LU Moment: Recent Episodes
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Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is full of exciting events and research. Listen each week to learn more about the people making the most of their moments at LU.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Texas Academy graduate and theater and dance sophomore, Malory Craigen, to hear about her experience on and off stage at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Molly Crespo to discuss Lamar University pre-professional programs and early pathway program offerings.For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with the Lamar University campus graphic designers: Michelle Lancaster, Jenna Devens, and Cameron Uresti. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with two LU honors students, Jud Ripper and Matt Ard, to discuss the Southeast Texas Resiliency Digital Collection, presented by the Center for Resiliency. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Elizabeth Diaz, exercise science senior at LU and newly appointed 2026-27 Student Regent for the Texas State University System. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Hilda Billups to learn more about the Center for Academic Success (formerly STAR Services) at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Kyle Scott, executive director of entrepreneurship for the Venture Center at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Lamar University Dance Team head coach, Dezja Kelly, to hear more about the team and their recent first place national championship title at The College Class in Orlando. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with this year’s David J. Beck Fellows to hear more about their cutting-edge summer research projects in Taiwan, New York and Massachusetts. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with journalism sophomore Victor Almazan to hear more about his journey at LU. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dean Golden Wright to hear more about the College of Fine Arts & Communication at LU. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Coach Aqua Franklin to hear more about the women's basketball program at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Bailey Jenkins to discuss “Next Draft: Student Work Series,” a multi-day performance highlighting original theater created by LU students. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Allie Sanford and Jonah Smith to hear more about their recent trip to Puerto Rico for Alternative Spring Break. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we with down with LU senior Adam Baeza to hear more about Red Beak Productions. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with John Lee and Mark Speirs to hear about the Small Business Development Center at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Clara Schreck, Jacob Smith and Evie Clifton to hear more about the LU Ambassadors program. The program is currently seeking applications until Monday, March 2. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Megan Begnaud from the Office of Student Aid to discuss financial aid opportunities available for students at LU. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Micah Beutell and Austin Lloyd with Lamar Athletics to hear about athletics marketing and promotions and preview the upcoming spring season. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Sergeant Byron Popillion to learn more about the Lamar University Police Department and the safety measures that are in place for the new semester at LU. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Sara Chavez to discuss medical and counseling services, health education, and the Student Health Center at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Coach Pete Rossomando to hear about the LU football team's historic 2025 run, and what's to come for the program. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Carsen Barrett to hear more about The Flock -- a student group created to increase attendance and spirit at LU athletic events. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Grayson Meek to hear more about the fifth annual Cardinal Lights holiday event coming on Tuesday, Nov. 18. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Chef Casey Gates to learn more about his 30 year career in the culinary field, and his role as culinary and hospitality instructor in the Department of Nutrition, Hospitality and Human Services at LU. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with LU alumna, Emily Buesing, to learn more about her journey as a working artist, and to talk about LU Department of Theatre & Dance’s upcoming production of “The Importance of Being Earnest."For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Karen Sandoval and Jimmy Lucia to discuss the upcoming Cardinal View open house event on Saturday, October 25. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with LU Dean of Students, Dr. Elizabeth De La Rosa, to hear about her role on campus and a preview of Homecoming Week 2025. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with LU College of Business alumnus Julian Stevens to hear more about his clothing business, Dos Corazonez, and his recent visit to New York Fashion Week. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux and Mohamed Irhabi to hear more about the Reaud Honors College at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Megan Thompson to hear more about the Lamar University Cheer Team. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Gene Theodori and Dr. Brian Williams to discuss the newly formed LU Rodeo Team and the upcoming Big Red's Roundup western day and rodeo at LU. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Uliana Trylowsky and Aron Arceneaux to discuss Red Day 2025. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Chun-Wei Yao to hear more about the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Tim Pallone, coordinator of music education and interim director of athletic bands at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Sergio Mendez, a senior biology pre-medicine and first-generation student at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Kathryn Washington to hear more about the Lamar University Educational Leadership Department. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Lamar University President, Dr. Jaime Taylor, to discuss recent campus upgrades and academic and athletics highlights from the 2024-25 school year at LU.
To check out the video podcast episode, visit: https://youtu.be/1b7Tg_GpA-Q?si=iQ4D5Q4YVk6imF8w.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Carlee Smith and Kara Pent to hear more about the New Student Orientation program at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Gordon Williams to hear about his 26-year career at LU, his role as Lamar University Television Studio Operations Manager, and his journey in filmmaking. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Ginger Gummelt to find out about her journey at LU and what's next for her.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we venture behind the scenes with Lamar University senior and theatre major, Porter LaPray, to hear more about his journey that led him to the stage at LU. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Beth Byers from the Lamar University Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences to learn more about a speech therapy program in partnership with Hamshire-Fannett ISD. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Christopher Harpe to hear about how his journey at Lamar University sparked a love for creative storytelling. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Liv Haselbach and Dr. Nicholas Brake from the LU 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 https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with senior education major Adriana Wong to hear about how she turned her love for crocheting into a business. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Embry Robles, a construction management senior at Lamar University. From spearheading the construction of a local Wendy's restaurant to winning a leadership award for construction management, Embry has laid a solid foundation during his time at LU. For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Alan Brincks to learn about what's coming up with Lamar University Department of Theatre & Dance, including an upcoming outdoor production of Shakespeare's "As You Like It." For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Bayleigh Smith to learn more about Discover Engineering and the College of Engineering at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit the link here: https://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/lu-moment/lu-moment-s8-ep8.html
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Caleb Buse, LU senior majoring in finance, accounting and industrial engineering. For the full transcription of this episode, visit the link here: https://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/lu-moment/lu-moment-s8-ep7.html.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Diane Clark and Dr. Doug Williams to learn more about the Department of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education at Lamar University. For the full transcription of this episode, visit the link here: https://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/lu-moment/index.html
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Mitchell Junious to hear about his journey in broadcasting and production at Lamar University.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Lamar University Head Softball Coach Amy Hooks as she shares about the team and her love for the sport.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Mustapha Jourdini and Dr. Gevorg Sargsyan to hear more about the study abroad program at LU.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Hayden Jackson to hear about Week of Welcome, Cardinal Activities Board, and student engagement at LU.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Haley Tyson and Nicole Kyles-Burton with the Center for Career & Professional Development.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Luis Lemmen to hear about his experience as an exchange student and his journey from Germany to Texas.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with LU sophomore Matthew Whitten to hear all about the annual Home for the Holidays program.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down LU's Director of Alumni Affairs & Advancement Services, Shannon Figueroa.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with chemical engineering junior, Ketia Irakoze.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with mechanical engineering sophomore and University Press photo editor, Carlos Viloria.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Grayson Meek to hear more about Cardinal Lights 2024 and the Office of Event Management at LU.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with one of our Cardinal Couples, Janea and Kyle Nelson, to hear about the Smith-Hutson Scholars Program and LU Athletics.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with LU Crew members Emma Nelson and Miguel Arevalo to hear more about LU's upcoming Cardinal View open house event.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with alumna Holly Hearn, as she reflects on her time at LU and her journey from industrial engineer to private chef.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Student Government Association (SGA) President, Ethan Ellis to hear about SGA's plans for the LU student body.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Rene Latiolais and Amanda Toups to discuss the new "See For Yourself" marketing campaign at LU.
