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Week of May 31, 2022
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Lamar University is pleased to welcome three candidates for the position of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Search Presentations

Date: May 23, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., May 25, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., June 1, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Price Auditorium, John Gray Center, Herman Iles Building

Lamar University is pleased to welcome three candidates for the position of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Each finalist will present to LU faculty, staff and students in a community forum. Updates to the candidates and schedule are as follows: 

Dr. Daniel Brown - May 23, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Dr. Shafik Dharamsi - May 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Dr. Melissa Gruys - June 1, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Community presentations will be held in Price Auditorium at the John Gray Center, Herman Ilse Building. Candidates will deliver a 15-20 minute presentation followed by a Q&A session for those in attendance.

To access each candidate’s photo and curriculum vitae, visit ngskmc-eis.net/provostsearch and login with your LEA username and password. A campus feedback form is available on the website to provide feedback on each candidate.

Showcase Your Student Services and Programs at Our Department Resource Fair During the Summer.
New Student Orientation Resource Fair

Date: Saturday, June 18, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

New Student Orientation is coming soon and so is your chance to reach out to new Cardinals at the Orientation Resource Fair! Showcase your student services and programs at our department resource fair during the summer.
Sign up now online!

Save the dates for when new students and families will be visiting campus for New Student Orientation
Save the Date: New Student Orientation

Date: Saturday, June 18, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

New Student Orientation is coming soon! Save the dates for when new students and families will be visiting campus. Wear red and show off your LU pride to our incoming students.

Freshmen Dates:
June 18 
June 24 
June 30
July 9
July 14 
July 15
August 5 
August 11

Transfer Orientation:
July 29

Lamar University Benefits Fair: 2022 Summer Enrollment

Date: Wednesday, July 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom A

Save the date for the 2022 Benefits Fair: Summer Enrollment, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6 for faculty and staff.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce that LinkedIn Learning is now available for free to all Lamar University faculty and staff.
LinkedIn Learning Now Free to All Faculty & Staff

The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce that LinkedIn Learning is now available for free to all Lamar University faculty and staff. Formerly Lynda.com, LinkedIn Learning is a leader in online training, with a library of more than 16,000 fully online courses covering a wide range of technical, business, software and creative topics. Under the Faculty/Staff tab, click the LinkedIn Learning icon and log in using your LEA username and password you use to access other Lamar services. After activating your account, you can easily access LinkedIn Learning 24/7 through LU Connect. If you have questions about your new LinkedIn Learning benefit, contact Human Resources at trainingnest@ngskmc-eis.net or (409) 880-8375.

Support commercial-free radio in southeast Texas with a sustainership of $5, $10 or $20 a month at kvlu.org.
KVLU ... Radio Without Interruption

The KVLU spring fundraiser has passed, but our fundraising is ongoing … much like the uninterrupted news, music and local features you expect and enjoy. Support commercial-free radio in Southeast Texas with a sustainership of $5, $10 or $20 a month at kvlu.org. KVLU … radio without interruption!

FY22 Annual Inventory Verification

The Annual Inventory Verification is underway for FY22. If you are a Property Custodian and have not received your inventory packet(s), contact Property Management. Submissions should be made to logisticalsupport@ngskmc-eis.net before 5 p.m. on June 15.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. The 2022 Federal Asian Pacific American Council theme is "Advancing Leaders Through Collaboration." For information about this heritage month and resources, please visit the LU Diversity and Inclusion website.

Did you know that faculty can teach one of their courses to LU students abroad?
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Proposals Due June 1

Did you know that faculty can teach one of their courses to LU students abroad? We are looking to bring some of the most exciting study abroad programs to students in 2023! Please reach out to studyabroad@ngskmc-eis.net if you are interested in bringing your course to another corner of the world!

Faculty Handbook Proposed Policies or Bylaws Changes Open for Lamar Community Comment

Lamar University values community input and is committed to listening and reflecting on comments regarding proposed policies and bylaws.

Join us EVERY MONDAY ALL DAY at 5 Under Golf for half off Gameplay and Appetizers for all LU faculty, staff, students and alumni. Just bring your LU I.D.
Cardinal Mondays

Join us every Monday, all day at 5 Under Golf for half off gameplay and appetizers for all LU faculty, staff, students and alumni. Just bring your LU I.D.

Tune in to this week's episode or past episodes of the LU Moment on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
LU Moment: Dr. Christina Gregory | S4 Ep. 23

This week on the LU Moment, Lamar University Assistant Professor of Political Science Dr. Christina Gregory talks about her journey to LU and about her prestigious research fellowship on lives for female veterans after service.

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

COVID19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccines Available

Free COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer) are available at the Student Health Center to all Lamar University/LIT students, faculty and staff. You must register for an appointment. 

The Student Health Center is also offering COVID-19 booster vaccines for eligible students, faculty and staff for LU and LIT campuses. Eligibility criteria can be found on the CDC website. Please fill out the registration form for an appointment.



NEWS
LU NEWS, May 23-29, 2022

College of Education and Human Development joins transformative cohort to better serve future educators, students

LU alum David J. Beck to be inducted as a Texas Local Legend

RNDC appoints LU alum state executive vice president of California

ExxonMobil Invests in the Future of Robotics and LU Engineering

Political science professor awarded summer research fellowship to study female veterans

Recent graduate lands job with one of the Big Four

English cohort presents 'rhetoric of stuff'

Discovering the magic: Christian Craddock on earning his ears at Walt Disney World

'You Can Come from Lamar and Go Anywhere:' Grad Brendon Camp on his journey to Harvard Law

LU College of Engineering partners with Emerson Automation to host Industry Training




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