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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

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LSU in NYC – Sandra Smith, Part 2 

The final installation of the LSU in NYC series is part two of the feature on Sandra Smith, an LSU ’03 alumna who anchors “America’s Newsroom” on Fox News Channel. Catch up on the series at youtube.com/lsu.

Pick Up with the Presidents

As part of Bengal Bound 2018, the UREC hosted "Pick Up with the Presidents," a basketball game that involved LSU President F. King Alexander, Staff Senate President Tammy Millican and Student Body President Stewart Lockett. Watch the video at youtube.com/watch?v=xkUqYbKvHVA.

New Faces, New Places Campaign Launches

The brightest minds in the country are among our faculty and student scholars. They come from around the globe, and right next door, to collaborate across disciplines on solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. This collective momentum, coupled with our new, innovative facilities, is changing the face of LSU and propelling us into a brighter future. Check out what’s new at lsu.edu/newplaces.

Leisure Courses Announced for Fall 2018

Online registration is open for more than 40 LSU Leisure Courses scheduled between September and December. New courses this fall include doll making; shea butter-kaolin soap and beer soap making; and a new daytime course in the basic techniques of drawing with pastels. For more information and to download the Fall 2018 LSU Leisure Course Listing, visit outreach.lsu.edu/leisure.

Reminders from Parking & Transportation Services

Jitney/Campus Delivery Service

Faculty and staff needing transportation can use Jitney Service, a free ride to or from any campus building. The Campus Delivery Service also provides free pick-up and delivery of documents and packages for departments that have items needing expedited delivery or that cannot be handled through Campus Mail. Call PTS at 578-5000 to schedule either service. Visit lsu.edu/parking/resources/jitney.php for more information.

Parking Meter Payment Options

Beginning August 1, coins are longer accepted by parking meters. The meters only accept cash and credit cards.

New Transit Trolley Arrives on Campus

Experience LSU and PTS have partnered together to provide a new purple and gold LSU trolley for campus tours by prospective students and their families. When not in use by Experience LSU, colleges and departments can rent the trolley for tours or events. Contact PTS at 578-5000 for additional details.

Vehicle Assistance

PTS provides students, faculty, and staff free, on-campus assistance with dead batteries and flat tires Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. Please contact PTS at 578-5002 and a Traffic Control Officer will be dispatched to your on-campus location.

Evening Transportation

Campus Transit provides door-to-door service seven days a week, 5 p.m.-midnight, to and from any campus location. This service is available on demand by using the TransLoc Rider app or by calling 578-5555. You can download the TransLoc mobile application at lsu.transloc.com/info/mobile.


For more parking information, visit lsu.edu/parking.

 

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