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This week on the LU Moment, listen in as Kyle Fayan tells our listeners all about Homecoming Week 2024 at LU. For more information, visit lamar.edu/homecoming.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Ryan Servantes, a track and cross country sophomore at LU.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Emily Robinson and Lizzie Drago to hear more about Service Saturdays.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Jeff Spoeri and Drake Rothenberger as they get ready to "Paint the Town Red" for this year's Red Day at LU.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Ashley Thibodeaux and Marla Singleton with Student Tutoring and Retention (STAR) Services.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Lamar University Athletics Director Jeff O'Malley as he reflects on the last year and sheds light on the future of LU Athletics.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Director of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, Dr. Joseph Tacy.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Lamar University's Director of Athletic Bands, Eric Shannon.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Lamar University Speech & Hearing Sciences junior, Mary Wernig.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Hetty Brown, LU alumna (1979) and co-founder of the popular "Best Bites" Facebook group.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with David Martin to hear about facilities management at Lamar University.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Wilma Jackson to hear about the First-Gen Connections program launching at LU this fall.
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Listen in as we sit down with Dr. Ashley Dockens to discuss generative AI in higher education.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Chief Hector Flores to discuss campus operations and LUPD.
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Listen in as we sit down with Jeanna Summy and Cole Toomey to find out what's going on over at the Spindletop Boomtown Museum.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Chadwick, chair of the LU Department of Art & Design.
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As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, listen in as we sit down with Shawn Gray to discuss TimelyCare, a 24/7 virtual counseling platform for LU students.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Shannon McFarlin with the LU Department of Counseling to discuss Mental Health Awareness Month.
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This week's LU Moment is hot off the press. Listen in as we sit down with Andy Coughlan and Maddie Sims to hear all about LU's student newspaper, the University Press.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Jody Slaughter and Kalynn Dickert to discuss the University School Partnerships for the Renewal of Educator Preparation (US PREP) program.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Freddie Titus as he reflects on his 41-year journey with Lamar University.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Danielle Sutton, LU alumna and owner and co-founder of 409 Family.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Jason Miller and Shannon Harris from KVLU 91.3 to hear all about their 50th anniversary celebration.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with the Wesley Foundation to hear more about how they provide resources and a welcoming space for LU students.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Director of Football Performance for LU Athletics, Coach Pat Walker, as he shares about his journey as a performance and life coach for student athletes. Listen in to hear more.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with the Center for Resiliency to hear more about their role at Lamar University.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Charlee Chelette and Jason Duplant of Neches Federal Credit Union, as they share with our listeners about the growing partnership between LU and Neches FCU. Listen in to hear more.
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This week on the LU Moment, we highlight the LU Student Health Center and National Nutrition Month. Listen in to hear more.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with LU Crew Specialists, Annette Castillo and Jordan Campbell, as they share with our listeners about LU's largest open house event, Cardinal View. Listen in to hear more.
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Listen in as we sit down with LU alumnus Marion Phillips III ('84), as he discusses his journey from LU graduate to his current role with U.S. News & World Report.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with the Cardinal Activities Board (CAB) as they share with our listeners about all the ways that CAB works to promote student engagement on campus. Listen in to hear more.
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Listen in as we sit down with LU alumnus Manuel Humphrey (2022), as he discusses his journey from LU graduate to Beaumont promoter.
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This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Jon Korejwa, director of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, as he shares with our listeners about this free tax preparation service. Listen in to hear more.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
Listen in as we sit down with Dr. Jaime Taylor, 16th president of Lamar University, as he reflects on 2023 highlights and discusses what's to come for the future of LU.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Ellie Maples, assistant director of admissions at LU, and Emily Oldbury, a second-year Texas Academy student, as they share with our listeners about the annual "Home for the Holidays" program. Listen in to hear more.
For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.
Listen in as we sit down with Dr. Belinda George, three-time Lamar University alumni, as she shares her story from LU and beyond.
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This week on the LU Moment, Amy Elizabeth, assistant professor of dance in the LU Department of Theatre & Dance and founder and artistic director of Aimed Dance, who aims to promote dance as a fine art in Southeast Texas. Listen in to hear more.
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Listen in as we sit down with Jonah Smith, president of Lamar University Student Government Association, as he discusses life on campus and student engagement plans for the future.
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This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Nicki Michalski, associate professor and interim chair for the Department of Communication and Media at LU, sits down with us to discuss department offerings, updates and accomplishments. Listen in to hear more.
