<![CDATA[University Press RSS]]> /se/university-press-rss-1.1501466 en-us Thu, 23 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Artist Graybill to give gallery talk Feb. 27]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/artist-graybill-to-give-gallery-talk-feb-27-1.2789775

Artist Jasmyne Graybill, whose show Home Sweet Home is currently on display at Lamar's Dism...

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 1.2789775 University Press Jasmyne Graybill, whose show Home Sweet Home is currently on display at Lamar's Dism...]]> University Press <![CDATA[LIT enrollment declined slightly from spring 2011]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/lit-enrollment-declined-slightly-from-spring-2011-1.2789637 Tara Wigley
By: Tara Wigley

Enrollment for the spring semester at Lamar Institute of Technology has declined slightly from last spring. 'We're a little more than a hundred students down from last spring,' Beth Miller, director of public information and marketing, s...

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 1.2789637 University Press Tara Wigley University Press <![CDATA[Lamar names 457 students to President’s List for fall 2011]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/lamar-names-457-students-to-president-s-list-for-fall-2011-1.2784156
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BEAUMONT, Texas and -A total of 457 Lamar University students earned places on the President's List for the 2011 fall semester, President James Simmons announced. Students who qualify for the President's List carry a full course load of 12 semester ho...

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 1.2784156 University Press University Press <![CDATA[Lamar names 911 students to Deans’ List for fall 2011]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/lamar-names-911-students-to-deans-list-for-fall-2011-1.2784146
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BEAUMONT, Texas and -A total of 911 Lamar University students earned places on the Deans' List for the 2011 fall semester, deans of Lamar's five academic colleges announced. To qualify for the Deans' List, a student must carry a full course load of 12...

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 1.2784146 University Press University Press <![CDATA[LU enrollment sees slight decrease]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/lu-enrollment-sees-slight-decrease-1.2784128 Chelsea Henderson
By: Chelsea Henderson

Head count dropped 0.95 percent, from 13,905 students last spring to 13,773 and - a difference of 132 students. Semester credit hours declined from 139,730 last spring to 138,225, which is a 1.08 percent drop. ...

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 1.2784128 University Press Chelsea Henderson University Press <![CDATA[Mad for Manta Rays]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/mad-for-manta-rays-1.2782098 Erinn Callahan
Beck Fellow at home with marine monsters

Maxwell received her second Beck Fellowship this year and will return to Africa to conduct genetic research on manta ray species. ...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2782098 University Press Erinn Callahan University Press <![CDATA[Irish Bonds]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/irish-bonds-1.2782049 Erinn Callahan
Dark comedy explores tragedy of relationships

'Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy.' and - William Butler Yeats Yeats could easily have been referring to fellow Irish...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2782049 University Press joy.' &- William Butler Yeats   Yeats could easily have been referring to fellow Irish...]]> Erinn Callahan University Press <![CDATA[Local business displays Lamar brand]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/local-business-displays-lamar-brand-1.2782035 Morgan Hale

The Market Basket grocery store on East Lavaca is supporting Lamar University with new Lamar signage. ...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2782035 University Press Lavaca is supporting Lamar University with new Lamar signage. ...]]> Morgan Hale University Press <![CDATA[Advisement center puts students on path to success]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/advisement-center-puts-students-on-path-to-success-1.2782027
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LU is creating an undergraduate advisement center that will provide registration, scheduling activities and referrals to student services for any student with 60 or fewer hours and for transfer students. ...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2782027 University Press University Press <![CDATA[Stark exhibit highlights Russian artists in Southwest]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/stark-exhibit-highlights-russian-artists-in-southwest-1.2782006 Erinn Callahan

The exhibit 'From Russia: Fechin and Gaspard in the Southwest' opens Feb. 17. ...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2782006 University Press Fechin and Gaspard in the Southwest' opens Feb. 17. ...]]> Erinn Callahan University Press <![CDATA[Gold fingers — and toes]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/gold-fingers-and-toes-1.2781757 Andrew Strange
Who’s who of Egypt’s most notable rulers on display at MFAH

The National Geographic Society has brought some of the mystery of Egypt to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in the exhibit, 'Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs,' on display...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2781757 University Press 'Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs,' on display...]]> Andrew Strange University Press <![CDATA[Mardi Gras evolves into cross-cultural celebrations]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/mardi-gras-evolves-into-cross-cultural-celebrations-1.2781747 Jaqueline Hays

It's that time again. Snuggled between the Super Bowl and Easter sits Mardi Gras. ...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2781747 University Press Jaqueline Hays University Press <![CDATA[Remembering carefree gaiety of 1970 Fat Tuesday]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/remembering-carefree-gaiety-of-1970-fat-tuesday-1.2781737 Carissa Guidry

From the archives... The excitement of Mardi Gras has multiple parts and - music, parades, extravagant floats, and in some areas, particularly New Orleans, parties. Every Mardi Gras, the city of New Orleans comes alive with bursts of green, gold and p...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2781737 University Press Carissa Guidry University Press <![CDATA[Fresh faces, familiar feel]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/fresh-faces-familiar-feel-1.2781714 Lauren Van Gerven
Coach Gilligan has high hopes for SLC success

Lamar head coach Jim Gilligan has a lot of new faces on this season's baseball team. ...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2781714 University Press Lauren Van Gerven University Press <![CDATA[Film, music fest set for Feb. 24-25]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/film-music-fest-set-for-feb-24-25-1.2781708 Chelsea Henderson

