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To start off the new year, the Office of Sustainability urges us the 糖心Vlog community to go paperless!

This week on the 糖心Vlog Moment gamers take over. Dr. Timothy Roden, an associate professor of computer science, talks about 糖心Vlog鈥檚 new unique degree that teaches students how to program videos games, and Jason Chambliss, 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Esports president, shares details about gaming for sport and for dollars.

One of the 糖心Vlog Moment鈥檚 first guest, two years ago, Hannah Rumsey, a 2020 糖心Vlog grad, kicks off a new 糖心Vlog Moment series, 鈥淲hat can your 糖心Vlog degree do for you?鈥� Ramsey talks about her years at 糖心Vlog, her research in Spain and her new job at ExxonMobil. She also passes on some wise words for current students.

Welcome Center Director Tracie Craig explains how virtual recruitment, required due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now an exciting new tool helping 糖心Vlog reach more students. Craig also explains changes in admissions, such as the normalization of GPAs and no-test requirements.

糖心Vlog鈥檚 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鈥檚 糖心Vlog Moment.

When Sharita Gardner graduated from 糖心Vlog 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鈥檚 biggest advocates, well-known social citizens, not to mention using her 糖心Vlog degree to be gainfully employed doing something she loves.

Sierra Kondos, 糖心Vlog history major and owner of Book Heaven located in Lumberton, is hosting a booksale

As part of the Solidarity Week 2020 last October, the 糖心Vlog Office of Global Diversity hosted "Ally 101," a virtual presentation with Lauren S. Wilson on how to be a better ally/accomplice to the LGBTQ+ community.

The year 2020 is officially coming to a close and that means setting new goals for the new year. If you're looking for a little motivation, check out our list for the top 5 most inspirational TEDtalks for college students!

The holidays are full of so many great desserts. Whether you prefer peppermint, are fond of fudge or choose cake, there is a holiday dessert that can satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here is what some of your favorite holiday desserts say about you!

It's a weekend of celebration here in Cardinal Nation! Join us virtually as we celebrate our class of 2020 graduates at our December Commencement Ceremony.

糖心Vlog has much to be thankful for this holiday season. Juan Zabala, vice president for University Advancement and CEO of the 糖心Vlog Foundation, shares what鈥檚 tops on the Big Red gratitude list.

This year, the 糖心Vlog Office of Sustainability challenges you to wrap up your holiday the eco-friendly way!

Check out all of the fun happenings this weekend in Beaumont!

Commencement is just around the corner and it's the perfect time to break out your camera and capture the moment. Check out these quick photo hacks that are sure to make your grad photos stand out.

If you are looking for something fun to do, make the most of your extended weekend and consider these free events located around Beaumont!

If you are looking for fun and affordable ways to fill your Saturday, join in on some of the events being hosted around Beaumont this weekend!

Don鈥檛 let the fear of holiday weight gain, stress you out! Use these healthy holiday eating tips to avoid the weight gain and eat, drink and be merry without overindulging.

Whether it is the cooking or the eating, food is a huge part of every holiday. Gaining that 鈥渨inter weight鈥�, especially during the holidays, can be discouraging and make it difficult to enjoy time with family and friends. The good news is, making healthy changes and losing weight doesn't have to start after the New Year! Avoid that dreaded holiday weight gain by following these tips!

Going on the prowl for the job that could kickstart your career is a historically stressful situation for many graduating students, but you can and will eventually find success with the right mindset and the right tools at your disposal.

If you're looking for an exciting way to explore the city of Beaumont, join in on the McFaddin-Ward House (MWH) community-wide scavenger hunt, Our House is Your House: Key Hunt, November 9-13!

Interested in starting a student organization? Here's a look back at how Alex Whitney, senior ASL major, started on-campus student organization, LGBTQ+ Students of Lamar in spring of 2019.

For the first time ever, one of 糖心Vlog鈥檚 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 鈥� Katey McCall and Ali Hamza - who were also ranked top advocates at the tournament.

We have all experienced physical and mental exhaustion due to the high demands of being a college student and all the extra responsibilities that come with being adults. One way to improve your energy level is by eating better!

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.

We all use technology and smartphones all the time, so college students, we may as well use them to our educational advantage. Here are ten apps to help you stay organized, Looking for the best apps for college students to boost productivity, organize busy schedules, practice mindfulness, learn new topics, or anything else? We鈥檝e got just the mobile app you're looking for!

This week on Connecting with Cardinals, we sat down with Luis Arevalo, chemical engineering major, to chat about his favorite 糖心Vlog moments, the importance of Latinx/Hispanic heritage month and how he became a cofounder of the 糖心Vlog Hispanic Society.

