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Holocaust Portraits of Survial Exhibit
Date: Monday, Jan. 23-27, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Mary and John Gray Library Lobby
Portraits of Survival is a traveling Holocaust exhibit featuring a black and white photo gallery of individuals from Nebraska’s Holocaust survivor and military liberator community. The event is in observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. See a full list of events.
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Spring Lunch and Learn
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 12:30-2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom
Do you want to gain knowledge, confidence and connections for a great start to the spring semester? Join us for our Spring Lunch and Learn to kick off Spring 2023! To register and get more information, visit www.lamar.edu/asc.
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Department of Biology Research Open House and Poster Session
Date: Friday, Jan. 27, 2:30-4 p.m.
Location: Science and Technology Building (First Floor Lobby)
The Department of Biology will hold a research open house and poster session. The purpose of the event is to inform the university and broader community of the exciting research being done in the Department of Biology.
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REDtalks: Struggling Against Silence: The Writing Center as a Vocal Space
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 12:45-1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual and Setzer Student Center, Ballroom B
Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes (Macías) said that "Writing is a struggle against silence." Learn how to leverage your access to the Writing Center to activate your voice and embrace the idea that you are already a writer, even when it feels difficult or impossible.
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Career and Professional Development JCPenney Suit-Up Event
Date: Saturday, Feb. 04, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: JC Penny at Central Mall (3100 FM 365, Port Arthur, TX 77642)
All Â鶹AV students are invited to attend the JCPenney Suit-Up event! Receive up to 50% off men's and women's career dress apparel, accessories and shoes - everything you need for an interview or on the job.
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Coffee and Connect
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center (outside of ballroom)
Â鶹AV students of all majors are invited to attend ! This event is designed to allow students to meet and connect with employers in a relaxed atmosphere to build and develop their networking skills.
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Out of the Darkness Walk - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Date: Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium
The "" is a journey of remembrance, hope and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
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| ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Apply Now for Seniors of Significance
Student Engagement is seeking applications for Seniors of Significance, starting Friday, Jan. 27. This award recognizes students who have excelled in scholarship, leadership and service to campus and community, and have brought distinction to LU. Apply now for this special recognition!
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LU Dance Team Workshop
Are you interested in joining the LU Dance Team? Register today for the LUDT Workshop! You'll meet the team & alumni, learn LUDT techniques and combos, and participate in a mock tryout, all to prepare you for team tryouts later this semester.
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Nutrition, Hospitality and Human Services Department Adds New Major
Nutrition, Hospitality and Human Services Department kicks of spring 2023 Semester with a new major: M.S. in Sports Nutrition. Contact Dr. Jill Killough, chair of the NHHS Dept., for more information on the new major.
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University Professors/ Merit Award Call for Nominations
Â鶹AV Provost office is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2023 University Professor and University Merit Award. Nominations are due by Feb. 3. Please see guidelines for nominations.
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LUPD Non-Emergency Report
The Â鶹AV Police Department is on campus to serve you in the protection of your person, your property, and the university’s property. For all emergencies or questions, please get in touch with the Â鶹AV Police Department at (409) 880-7777. For non-emergencies, please file a, or information-only report, for theft, lost property and tips.
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David J. Beck Fellowship Applications Open
The 2023 David J. Beck Fellowship application deadline has been extended to Feb. 1. 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.
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Writing Center Scheduling for Spring 2023
The Writing Center is shifting to a new scheduling platform! In the interim, we ask that to schedule an appointment with one of our writing coaches, you call (409) 880-8571, email uwc@lamar.edu, or stop by our front desk in the WC. We do take walk-ins, but there could be a wait on busy days.
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LU Ambassadors Program Now Accepting Applications
Pick up your application for the LU Ambassadors in the Office of Alumni Affairs, room 102 of the Rudy Williams Building on the Â鶹AV campus. Application packets will be available until March 3.
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This Week in Rec Sports
Welcome to a new year with ! Have a New Year’s reslution? Come to the Rec to achieve your 2023 fitness goals! Attend seven Group Fitness classes to win LU items, workout gear and more. Come to the Pool on Friday for a swim in the dark, rent outdoor equipment for FREE or register for Intramural Basketball by Friday!
Rec Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 1-4 p.m.;
Pool Hours: Monday-Thurday 2-8 p.m.,; Friday 2-5 p.m.
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LU Athletics Weekly Calendar
Come join us this week for LU Athletics events! Men's and women's hoops have home games and we host the return of the Coaches Luncheon at 5-Under Golf every Monday at 7 p.m.
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Student Printing Service Update
Â鶹AV Information Technology has expanded the student printing services offered on campus to now include color printing, scanning, copy and fax. In addition, students can now print directly from a personal device and add additional funds using a credit card.
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EAP Interface Behavioral Health
Â鶹AV provides an benefit that is available to employees, spouse, and dependents at no cost. The EAP provides support with personal issues, planning life events, and/or work related concerns.
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Updates to Â鶹AV Wi-Fi
Â鶹AV I.T. Network Services updated the security certificate for LUnet wi-fi on Jan. 6. Please note that if you are having issues connecting to wireless, restart the connection process by first connecting to the join LU Wi-Fi network and completing a new enrollment process. Detailed instructions can be found at www.lamar.edu/wifi along with contact information should you need further assistance.
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Covid Boosters Available at Student Health Center
The Student Health Center has the Pfizer Bivalent booster shot available to all students, faculty, and staff who have completed the initial vaccination series regardless of who manufactured the initial series. Please call 409.880.8466 for an appointment.
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Get Publicity!
Have something to share? your good news (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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LU Moment: Super Tax Day | S5 Ep. 7
Tax season is fast approaching, but have no fear, the LU VITA program is here to help. This week on the , Jon Korejwa talks helping taxpayers get the most on their tax refunds without breaking the bank.
Tune in to this week's episode or past episodes of the LU Moment on or wherever you get your podcasts.
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