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Date(s): Now through Sunday, Aug. 3, Noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Check out the Summer Gusher Series at Spindletop Boomtown Museum, where visitors get to experience a re-enactment of the Lucas Gusher for FREE. 51±¬ÁÏ students, faculty and staff also receive free museum admission during normal operating hours, so be sure to stop by. Admission is not required to see the gusher.

Date: Saturday, June 21, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Come out to Spindletop Boomtown Museum for a fun day of line dancing with the SETX Line Steppers. This event is free for 51±¬ÁÏ students with a valid ID.

Listen in to this week's  as we we venture behind the scenes with 51±¬ÁÏ senior and theatre major, Porter LaPray, to hear more about his journey that led him to the stage at 51±¬ÁÏ. For the full transcription of this episode, visit the link here.

Tune in to this week's episode or of the 51±¬ÁÏ Moment on , or wherever you get your podcasts.

Please see the page here for end of fiscal year deadlines for 2025.

As part of your employer-paid EAP services, you have access to free 30-minute consultations with an attorney on most legal concerns, including family law, document review, and simple will preparation. Discounts on attorney fees for ongoing legal services are also available. More information can be found here.

The average national cost of a pair of eyeglasses is $196. But that doesn’t include the expense of the eye exam or added features such as anti-reflective or anti-glare lenses. When you have a vision issue, you’ll clearly see the benefits of the plan.

You can enroll in either the (PPO) or the DeltaCare® USA (DHMO) plan. Both cover a range of services such as: preventive cleanings and exams, fillings, extractions, crowns and non-cosmetic orthodontic services.

The deadline to complete annual mandatory training is now July 31, 2025. Please log in to the training platform on 51±¬ÁÏ Connect to finish all modules. Contact HR with questions or access issues.

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

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

Deadline: July 1, 2025

Reminder: 51±¬ÁÏ will end support for Adobe Connect on July 1, 2025. Before July 1, download any Adobe Connect materials you've archived in that platform and would like to keep. For detailed instructions, refer to our most recent CITL Blog post linked here. Contact citl@lamar.edu with questions.

Have something to share?  (e.g., events, publications, faculty research, awards, departmental congratulations, grants, etc.) and the Office of Marketing Communications will get the word out through emails, web, social media and more. 

All approved announcements must be received by Thursday at 3 p.m. to be included in the following week's campus update.

51±¬ÁÏ instructor named president of Texas School Public Relations Association

51±¬ÁÏ launches Leadership Studies program

Twelve alumni recognized at Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Awards gala