The Boomtown Film and Music Festival is coming to Lamar University and Crockett Street on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25. The festival will present local and international independent films, as well as alternative bands from the region. ...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2781708 University Press Chelsea Henderson University Press <![CDATA[NOTICE: Student Employee nominees sought]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/notice-student-employee-nominees-sought-1.2781704
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The deadline for nominations for the National Student Employee of the Year are due Feb. 17 in Lamar University's Career and Testing Center. A formal ceremony will reveal the winner, March 21. For more information contact Haley Tyson at 880-1853 or ...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2781704 University Press University Press <![CDATA[Vote Mike James for ‘Dark Horse Dunker’ ]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/vote-mike-james-for-dark-horse-dunker-1.2781690 Chris Moore

Second-round voting is open for Mike James in the 'Dark Horse Dunker' competition. ...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2781690 University Press Dunker' competition. ...]]> Chris Moore University Press <![CDATA[UP Sports Briefs]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/up-sports-briefs-1.2781686
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Track and Field Lamar University placed three runners in the top 10 of the men's 3,000 meters to highlight LU's efforts in the final day of the Iowa State Classic indoor track meet, Saturday in Ames, Iowa. Lamar's Joe Wade was second in 8 minut...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2781686 University Press University Press <![CDATA[LU to host regional Texas History Day Feb. 23]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/lu-to-host-regional-texas-history-day-feb-23-1.2781586
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The Lamar University Department of History will host its third annual Texas History Day on1.2781586 University Press The Lamar University Department of History will host its third annual Texas History Day on University Press <![CDATA[Conference of Texas Statisticians scheduled Mar. 2-3]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/conference-of-texas-statisticians-scheduled-mar-2-3-1.2781584
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The Lamar University Department of Mathematics is hosting the annual Conference of Texas Statisticians (COT) March 2-3 in the Science Auditorium on the LU campus. The conference was established at the annual American Sta...

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2781584 University Press The Lamar University Department of Mathematics is hosting the annual Conference of Texas Statisticians (COT) March 2-3 in the Science Auditorium on the LU campus.  The conference was established at the annual American Sta...]]> University Press <![CDATA[Nursing simulation lab open house scheduled Feb. 17]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/nursing-simulation-lab-open-house-scheduled-feb-17-1.2781579
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The Lamar University JoAnne Gay Dishman Department of Nursing will host an open house at the High-Fidelity Simulation Center in the ]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2781579 University Press The Lamar University JoAnne Gay Dishman Department of Nursing will host an open house at the High-Fidelity Simulation Center in the University Press <![CDATA[LU to host Alumni Night at Feb. 22 basketball game]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/lu-to-host-alumni-night-at-feb-22-basketball-game-1.2781577
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Lamar University alumni will be the featured guests when the Lamar Cardinals take on the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Wednesday]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 1.2781577 University Press Lamar University alumni will be the featured guests when the Lamar Cardinals take on the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Wednesday University Press <![CDATA[ 2012 Baseball Schedule]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/2012-baseball-schedule-1.2779969
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2012 Baseball Schedule
Feb. 17 Stephen F. Austin vs. Portland 1.2779969 University Press
2012 Baseball Schedule
Feb. 17 Stephen F. Austin vs. Portland University Press <![CDATA[Vote Mike James for 'Dark Horse Dunker']]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/vote-mike-james-for-dark-horse-dunker-1.2772780
Winner To Compete In State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships In March On ESPN

Lamar's senior guard Mike James is nominated for the 'Dark Horse Dunker' competition, ]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 1.2772780 University Press Lamar's senior guard Mike James is nominated for the 'Dark Horse Dunker' competition, University Press <![CDATA[Exploring culture]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/exploring-culture-1.2771071 Erinn Callahan
Organizations plan activities for Black History Month

This week Lamar University is celebrating Black History Month with a plethora of different activities. ...

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2771071 University Press Erinn Callahan University Press <![CDATA[Meghani memorial set for Friday]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/meghani-memorial-set-for-friday-1.2771067 Chelsea Henderson

Lamar Alive! will host a memorial event for Nevil Meghani, a Lamar University graduate student who died Jan. 31 in a motorcycle accident at ag...

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2771067 University Press Nevil Meghani, a Lamar University graduate student who died Jan. 31 in a motorcycle accident at ag...]]> Chelsea Henderson University Press <![CDATA[Ink Brush Press to host Lamar Literary Festival]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/ink-brush-press-to-host-lamar-literary-festival-1.2771060 John Rollins
By: John Rollins

'Students pay fees for a reason,' Jim Sanderson, Lamar writing director and English professor, said, as he sat with an assured grin and 40 years worth of books nestled in the 20-foot bookshelf towering behind him. 'With that said, the importance of...

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2771060 University Press John Rollins University Press <![CDATA[Patrolling ‘city within a city’]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/patrolling-city-within-a-city-1.2771040 Chelsea Henderson
LUPD officers cover gamut from criminals to critters

Whether it's a money escort, rounding up loose puppies, serving warrants, picking up a patrol car from the shop, making arrests or looking for alligators, in this 'city within a city,' you never know what you're going to get. ...

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2771040 University Press Chelsea Henderson University Press <![CDATA[LU offers student retention services]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/lu-offers-student-retention-services-1.2771024 Chelsea Henderson
By: Chelsea Henderson

Starting college is a good thing. But graduating from college is an achievement. In the recent State of the Union address, President Obama called for higher graduation rates from high schools and universities. Lamar University is also looking to he...

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2771024 University Press Chelsea Henderson University Press <![CDATA[Cursed convenience]]> http://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/cursed-convenience-1.2771003 Tara Wigley
Modern technology will never replace human responsibility

Married couples often complain about their spouses finishing their sentences and - mostly wrongly. But these days, it's not just humans we have to worry about miscommunicating with. Now, eve...

]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 1.2771003 University Press miscommunicating with. Now, eve...]]> Tara Wigley University Press