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Listen in as we sit down with Dylan Newton, Lamar University alumnus (2019), as he shares about his journey to becoming a renowned cyberpunk photographer.
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This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Annette Hernandez, Civil Engineering professor at LU, sits down with us to discuss the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and how they're working to "bridge the gap" between research, marketable skills and meeting infrastructure and environmental needs. Listen in to hear more.
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Listen in as we sit down with Constable Christopher Bates, Lamar University alumnus (2008), as he shares about his college experience at LU, and his journey as an elected official in Jefferson County.
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This week on the LU Moment, Angela Fanette, director of the LU Welcome Center, and Josh Romero, LU Crew member, sit down with us to discuss the upcoming Cardinal View event on Saturday, November 11. Listen in to hear more.
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Listen in as we sit down with Landon Richard, Lamar University alumnus (2022), as he shares about his college experience, life after Lamar, and his journey in the professional world thus far.
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This week on the LU Moment, Victoria Viser, president of the Lamar University Nutrition Dietetics Association (LUNDA), sits down with us to discuss all things nutrition. Listen in to hear more about LUNDA.
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Listen in as we sit down with Karen Whisenhunt-Saar, assistant professor in the Lamar University Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences, as she discusses the department's role at LU and in the local community.
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This week on the LU Moment, Matthew Chin and Kenidy Bennett sit down with us to discuss the Texas Academy at LU. Matthew is the Student Body President for the Texas Academy, and Kenidy is the Journalism Club President. Listen in to hear more about this amazing program.
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Listen in as we sit down with Mayor Roy West to discuss the relationship between Lamar University and the Beaumont community.
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This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Golden Wright, Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at LU, sits down with us to discuss Lamar's upcoming 100th birthday celebration, CentennialFest, scheduled for Sunday, September 17 at 4 p.m.
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The Lamar University campus was abuzz just days ago as nearly 1500 guests piled in for spring Cardinal View. This week on the LU Moment, Deidra Mayer discusses the history of Cardinal View, how the university pulled in record-breaking numbers for the event and getting future Cardinals excited for life at LU.
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What's cooking in the College of Education and Human Development? This week on the LU Moment, newly named Chef Casey Gates talks about his recipe for student success in the LU culinary arts department.
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This week on the LU Moment, Sergeant Colt Ryan talks about LU's new campus-wide active shooter training.
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Lamar University is gearing up for its largest open house event of the semester –– Cardinal View! This week on the LU Moment, LU Crew members Rileigh and Marcellious are sharing what they love most about this "im-PECK-able" open house event and how future Cards can get registered.
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This week on the LU Moment, LU crew members Allaina Melancon and Isabel Martinez discuss student development, their roles at the Lamar University Welcome Center and their recent student conference in Denver, Colorado.
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This week on the LU Moment, LU alumnus and political analyst Quentin Jiles talks about his passion for politics, his journey after LU and how his gift of gab landed him on Peacock's new hit reality series "The Traitors."
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The Lamar UniversityDepartment of Theatre & Danceis pleased to announce their performances for this spring semester. This week on the LU Moment, director Alan Brincks dishes on the three new productions and everything the audience needs to know before showtime.
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Tax season is fast approaching, but have no fear, the LU VITA program is here to help. This week on the LU Moment, Jon Korejwa talks helping taxpayers get the most on their tax refunds without breaking the bank.
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This week on the LU Moment, Drs. Freddie Titus and Wilma Jackson talk about the diversed campus community at LU and celebrating the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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This week on the LU Moment, Jon Korejwa talks about how LU's VITA program is working to provide tax assistance to Southeast Texas community.
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This week on the LU Moment, Daviss LaBove talks about all things social media.
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The fall semester has concluded, and Cardinals have gone home for the holidays, but for 16 Lamar University students, the holidays have yielding more than just hearty meals and laughs with family and friends
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Recent graduate Caden Moran '22 knows all too well the fine art of success. This week on the LU Moment, he talks about his journey at Lamar University and how his passion for the fine arts landed him the role of marketing coordinator for the LU College of Fine Arts and Communication.
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This week on the LU Moment, finance and marketing senior Miriam Chavez talks about her transformative experience studying abroad in Alicante, Spain.
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Resilient, hardworking and caring. Those are the words that LU international student Syed Ali uses to describe himself. This week on the LU Moment, he talks about his resilient journey to the United States, his dedication to succeed at LU and how his caring nature landed him a job at Big Four Firm EY.
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This week on the LU Moment, senior broadcasting major Khalaya Coleman talks about how she works to showcase culture on the Lamar University campus through her LUTV News segment, "Kulture by Khalaya."
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This week on the LU Moment, LUTV NEWS studio manager Gordon Williams talks about mentorship, content creation, the award-winning documentary "They Will Talk About Us: The Charlton-Pollard Story," and all things LUTV News.
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This week on the LU Moment, Diana and Emily, business students turned podcast pros, talk about "Accelerate!" the new College of Business podcast.
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Lamar University is gearing up to host Cardinal View on Nov. 12. This week on the LU Moment, LU Crew members Josh and Allaina share all the details on the university's largest open house event of the season.
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This week on the LU Moment, LU alum Caitlin Grammer reflects on her passion for theater and talks about her debut as guest director of LU theatre production "Lost Lake."
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This week on the LU Moment, Nathan Kogut, a 20-year coaching veteran who joined Lamar University Athletics in April of 2022, talks about how he's managed to lead the women’s soccer team into the best start in program history.
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On Oct. 17-21, Lamar University joins colleges and universities across the nation in celebrating National Transfer Student Week. This week on the LU Moment, Ryan Litchfield shares all the details of LU's week-long celebration of transfer students.
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Twins Keyara and Teyara Watson-Love took social media by storm in early summer just after simultaneously graduating from LU with master’s degrees in speech-language pathology –– a field with only 3% of Black women. This week on the LU Moment, the pair dishes on breaking glass ceilings, their academic research and how they work together to inspire excellence within others.
