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                | STAR Services Hosting Student Success Workshops on Thursdays Date(s): Thursdays from now through May 1Location: Setzer Student Center, Sea Rim Room 229
 
 STARS is hosting workshops throughout Spring 2025 to help students enhance their college experience, productivity, and more. Please visit the STARS website for full schedule and session details.
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                |  The College of Business Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series: Orlando Alvarez
 Date: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 12:45 p.m.Location: Galloway Business Building, Landes Auditorium
 
 The College of Business welcomes Orlando Alvarez, chairman and president of BP America, for "Energy Transition and Climate: Reflections from the Top" on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 12:45 p.m. in the Landes Auditorium inside of the Galloway Business building. A 2022 distinguished alumnus, Alvarez will share insights in energy and climate challenges.
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                | Big Thicket Association Environmental Education Seminar Date: Thursday, Feb. 20, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.Location: Maes Building, Room 107
 
 Come join us for the next installment of the Biology and Environmental Science Seminar Series. Jennie Knapp and Diane Thompson of the Big Thicket Association will talk about environmental education and opportunities in the Big Thicket. There will be free pizza available.
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                |  Boomtown Jazz & Wine
 Date: Friday, Feb. 21, 6 - 8 p.m.Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum
 
 Come out to Spindletop Boomtown Museum and enjoy a night of jazz music and wine on Friday, Feb. 21. Music will be by Ron Rocio and his Jazzy Friends. Admission is $8. LU students get in for FREE! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with music from 6 to 8 p.m.
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                | Paint Your Future: A Resume Development Workshop Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room 120
 
 In this workshop presented by Sherwin-Williams, you'll learn the basics of resume writing, how to highlight your skills and experiences, how to tailor your resumes, tips on formatting, and resume pitfalls.
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                | 7M视频 Woodwind Day Date: Saturday, March 1, 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.Location: Jimmy Simmons Music Building
 
 Lamar's Woodwind Day will be held in the Jimmy Simmons Music Building from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will include workshops with guest artists, performances, and clinics. The event is free and open to the public. We encourage all middle and high schools students to attend.
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                | Financial Literacy Seminar: Adulting 101 Date: Tuesday, March 4, 1 - 2 p.m.Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room
 
 As one embarks into the "real world,"  the importance of credit and how to build it, things you need to know about full-time jobs, and setting yourself up for success when it comes to living on your own.
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         | COMMUNITY |  
                |  LU Athletics Weekly Calendar
 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! |  
                |  LU Moment: Explore. Dream. Discover. Study Abroad with LU | S8 Ep. 3
 Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Dr. Mustapha Jourdini and Dr. Gevorg Sargsyan to hear more about the study abroad program at LU.
 Tune in to this week's episode or  of the LU Moment on , or wherever you get your podcasts.
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         | ANNOUNCEMENTS |  
                |  Mental Health Care with Benefits
 Students can register for sessions with TimelyCare to have access to free virtual counseling 24/7. Keep your mental and physical health in check, plus so much more. Register between Feb. 14 through 28 to be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card. |  
                | Texas State University System (TSUS) Awards Now Open for Applications Faculty, staff, and students are invited to apply for awards from the Texas State University System (TSUS), including: 
 Regents’ Professor Award
 Regents’Teacher Award
 Regents’Staff Excellence Award
 Regents' Student Scholar Award
 
 If you have any questions, please contact Academic Affairs at (409) 880-8400.
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                |  Mary & John Gray Library Hosting Survey to Improve Services
 The Mary & John Gray Library wants input from students, faculty and staff to improve library services. Take a five minute  here: https://lamar.edu/librarysurvey (English) or https://lamar.edu/librarysurveysp (Español) and enter to win an iPad and other prizes. |  
                |  Mindful Cardinals Sessions Available
 The counselors of the Student Health Center invite you to Mindful Cardinals, informational sessions for students seeking guidance on self-care, coping skills, relaxation, and self-esteem. Sessions are now underway. Seats are limited, so reserve your spot by calling (409) 880-8466. |  
                | Apply for a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) The Office of Undegraduate Research invites undergraduate students from all academic areas to submit proposals to the SURF program. You can enjoy a 10-week research experience, and receive a $2,700 stipend, $1,400 in research support, $500 in travel support, and free housing in our Cardinal Village during the summer. |  
                |  Free STI Testing On Campus
 Stop by Setzer Student Center Room 125 this semester for free, confidential testing for sexually transmitted infections. This free testing is sponsored by Legacy Community Health and the Student Health Center. 
 Date(s): Thursday, Jan. 30, Wednesday, Feb. 26, Tuesday, Mar. 25, Thursday, Apr. 17
 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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                |  There is Still Time to Apply for Fall 2025 BSN Program
 Deadline: Saturday, March 1, 11:59 p.m.
 Don't miss your opportunity to apply for Fall 2025 admission to the BSN Nursing Program. The deadline to apply is March 1. For more information, see the instruction packet at the link provided. Check in with your pre-nursing advisor to make sure all your pre-requisites are in order.
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                | New Student Orientation Dates and Information Incoming students will be able to register for a session starting on Saturday, March 1. Table registration for the resource fair and student organization fair will be posted by the end of next month. Please go to the new orientation website to view the dates. Let's welcome these cardinals to the flock! |  
                | STAR Services Recruiting Academic Coaches Student Tutoring and Retention (STAR) Services is actively hiring Academic Coaches for immediate employment. Undergraduate students are highly encouraged to apply. To learn more and apply, please visit . Become a part of our team and make a difference today. |  
                | Call for Student Success Mentors for Cardinal Communities Deadline to apply: Friday, Feb. 28, 11:59 p.m.
 Cardinal Communities is recruiting Student Success Mentors for our program this Fall 2025. Undergraduate students are highly encouraged to . Please visit here to learn more and apply.
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                | 7M视频 Criminal Justice Newsletter This is the annual 7M视频 Criminal Justice Newsletter which highlights the accomplishments of students and faculty members for 2024. We would like to share these accomplishments with our university community. |  
                |  LU Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications
 Deadline: Monday, March 3
 The LU Ambassadors program is accepting applications now through March 3. Pick up applications for the 7M视频 Ambassadors Program in the LU Office of Alumni Affairs, Room 102, Rudy Williams Building on campus.
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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 campus update.
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