Lamar University

LU Moment

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Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University (LU) is full of incredible stories worth telling. Listen each week as we showcase all of the great things happening with LU faculty, staff, students and alumni and learn more about the events, activities, programs, and research that make up the moments at LU.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.lamar.edu

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Episodes

LU Moment: Enrollment, Aid and Admission with Katrina Brent | S2 Ep. 16 27.04.2020 15:07

Shelly Vitanza discusses enrollment, aid and admission at Lamar University with Katrina Brent. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: The Pillars of Health During the Pandemic | S2 Ep. 15 20.04.2020 15:00

Shelly Vitanza interviews experts about the pillars of health to remember during the coronavirus pandemic. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Undergraduate Research at LU | S2 Ep. 14 13.04.2020 15:42

Shelly Vitanza details some of the undergraduate research at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Mental Wellness Strategies | S2 Ep. 13 06.04.2020 15:28

Shelly Vitanza discusses mental wellness strategies with LU Student Health Center Director Shawn Gray. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: LU Leads the Online Effort | S2 Ep. 12 30.03.2020 15:27

Two LU experts in online education, Dr. Krystal Hinerman and Dr. Ken Young, discuss teaching online during times of crisis. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: The Mason STEM Initiative | S2 Ep. 11 23.03.2020 14:59

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Tackling Tinnitus | S2 Ep.10 16.03.2020 14:50

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) For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Resiliency and Recovery | S2 Ep.9 09.03.2020 14:51

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. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: An Interview with John Dickerson | S2 Ep.8 02.03.2020 14:55

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...

LU Moment: Lamardi Gras and Transition Fair | S2 Ep.7 24.02.2020 14:56

Lamar University's marching band, the Showcase of Southeast Texas, will be marching in a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade this weekend. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Book Lecture with History Prof. Dr. Jeff Forret | S2 Ep.6 17.02.2020 14:53

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. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visi...

LU Moment: Building LU Spirit & A Greek Tragedy | S2 Ep.5 10.02.2020 15:03

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...

LU Moment: Stepping Up with Reaud Honors College | S2 Ep. 4 30.01.2020 15:09

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Scholarships & Sculptures | S2 Ep. 3 28.01.2020 15:05

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Everyone is included in LU's MLK Celebration | S2 Ep. 2 16.01.2020 14:59

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: An Event 100 Years in the Making | S2 Ep. 1 13.01.2020 15:20

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Tax Assistance & Celebrating Spindletop | S1 Ep. 50 22.12.2019 15:15

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Sports Highlights with Marco Born | S1 Ep.49 22.12.2019 15:30

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: LU's Award-Winning Communication | S1 Ep. 48 15.12.2019 15:30

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: A New Pecking Order | S1 Ep. 47 15.12.2019 15:18

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Real Journalism at LU | S1 Ep. 46 08.12.2019 15:02

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Record Enrollment & Retention: What's Behind the Numbers | S1 Ep. 45 23.11.2019 15:01

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: LU's Disability Resource Center: Accessibility and Inclusion | S1 Ep. 44 23.11.2019 15:02

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment: Oil and Gas History and Dance | S1 Ep. 43 16.11.2019 15:02

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

LU Moment with Shelly Vitanza | S1 Ep. 42 09.11.2019 15:03

Shelly Vitanza and guests highlight the events, activities, programs, projects and people at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.