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Date: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 5 - 6 p.m.
Location: Herman Iles Building, Price Auditorium

The Title III Office launched the Inspiring STEM Series to engage students through inspiring STEM presentations and real-world research applications. Our inaugural presentation features Dr. Iván Ojeda-Ruiz (Mathematics) and student researchers Kamaile Hernandez-Linkee and Carlo Silva.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual via

Do you stutter? Looking for community and support? Join the °®Éñ´«Ã½ NSA chapter to meet others who “get it” in a relaxed, supportive environment. No pressure to speak and no judgment — just connection, conversation, and encouragement. More info can be found here.

Date(s): Thursday, Sept. 10 - Saturday, Sept. 12 & Thursday, Sept. 17 - Saturday, Sept. 19 - 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 20 - 2 p.m.
Location: °®Éñ´«Ã½ Studio Theatre

In a small Oklahoma town, an innocent girl (Ainsley) marries a just-released convict (Jack), whom she's corresponded for three years. Jack's never told her why he went to jail, and with his newfound religion he says it doesn't matter. After Jack's parole office visits, she begins to have doubts. More information and tickets can be found here.

Date: Friday, Sept. 11, 1 - 2 p.m. & 2:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Landes Auditorium 101

All undergraduate students who want to get involved in sponsored research and all faculty willing to mentor undergraduates in research are cordially invited to attend the O.U.R. Orientation, and learn about the O.U.R. grants, student travel support, workshops, and the O.U.R. conferences hosted at LU. 

Additionally, all students, faculty and staff at Lamar are invited to attend the S.U.R.F. Symposium, and learn about some of the exciting research projects conducted by our undergrads over the past summer at Lamar U. and in other U.S. universities.

More information? Contact cbahrim@lamar.edu.

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with senior marketing major, Lea Walker, to hear about her summer study abroad experience in France. For the full transcription of this episode, click here. 
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Need deodorant to freshen up from a long campus walk? Feeling under the weather and need some sinus relief? Head up to the second floor of the Setzer Student Center to purchase your on-the-go medical supplies from our medical vending machine.

We invite you to participate in our research and engaging auditory training session.

Requirements for Participation:
• Must be 18 years old or older
• User of a cochlear implant in one ear and a hearing aid in the other ear.

The Student Health Center is committed to providing healthcare to help students prioritize their wellbeing. Schedule an appointment for medical and counseling services, lab work, vaccines, or pick up your medications from our in-house pharmacy. Call (409) 880-8466 for questions.

The Center for Academic Success is back this fall with in-person workshops designed to help you succeed through finals. This month, learn strategies for staying focused, productive, and taking effective notes. Join us Thursdays, 1–1:30 p.m. in the Setzer Student Center. To see the full schedule or learn more, visit here.

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