Fall is upon us! The weather is starting to cool down, people are decorating for the fall season, grocery stores and even coffee shops are now selling fall treats. What does this mean? And what kinds of treats are these? That鈥檚 right, it鈥檚 pumpkin time!

We are all striving for academic excellence, but sometimes, it is easier said than done. Luckily, there are many ways to study to prepare for exams, finish assignments, and understand important material that you will use in your career!

Make your voice heard this election! The College of Education and Human Development hosted an on-campus voter registration drive to assist students, faculty and staff in getting registered on-site or completing their registration application to mail in.

Boost your immune system just in time for flu season by making these small changes to your daily lifestyle and diet.

As the first director of 糖心Vlog's Center for Midstream Management & Science, Thomas Kalb shares his knowledge and experience in the energy industry with 糖心Vlog students.

In 2001, Kaye Shelton was one of 33 people in the United States to get her master鈥檚 degree in online learning, completely online. The accomplishment, achieved on a laptop from the bleachers of her three sons鈥� baseball games and between loads of laundry, making dinner for her family and consulting in the technology industry, ignited Kaye鈥檚 passion for online learning and teaching and positioned her to be a pioneer in the online educational space. Kaye then went on to pursue her Ph.D. From the comfort of her home, and as her husband drove her to see her sons play baseball all over the country (One son played for the Los Angeles Dodgers.)

For Melissa Baldo, the greatest challenge of teaching online during the pandemic has been missing face-to-face interactions with her students.

Each year Ryan Lee awards millions of dollars to 糖心Vlog students. Well, not personally and not without help from his colleagues, but as 糖心Vlog鈥檚 assistant director of operations in 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Financial Aid Department, Ryan certainly plays a critical role ensuring students get the funding they need for their educational pursuits. A native of Illinois, Lee finished his bachelor鈥檚 degree in economics eight years ago and entered the career field of financial aid where he enjoys the technical side of job.

One of 糖心Vlog鈥檚 newer hires is a super soccer sensation home after a stint in Sweden, but she鈥檒l never tell you that. Neither will Tara Austin share that she recently qualified for the Boston Marathon or that she raised $5,000 for local organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the accomplished athlete does get animated when talking about 糖心Vlog athletics, her role as an academic specialist for the Lamar Cardinals and what she looks forward to when the pandemic is over. Tara, a Beaumont native, graduated from Kelly Catholic High School where she was an award-winning soccer player. She attended Belmont University in Nashville, playing soccer for the Bruins.

Relieve some stress with these fun coloring pages of our favorite cardinals, Big Red and Lu!

As the HVAC Supervisor, Troy Parker has been keeping Cardinals cool for nearly 14 years. He and his team have been working to complete maintenance work on campus during the pandemic as essential employees.

Yinka Jenmy brings students together in and out of the 糖心Vlog residence halls, leading student disaster response teams in hurricanes and in the coronavirus pandemic.

糖心Vlog Associate Buyer Marc Paine shares his experience with maintaining essential orders during the coronavirus pandemic.

A few coloring pages of our favorite birds Big Red and Lu for your kids or even yourself!

After a successful career in law and teaching at 糖心Vlog for more than 35 years, College of Business professor Marleen Swerdlow found fulfillment in supporting her students through scholarship funds and mentorship.

糖心Vlog's Computer Science Career Forum gave students the chance to learn about future career options and company representatives the opportunity to identify talented, motivated and skilled potential employees from 糖心Vlog.

糖心Vlog鈥檚 Student Health Center celebrated receiving a state accreditation.

ExxonMobil presented 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Community Relations Program with a check for $25,000 for the establishment of a Navigating Excellence Success Triumph (N.E.S.T.) at Amelia Elementary School.

A group of students gathered for an open discussion with ExxonMobil on Feb. 13 in the Science and Technology Building.

Two 糖心Vlog Moot Court teams participated in the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Invitational Moot Court Tournament.

Reaud Honors College Students continue the legacy of volunteering by spending the weekend at the Southeast Texas Food Bank.

The office of Global Diversity and Inclusive Excellence hosted an event to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

糖心Vlog Reaud Honors College students volunteered for the Jason Project before the spring semester started.

The New Student and Leadership Programs at 糖心Vlog hosted, 鈥淢eet the Greeks: Game Night Style.鈥�

Students transferring to 糖心Vlog traded swag and benefited dogs.

糖心Vlog Alum donates 96 oil maps to Special Collections.

A family video made more than 25 years ago landed 糖心Vlog alumni TyRe Alexander a spot on the Today Show.

