Date(s): Now through Tuesday, Dec. 3
Location: LU Writing Center

The LU Writing Center is proud to host the second annual First-Year WAC Composition Awards, open to first-year student nominees who are writing across the curriculum. Cash prizes will be awarded to six winners in interdisciplinary categories. See web page for rules and faculty nomination form.

Date(s): Now through Friday, Dec. 13
Location: LU Speech & Hearing Sciences Building

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

Date(s): Thursday, Nov. 7 - Thursday, Nov. 14

Please join the Office of Strategic and the Veterans Day Planning Committee as we host activities throughout the week of Nov. 7 through Nov. 14. More information can be found on the attached flyer.

Date: Monday, Nov. 11, 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Reaud Event Center

The McNair Scholars Research Symposium is an event open to all academic disciplines and offers a platform for undergraduate students to share their research. Mark your calendar to join us as we celebrate the success of our Scholars.

Date: Monday, Nov. 11, 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

A Veterans Day Celebration, hosted by Spindletop Boomtown Museum, LU Operations and LUSVA. From 7 to 9 p.m., gather around at Boomtown for food, fun, and camaraderie as we celebrate those who have served our country. All are invited, and first 30 veterans will receive a free BBQ meal voucher!

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress Room I & II (125/127)

Students are invited to take a free professional headshot for use on LinkedIn or other professional applications. Please remember to dress in business casual or business professional attire.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 14, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Established in 1979 through a generous gift from Julie and Ben Rogers, the Rogers Community Service Award is awarded annually to a member of faculty or staff who has made a significant contribution to community service in the Golden Triangle. One recipient from each institution is chosen annually from Lamar University, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur.

This year's recipients are:

Nicole Kyles-Burton – Lamar University

Maegan Collins – Lamar Institute of Technology

Cindy Wyles – Lamar State College Orange

Dana Espinal – Lamar Port Arthur

The event is open to the public and begins at 3:30 p.m. with a program. Reception to follow.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 14, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress Room I & II (125/127)

This event allows students to develop and build their interviewing skills with professionals. Each student will have a short mock interview with professionals before rotating to the next table. Appropriate attire in business professional or casual attire is required. Bring copies of your resume.

Date: Friday, Nov. 15, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Reaud Building, Executive Event Space

You are invited to attend the 2024 David J. Beck Fellowship Ceremony. Beck Fellows Ryan Shugart, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and Mahima Verma, Computer Science major, will present their summer research projects.

Date: Friday, Nov. 15, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join us on Nov. 15 for our fall Boomtown Jazz & Wine night featuring Grammy-nominated artist Julian Primeaux at Spindletop Boomtown Museum. Enjoy jazz in the Log Cabin Saloon and outdoor lounging in Hamill Square. General entry fee of $8 and free entry for LU Students with a valid ID.

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.

Date(s): Monday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 22
Location: Wimberly Building, Room 117

As we celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 18-22, 2024, we invite all Cardinals to explore languages, cultures, cuisines, and global learning opportunities to enrich our understanding of the world.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Galloway Business Building, Room 101 (Landes Auditorium)

Student-athletes will share their perspectives on balancing sport and study. A workshop for faculty, staff, and students.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building (courtyard)

Make plans to ring in the holidays this year at Cardinal Lights to enjoy thousands of holiday lights, a fireworks display, cookies, activities for the entire family, and more.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 20, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center (Atrium)

Practice gratitude this fall by sending a note of thanks. Swing by Health Education's table and fill out a card to send to someone you are grateful for.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 21, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center (Atrium)

As the weather changes, winter can bring sniffles or sore throats. Grab a winter wellness pack from Health Education with cough drops, tissues, tea packets, and hot cocoa from the Cardinal Activities Board.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 21, 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Have you ever considered studying abroad, but aren’t sure where to start? Join us on Teams to get all your questions answered and discover exciting study abroad opportunities.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 21, 12:30 - 5:00 p.m.

We'll show you how to use AI tools to seek useful writing feedback on your end-of-term writing, and our humans will also work with you in virtual breakout sessions. Faculty are welcome. Two sessions offered; you'll choose one. Visit our web page to register for the Teams invite. For more information, reach out to casey.ford@daikuan918.com.

Date: Thursday, Dec. 5, 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join us for a magical Christmas experience at Spindletop Boomtown Museum. Step back into 1901 and see our replica buildings beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Enjoy:

Live Music
Hot Chocolate & Cider to keep you warm
Outdoor Movie at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your friends and family for a festive night

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 LU Crew members Emma Nelson and Miguel Arevalo to hear more about LU's upcoming Cardinal View open house event.

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

Starting Monday, Nov. 11, Turner Construction will begin installation of the fence that will enclose the job site for the library renovation. Pedestrian circulation immediately around the library will be impacted accordingly, but access to all adjacent buildings will remain. A covered pedestrian walkway will be installed at the main entrance to the library to provide continued access into the building during Phase I. 

The fence for Phase I is expected to be in place through July 2025. At that time, a new south entrance to the building will be opened up and the fence location will shift to accommodate Phase II of construction. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we get this important project underway.

Please contact the office of Planning and Construction at (409) 880-7085 if you have any questions or comments.

Congratulations to Student Aid, who won the Best Decorated Door award during this year’s Homecoming competition. With over 200 votes cast, their creativity and Cardinal pride shone brightly and made a lasting impression. Thank you to everyone who participated and voted.

The University Mail Center (window sales area only) will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. All other services will remain open. The Mail Center will resume full service on Tuesday Nov. 12. Thank you, and we appreciate your business.

Delicious tacos are served at Spindletop Boomtown Museum Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by and enjoy great food.

No dinner plans? Boomtown Square has you covered. Swing by Tuesday through Friday for a delicious meal, conveniently located at Lamar University's Spindletop Boomtown Museum. We are also open Saturday for lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We are pleased to announce the rollout of Lamar University’s mandatory assignments that are crucial for our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, ethical and compliant workplace. We are launching our annual regulatory compliance training program. See HR November Announcements for information.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 37 million U.S. adults struggle with musculoskeletal (MSK) related chronic pain. Hinge Health is a digital, physical therapist-led MSK care program available at no additional cost to HealthSelect members. Find out more info here.

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: Thursday, Nov. 21, 5 p.m.

Lamar University values community input and is committed to listening and reflecting on comments regarding proposed policy.

Deadline: Sunday, Dec. 15, 11:59 p.m.

Submissions open Oct. 15 - Dec. 15. Categories for submission: poetry, fiction, art, screenplays, scholarly essays, creative nonfiction, poetry translation. $100 prizes will be awarded for each category. For more information: LU Pulse web page, Facebook page @lamarpulse, or email pulse@daikuan918.com.

Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 5 p.m.

Graduate Studies is accepting 300-word abstracts of papers and posters through Wednesday, Dec. 18. Send to rmlatimer@daikuan918.com. The conference will be held Feb. 12, 2025. Questions? Call (409) 880-7041.

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.

Study Abroad Fair showcases international opportunities

College of Engineering hosts record-breaking career fair

Tran, Mendoza named November First-Generation Students of the Month

Center for Career and Professional Development supports community initiatives

Lamar University to host annual 'Fall and Recovery' dance concert