The LU department of Theatre and Dance has announced its performances for the fall season. This week on the LU Moment, Alan Brincks, play director and theatre instructor, dishes on the department's first production of the season –– "The Clean House."
This week on the LU Moment, Troy Gray, director of Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum speaks about the return of Big Red's Ride Classic and Antique Car Show and what Cardinal fans can look forward to this year!
This week on the LU Moment, Christian Guillory, Student Government Association president, and Luiz Ramirez, SGA vice president, share what the organization learned over the past year, major projects for the academic year and more.
Lamar University is gearing up for LU Red Day, the annual day of giving, while the LU Black Alumni Network sets its sights on the annual scholarship gala. This week on the LU Moment, Lauren Wilson dishes on the importance of giving back and Aaron Lavergne '17 shares how the LU Black Alumni Network is working to mentor and inspire the next generation of Cardinals.
The Accessibility Resource Center is the university-designated resource for accomodations. This week on the LU Moment, ARC director Tammy Lillly talks about how the reimagined center is working to support students with disabilities.
This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Freddie Titus reflects on his time at Lamar University as he enters his 40th year stepping into the role of interim vice president for the Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations.
The KVLU documentary series Bayoulands is gearing up for its 6th season. This week on the LU Moment, KVLU production director Jason Miller talks about the history of the Bayoulands show, his most memorable episodes and exciting topics the 6th season will feature.
This week on the https://open.spotify.com/show/5ksVrZeOBAOOGLxfe51de1?si=8616549787c3420f (LU Moment), LU Athletics Director Jeff O'Malley talks about his 27-year history in athletics and his future vision for the department including his goal to bring NIL (name, image and likeness) opportunities for student-athletes at Lamar University.
This week on the LU Moment, upon his retirement, Norman Bellard reflects on his 22-year history at Lamar University as a student athlete, a mentor and a champion for student success.
Newly named Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Dann Brown has been laser-focused on student success. This week on the LU Moment, he talks about strategic planning, his vision for Lamar University and his excitement in celebrating commencement.
This week on the LU Moment, DAVID MULCAHY, director of the small business development center, talks about how the SBDC is helping businesses rebuild two years after the start of the pandemic.
This week on the LU Moment, Lamar University President Jaime Taylor and First Lady Stacy Taylor reflect back on their first year at LU.
This week of the LU Moment, professor Garrick Harden talks about how the LU Center for Resiliency is working for educate the Southeast Texas area on hurricane preparedness.
This week on the LU Moment, venture capitalist Jack Gill '58 and his wife Linda Gill discuss their journey to success and their passion in inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
The Lamar University Dishman Art Museum has launched it's their fourth juried art exhibition for LU Alumni titled "After School Special." This week on the LU Moment, museum Director Dennis Kiel and Audra LaCour, lab technician for the Department of Art & Design, speak on their excitment in hosting the first juried art show since the start of pandemic, the interpretation of art and what the audience can look forward to this time around.
Lamar University is gearing up to welcome the class of 2026 to campus for New Student Orientation. This week on the LU Moment, Brandie VanZanden, director of New Student and Leadership Programs, and Assistant director of NSLP Morgan Pulliam talk about their excitement in hosting NSO and how future Cardinals can prepare.
Nicole Kyles-Burton has a knack for networking and a passion for helping LU students become career-ready. This week on the LU Moment, she speaks about her job as a career consultant in the LU Center for Career and Professional Development and what motivates her to continue mentoring Cardinals long after they've left the nest.
Data analysts are some of the most sought-after professionals in the world! This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Kakoli Bandyopadhyay, professor of management information systems and director of Graduate Studies, speaks about the new data analytics certification program at LU and how it can launch future Cardinals into a successful career in any profession.
This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Christina Gregory takes an in-depth look at the effects of military service on female veterans.
Senior data anlaytics major Christian Craddock speaks on his experience working at Walt Disney World, a dream he's had since he was a child.
Dr. Tony DeMars, department chair of the department of communications and media, dishes on his vision for LUTV News and creating a collaborative learning environment through media. Then, LU cheer and dance coach Courtney Sutton speaks about the LU dance team's big championship win.
Thierry Epassa, LU engineering graduate, speaks on his love for the LU College of Engineering and how his engineering degree prepapred him for a successful career in the field.
Dr. Terri Davis, associate professor and department chair of political science, has been awarded the David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award. Annually, the David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award. The award carries with it a check of $25,000.
Richard Condit, director of Jazz Ensembles at LU, dishes on the upcoming Jimmy Simmons Jazz Festival.
This week on the LU Moment, Amy Elizabeth, instructor of dance, dishes on all things dance and what the community can look forward to with this years performance of "Dance Unleashed."
This week on the LU Moment, Dr Kathryn Washington, assistant professor in educational leadership, dishes on the Collegiate 100 and how she works to lead by example and inspire excellence among Lamar University students.
Lamar University is gearing up for their annual Earth Day Celebration on April 22 and Grayson Meek dishes on exiting things the community can expect. Then, the LU department of Theatre and Dance will premiere their second production of the season –– SPLIT.
The Lamar University Texas Academy is taking the state by storm. This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux dishes on how Texas high school juniors and seniors can join the program.
Dr. Agim Kukeli, an instructor of economics in the LU College of Business, chimed in to shed light on the cause for the rise in gasoline and when, if at all, consumers can expect to see a decrease.
This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Cristian Bahrim, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, talks about the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at LU and how students can get involved in undergraduate research.
This week on the LU Moment, senior graphic design major DeShaun Bell talks winning a national billboard contest focusing on violence prevention. Then, SGA student leaders Tiffany Tran and David Williams talk new Cardinal engagement hour coming in the fall.
Dr. Wilma Jackson, director of Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, reflects back on Black History Month at Lamar University and campus events to look ahead to for the future!
