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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): 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, 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, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress Room 125/127

Stop by the Setzer Student Center for the last FREE STI testing event of the semester, sponsored by Legacy Community Health and LU's Student Health Center. We will have raffle prizes, pizza, cupcakes, cotton candy and free shirts for the first 40 people.

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, 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(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: 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: 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.

Feeling overwhelmed? We get it. College is A LOT. You’ve got homework, a job, & a thousand tabs open. But you don’t have to do it alone. TimelyCare is here for you! As an LU student, you get free: 🧠 24/7 mental health care 🧘 On-demand self-care + coaching 📍 Connections to resources

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.

Dates: May 29, 2026 - June 12, 2026

Earn three credits as you explore interdisciplinary rehabilitation practices in audiology, speech-language pathology, special education, psychology, occupational therapy (OT), and physical therapy (PT) at AIISH, Mysuru, Karnataka, India, and also experience the rich culture and vibrancy of Mysuru City. More info .

The School of Nursing invites you to study abroad in Germany to study ethics, research, and evidenced based practice. All majors are welcome! For more information please contact the Office of Study Abroad, Dr. Judson Lagrone at jplagrone1@lamar.edu or Dr. Stacey Knight at stacey.knight@lamar.edu.

Date(s): Tuesday, Oct. 14 through Thursday, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Speech & Hearing Sciences Building

The LU Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as a benefit to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. We also work with TWC. Come see us soon, to hear every moment of the holidays. Call (409) 880-8171.

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