Íæż½ã½ã

Íæż½ã½ã Weekly Update Íæż½ã½ã Students
Week of September 23, 2024
EVENTS
View All Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY
NEWS
EVENTS
WTAV Photo
"Where The Amish Vacation" and "To Live" On View at the Dishman

Date(s): Now through Saturday Nov. 2
Location: Dishman Art Museum

Both exhibitions will be open from Sept. 20 through Nov. 2. The opening reception for both shows will be held Friday, Sept. 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Flu Clinic SHC
Avoid the Flu

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center (lobby)

Cooler weather is coming - don't forget to . The Student Health Center is offering flu vaccines Sept. 25, Oct. 9 and Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rec Center lobby. The cost will be able to be charged to your Íæż½ã½ã account. Faculty/Staff will be $30, and students will be $28. Students: you may qualify for a free vaccine.

Íæż½ã½ã Center for Resiliency to Host Another Brown Bag Lecture

Date: Thursday, Sept. 26, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cherry Building (Signature Center Suites, Room 105) or via

Join us for the first lecture of the Íæż½ã½ã Center for Resiliency's "Clusters" series. Speakers include: Dr. S. Wang and student Arjun Shrestha, and Angela Clavijo with Stephan Malick and Karen Roebuck. Topics will include: 2024 Summer Camps, MIND- mental health intervention and diversion, disaster perspectives through immigration/cultural themes, and general storytelling.

Bayoulands Ukraine
LIVE Bayoulands Podcast Recording

Date: Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Dishman Art Museum Auditorium

KVÍæż½ã½ã invites the public to a live recording for the Bayoulands podcast. KVÍæż½ã½ã Station Manager Jason Miller will lead a conversation with Patrick Patterson and Uliana Trylowsky inspired by an exhibition of Patrick's photographs documenting the war in Ukraine, which will be on view at the Dishman Art Museum.

Brew Pic
Brew with our Speech & Hearing Sciences Crew

Date: Thursday, Sept. 26, Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Starbucks (inside of Mary & John Gray Library - 1st floor)

Unwind, Connect, Recharge:
Join faculty from the Speech & Hearing Sciences Department for a casual campus hangout and learn more about how to become a speech language pathologist or audiologist.

Writing a Successful URG Proposal

Date: Friday, Sept. 27, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Business Building, Room 108

All students interested in submitting a grant proposal or who want to learn how to write a compelling narrative are invited to attend this workshop hosted by Mrs. Casey Ford, the Director of Writing Center.

Leadership Conference
Student Leadership Conference

Date: Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: CICE Building

Find your path. Join us for the free Student Leadership Conference to grow your leadership skills. We'll focus on empowerment, confidence, ownership, and responsibility. Lunch will be provided. More information can be found .

Spindletop Live
A Spindletop Live Experience Powered by Pepsi

Date: Saturday, Sept. 28, 6 - 10 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

The “Live Experience” will showcase performances from local artists, like Luke Whitney and Ariel Moses. Join us as we celebrate the newly remodeled Spindletop Boomtown Museum and the grand opening of the Boomtown Square Bar and Grill. Tickets are free for Íæż½ã½ã and the public.

Student Open House KVÍæż½ã½ã
KVÍæż½ã½ã Hosts COFAC Student Open House

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: KVÍæż½ã½ã Studio

All Íæż½ã½ã College of Fine Arts and Communication students are invited to drop by KVÍæż½ã½ã for free ice cream floats and a tour of the KVÍæż½ã½ã studios. KVÍæż½ã½ã is located on the 2nd floor of the Íæż½ã½ã Theatre Annex. For more information and directions, call (409) 880-8164.

Fall Career Expo
Fall Career Expo

Date: Thursday, Oct. 3, Noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

The is open to all students and alumni of all majors seeking internships, co-ops, and full-time positions in a variety of fields. Appropriate attire in business casual or professional dress is required to attend this event. Bring copies of your resume to share with employers.

NSA Image
National Stuttering Association Beaumont/Lamar Chapter Meeting

Date: Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Via

If you stutter, you are not alone. It’s estimated that over 160 Lamar faculty, students and staff share the common experience of stuttering. Come join our support group, a proven way to build self-confidence, practice speaking, and explore ways to cope with stuttering.

TA Preview Day
Texas Academy Preview Day

Date: Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. - Noon
Location: Íæż½ã½ã Science & Technology Building

At Texas Academy Preview Day, learn firsthand from our staff and students on why the academy may be the right fit for you. We will cover multiple topics including admissions process, student life, academics, and research. More info can be found .

Another Book Release
"Another Way" Book Release Reading and Lecture

Date: Saturday, Oct. 5, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Price Auditorium

Join us for a reading and lecture celebrating the release of Another Way: Poetry and Prose from high school students in Jefferson County. Joe Francisco, Beaumont-raised chemist from U-Penn, will also be giving a lecture. All are welcome.