Cybersecurity is about the protection of digital assets. From identity theft and social media hacks to cloud security and malware attacks –– Dr. Lucy Tsado said the need for cybersecurity and digital forensics is growing daily.
LU baseball kicks off on February 18 against Binghampton University. Head baseball Coach Will Davis shares what we can expect from our Cardinals on the field this season.
This week on the LU Moment, Valeria Ayala, sophomore forensic chemistry major, talks about being a part of the LU Cardinal NEST at Fletcher Elementary and how she works to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
This week on the LU Moment, Karli Padia, associate director of the Welcome Center, dishes on all the details about the university's largest open host event of the semester; Cardinal View - LAMARdi Gras.
This week on the LU Moment, community leader and Beaumont City Councilman Albert "AJ" Turner talks about his journey to becoming a city councilman, his passion for philanthropy, educating the youth and being a pillar in the community.
Welcome back to campus, Cardinals! This week on the LU Moment, the Division of Student Engagement dishes on all the exciting Week of Welcome events taking place this week. Also, the College of Fine Arts and Communication has a full schedule of events for the community to enjoy.
This week on the LU Moment, sophomore broadcasting major Alexis Miller speaks on her journey to LU and how the Lamar Promise scholarship made it all possible.
This week on the LU Moment, junior chemical engineering major Annabelle Broussard speaks on her journey at LU and how she landed an internship with American agricultural chemical company, Corteva.
This week on the LU Moment, LU alum Dr. Joshua Daspit '04 speaks on the importance of representation within the LGBTQ+ community, building bridges, networking and discovering what makes you different.
LU alumna Bryoni Prentice '08 dishes on her journey to sweet success in the culinary arts and how she ended up as a contestant on the Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge.
This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Juan Nichola dishes on what sparked his passion in research and how Lamar University students can get involved.
This week on the LU Moment, MSA grad student Lance Taylor reflects on his time at LU and dishes on how he's landed internships with Big Four accounting firms and his new job with Walmart Headquarters.
Education writer Natalie Wexler speaks on her work in education reform and challenging educators to think beyond traditional teaching practices.
This week on the LU Moment, accounting and finance major Taliah Belcher dishes on her journey to success at Lamar University and learning to seize opportunities.
This week on the LU Moment, homecoming honoree Dr. Tamerla Chavis recalls her time at LU, her path to neurosurgery and how Lamar University has impacted her life.
This week on the LU Moment, director and playwright Ed Morgan reflects back on his journey through theater, gives advice to LU theater students looking to break in the industry, and dishes on his new theater production, "So You Can Look Ahead" set to have a world premiere right here at LU.
Lamar University is set to kick off the First-Gen College Celebrate and this week on the LU Moment, Dr. Wilma Jackson and Professor Andre Favors dish on a details!
Lamar University is gearing up for our largest open house of the semester and this year, it has a spooky twist. We're inviting all future Cardinals out campus to experience Cardinal Boo! This week on the LU Moment, Deidre Mayer, director of admissions and aid, and Karli Padia, assistant director of admissions, dish on all the details for this spooktacular open house event.
This week, Lamar University welcomes alumnus Scott Millican '64 back to campus to share stories and experiences from a remarkable career in aerospace that began at Lamar and continues, more than 50 years later, as Founder and CEO of HE Space. This week on the LU Moment, Brendan Gillis, assistant director of the Center for History and Culture dishes on other upcoming events that spotlight Southeast Texas History.
This Spindletop Gusher has returned to LU! This week on the LU Moment, Troy Gray, museum director, dishes on upcoming events at the Gladys-City Spindletop Boomtown Museum and the return of Lucas Gusher reenactments.
Study abroad programs have returned to LU! This week on the LU Moment podcast, Mary Haas, study abroad coordinator, sits down to debunk common myths surrounding studying abroad and shares how Cardinals can become global citizens.
This week on the LU Moment podcast, Shawn Gray, Student Health Center director, discusses how the pandemic initially impacted the Student Health Center and how the SHC staff have continued to support student health needs to keep Cardinal Nation healthy.
Up first, Lamar University and PepsiCo have announced the return of recycling at LU! Alicen Flosi, director of sustainability, dishes on how our campus community can get involved. Then, the department of theatre presents The Bookclub Play!
Hispanic Heritage Month officially kicks off on Sept. 15. This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Hector Flores, dean of students, and LU Hispanic Society president Bilda Montoya, sits down to talk about the exciting events happening at LU to commemorate this special month.
While her fellow classmates spent their summer decompressing from the spring semester, Paula Ezendu, junior pre-med biology major, was preparing to compete in the Miss Texas pageant. On this episode, Ezendu dishes on her journey to pageantry. Then, Daniel McLemore sits down with Aron Arceneaux, development coordinator and Juan Zabala, Vice President of advancement, to talk Red Day – LU's first ever annual day of giving.
Our first football game of the season is just around the corner and we're celebrating with a Cardinal Kickoff!
Cardinals are back on campus and Week of Welcome has officially kicked off! From silent disco parties and trivia night to Involvement Fair and rock climbing –– Cannan Daniels, associate director of programming and events, says there's a lot to look forward to this year.
From mentorship and peer connections to campus involvement and social activities, Reba Daniels and Kristen Helm dish on Cardinal Communities and what the class of 2025 can expect.
This week on the LU Moment, Stacy Taylor, wife of President Taylor and First Lady of Lamar University, discusses the Taylors journey to LU, her passion for student engagement and her excitement in joining the Cardinal family!
This week on the LU Moment, recent ASL grad Shay Abigail '21 discusses the inspiration behind her newly published ASL children's book, "My Name is Maya," what sparked her passion for ASL and discovering your super power.
Disability Resource Center director Kyle Mutz talks building an accessible community for everyone here at Lamar University.
President Taylor speaks on his passion for education, his excitement in joining the Cardinal family, where he sees Lamar University in the next few years and more!
