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LU Weekly Update ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University Faculty and Staff
Week of August 10, 2026
Faculty Staff Convocation

Make plans to attend this year's Faculty & Staff Convocation on Wednesday, Aug. 12 inside the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with a program immediately following at noon.

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HR Drop In
HR Support Drop-In Session: NEOED Training for Faculty & Staff Hiring Process

Date: Monday, Aug. 10, 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Dade Phelan Building (formerly CICE), Room 113 or Virtual

Human Resources hosts monthly HR Support Drop-In Sessions every second Monday of the month. For the month of August, we will do an overview on NEOED Hiring Process. These ongoing open house–style sessions are designed to give you information and dedicated time to ask the HR team questions. More information can be found on the HR Events page.

Ls Angels Merch
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.

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. 

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. 

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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LU Moment - Malory Craigen
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 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University. 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.



ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Testing Center Location Update

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ 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.

Attention Faculty Members: Salary Spread Election

If you wish to have your salary distributed evenly over 12 months instead of the standard nine-month schedule, now is the time to submit your Salary Spread Election Form. Completed forms can be emailed to hr@lamar.edu no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14.

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 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ email or LEA accounts. Please see the linked FAQs for details and any required actions.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University Foundation FY26 Request to Pay Submission Deadline

Deadline to submit: Friday, Aug. 14, 5 p.m.

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University Foundation will accept completed and approved FY26 Request to Pay packages through 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. If you have any questions, please call the Foundation office at (409) 880-2117.

ORSPA Has Moved
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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