LU Moment

Having served as the 15th president of Lamar University for eight years, Dr. Kenneth Evans joins us on the LU Moment to reflect on his time here at LU, enduring his first hurricane, his continuous work in making campus developments and some of his most memorable moments.

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What sights and sounds can we look forward to from the College of Fine Arts and Communications this fall? Jennifer "JT" Robertson, CoFAC marketing communications coordinator, says in-person events are back and better than ever!

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The College of Engineering is gearing up to host it's first in-person STEM camp since the COVID-19 pandemic and Haley Strahan, director of outreach and student services, says the community has a lot to look forward to this time around.

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After being postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Le Grand Cal is back and better than ever! Kim Steinhagen, major gifts officer, dishes on everything that the Friends of the Arts have to look forward to.

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Traditional commencement celebrations and activities are set to return to LU this week to celebrate the class of 2021. For future graduates that may be wondering 'what's next?' after the big day, Shannon Figueroa, director of alumni fairs and advancement services, shares the benefits of the LU alumni network and how future grads can get involved.

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After more than a year of altered commencement ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more traditional ceremonies return to Lamar University this May. This week on the LU Moment, Dan Brown, associate provost of academic affairs, visits with Shelly Vitanza to dish on all the added pomp and circumstance to be expected for both in-person and virtual commencement participants this year.

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Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux shares the mission and vision for the Reaud Honors College and the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities, two programs uniquely LU and now under Thibodeaux’ leadership. 

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One of Lamar University’s all-time great basketball players is now back as Coach of the men’s basketball team – Alvin Brooks. Brooks joins Shelly on the LU Moment to talk about the glory days, coaching at his alma mater, top priorities and his preference, sushi or tacos.

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David J. Beck Excellence in Teaching Award winner, Dr. Ken Young, joins Shelly Vitanza on the LU Moment to discuss the career significance of the award, his efforts to help teachers, schools and districts during the pandemic and the new partnerships he’s creating between school districts and doctoral students.  

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The co-coordinators of the LU’s April 9 Resilience and Recovery Summit join Shelly Vitanza on this week’s LU Moment to talk about the agenda and purpose of this year’s free summit. Discussions will range from weather and flooding to COVID-19 and mental health, and the community is invited to attend.

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