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Home to more than 15,000 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.

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    LU Moment: On stage and off with Porter LaPray | S8 Ep. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 15:43


    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.

    LU Moment: Let's talk speech therapy with Beth Byers | S8 Ep. 14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 17:05


    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.

    LU Moment: Christopher Harpe gets creative at LU | S8 Ep. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 15:44


    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.

    LU Moment: LU partners to implement community flood watch program | S8 Ep. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 16:09


    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.

    LU Moment: Adriana Wong stitches a path to success | S8 Ep. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 14:58


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with senior education major Adrian 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.

    LU Moment: Embry Robles builds a foundation at LU | S8 Ep. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 16:03


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Emery 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.

    LU Moment: Alan Brincks sets the stage for LUTD | S8 Ep. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 14:31


    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.

    LU Moment: Discover Engineering with Bayleigh Smith | S8 Ep. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 15:39


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

    LU Moment: Triple major Caleb Buse means business | S8 Ep. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 16:11


    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.

    LU Moment: Deaf Studies, Deaf Education at LU | S8 Ep. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 15:59


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

    LU Moment: Let's talk production and broadcast with Mitchell Junious | S8 Ep. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 17:22


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Mitchell Junious to hear about his journey in broadcasting and production at Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: LU Softball swings into action | S8 Ep. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 16:04


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

    LU Moment: Explore. Dream. Discover. Study abroad with LU | S8 Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 17:22


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

    LU Moment: Student engagement with Hayden Jackson | S8 Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 16:19


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

    LU Moment: Get to know the Center for Career & Professional Development | S8 Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 17:35


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Haley Tyson and Nicole Kyles-Burton with the Center for Career & Professional Development.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Luis Lemmen's journey from Germany to Texas | S7 Ep. 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 16:00


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

    LU Moment: Home for the Holidays with Matthew Whitten | S7 Ep. 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 12:42


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

    LU Moment: Get to know Shannon Figueroa | S7 Ep. 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 17:12


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down LU's Director of Alumni Affairs & Advancement Services, Shannon Figueroa.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Ketia Irakoze's journey at LU | S7 Ep. 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 14:48


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with chemical engineering junior, Ketia Irakoze.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Cardinal life through Carlos Viloria's lens | S7 Ep. 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 14:43


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with mechanical engineering sophomore and University Press photo editor, Carlos Viloria. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Grayson Meek talks Cardinal Lights, LU events | S7 Ep. 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 16:02


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

    LU Moment: Cardinal Couple check-in with the Nelsons | S7 Ep. 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 17:34


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

    LU Moment: Cardinal View open house returns to LU | S7 Ep. 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 17:09


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

    LU Moment: Chopping it up with Holly Hearn | S7 Ep. 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 35:59


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

    LU Moment: SGA President Ethan Ellis serves as voice for students | S7 Ep. 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 15:24


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

    LU Moment: See For Yourself | S7 Ep. 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 17:25


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

    LU Moment: Homecoming Week 2024 at LU | S7 Ep. 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 16:50


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

    LU Moment: Ryan Servantes paves his track at LU | S7 Ep. 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 15:20


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Ryan Servantes, a track and cross country sophomore at LU. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Cardinals give back through Service Saturdays | S7 Ep. 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 15:54


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Emily Robinson and Lizzie Drago to hear more about Service Saturdays.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: "Paint the Town Red" for Red Day 2024 | S7 Ep. 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 18:38


    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.

    LU Moment: STAR Services shines a light on student needs | S7 Ep. 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 17:10


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Ashley Thibodeaux and Marla Singleton with Student Tutoring and Retention (STAR) Services.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Lamar Athletics with Jeff O'Malley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 19:10


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

    LU Moment: Let's talk nursing with Dr. Joseph Tacy | S7 Ep. 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 17:16


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Director of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, Dr. Joseph Tacy.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Eric Shannon keeps LU bands marching forward | S7 Ep. 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 17:02


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Lamar University's Director of Athletic Bands, Eric Shannon.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Mary Wernig's journey as a Cardinal | S7 Ep. 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 16:57


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Lamar University Speech & Hearing Sciences junior, Mary Wernig. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Hetty Brown is making the best of life... one bite at a time | S7 Ep. 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 16:07


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

    LU Moment: LU facilities management with David Martin | S7 Ep. 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 14:51


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with David Martin to hear about facilities management at Lamar University.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: LU to launch First-Gen Connections | S7 Ep. 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 17:22


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

    LU Moment: Generative AI in higher education | S7 Ep. 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 16:21


    Listen in as we sit down with Dr. Ashley Dockens to discuss generative AI in higher education.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Campus operations, LUPD with Chief Flores | S7 Ep. 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 13:55


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Chief Hector Flores to discuss campus operations and LUPD. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Experience the Spindletop Boomtown Museum | S7 Ep. 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 15:18


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

    LU Moment: Department of Art & Design serves as canvas for creations | S7 Ep. 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 15:58


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Chadwick, chair of the LU Department of Art & Design.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Talking TimelyCare with Shawn Gray | S7 Ep. 18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 14:52


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

    LU Moment: Mental health check-in with Dr. Shannon McFarlin | S7 Ep. 17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 15:58


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

    LU Moment: Hot off the press with LU's student newspaper | S7 Ep. 16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 16:07


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

    LU Moment: LU, BISD partner to grow future educators | S7 Ep. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 15:54


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

    LU Moment: Dr. Freddie Titus reflects on 41 years at LU | S7 Ep. 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 15:11


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Freddie Titus as he reflects on his 41-year journey with Lamar University. For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Danielle Sutton spreads local love in the 409 | S7 Ep. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 15:53


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Danielle Sutton, LU alumna and owner and co-founder of 409 Family.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: KVLU 91.3 celebrates 50 years | S7 Ep. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 15:49


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

    LU Moment: Wesley Foundation provides resources, sense of community | S7 Ep. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 15:36


    This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with the Wesley Foundation to hear more about how they provides resources and a welcoming space for LU students.For updates on the latest news and events at Lamar University, visit lamar.edu/news.

    LU Moment: Coach Walker champions student athlete performance | S7 Ep. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 15:29


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

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