There's a lot to look forward to at the Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum this year. Museum director Troy Gray dishes on all the upcoming events and classes open to the community.
The College of Business is back and ready for take care of their Cardinals! There’s some exciting things happening this fall and Liz Newman, administrative coordinator to the dean, dishes on it all.
Find out what's cooking in the College of Education and Human Development this fall with Mandy Arceneaux, associate director or marketing relations, and Teresa Simpson, CoEHD special assistant to the dean.
With more than 200 faculty, over 100 staff and 12 academic programs, the College of Arts and Sciences is the largest academic college here at Lamar University.
Future Cardinals are starting to fly in for New Student Orientation and Brandie VanZanden, Director of New Student and Leadership Programs, says our future Cards have a lot to look forward to.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This week on the LU Moment, Shelly Vitanza visits with LU alumni, certified mediator, legal trial consultant and the principal personal injury attorney of The Wallace Law Firm, Belashia Wallace. Wallace talks about what it takes to be one of a few Black female attorneys in the country. Hear her story of perseverance, hard work and a commitment to always do the right thing.
This week’s LU grad Julie Wenah is a Nigerian-American lawyer, executive, filmmaker. She has worked at NASA, The White House, the Department of Commerce and Airbnb. Additionally, her "Mixtape" (purpose) is founding and leading "the Album & the Mixtape" a collective of dreamers, doers, storytellers, and music lovers creating community and content centered around healing and pursuing your life's Mixtape and purpose.
What inspires Ginger Gummelt, LU’s program director and assistant professor in social work? Find out on the LU Moment when Shelly Vitanza interviews Gummelt, a woman who inspires and encourages others on the Lamar University campus.
Two-time Paralympic and LU’s Academic Advisor, Jennifer Mutz, kicks off Women’s History Month, with the inspirational story of her life’s challenges and how she overcomes them daily to live life in the fast lane of success. This week’s LU Moment is the first in a four-part series featuring women who have a positive impact on Lamar University in celebration of Women’s History Month.
The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation, recently announced Lamar University as one of the 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohorts. Dr. Wilma Jackson joins Shelly Vitanza on the LU Moment to share how LU achieved this distinction.
On this week’s LU Moment, LU’s Athletic Director Marco Born tells why LU moved to the Western Athletic Conference and what it will mean for players and fans.
Erica Edgerly tells Shelly Vitanza how an LU degree and a little trial by fire made her a boss at the age of 23.
Dr. Teresa Simpson talks about the N.E.S.Ts LU’s Office of Community Relations, Economic Development and Student Access, have been building in BISD schools.
Dr. Andrew Victores, class of 2006, shares his experience attending LU’s Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities, earning his bachelor’s degree at LU and then attending medical school. He’s an LU ENT, who inspires others to pursue their passions at LU.
Two members of Lamar University’s web communications team – Charla Pate and Stacey Haynes – detail the new and exciting electronic tools and website that LU is rolling out.
Dr. Stefan Krause is offering new and exciting anthropology classes at Lamar University. He tells how LU students can now gain knowledge and skills to be crime scene investigators and why the study of anthropology is valuable for every profession.
This week on the LU Moment, Marie Murray, Assistant Director of Health Education Services at the Student Health Center, talks Covid-19 vaccine distribution, staying aware of mental health and how the LU community can stay safe as we prepare to return to campus for the spring 2021 semester.
LU graduate and CEO and Founder of KLV Ventures, Fred Vernon, talks to Shelly Vitanza about growing a business from the ground up, becoming an Amazon partner and the role of the CICE in his business’ success.
In addition to reviewing some of the biggest and best news of LU’s 2020 year, we continue the series, “What can you do with your LU degree?” talking with 2019 LU grad Cade Johnson. Cade, who has finished his first semester of medical school, shares why LU is a great place to go for pre-med. He also talks about some of his favorite LU moments.
When Sharita Gardner graduated from LU in 2012, she decided to make Beaumont home. She talks about the challenges getting connected in a small, tight-knit town and how she overcame to be one of Beaumont’s biggest advocates, well-known social citizens, not to mention using her LU degree to be gainfully employed doing something she loves.
One of the LU Moment’s first guest, two years ago, Hannah Rumsey, a 2020 LU grad, kicks off a new LU Moment series, “What can your LU degree do for you?” Ramsey talks about her years at LU, her research in Spain and her new job at ExxonMobil. She also passes on some wise words for current students.
LU has much to be thankful for this holiday season. Juan Zabala, vice president for University Advancement and CEO of the Lamar University Foundation, shares what’s tops on the Big Red gratitude list.
This week on the LU Moment gamers take over. Dr. Timothy Roden, an associate professor of computer science, talks about LU’s new unique degree that teaches students how to program videos games, and Jason Chambliss, LU’s Esports president, shares details about gaming for sport and for dollars.
LU’s nurses beat the national average on the nursing exam. Find out how the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing has continued to excel during the days of COVID-19 when Shelly Vitanza visits with Chair of the Department of Nursing Dr. Cynthia Stinson on this week’s LU Moment.
According to Dr. Brendan Gillis, LU’s cultural historian of law and government, elections were won in the 1800s by whiskey bribes. How does that compare to elections today? Dr. Gillis gives a historical perspective of the presidential election.
Welcome Center Director Tracie Craig explains how virtual recruitment, required due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now an exciting new tool helping LU reach more students. Craig also explains changes in admissions, such as the normalization of GPAs and no-test requirements.
For the first time ever, one of LU’s Moot Court Team advanced to the championship round in a Moot Court tournament against 40 other collegiate teams. Shelly Vitanza visits with these history makers – Katey McCall and Ali Hamza - who were also ranked top advocates at the tournament.
Shelly Vitanza interviews Dr. Praphul Joshi, a public health expert and associate professor who teaches current health issues and social epidemiology. Joshi gives his analysis of the pandemic based on numbers and how he and students are working to create greater prevention awareness and help provide contact tracing.
