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Location: Virtual

Íæż½ã½ã's Student Health Center has partnered with TimelyCare to provide students with 24/7 access to virtual mental health services for free. Students do not need insurance to participate. By signing up , you can access 24/7 on-demand emotional support and scheduled counseling sessions!

Date: Monday, Nov. 27 - Wednesday, Dec. 20
Location: Galloway Building, Suite 102

Drop off your donations for a to support Nutrition & Services for Seniors with their "Ani-Meals" program. Please donate cat and dog food, and drop off at the Center for Career and Professional Development in Galloway Building Suite 102. now through Dec. 20.

Listen in to this week's , as we sit down with Dr. Belinda George, three-time Íæż½ã½ã alumni, as she shares her story from Íæż½ã½ã and beyond. 

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

Facilities Management will be replacing valves on the main chill water lines from Tuesday, Dec. 19 through Thursday, Dec. 21. We expect minimal to no impact to the campus comfort level during this time period. Please feel free to contact the Facilities Department with any questions or concerns at maintenance@lamar.edu.

KVÍæż½ã½ã hosts On Campus at Íæż½ã½ã, a weekly feature sharing the voices of staff, students and faculty across the campus, every Monday morning at 7:50 a.m. If you would like to share news and insights about what you're doing, please contact KVÍæż½ã½ã Station Manager, Jason Miller, at (409) 880-7231.

Location: LIT Multi-Purpose Center

Need a dental cleaning? Íæż½ã½ã and LIT students can receive dental services for only $15. Make an appointment with the LIT Dental Hygiene clinic today by calling (409) 880-8020. Services include dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, and more.

Deadline: Friday, Dec. 15, midnight

Submissions will be open from October 15 to December 15 for Pulse magazine. Submission categories include: poetry, short fiction, scholarly essays, creative nonfiction, poetry in translation, and art. Submissions are open to all students, regardless of major. $100 prizes will be given for each category. A publication release party and reading event will be held in May of 2024.

Deadline: Sunday, Dec. 31, 11:59 p.m.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA will go live by Dec. 31, 2023. Have your FSA ID and password ready, and gather personal and financial documents for you and your contributors. Additionally, don't forget to give consent for the tax data transfer to avoid a rejected FAFSA.

Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, 5 p.m.
Location: Íæż½ã½ã Reaud Building, Office of the President, Room 321

Each year, 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). Students selected for these positions play an important part in representing the students of each Texas public university.

Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, be able to attend required TSUS or THECB meetings, and have a strong drive and self-motivation to contribute to the progress of higher education in Texas. Applications must be printed out and submitted no later than Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to the Office of the President, Reaud Building, Room 321.

To learn more, visit the links below:
Application for TSUS Student Regent
Application for THECB Student Representative
Application ofr Governor's Appointment (must be completed for either position)

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, 5 p.m.

The 2024 David J. Beck Fellowship application will remain open until Jan. 16, 2024. Faculty and staff are encouraged to motivate students you know to apply for this prestigious fellowship. Please visit the website for the application requirements and award information.

Deadline: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, 5 p.m.

The Íæż½ã½ã Center for Resiliency hosts an annual Research Summit, and we are now accepting presentation abstracts across all colleges. We are searching for moderators, panelists and presenters. If interested, please contact Teressa Robertson via email at teressa.robertson@lamar.edu.

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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