Turtles on a POst
Turtle on a Post: Memoirs of Carl Parker with Jim Sanderson

Date: Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Tyrrell Historical Library (695, Pearl Street, Beaumont)

Íæż½ã½ã Writer-in-Residence Dr. Jim Sanderson will talk about his work with Carl Parker in writing his memoirs Turtle on a Post. Parker (1934-2024) was born in Port Arthur and served 33 years (1962-1995) in the Texas Legislature. Sanderson is an award-winning author of eight novels and he is also a creative writing teacher. Find out more info here.

Digital Ticket
2024 Digital Ticket Learning Technologies Conference

Date: Friday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Íæż½ã½ã Setzer Student Center

Free online registration is now open for the 2024 Digital Ticket Conference. Registered attendees will attend sessions centered on digital learning and the latest in educational technology. Registration includes lunch and coffee/snacks between sessions. Session proposals will be accepted through August 31.

Walk Like MADD 5k

Date: Saturday, Nov. 9, 7:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

The 2024 Walk Like MADD Beaumont event is MADD's signature fundraising event to help us raise both awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving. Register and donate today to help us save more lives. Fire Truck Pull will be held at 10:30 a.m.

View All Events


COMMUNITY
World Mental Health Day Event

Date: Thursday, Oct. 10, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

The Office of Strategic Initiatives is hosting a World Mental Health Day event. The purpose is to raise awareness about mental health issues, reducing stigma, and promoting mental well-being. There will be information provided by Íæż½ã½ã student organizations and community-based organizations.

Weekly Calendar 9-23
Íæż½ã½ã Athletics Weekly Calendar

Come join us this week for . Don't forget that you can also watch the Íæż½ã½ã Cardinals on the road on ESPN+. Go Big Red!

Íæż½ã½ã Moment - Service Saturdays
Íæż½ã½ã Moment: Cardinals Give Back Through Service Saturdays | S7 Ep. 32

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Emily Robinson and Lizzie Drago to hear more about Service Saturdays.

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



ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOCO Banner
Represent Your Class for Homecoming

Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 29, 11:59 p.m.

Represent your class for Homecoming. All students who meet the eligibility requirements can run for a spot on the Homecoming Court. Apply by Sunday, Sept. 29 and on the Royal Court Application for more information.

Íæż½ã½ã Study Zones Across Campus

During the Mary & John Gray Library's construction, alternative study zones have been identified for Fall 2024. If you have questions or suggestions about study spaces on campus, please email studentsuccess@lamar.edu.

Íæż½ã½ã Green Squad Survey on Recycling

We would like you to take our survey on when to hold recycling days so that we can know what works best for everyone. We appreciate the time and effort you give to help us with events like this and we we want to make sure that the day/times we schedule recycling events work with your schedule. Take our survey .

Íæż½ã½ã Center for Resiliency Continues Disaster Backpack Distributions on Wednesdays

Finish out hurricane season by preparing with the Íæż½ã½ã Center for Resiliency Smartstorm disaster training and receive a backpack complete with emergency supplies to assist you and your family in the event of a disaster. Bring your participation verification to the Signature Center suites located in the Cherry Engineering Building on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Íæż½ã½ã Tutoring Center Has Moved

The Íæż½ã½ã Tutoring Center has moved to Galloway Room 140. We look forward to seeing you there.

McNair Scholars Applications Open for 2025 Cohort

Applications are open for the 2025 cohort of McNair Scholars. McNair Scholars invites students who have a strong interest in research and are either First Generation or underrepresented in graduate study to apply early and before Friday, Nov. 1. Read more here: /mcnair/apply.html.

Cardinal View Table Registration Link

We are very excited for Fall 2024 Cardinal View. You can access our Cardinal View table registration link . Please feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested in having a table at Cardinal View.

Hearing Evaluations
Lamar Audiology Clinic Open for Fall

The Íæż½ã½ã Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as a benefit of employment to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or to currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. We also work with Vocational Rehabilitation for technology assistance. Call (409) 880-8171 for more information.

Get Publicity

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.



NEWS
Íæż½ã½ã News, September 16 - September 23

Íæż½ã½ã welcomes Dr. Joby John as new College of Business dean

Íæż½ã½ã partners with Hamshire-Fannett ISD to prepare future educators

Íæż½ã½ã Office of Alumni Affairs announces 2024-2025 Alumni Advisory Board




Get Social! Stay Connected to Íæż½ã½ã.


See For Yourself
Íæż½ã½ã
4400 MLK Blvd., PO Box 10009, Beaumont, Texas 77710