Dr. Jerry Lin, associate provost for Research and Sponsored Programs, shares how LU is upping its research effort, the benefit and the community impact.
LU’s Deaf Education and Deaf Studies is the only one like it in the state. On this week’s LU Moment, Diane Clark, chair of the department, talks about this unique program and why expanding to a satellite teaching location is so important to Southeast Texas and the nation.
LU's renowned physicist and recent recipient of a $225,000 National Science Foundation grant, Dr. Philip Cole, joins Shelly Vitanza on the LU Moment this week to talk about dark matter, nucleons…the very stuff of life.
There’s an exciting new initiative at Lamar University designed to put more STEM-trained teachers in local school districts. Dr. Mamta Singh shares the details of the MASON Stem Initiative and the joy of teaching on this week’s LU Moment.
Jon Washington, assistant athletic director for external communications, shares how LU’s student athletes have been working in the greater community to help recover from Hurricane Laura on this week’s LU Moment.
Members of the Coast Guard, working in storm-torn Lake Charles, are living in the Montagne Center. Shelly Vitanza visits with Chief Petty Officer, Brian Shajari, about recovery efforts and their operations.
This week’s LU Moment is all about students because they are back on campus. The President of the Student Government Association, Trevion Wilson, joins Shelly Vitanza to talk about SGA’s goals this academic school year.
On this week's LU Moment Dr. Ashwini Kucknoor, associate professor of biology, shares how she and LU students keep Southeast Texas beaches safe.
Lamar University has a chemical engineering professor who conducts research on bone regeneration using Whey protein. Get to know this week’s nerdy professor, Dr. James Henry, on the LU Moment.
Did you know Southeast Texas is sinking? Dr. Joseph Kruger talks about land subsidence as well as the difference between rocks and rolls on this week’s LU Moment, a continuation of the Nerdy Professor series.
There's a professor on the LU campus who has a pet toad. Learn about the toad and the professor on the nerdy professor series of the LU Moment.
In this first “Nerdy Professor” series on the LU Moment meet Dr. Tracy Benson. He talks about what he binge watched during the pandemic (It wasn't what you binged watched, guaranteed), his favorite sci-fi authors, his carbon research, the moment in his life he knew he wanted to be a chemical engineer and his greatest professional achievements.
Liv Haselbach, professor and chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is leading a collaborative and comprehensive study to mitigate flooding in Southeast Texas. She gives the details, goals, timeline and she names names of the big partners working with LU on the project…all on this week’s LU Moment.
This week on the LU Moment, dean of the College of Business Dan French shares the latest updates from the college.
This week, LU hosts a Virtual Town Hall Meeting to encourage community discussion about current events. Dr. Robert Spina, dean of the College of Education and Human Development, talks about the virtual meeting and shares ways the college has adapted to online learning.
This week on the LU Moment, Dr. Derina Holtzhausen, Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, shares ways that the college has adapted to online learning.
This week on the LU Moment Dr. Lynn Maurer, the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, shares how the college is staying connected with students in these challenging times.
This week on the LU Moment, Lamar University responds to the death of George Floyd and Dr. Brian Craig, the dean of the College of Engineering shares how the college is making adjustments to deliver quality content during the pandemic while growing a new Center, or two, and preparing for the fall.
In today's episode, we discuss the success of Lamar University's partnership with Apple.
Rachel Hoover, Director of Lamar University's Student Tutoring And Retention (STAR) Services, explains how students benefit from her department's support.
Shelly Vitanza discusses Lamar University's approach to career and professional development during the pandemic.
Morgan Mitcham, an engineering student at Lamar University, has designed a highly effective and comfortable face mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Shelly Vitanza discusses ongoing planning and construction efforts on the Lamar University Campus.
Shelly Vitanza discusses enrollment, aid and admission at Lamar University with Katrina Brent.
Shelly Vitanza interviews experts about the pillars of health to remember during the coronavirus pandemic.
Shelly Vitanza discusses mental wellness strategies with LU Student Health Center Director Shawn Gray.
Two LU experts in online education, Dr. Krystal Hinerman and Dr. Ken Young, discuss teaching online during times of crisis.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests discuss research at Lamar University to understand tinnitus. https://www.lamar.edu/blogs/lamar-university/2020/03/lu-moment-tackling-tinnitus.html (Full transcript)
Henry Venta and Ginger Gummelt discuss details of LU's first Resiliency and Recovery Research Summit, which will focus on lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey and other catastrophic events.
