LU Moment
Home to more than 17,000 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.
Episodes
264 episodes since 2022
LU Moment: "Paint the Town Red" for Red Day 2024 | S7 Ep. 31
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.
September 09, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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18:38
LU Moment: STAR Services shines a light on student needs | S7 Ep. 30
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Ashley Thibodeaux and Marla Singleton with Student Tutoring and Retention (STAR) Services.
September 04, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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17:10
LU Moment: Lamar Athletics with Jeff O'Malley | S7 Ep. 29
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.
August 27, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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19:10
LU Moment: Let's talk nursing with Dr. Joseph Tacy | S7 Ep. 28
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Director of the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, Dr. Joseph Tacy.
August 20, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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17:16
LU Moment: Eric Shannon keeps LU bands marching forward | S7 Ep. 27
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Lamar University's Director of Athletic Bands, Eric Shannon.
August 13, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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17:02
LU Moment: Mary Wernig's journey as a Cardinal | S7 Ep. 26
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Lamar University Speech & Hearing Sciences junior, Mary Wernig.
August 06, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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16:57
LU Moment: Hetty Brown is making the best of life... one bite at a time | S7 Ep. 25
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.
July 29, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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16:07
LU Moment: LU facilities management with David Martin | S7 Ep. 24
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with David Martin to hear about facilities management at Lamar University.
July 22, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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14:51
LU Moment: LU to launch First-Gen Connections | S7 Ep. 23
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.
July 10, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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17:22
LU Moment: Generative AI in higher education | S7 Ep. 22
Listen in as we sit down with Dr. Ashley Dockens to discuss generative AI in higher education.
July 01, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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16:21
LU Moment: Campus operations, LUPD with Chief Flores | S7 Ep. 21
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Chief Hector Flores to discuss campus operations and LUPD.
June 17, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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13:55
LU Moment: Experience the Spindletop Boomtown Museum | S7 Ep. 20
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.
June 10, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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15:18
LU Moment: Department of Art & Design serves as canvas for creations | S7 Ep. 19
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Chadwick, chair of the LU Department of Art & Design.
June 03, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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15:58
LU Moment: Talking TimelyCare with Shawn Gray | S7 Ep. 18
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.
May 29, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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14:52
LU Moment: Mental health check-in with Dr. Shannon McFarlin | S7 Ep. 17
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.
May 20, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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15:58
LU Moment: Hot off the press with LU's student newspaper | S7 Ep. 16
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.
May 14, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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16:07
LU Moment: LU, BISD partner to grow future educators | S7 Ep. 15
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.
May 07, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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15:54
LU Moment: Dr. Freddie Titus reflects on 41 years at LU | S7 Ep. 14
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Dr. Freddie Titus as he reflects on his 41-year journey with Lamar University.
April 29, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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15:11
LU Moment: Danielle Sutton spreads local love in the 409 | S7 Ep. 13
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Danielle Sutton, LU alumna and owner and co-founder of 409 Family.
April 23, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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15:53
LU Moment: KVLU 91.3 celebrates 50 years | S7 Ep. 12
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.
April 08, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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15:49
LU Moment: Wesley Foundation provides resources, sense of community | S7 Ep. 11
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with the Wesley Foundation to hear more about how they provide resources and a welcoming space for LU students.
April 01, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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15:36
LU Moment: Coach Walker champions student athlete performance | S7 Ep. 10
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.
March 25, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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15:29
LU Moment: Get to know the Center for Resiliency | S7 Ep. 9
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with the Center for Resiliency to hear more about their role at Lamar University.
March 18, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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16:39
LU Moment: Neches FCU, the official credit union of LU | S7 Ep. 8
This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Charlee Chelette and Jason Duplant of Neches Federal Credit Union, as they share with our listeners about the growing partnership between LU and Neches FCU. Listen in to hear more.
March 11, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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17:13