EVENTS
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LU Center for Resiliency Continues Disaster Backpack Distributions on Wednesdays
Prepare for hurricane season with the LU 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.
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Center for Resiliency Research Showcase
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Location: Science & Technology Building, Bird House
The LU Center for Resiliency will host another Research Showcase in the Science and Tech Building Bird House. Come see research from across the colleges of LU while networking with alumni, staff, students and Southeast Texas professionals. Light snacks and beverages provided.
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"Brown Bag" Chat with Texas Legislative Internship Program
Date: Thursday, Aug. 22, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Location: LU Social & Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 110
Juniors and seniors - be a Texas Legislative Intern next spring. Find out more at the workshop on Thursday, Aug. 22. This is a great opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in public service. Make the most of your first day of class.
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Theatre & Dance Auditions
Date: Friday, Aug. 23, 1 - 4 p.m. Location: LU Studio Theatre
Did you know auditions are open to all LU students? That means YOU! Join us on Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. to audition for our second show of the semester, Peter Pan. Nothing needs to be prepared for non-majors, we'll have scenes available for you to read. Contact us at (409) 880-2250 for more info.
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Boomtown Summer Serenade: BARTLY
Date: Friday, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. Location: Spindeltop Boomtown Museum
The next Boomtown Summer Serenade series performance will feature musical artist BARTLY on Friday, August 23 at Spindletop Boomtown Museum for a night of live music food, drinks, and local art vendors. Come early to browse and shop at local craft vendor tables. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m. Entry fee is $5, or free for LU students.
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LU Dance Auditions: Fall & Recovery
Date: Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: University Theatre Dance Annex
Ready to make your move? Join us for our upcoming dance auditions and step into your spotlight with Lamar University Theatre & Dance. Show us your passion and talent — let’s create magic together. This is open to all LU students. More questions? E-mail Amy Elizabeth at asmith103@tamilfolksongs.com.
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Study Abroad in Florence Informational Meeting
Date: Friday, Aug. 30, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 201
Join us to learn more about the Florence, Italy study abroad trip, where students will better understand the trip's components and have a chance to ask questions.
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Boomtown Cinema Under The Stars
Date: Friday, Aug. 30, 8 - 11 p.m. Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum
Location: Join us for a night filled with laughter and nostalgia for the viewing of The Magnificent Seven. With food trucks and adult beverages, it's the perfect Friday night outing. Food truck, concessions and drinks will be available for purchase. Entry is $5, or free for LU students.
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LU History Club First General Meeting
Date: Friday, Sept. 6, 3 - 4 p.m. Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 207
Join us at our first meeting of the semester to learn about all the events we will host for the Fall semester.
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Lutcher & Stark Families: Their Involvement in Texas Lumber Lecture
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m. Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 108
Join the LU History Club for a brief lecture on the Lutcher and Stark families of Orange and their involvement in the early Texas lumber industry. The lecture will also highlight the W.H. Stark House and its collections and history.
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2024 Digital Ticket Learning Technologies Conference
Date: Friday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: LU 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.
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COMMUNITY
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LU Moment: Eric Shannon Keeps LU Bands Marching Forward | S7 Ep. 27
Listen in to this week's LU Moment as we sit down with Lamar University's Director of Athletic Bands, Eric Shannon.
Tune in to this week's episode or past episodes of the LU Moment on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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LU Writing Center is Moving
Open date: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 8 a.m.
The LU Writing Center is moving to the Maes building on campus. During library renovations, we'll temporarily share space with the Language Lab in Maes Room 113. You can still book appointments at tamilfolksongs.com/writingcenter, and we open for Fall 2024 on September 3. Write on!
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First Generation Connections Launches This Fall
The LU Office of Strategic Initiatives is launching First Generation (First Gen) Connections this fall. The purpose is to engage first-generation students using holistic approaches to advance curricular and co-curricular outcomes and transform their college experience. The First Gen Connections program is for students whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year degree. Learn more at tamilfolksongs.com/firstgen.
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Apply Now for LU LEAD
Deadline to apply: Sunday, Aug. 25, 11:59 p.m.
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Apply for LU LEAD's Fall Cohort. Improve your teamwork, public speaking, networking, and leadership abilities through this one-semester program. Learn more at tamilfolksongs.com/leadership or apply today on LUHub.
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Get Publicity
Have something to share? Submit 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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