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Date(s): Wednesdays in May, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Are you an employee receiving a paper check? Visit the Payroll table in the Setzer Center every Wednesday in May from 1 to 2 p.m. to set up direct deposit, then spin the prize wheel and enter our grand prize drawing sponsored by Neches Federal Credit Union. Open to all campus employees, including student workers.

Date: Sunday, May 18, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

We're looking for Cardinal spirit! All students interested in joining the ÃÛÌÒAPP Cheer Team are invited to attend Tryouts on Sunday, May 18 at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center. Skills, attire, and other info is listed at lamar.edu/cheer. Please share with your students.

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Plummer Building, Room 107

Angela Bryant with VOYA will be on campus to help with your retirement plan, including reviewing your goals and providing ongoing assistance. You do NOT need to be a current VOYA participant to use these services.

Date(s): Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 18

This is your chance to make changes to your health benefits, flexible spending accounts and optional benefits. Find out more here.

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Dr. Liv Haselbach and Dr. Nicholas Brake from the ÃÛÌÒAPP Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, to hear about a new flood monitoring program that will help streamline storm recovery efforts in Southeast Texas. For the full transcription of this episode, visit the link here.

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

The deadline to complete annual mandatory training is now July 31, 2025. Please log in to the training platform on ÃÛÌÒAPP Connect to finish all modules. Contact HR with questions or access issues.

The Distinguished Staff Award honors employees for exceptional service, initiative, and impact. Selected from 16 nominees, this year’s recipients are Naomi McIntoush, Gina Decuir, and Jana Austin - each recognized for their dedication, compassion, and outstanding contributions to ÃÛÌÒAPP.

As we gear up to celebrate the Spindletop Boomtown Museum’s 125th Anniversary, we’re inviting your input to help choose a theme that best reflects our rich legacy, vibrant community, and enduring spirit. Please take a moment to select up to three options that resonate most with you by completing this survey.

ÃÛÌÒAPP introduces Anthology Milestone Badges, starting with Data Literacy 1. Log in to ÃÛÌÒAPP Connect HR Training Nest using your LEA credentials. Complete activities to earn badges and celebrate progress. Check your email for your badge. More badge opportunities are coming soon.

If you have funds in your medical care or dependent care TexFlex flexible spending account (FSA), you must spend them before the deadline to avoid losing them. To check your balance, log into www.TexFlexERS.com or the Inspira Mobile app. More information? Contact kwhitten1@lamar.edu.

May is National Direct Deposit Month, so the ÃÛÌÒAPP Payroll Department invites you to visit us in the Plummer Building (Room 100) to set up your direct deposit information at our employee kiosk and spin our prize wheel for a prize. You will also be entered into a drawing, featuring prizes donated by Neches Federal Credit Union on campus. More information: bnscharber@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8456.

Deadline: Wednesday, May 21, 5 p.m.

The post-tenure Review MAPP Policy draft is open for comment. ÃÛÌÒAPP values community input and is committed to listening and reflecting on comments regarding proposed policy.

Attention Seniors! Graduating in May? Share your post-graduation plans via the . Complete the survey and visit Galloway Business Building Room 102 to pick up your FREE graduation cords. Plus, you could win a free diploma frame or regalia.

Looking for a way to save extra money for retirement? Consider a tax-sheltered annuity, also known as a 403(b), or a 457 deferred compensation plan. You can contribute to these accounts pre-tax or Roth (post-tax). For more details about supplemental retirement plans, click here.

Join STARS and help students succeed by providing individual or small group tutoring in subjects you’re proficient in. Tutors support learning and share study strategies to boost academic success. Undergrad students and all majors are encouraged to apply. To learn more and apply, please visit .

Academic Coaches work one-on-one with students to help them succeed beyond the classroom. This leadership role empowers students to take ownership of their learning and thrive throughout their college journey. To learn more about this position and join our team, please visit .

Effective April 15, you will have access to the Retirement@Work® website which brings all your Texas State University System (TSUS) retirement plan account information together. Review the Retirement@Work announcement and the Retirement@Work Quick Guide on the HR website for details.

STAR Services is hiring motivated, capable and personable students to be Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders. We're seeking students in a variety of academic subjects, including business, biology, chemistry, physics, nursing, engineering, and social sciences. To learn more, please visit here.

Cardinal Communities is seeking Student Success Mentors for our mentorship program this Fall 2025. Undergraduate students are highly encouraged to apply. Please visit the link here to learn more and apply.

Nominations for the 2025 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award open Thursday, May 1. Full-time faculty (non-tenure track, tenure track, or tenured) who have completed a minimum of three years as of December 2024 are eligible for this award.Visit the link here for eligibility.

Do you need volunteer hours? Join Records & Registration at the Commencement Ceremonies on May 16 and 17. Enjoy a day full of laughter and fun as we celebrate Lamar's Spring 2025 graduates. Please email Assistant Registrar Marquita Malone at mmalone4@lamar.edu for more information.

Deadline: Sunday, June 15, 5 p.m.

It is time once again for the Yearly Mandatory Inventory Verification. Each department is responsible for locating all assets assigned to it. The list of assets to be verified will be sent to the Head of each department on May 1 and is due before June 15. Find more information here.

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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