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Date(s): Now through Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Division of Digital Learning invites you to register for and submit presentation proposals for our 2026 Digital Ticket Learning Technologies Conference. Follow the QR code for conference information (or click here) and share this announcement with your colleagues.

Date(s): Thursday, Nov. 13, Thursday, Nov. 20, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Morris Hall Media Room

Feeling overwhelmed and the post-midterm burn out? STAR Services is hosting 30-minute workshops to help you finish the year strong and gain tools to succeed through finals. All LU students are encouraged to join. Learn more here.

Date(s): Thursday, Oct. 16 through Wednesday, Dec. 3
Location: Virtual

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent financial advisory firm that works on The Texas State University System Retirement Plans, will be conducting one-on-one virtual consultations focusing on retirement and general financial planning and investment education and advice. Click to schedule.

Date(s): Friday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 21
Location: Several campus donation locations

Support our community by donating non-perishable food items to benefit the Southeast Texas Food Bank. Every contribution helps provide meals to individuals and families in need across our region. View the for donation locations.

Date(s): Thursday, Nov. 6 through Tuesday, Nov. 18, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Various locations across campus

First-Generation College Celebration is an annual event held on Nov. 8 to honor and recognize the achievements of first-generation college students and promote awareness of their experiences. Join us as we celebrate Â鶹ÊÓƵ first-generation students, staff, and faculty. All are welcome.

Date: Monday, Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches 120

Discover STEM careers with the FBI. Learn about roles in MIS, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and Electrical Engineering, and others. Meet FBI professionals, explore responsibilities, and get your questions answered. Open to all students! Learn more .

Date: Monday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join us for our first event for International Education Week! Come explore the Global Gallery with artifacts from all over the world. Don't forget to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks before entering our gallery.

Date(s): Monday, Nov. 17 through Friday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Galloway 102

Students, don’t miss National Career Development Week Nov. 17–21. From popcorn and resume critiques to Chick-fil-A and pitch tips, to sweatshirts and career resources—Galloway 102 has daily events, snacks, and giveaways to help you succeed. More info can be found , or by emailing amy.dillow@lamar.edu.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall

Join us for THANK-FUL, a signature event that brings students, faculty, and staff together through food, fun, and acts of gratitude. Featuring a special Thanksgiving-inspired menu, fun games, community activities, and opportunities to give back.

Through the years, THANK-FUL has become a beloved campus tradition, providing a day for reflection, connection, and community celebration. It's about more than just sharing a meal—it's about gratitude, kindness, and recognizing the people who make our campus feel like home.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Carl Parker Building, Room 101 (Digital Learning Lab)

This bonus faculty success workshop helps you refine course objectives using Bloom’s Taxonomy, AI tools, and CITL/DARpA support to ensure outcomes are measurable, level-appropriate, and aligned with institutional standards. Ideal for cross-listed or stacked courses needing clarity and rigor. Register here.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: International Student Center

Share your Global Cardinal Story (3-5 minutes) or International Poetry. Join in on International Education Week. Scan the QR Code to register.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Maes Building, Room 107

Join us for the third installment of the semester as Dr. Tracy Benson, interim dean of the College of Engineering, gives a presentation entitled "Building Economic Resilience for Carbon Capture & Storage with Dynamic Policy Frameworks." Free pizza will be provided.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: LU Intramural Field

Cardinal Lights is back! Â鶹ÊÓƵ and ExxonMobil present the fifth annual Cardinal Lights holiday light display event. This year, the event will include a drone show, and the festivities will take place on the LU intramural field. Activities for all ages will be available, so we encourage you to bring your entire family! For more information, click here.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: Student Setzer Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join us as we celebrate Stephan Malick and other Lamar Institutions leaders for their outstanding dedication to excellence and community service at the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Awards Ceremony. Please RSVP by Friday, Nov. 14 to speddy@lamar.edu

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Sabine I Room 123

Come to an informal chat to share your experiences, ask questions, and explore ideas with peers and subject matter experts. Our next roundtable topic is on Ethics of GenAI. Whether you're curious about the tech, concerned, or experimenting, this is a space to connect, reflect, and learn. More information? Contact casey.ford@lamar.edu.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 20, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

The perfect opportunity for prospective graduate students to connect with academic departments, explore available programs, and learn more about life as a Graduate Cardinal. Designed as a come-and-go experience, you’ll have the chance to ask questions about the application process and more. Register .

Date: Friday, Nov. 21, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: CICE, Room 113

Join the Title IX session Navigating Student Disclosure to learn how to recognize and respond to disclosures, understand your reporting duties under SB 212, and connect students with resources. Register today—your support matters! Supervisors and advisors to students are encouraged to attend.

Date(s): Thursday, Nov. 20 through Saturday, Nov. 22
Location: LU Studio Theatre

The LU Department of Theatre & Dance's annual fall faculty concert is back. The audience can expect to see a variety of dance styles performed by the LUTD student company and guests.

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Final exams and the end of the semester can be stressful, Cardinals. Come "De-Stress Before the Test" with goodies and stress relief tips from the Mary & John Gray Library, Lamar Psychology Clinic, and Student Health Center.

Come join us this week for . Don't forget that you can also watch the LU Cardinals on the road on ESPN+. Go Big Red!

Listen in to this week's as we sit down with Grayson Meek to hear more about the fifth annual Cardinal Lights holiday event coming on Tuesday, Nov. 18. For the full transcription of this episode, click here. 
Tune in to this week's episode or of the LU Moment on , or wherever you get your podcasts.

LUPD invites you to take part in our LUPD satisfaction survey. This survey is intended to gather feedback from students, staff, faculty, and community members about your experiences with LUPD and the services we provide. Your input will help us continue to improve how we serve the campus community.

Deadline to apply: Monday, Dec. 15, 11:59 p.m.

Look into our Summer 2026 Study Abroad Destinations. Choose which one is best for you, and apply by Dec. 15, 2025.

If you or your children are eligible for Medicaid or CHIP and you’re eligible for health coverage from your employer, your state may have a premium assistance program that can help pay for coverage, using funds from their Medicaid or CHIP programs.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ invites the campus community to comment on four proposed university policies. Please visit the policy review page to share your input.

Deadline to apply: Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

The 2026-27 "Building Resilience" Research Fellow applications are now open. With the "Building Resilience" theme, we aim for research that highlights opportunities and solutions in the Southeast Texas region. More info here.

Have something to share?  (e.g., events, publications, faculty research, awards, departmental congratulations, grants, etc.) and the Office of Marketing Communications will get the word out through emails, web, social media and more. 

All approved announcements must be received by Thursday at 3 p.m. to be included in the following week's campus update.

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