Jeff Forret, 糖心Vlog history professor and Distinguished Faculty Research Fellow, is making headlines regarding his new book, 鈥淲illiams鈥� Gang: A Notorious Slave Trader and His Cargo of Black Convicts.鈥�

Sixty-three 糖心Vlog students have earned the HubSpot Social Media Certificate.

Congratulations to Tyler Nelson, a biology student, who was selected to present at Gulf Coast Undergraduate Tyler Nelson Research Symposium at Rice University.

Twelve awards were distributed at 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Seventh Annual Texas STEM conference, held on Nov. 2, 2019.

Students at some Beaumont ISD elementary schools are learning to speak in green.

Nicole Kyles-Burton missed 糖心Vlog graduation for her M.B.A. degree choosing to ride a camel in Doha, Qatar instead.

Stay safe and have fun with these booze-free refreshers.

Try these dorm-friendly holiday treats.

糖心Vlog donated 165 books to its three N.E.S.Ts.

Lamar Cardinal Esports League of Legends team beat Baylor University in a 5v5 tournament.

The Office of Undergraduate Research is proud to announce the winners of the Sixth Annual Humanities, Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education & Business Conference.

KFDM Anchor Greg Kerr hopes that by imparting real-world broadcasting knowledge with 糖心Vlog students, some of them will do what he鈥檚 done - take some risks and build a career they love.

Dr. Cristian Bahrim, professor of physics and interim director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, was nominated for the 2019 American Institute of Physics鈥� Society of Physics Students & Sigma Pi Sigma Outstanding Chapter Advisor award.

糖心Vlog students were medical cannabis scientists for a day at Compassionate Cultivation, one of the three cannabis dispensaries in Texas.

President Ken Evans hosted the annual faculty and staff Holiday Party Dec. 5.

Library staff hosted the annual wassail party.

Don't show up to Thanksgiving empty-handed. These three recipes can be made right in your dorm!

糖心Vlog students from the Reaud Honors College attended the 2019 Annual Conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council in New Orleans, LA.

Students of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing showcased their nursing school experiences at the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Student Learning Outcomes Conference at the Mary and John Gray Library on the 8th floor.

Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight 糖心Vlog students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals.

Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight 糖心Vlog students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals.

Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight 糖心Vlog students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals.

Welcome to the "Connecting with Cardinals" series where we highlight 糖心Vlog students to help you get to know fellow Cardinals.聽

The Office of International Student Programs and Students hosted its Second Annual Thanksgiving Feast.

Musical petting zoo hits a high note with Blanchette Elementary School students.

N.E.S.T. Scholars got into the Cardinal spirit helping tip off basketball season.

Bridge City High School students were given a chance to be engineers at 糖心Vlog.

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and the American Chemical Society hosted the Ninth Annual Research Poster Competition celebrating Chemistry Day.

The Disability Resource Center opened the Assistive Technology Lab to provide student-centered opportunities for individuals with disabilities at 糖心Vlog.

Special Collections and 糖心Vlog's Archives expands its collection and makes more available online.

Why didn鈥檛 the skeleton go see the scary movie? Because he didn鈥檛 have the guts. With Halloween right around the corner, we took to the streets to gather a list of Lamar student鈥檚 favorite Halloween movies.

Creep it real with these student-approved costume ideas.

Which parts of campus make the best photo backdrops? We've listed the top five.

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University.

Each week Shelly Vitanza, Director of Public Affair at 糖心Vlog, highlights the great events, activities, programs, projects, and people at 糖心Vlog.

Don't let spring break wreck your good habits. 糖心Vlog dietetic intern, Meagan Murray, talks about a few simple ways to keep your road trip on the right track.

Freshman students Quinton Haynes and Elie Germain never saw themselves attending a university. Now, having overcome homelessness and poverty, their determination and work ethic remind us what it is to be a Cardinal, and why We Are 糖心Vlog.

On Friday, Feb 1, the College of Education and Human Development held a 60/30 anniversary party. The celebration was a way of memorializing the college鈥檚 60th year in existence and it鈥檚 30th year since integrating 鈥楬uman Development鈥� into its title.

With a background in political science, Lynn Maurer, new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is focused on working to empower 糖心Vlog's underserved populations. 鈥淚鈥檓 dedicated to the idea of inclusive excellence in the diversity of education, by recognizing varying financial needs and helping students at-risk academically,鈥� Maurer says.