Full Transcript:Shelly Vitanza: Welcome to the LU moment. Thanks for listening. I'm Shelly Vitanza, the Director of Public Affairs at Lamar University. Each week we showcase the great events, activities, programs, projects, and people at Lamar University. Every couple of years, Lamar University hosts the Judge Joe J. Fisher Distinguished Lecture Series. And this year on Monday, March 9th 7:30 PM we are welcoming reporter correspondent and news anchor John Dickerson as the 13th speaker in this series. Shelly Vitanza: Currently a correspondent for 60 minutes, Dickerson joined CBS news in April 2009 as an analyst and contributor. His previous positions include cohost of CBS This Morning, Chief Washington Correspondent, and anchor of Face the Nation and moderator of the two CBS News Presidential Debates during the 2016 presidential campaign. He's also a New York times bestselling author and his latest book, The Hardest Job, is due out June 9th, 2020 by Random House. The Dickersonian WayShelly Vitanza:Mr. Dickerson is joining us by phone. Welcome sir. John Dickerson: Well thank you so much for having me. Shelly Vitanza: Hey, have you ever been to Southeast Texas? John Dickerson: I have. I covered the Nick Lampson race in 1996, which I believe is in that district. Shelly Vitanza: Absolutely. John Dickerson: Yeah, so yeah, so I think that was the Congressman Brooks was retiring and that was the first race to fill his seat if I'm not mistaken. Shelly Vitanza: That's exactly right. Yeah. Two legacies here in Southeast Texas. So you're familiar. Well, we're glad to have you back and I'm excited to welcome you for the day. Reading about you, you're famous for your Dickersonian style, basically embarrassing or catching politicians flat-footed. And so the industry has called it the Dickersonian style. But you've also said that you try to be restrained and mindful of every person's humanity and of the overwhelming challenge of pride. So there are times, I guess that you step back and you don't push hard. Can you give us some examples of that and talk about that? John Dickerson: Well in politics, particularly today, where there is so much questioning of other people's motives, where partisanship and which team a person's person happens to be on in terms of their political party affiliation tends to stop us from listening to what they have to say. And that's really the way a lot of political conversations take place and it's ruining our public discourse. And so nobody has ever had a conversation really that's been of much profit where they prejudged what somebody had to say. And so I try to give people as much of a chance as possible to explain what they have to say and make their case for what they believe. Because my job is to try to put information out there for people. And the best way to do that is to give people a chance to talk. John Dickerson: And now it also means though that you have a responsibility to frame and ask questions in a way that elicits some information. And then the responsibility is on the lawmaker or the person you're interviewing to participate in good faith as well, which is to give you an answer and not just a response to a question they've been asked. And hopefully if we do that, we might stumble on a better sense of what's happening in our world. Shelly Vitanza: And not shut down and really listen to them. And you seem to be able to anticipate the line of talk that it's just interesting to me and watching some of your interviews that you always are kind of ready for the next line of questioning. I don't know how much time you put into preparing, but it just must be an inordinate amount of time. John Dickerson: It does. Yes. There's a lot of time and a lot of effort that goes into thinking through what somebody is likely to say. Thinking through how to ask a question in a way that illuminates what they're going to say. Sometimes, even if we
Lamar University's marching band, the Showcase of Southeast Texas, will be marching in a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade this weekend.
Jeff Forret, Lamar University history professor and Distinguished Faculty Research Fellow, will introduce his new book, “Williams’ Gang: A Notorious Slave Trader and His Cargo of Black Convicts” at a lecture and book signing Tues., Feb. 18, 5-7 p.m. in the Event Center of the Wayne A. Reaud Building on the Lamar University campus.
IntroductionShelly Vitanza: Welcome to the LU Moment, thanks for listening. I'm Shelly Vitanza, the Director of Public Affairs at Lamar University. Each week we showcase the great events, activities, programs, projects, and people at Lamar University. February is Black History Month and this Friday we'll have a big celebration on campus honoring all African-American students who have had a 3.5 GPA for the last couple of semesters, which continues a long history of success for African-American students at Lamar University. In fact, well before the Civil Rights Bill, LU admitted African-American students. In 1956, 23 students entered LU. They were the first African-Americans. Six of them graduated two years later. Of course, it was Lamar Tech back then. Shelly Vitanza: The list of successful African-American alumni is very lengthy. I requested the list and it's pages and pages long. But let me highlight one today. One that jumped off the page I thought was so great: Levy Dumas. He was the first African-American to graduate from Lamar University, which was Lamar Tech at the time, in 1966 with a Civil Engineering Degree. And in his lifetime, he just turned 80 last year in 2019, Mr. Dumas helped invent the HOV lane in California and the rail system in Atlanta, Georgia. Wow, that's pretty exciting. Had to highlight him. We'll highlight an African-American every show through February. President of SGA on the impact of student government (1:32)Shelly Vitanza: Let's follow that thread of successful students and talk with three I've got in studio today. I have with me Edward Doan, he's a Senior Chemical Engineering major and President of the Student Government Association. Welcome Edward. Edward Doan: Thank you for having me. Shelly Vitanza: I've got Katey McCall, she's a Senior Poli-Sci, Political Science major. Pretty exciting time to be a political science major, I can only imagine. Welcome Katey. Tyler Martin, Junior Mechanical Engineering major. He is a Junior and Class Senator for the Student Government. You guys, I brought you all in because you are making a big difference on the LU campus. Edward, I guess well, any of you can jump in at any time, but Edward, let's start with you. Edward Doan: Go ahead. Shelly Vitanza: You've got a big job as the President of the Student Government Association. What's going on with student government right now, and really what kind of power does the Student Government Association have at Lamar University? Can you really do something Edward? Edward Doan: Yes ma'am. The only way to sum it up in one sentence is to say that SGA, Student Government Association, works with students, try to figure out student problems, student issues, student concerns, and work with administration to draft different policies, action plans, programs to address those concerns. That sounds rather vague, but that's really the only way to say it succinctly. Shelly Vitanza: Do students bring those issues to you, to student government, to you personally? I mean, how does that work? Edward Doan: Any Avenue. Sometimes a student will just see as I'm walking to class, and they'll- Shelly Vitanza: Hey Edward! Edward Doan: Let me know something that's going on. Sometimes it's [crosstalk 00:03:15] Shelly Vitanza: I'm sure you love that. Yeah. Edward Doan: Yeah, it's great. Any way possible. As long as we hear it somehow through email, through our suggestion box, we'll take it to the next meeting and try to draft a plan around that. Shelly Vitanza: Great. What have you been working on? Have you accomplished some things? Have you got some things in the works? What's happening? Edward Doan: Yeah, so there's several types of projects. There's very short term projects and longterm projects. An example of a short term project would be short term, as in, we did what we could. Shelly Vitanza: Right. Edward Doan: For our safety...
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Jeff Forret, Lamar University history professor and Distinguished Faculty Research Fellow, discusses the history of the South with Shelly Vitanza.
LU's 15th President Dr. Ken Evans talks with Shelly Vitanza about Lamar University's strengths, some of the action items of the 2020-2025 strategic plan and what he's looking forward to in academic year 2019-2020.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.
Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.