Date(s): Monday, Oct. 14, Thursday, Oct. 17, Friday, Oct. 25, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: LU Science & Technology Building, Room 103

The Center for Data Analytics and Cybersecurity (CDAC) is hosting a training workshop to teach people how to utilize the power of the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC). There will be three sessions: Oct. 14, 17, and 25.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library (lawn)

Lamar University will host a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of the library renovation project.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall (lawn)

Join the newly formed LU Sustainability Committee this week as we partner with Schneider Electric to celebrate Energy Awareness Month by enjoying "spooky solar smoothies" that are made by using blenders powered by the sun.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 17, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

The Criminal Justice & Social Services Career Fair is open to all students and alumni of all majors seeking positions (part-time, internship, and professional) in the criminal justice and social services fields. Appropriate attire in business casual or business professional attire is required.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 17, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Maes Building, Room 107

The LU Department of Biology invites you to its second a series of seminars, given by Dr. Matt McClure of Lamar State College Orange. He will talk about what is an invasive species and why we should be concerned. Many of the species he will talk about are issues in Texas including the New Guinea flatworm.

Date: Friday, Oct. 18, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Join us for Honors Scholars Day, and come explore what our honors students have created during their time at LU. Refreshments will be provided, and drop-ins are encouraged. Booths and panel presentations will be set up for attendees.

Date: Friday, Oct. 18, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join us for a frightfully fun evening where families can enjoy a safe and festive trick-or-treating experience. Explore the historic Boomtown streets filled with spooky decorations, collect sweet treats, and enjoy a special Halloween movie, Hotel Transylvania, under the stars.

Date: Monday, Oct. 21, 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Dishman Art Museum Auditorium

Dr. Randy Gonzales (LSU-Lafayette) will read sections of his poetry and talk about the history and culture of the Filipino American community at St. Malo, Louisiana. His poetry collection Settling St. Malo won the 2024 Summerlee Book Prize from the Center for History and Culture.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 24, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Galloway Business Building, Room 101

LU faculty, students, and staff are invited to attend this presentation and discussion of a helpful list of resources for topics such as academic support, health and wellness, financial aid and scholarships, and much more. Light refreshments will be provided.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 30, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Learn about the dangers of driving under the influence and hear from local resources, eat some good food and drive LUPD’s drunk cart. Pizza will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Date(s): Thursday, Oct. 31 & Friday, Nov. 1, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Location: Rothwell Recital Hall

Lamar Opera Theatre will present a Halloween Showcase presenting works from opera, musical theater and art song genres. All performances are free and open to the public.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 31, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, 125/127 Cypress

Please join us for some spooky Halloween fun as we read ghost stories and enjoy some treats. Register to read aloud, join our costume contest, or both. Costumes are encouraged, butnot required. Please keep readings and costumes PG-13.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 9, 7:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

The 2024 Walk Like MADD Beaumont event is MADD's signature fundraising event to help us raise both awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving. Register and donate today to help us save more lives. Fire Truck Pull will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center & Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

Join us for Cardinal View, Lamar University's biggest open house event. You and your family are invited to campus to learn about academic majors, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, student organizations, campus resources, and what life looks like at LU.

Come join us this week for LU Athletics events. 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 LU Moment as we sit down with Ryan Servantes, a track and cross country sophomore at LU. 

Tune in to this week's episode or past episodes of the LU Moment on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

We are pleased to announce an exciting update to our LU Holiday Calendar for the Fiscal Year 2025. This amendment reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the well-being and work-life balance of our dedicated team.

Deadline to nominate: Monday, Oct. 21, 5 p.m.

Nominate an outstanding first-generation student to be recognized at the First Gen College Celebration Luncheon on Nov. 8 for excellence and accomplishments. Link for criteria, categories, and registration can be found here.

We're accepting shirts, shoes, pants, dresses, coats, ties, and more for the Cardinal Closet. Any donated undergarments (socks, bras, underwear) must be new and in packaging, or with tags. Donation drop-off times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through Oct. 31, 2024. Drop-offs can be made at the Wesley Center, behind the Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall.

October is Cybersecurity Month. For more information on how to keep university and personal information protected, visit daikuan918.com/secure-it.

Summer may have ended but not the exclusive offers with the Discount Purchase Program. Find these new offers and more on the Discount Purchase Program website:

-Get an additional 5% off on Dell products
-Save up to 50% off select Samsung products
-Save over 80% on a license for Windows or Mac

The Data Governance Committee is excited to announce Data Literacy Training. The training can be accessed via the HR Training Nest on the LU Connect page using LEA credentials. We encourage all employees to complete this important training promptly. Thank you for your commitment to data literacy.

Do you need volunteer hours? Do you love interacting with LU students? Do you want to know what happens behind the scenes at LU Commencement? Volunteer at commencement on Dec. 12 and 13. Contact Marquita Malone at mmalone4@daikuan918.com for more information.

The Student Health Center has wellness packs available for students in need. The packs contain personal hygiene items like toothbrush and toothpaste, hair brush and comb, deodorant, face wash, shampoo, and more. If you'd like to keep a few wellness packs on hand, let us know. We're happy to help.

The 2025 David J. Beck Fellowship includes up to $10,000 in funding for a summer project (summer 2025).  These are full academic scholarships covering all tuition, books, fees and on-campus room and board. Fall 2025-Spring 2026 applications can be found in myScholarship.

Deadline to apply: Monday, Oct. 14, 5 p.m.

The 2025 Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award application is now available for faculty and staff members on Competition Space.

Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m.

KVLU's fall giving campaign begins Oct. 15 this year. Give any amount now through October 22 at 6 p.m. to qualify for automatic entry into the fall giveaway: an FM digital radio/CD player with internet and Bluetooth capabilities. The winner will be announced live on the air October 23 at 9 a.m.

Deadline: Monday, Nov. 4, 5 p.m.

Applications for Faculty Development Leave for the Fall 2025 through Summer 2026 cycle are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 through Competition Space.

Finish out hurricane season by preparing with the LU Center for Resiliency Smartstorm disaster training and receive a backpack complete with emergency supplies to assist you and your family in the event of a disaster. Bring your participation verification to the Signature Center suites located in the Cherry Engineering Building on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

We are very excited for Fall 2024 Cardinal View. You can access our Cardinal View table registration link here. Please feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested in having a table at Cardinal View.

The LU Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as a benefit of employment to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or to currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. We also work with Vocational Rehabilitation for technology assistance. Call (409) 880-8171 for more information.

Have something to share? Submit your good news (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.

Dr. J. Kenneth Young named 2024 TCPEA Advocate of the Year

LU hosts Fall 2024 career expo for students and alumni

LU appoints Dr. Vivienne J. McClendon as dean of Mary and John Gray Library

Lamar University breaks ground on new intramural field