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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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@lamar.edu.

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.

Date: Friday, Aug. 30, 8 - 11 p.m.
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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.

Date: Friday, Sept. 6, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 207

at our first meeting of the semester to learn about all the events we will host for the Fall semester.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Archer Physics Building, Room 108

Join the LU History Club for a 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.

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.

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Director of Athletic Bands, Eric Shannon.

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

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 lamar.edu/writingcenter, and we open for Fall 2024 on September 3. Write on!

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 lamar.edu/firstgen.

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 lamar.edu/leadership or apply today on .

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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.

Dr. Liv Haselbach appointed to Transportation Research Board Committee

Â鶹ÊÓƵ upgrades Wi-Fi with state-of-the-art system for Cardinal Village

LU student gains hands-on aerospace experience at Future Metals LLC

Cam Le and Carla Pulumbarit Scholarship established