donations can be dropped at the Entrance of the Honors College at the Reaud Building.
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Campus Dining Experience Survey
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Voice 2 Vision campus dining experience survey. Let us know how we can make your campus dining experience better! Your feedback is extremely important to us and will be used to help us reinvent your dining experience here on campus.
Before you start the survey, there are a few important items to note: • It’s confidential. We do not release individual data to anyone; survey answers are entirely anonymous. • It’s quick. The survey should take less than 7 minutes to complete. • Take it before it closes. The deadline for completing the survey is Oct. 31. However, please take it at your earliest convenience. • We have prizes. We will draw for swag bags as well as dining dollars.
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Essay Writing Contest
First Gen College Celebration is Tuesday, Nov. 8. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Íæż½ã½ã First Gen Forward Work Group are hosting an essay writing contest. There are cash prizes for first, second and third place.
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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.
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Íæż½ã½ã Moment: Behind the scenes with Caitlin Grammer | S4 Ep. 45
This week on the , Íæż½ã½ã alum Caitlin Grammer reflects on her passion for theater and talks about her debut as guest director of Íæż½ã½ã theatre production "Lost Lake."
Tune in to this week's episode or past episodes of the Íæż½ã½ã Moment on or wherever you get your podcasts.
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NEWS
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Íæż½ã½ã NEWS, Oct. 24-30, 2022
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