The Office of Undergraduate Research created a workshop to assist students in developing research strategies to improve their Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship grant proposals. “Research is the foundation for higher education,” Alyse Jordan, head of research, engagement, and learning said. “The workshop gives students an opportunity to evaluate and identify academic resources, develop keyword strategies,Continue reading “Literary Research Workshops for all students”
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Up and coming Student Organization for Crypto, NFTs, and Blockchains
By Ambour Leal UP contributor With cryptocurrencies becoming more prevalent, crypto, NFTs, and blockchains are gaining more global use and popularity. Brothers Thanh and Tien Nguyen wanted to bring a part of the crypto world to Lamar. They founded the Blockchain Student Society in the fall of 2021. “Simply put, if you want to knowContinue reading “Up and coming Student Organization for Crypto, NFTs, and Blockchains”
Singh pursues her dream career of choir director
Liberty sophomore Faith Singh is pursuing her dream career of choir director with her love of music and singing. She was inspired by her high school choir teacher to pursue a degree in vocal music education. “Christie Bean was a huge influence on my life,” she said. “She showed me you can do something youContinue reading “Singh pursues her dream career of choir director”
Several students feel they still shop online about at the same rate even after the pandemic
Now that COVID has been around for about two years in the US, several students feel that they still shop online at around the same rates as before the pandemic. “Shopping online is not something I like to do but I just do it every now and then,” Lumberton sophomore Joel Jimenez said. “I’m alwaysContinue reading “Several students feel they still shop online about at the same rate even after the pandemic”
Annual 6th Big Event to take place on April 2
The Big Event community service day will be Saturday, April 2 starting with registration and check-ins at 8:30 a.m. in the A5 Montagne Center parking lot hosted by New Student Leadership and Programs. “The Big Event is the biggest student-run one-day project where LU students can come together to say thank you to southeast TexasContinue reading “Annual 6th Big Event to take place on April 2”
Wesley Foundation hosting outreach events throughout March
In March, the Wesley Foundation will hold several events to promote student engagement and offer opportunities for Christian outreach. In honor of the last day of Mardi Gras, March 1, the Wesley will give away free King Cake slices from 10 a.m. to noon or for as long as supplies last. If a student findsContinue reading “Wesley Foundation hosting outreach events throughout March”
Cut Your Ex Out Event
The resident assistants at Monroe Hall took a different approach to Valentine’s Day this year for students by creating the Cut Your Ex Out event to help students relieve stress, get free food, have fun and socialize at the same time. RA Michaela Layman, Orange senior, said they created the event to promote socialContinue reading “Cut Your Ex Out Event”
Volleyball’s last home game set for Nov. 13
The Lady Cards volleyball began the 2021 season in August under the cloud of the continuing pandemic as a new member in the Western Athletic Conference. As the team winds down their season, the players and head coach Jordan Lay reflect on their efforts. “This season has come with a bunch of challenges for usContinue reading “Volleyball’s last home game set for Nov. 13”
LU to host Multicultural Community Festival Sept.19
The Multicultural Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 19 at the Montagne Arena tailgate lot from 2:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. Admission is free. There will be various activities, performances, food, and many other surprises that can be experienced by any interested LU students and community members. Associate Vice president and Dean of Students Hector FloresContinue reading “LU to host Multicultural Community Festival Sept.19”
Fanfest will be a bigger and better event this year
The Fanfest tailgate event will be the focus of Homecoming activities Nov. 13, from Noon – 4 p.m. at the A-5 parking lot next to the Montagne Center. The Homecoming parade was cancelled so that Fanfest would have more resources poured into the event, associate director of programming and events Canaan Daniels said. He hopesContinue reading “Fanfest will be a bigger and better event this year”
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