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40% Off All L's Angels Merchandise While Supplies Last
Date(s): Tuesday, Aug. 11 through Friday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum
Limited-time savings! Get 40% off all L's Angels merchandise at the Spindletop Boomtown Museum while supplies last.
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How 2: LU-Tech Time Resource Fair
Date(s): Wednesday, Aug. 19, Noon - 3 p.m. & Thursday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium
Start strong with ! This Week of Welcome program helps students learn the digital tools and platforms used at LU, making it easier to access resources, stay organized, and succeed from day one.
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Breakfast with Benefits - Understanding TRS and Your Retirement Plan
Date: Thursday, Aug. 20, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218
Join Brian Orner, Corebridge Financial Advisor, for "Breakfast with Benefits" an overview on your state pension plan and retirement plan options. Essential topics covered include plan options, eligibility criteria, and enrollment process. Seating is limited. Refreshments will be provided. More information can be found on the HR Events page.
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Breakfast with Benefits - Social Security Basics
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218
Join Angela Bryant, investment adviser representative with Voya Financial, for "Breakfast with Benefits" and learn the basics of social security including when and how to start your benefit. One-on-one appointments available after workshop. Seating is limited. Refreshments will be provided. More information can be found on the HR Events page.
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Attend the On-Campus Student Job Fair
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Studenet Center, Live Oak Ballroom
Join us at the , where students seeking on-campus positions can explore part-time, work-study, and research positions.
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On-Campus Student & Part-Time Job Fair
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom
The Center for Career & Professional Development is hosting a hiring event for campus departments. Looking to add hardworking student talent for the Fall 2026 semester? Register here to join us and connect with motivated students and fill your open positions.
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2026 Fall Launch: Celebrating the Center for History and Culture's 10th Anniversary
Date: Thursday, Aug. 27, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Reaud Event Space
Come learn about the accomplishments of the Center for History and Culture for the past ten years and a preview of Fall 2026 events. Reception. Refreshments. Free and open to all.
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JCPenney Suit-Up Event
Date: Friday, Aug. 28, 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: 3100 Highway 365, Port Arthur 77642
All Βι¶ΉΣ³» students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the JCPenney Suit-Up event. Receive up to 30% off men's and women's career dress apparel, accessories, and shoes.
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LU Moment: Texas Academy Graduate Sets the Stage for Her Future | S9 Ep. 21
Listen in to this week's as we sit down with Texas Academy graduate and theater and dance sophomore, Malory Craigen, to hear about her experience on and off stage at Βι¶ΉΣ³». For the full transcription of this episode, click here.
Tune in to this week's episode or of the LU Moment on , or wherever you get your podcasts.
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| ANNOUNCEMENTS
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LU Marketing Communications Policies and Guidelines Updated
The Βι¶ΉΣ³» Office of Marketing Communications has updated policies and guidelines in place, including Media Relations Guidelines, AI Guidelines, and more. New guidelines can be found here.
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New Parking Permits Available
The fall parking permits are available to purchase online. Please fill the form out online through the parking portal located under your Self-Service Banner.
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Lamar Testing Center Location Update
The Lamar Testing Center has relocated to 4530 Jimmy Simmons Blvd., Beaumont 77705. All Prometric and Pearson VUE exams, along with TSI, CLEP, HESI, Metro Institute, and other testing services, are now administered at our new facility. More information can be found here.
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Reminder: ERS Dental Plans to Transition to Humana 9/1/26
Humana is getting ready to take over as the new third party administrator of the State of Texas Dental ChoiceSM Plan (PPO) and HumanaDental Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) plan. The current administrator, Delta Dental, will continue to manage the plans until Aug. 31, 2026.
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Google Essentials Starter Account
If you have used your @lamar.edu email address to sign up for Google services, upcoming changes may affect your Google account. This does not affect your Lamar email or LEA accounts. Please see the linked FAQs for details and any required actions.
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ORSPA Has a New Home
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration (ORSPA) has relocated. You can now find us on the second floor of the Dade Phelan Building (formerly the Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship, or CICE). We look forward to assisting you from our new location!
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Excellence in Assessment Grant - Call for Submissions
Deadline to submit: Friday, Sept. 18, 11:59 p.m.
The Excellence in Assessment Grant opens for its third and final year to support innovative, high-impact projects that strengthen student learning and institutional effectiveness. Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit proposals that advance assessment, scalability, and long-term impact.
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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 LU Weekly Update newsletter.
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