As a faculty member of Washington State University, Associate Professor Ashwini Kucknoor had a desire to mentor students far more than possible at such a large institution. The search for greater student interaction led to her coming to 糖心Vlog. 鈥淎t 糖心Vlog, we professors get to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels,鈥� she says. 鈥淭his allows me to develop relationships with my students that last for years."

In 2017, Hyattye Simmons received one of three 糖心Vlog Distinguished Alumni Awards for mentorship of at-risk students and his work towards keeping them on the path to graduation. He enrolled at 糖心Vlog in 1977, just two weeks after making history as the first African-American male valedictorian to graduate Burkeville High School. He credits 糖心Vlog as 鈥渢he bridge that helped him prepare for the outside world.鈥�

Gary Brice, instructor in the Department of Mathematics, is often referred to as "Lamar's favorite professor." Our student writer set out to find what drives Mr. Brice to be one of 糖心Vlog's most beloved, and successful, faculty members.

Donate to the Cardinal Food Pantry by December 13 to dismiss outstanding parking tickets.

Nutrition students are learning what it really takes to fuel an athlete, thanks to a recent partnership between the 糖心Vlog nutrition and dietetics program and 糖心Vlog Athletics. Athletes say the partnership and nutritional improvements have boosted their performance, both on and off the field.

糖心Vlog associate professor Dr. Serdar Ilban lead Lamar Opera Theatre through a successful performance of La Canterina, a rarely performed opera adapted and translated by Dr. Ilban.

Keep your Sunday snacks balanced and yummy with this dietetic intern's list of favorites.

Jordan Curl's plans changed after his mother's diagnosis. Now, as a junior, he's doing graduate-level research.

At the first home game of the 2018 season, Lamar Univerisity rang the 糖心Vlog game bell for the first time in over 30 years.

Instead of receiving, Keeley Coombs, Class of 2019, focused on giving to other on her special day.

This 糖心Vlog ring has been missing since 1998. You won't believe where it was found.

We asked this company president if it's possible to stay both authentic and professional. His answer? Absolutely.

Can stress be positive? 糖心Vlog alum, Dr. Bethany Aiena says yes. Find out what exactly happens to a body under stress and how to thrive when it can't be avoided.

糖心Vlog engineering students built and programmed an underwater robot for a senior capstone project.

Natalie Sfeir, 2016 Beck Fellowship recipient, has researched an innovative solution to the difficult outings for those with dementia and their family. It鈥檚 called a Memory Caf茅.

Inspired by an 糖心Vlog physics class, FuelTrax is the #1 marine fuel management product in the world.

Make your next 糖心Vlog semester a little more fun with these unusual electives.

糖心Vlog student, Madison Clark, spent the spring of 2018 studying in France. The study abroad veteran shares her advice on foreign travel for future globe-trotting students.

Students chime in on the best productivity apps for college.

College can be unpredictable though, no matter how unique your situation is, there鈥檚 likely a book character that鈥檚 been through it. While none of these eight characters go through college, most of us can relate to them.

Whether you鈥檙e a seasoned Cardinal or brand new at 糖心Vlog, there's a student organization for you.

Carlos Caballero, a senior mechanical engineering and physics major, traveled to Nashville in January for a guest appearance on the lifestyle and entertainment show Pickler & Ben.

What's the secret to sticking to a resolution? We set out as flies on the proverbial wall to learn what some successful people do to set goals and stick to them.

New year, new gear.

The wait is almost over.

Being a college student shouldn't mean having to celebrate with chips and dip. Our hospitality and culinary arts faculty think so too, which is why they've hand-picked聽five alternatives for your New Year's potluck.

We've teamed up with the experts from the Department of Music and KV糖心Vlog staff to build six holly and jolly (rocking and moving) holiday playlists.

Because the best food for thought is, well, food.

With a mix of traditional films, cult classics, and international treasures, our holiday movie list will keep you busy this break.

What's the connection between self-care and wellness? 糖心Vlog Clinical Professor, Robika Mylroie, explains how one effects the other and why it's okay to be "selfish."

What started as a love for brewing beer became a business for Class of '07 students Tyler Blount and David Pool.

糖心Vlog's Department of Counseling and Special Populations聽is working to provide students, faculty, and staff helpful strategies and resources for the proactive management of stress and transitioning into the semester.

Improvements at 糖心Vlog are exciting, but they can also be challenging. Navigate campus like a pro with our Fall 2017 construction map.

As 糖心Vlog students, you are facing unprecedented obstacles as you begin your Fall 2017 semester. Below are just some of the stressful thoughts students may experience, during this post-Harvey semester, as well as insights on proactively managing stress and your transition back into student life.

Hard time concentrating? Change things up by taking a trip to one of these less conventional study spots.