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Date: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom A

Please join the LU Office of Strategic Initiatives as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The guest speaker is Judge Naomi Showers Doyle. The theme is "Embracing the Dream: Empowering the Next Generation." Everyone is welcome to attend.

Date: Thursday, Jan. 18 through Thursday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum

Enjoy food trucks at Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Date: Saturday, Jan. 27, 7 a.m. - noon
Location: TBD

The purpose of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Please join the LU Office of Strategic Initiatives and the Helping Hands Club as we serve the unhoused individuals in the Beaumont area. Contact mluke1@lamar.edu for more information.

Date(s): Monday, Jan. 22 through Friday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library Lobby

In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, The LU Office of Strategic Initiatives is hosting Portraits of Survival which features modern day portraits of Holocaust survivors. Next to each photo is a card telling the survivor’s story and how they came to rebuild their life.

Date: Thursday, Jan. 25, 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, Kountze

Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is a single-day event to gather data on needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Southeast Texas. In partnership with the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, we seek data collection volunteers for PIT Day. Faculty and student participation is encouraged. Training provided. Please contact Janeal White at janeal.white@lamar.edu or (409) 791-4613.

Start Date: Thursday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Stop by the Setzer Student Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates for free STI testing, sponsored by Legacy Community Health and the Student Health Center:
• Thursday, Jan. 25
• Thursday, Feb. 22
• Thursday, March 28
• Thursday, April 25

Date: Thursday, Jan. 25, 12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom B

The purpose of the lunch and learn is to educate the public about human trafficking and the role they can play in preventing and responding to human trafficking. Panelists will share valuable information. This event is sponsored by the LU Office of Strategic Initiatives and ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Social Work ÐßÐßÊÓƵ.

Date: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: LU Science & Technology Building

At Texas Academy (TA) , learn firsthand from our staff and students on why TA may be the right fit for you. We will cover multiple topics including the admissions process, student life, academics, and research.

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: San Jacinto Room 218, 2nd floor of Setzer Student Center

Join LU Writing Center Director Casey Ford for a brief presentation and lively discussion of Writing Center support in your teaching and writing. Space is somewhat limited, so RSVP to casey.ford@lamar.edu to reserve your seat. Feel free to bring your own food or beverage. We sincerely hope to see you there.

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library, 8th floor (Plummer Room)

LU faculty and staff are invited to the Faculty Corner Reception to celebrate ÐßÐßÊÓƵ University faculty scholarly activities. Please join us Jan. 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Mary & John Gray Library's Spindletop Room (8th floor). RSVP by Jan. 19, 2024.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches 120

This information session will provide LU students with an opportunity to learn more about the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career opportunities.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Room, 8th floor of Mary & John Gray Library

Author of 11 fiction and non-fiction books, Ron Rozelle won the 2022 Summerlee Book Prize for his novel "Leaving the Country of Sin." Rozelle will speak about his 40-year career writing about Texas. Refreshments will be provided, and this event is free and open to the public.

Date(s): Thursday, Feb. 1 - Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m.
Location: LU Studio Theatre

Ned creates a revolutionary new military technology that he believes will save more lives than it will take. His family is horrified, but it’s not until the government demands complete ownership of the weapon that Ned begins to question everything, leading him down a very dark and unexpected path. today.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 3, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Central Mall, FM 365, Port Arthur, 77642

All ÐßÐßÊÓƵ University students are invited to attend the event. Receive up to 50% off career dress apparel, accessories, and shoes. Everything you need for an interview or on the job will be available. There will be prizes given away throughout the event.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 24, 8 - 10 a.m.
Location: Spindletop North Campus, 655 South 8th Street, Beaumont 77701

The Out of the Darkness Walk, sponsored by the , has been relocated. Join us at Spindletop North on Saturday, Feb. 24. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. Register online at afsp.org.

Date: Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center & Setzer Student Center

Join us for Cardinal View, ÐßÐßÊÓƵ University's largest open house event. You and your family are invited to campus to learn about academic majors, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, student organizations, campus resources, and what life looks like at LU. Register today.

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

Listen in to this week's , as we sit down with Dr. Jaime Taylor, 16th president of ÐßÐßÊÓƵ University, as he reflects on 2023 highlights and discusses what's to come for the future of LU. 

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

Deadline: Friday, Jan. 26, 5 p.m.

LU LEAD Leadership Certificate ÐßÐßÊÓƵ helps students develop leadership, teamwork, public speaking, and communication skills, and connect with other students and staff. It's a great way to grow as a person and a leader on campus. Participants also receive cords for graduation. by Friday, Jan. 26.

Deadline: Friday, Feb. 2, 12:00 p.m.

Students in their final thesis or dissertation course must register for a brief asynchronous workshop provided by the LU College of Graduate Studies. Complete the form at the linked website so we can be in touch with you and assist with finalization of a document ready for required ProQuest publication.

Deadline: Friday, Feb. 2, 5:00 p.m.

ÐßÐßÊÓƵ University Provost Office is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2024 University Professor and University Merit Award. Nominations are due by Feb.2. Please see guidelines for nominations.

Deadline: Friday, Feb. 2, 5 p.m.

The ÐßÐßÊÓƵ University Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2024 University Professor and University Merit Award. Nominations are due by Friday, Feb. 2. Please see guidelines for nominations.

Deadline: Thursday, Feb. 15, 5 p.m.

ÐßÐßÊÓƵ University values community input and is committed to listening and reflecting on comments regarding proposed policy.

Deadline: Thursday, Feb. 15, 12:00 p.m.

The deadline is extended to Feb. 15 for submissions to the Graduate Research Conference to be held on March 28 in the Setzer Center. The conference will focus on AI, but there are open topics and sessions from all fields of inquiry.

Deadline: Friday, March 1, 11:59 p.m.

The Center for History and Culture encourages applications from any discipline or creative field, for fellowships up to $5,000. We are especially interested in work that considers our core region or situates it within broader national or global contexts. For more information and application instructions see webpage or contact Jimmy Bryan at jlbryan@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8510.

Deadline: Friday, March 1, 11:59 p.m.

The Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking proposals from undergraduate students in all areas of discipline at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ University. Recipients will receive up to $1,000 in research support and the opportunity to present their research at EXPO 2025. Submissions will be accepted until March 1.

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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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