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Location: Virtual

LU's Student Health Center has partnered with TimelyCare to provide students with 24/7 access to virtual mental health services for free. Students do not need insurance to participate. By signing up , you can access 24/7 on-demand emotional support and scheduled counseling sessions!

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: 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, 12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom

The Academic Success Conference assists new and returning undergraduate students in developing strategies, techniques and relationships to thrive at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

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: 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.

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!

Deadline: Saturday, Jan. 20

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is looking for student volunteers for the 2024 tax preparation sites on campus and the Neighborhood Resource Center on Gulf Street in Beaumont. The VITA program is a free program that provides tax filing to individuals who had a total household income of $64,000 or less during 2023. VITA is also seeking IRS-certified tax preparers. Certification clases will be held on the LU campus on Saturday, Jan. 20. Please contact the LU Office of Strategic Initiatives at (409) 880-7169 for more information.

KVLU hosts On Campus at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, a weekly feature sharing the voices of staff, students and faculty across the campus, every Monday morning at 7:50 a.m. If you would like to share news and insights about what you're doing, please contact KVLU Station Manager, Jason Miller, at (409) 880-7231.

Location: LIT Multi-Purpose Center

Need a dental cleaning? LU and LIT students can receive dental services for only $15. Make an appointment with the LIT Dental Hygiene clinic today by calling (409) 880-8020. Services include dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, and more.

Deadline: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, 5 p.m.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Center for Resiliency hosts an annual Research Summit, and we are now accepting presentation abstracts across all colleges. We are searching for moderators, panelists and presenters. If interested, please contact Teressa Robertson via email at teressa.robertson@lamar.edu.

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: 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 2024-2025 FAFSA is now open. To maximize your financial aid opportunities, make sure to complete and submit your FAFSA by the priority deadline of March 1, 2024. Contact the Office of Student Aid at financialaid@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8450 if you have any questions.

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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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