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Date: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Ballroom

Kickoff the semester with peers, faculty and staff to gain skills and strategies for success at Íæż½ã½ã. The Academic Success Conference is a great way to meet new friends and get connected to on-campus resources. Lunch is provided. The first 255 students will receive a T-shirt!

Dates: Wednesday, Aug. 16 - Saturday, Aug. 26

Week of Welcome is 10 days full of games, food and fun. New and returning students can connect with other students, learn about campus life and how to get involved. A list of the different events and activities is available.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 17, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Training Room F

The Center for Resiliency is hosting another Citizen Lecture Series event featuring the Texas Disaster Division of the American Red Cross. Feel free to join and hear them give us disaster preparedness tips and speak about their processes of providing relief during crisis situations.

Date: Friday, Aug. 18, 12 - 4 p.m.
Location: Íæż½ã½ã Studio Theatre

Íæż½ã½ã students are welcome to audition for fall theatre productions. The shows are "Athena" by Gracie Garner and "The Incredible Fox Sisters" by Jaclyn Backhaus. Monologues and sides provided for everyone who wants to audition. More information is available to any interested.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Íæż½ã½ã Dance Annex

Auditions are open anyone ages 16 and up. Works will be created by Lou Arrington, Elizabeth Amy Wright and Golden Wright. Tap dancers need to bring their on shoes. Please arrive early to register. More information is available to anyone interested.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall

Say hello to new friends and meet your dining team. We will also have some . Faculty and staff meal plans are .

Date: Thursday, Aug. 24, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building, Bird House

The Center for Resiliency is hosting a research showcase. All Íæż½ã½ã and Springboard project leads are encouraged to present.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 24, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Reaud Administration Building, Executive Event Space

Learn about the Center for History and Culture's work in fostering the scholarship and creativity of Southeast Texas and the greater Gulf regions. News and announcements, upcoming programing, 2024 Greater Gulf Symposium and fellowships. The reception will include refreshments. 

Date: Friday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Atrium

The Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement invites Íæż½ã½ã faculty, staff and students to join us for a campus resource fair. Engage and network with departments across campus. Discover academic support and resources.

We want to hear your voice! Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Íæż½ã½ã by sharing your story.

The Íæż½ã½ã centennial merchandise is now available for .

Íæż½ã½ã's College of Engineering and the Center for Advances in Port Management, along with Lamar State College Orange, are working together to promote and train individuals for job opportunities in the maritime industry. Contact Robert Dubois, Dr. Maryam Hamidi or Dr. Brian Craig with any questions.

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 campus update.

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