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Date: Monday, Oct. 27, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Dining Hall Lawn

Join the LU Sustainability Committee and the LU Green Squad this afternoon as we partner with Schneider Electric to celebrate Energy Awareness Month by enjoying "solar smoothies" that are made by using blenders powered by the sun.

Date(s): Thursday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 6, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Morris Hall Media Room

STAR Services will be hosting 30-min workshops to help students power through midterms, recharge, and address endless phone scrolling. Learn how to manage stress, time & balance life during midterms. All LU students encouraged. Learn more here.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 102

Professor Yasuko Sato will be her research on how intellectual giants in Tokugawa (1603-1868) Japan were samurai-turned-scholars who ventured into the world of learning with the samurai ethos intact. Their reading prowess can be educationally inspirational, especially in the age of AI.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom

Join us for Honors Scholars Day and explore what our honors students have created during their time at LU. Refreshments will be provided and drop-ins are encouraged. Get inspired by creative and academic projects at student booths and panel presentations. This event is open to everyone at LU and in Southeast Texas community.

Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

The Spooky Study Abroad Fair is here. Join us to learn about new programs, win raffle items, receive swag, and get all your questions answered. We will have travel bingo, a henna station, and lots of treats. Don't miss out! Email studyabroad@lamar.edu for more information.

Date(s): Thursday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 2
Location: LU Studio Theatre

A witty whirlwind of mistaken identities, secret engagements, and cucumber sandwiches, "The Importance of Being Earnest" is Oscar Wilde’s most beloved and enduring comedy, which skewers Victorian conventions with timeless charm and biting humor. Directed by Jen Onopa. More information can be found here.

Date: Thursday, 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 and mocktails will be available first come, first served. Find out more info .

Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Galloway, Room 102

Take the fear out of career planning. Stop by our spooktacular event to meet the Career & Professional Development team, enjoy treats, and learn more about our services, how to build resumes, prep for interviews, and find jobs, internships, and more. More info .

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: Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Bring your paint and brushes for a Plein Air painting event hosted by Xenia Fedorchenko and the Beneficial Use of Drainage Material Action Coalition. There will be a demonstration at 10 a.m. followed by free paint time from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact the Department of Art & Design for more information.

Date: Sunday, Nov. 2, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Rothwell Recital Hall

Christopher Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony, will present a free recital along with Lamar piano faculty, Jacob Clark. The recital will include works of Bach, Schumann as well as a collection of pieces related to fairy tales.

Date: Monday, Nov. 3, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building - Landes Auditorium Room 101

If you plan to present a poster or give a talk about your research at the 12th O.U.R. Fall Conference, on Nov. 14, you are cordially invited to join an informative panel discussion with presenters to former O.U.R. conferences.

Date(s): Monday, Nov. 3 through Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Virtual

KVLU serves as a resource for 7MÊÓƵ with daily features that cover all aspects of the campus community as well as student and staff led content and much more. Our fall giving campaign begins on Monday, Nov. 3, but you can support the enduring legacy of KVLU with a gift TODAY at kvlu.org.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 6, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Reaud Executive Event Space, Room 120

2025 David J. Beck Fellows, Harvest Prater, Speech & Hearing Sciences and Mohamed Irhabi, Biology with Pre-Med Concentration, will present their summer projects.

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 7MÊÓƵ first-generation students, staff, and faculty. All are welcome.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 6, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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If you stutter, you are not alone. It’s estimated that over 160 Lamar faculty, students, and staff share the experience of stuttering. Come join our support group, a proven way to build self-confidence, practice speaking, and explore ways to cope with stuttering. More info here.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Dining Hall Lawn

The Office of Strategic Initiatives and the Veteran's Day Planning Committee are hosting the Veteran's Day Lunch. Theme: Service to our Nation. Purpose: to thank and honor all who have served. Everyone is invited to join us for a free meal.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 13, 1 - 5 p.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Executive Event Space 120

This event gives students an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to fellow students, faculty, and community members. There is an opportunity to earn cash prizes. Apply today.

Date(s): Friday, May 29, 2026 through Friday, June 12, 2026
Location: Mysore, India

This is an exciting opportunity for 7MÊÓƵ students, and all majors are welcome. 🌏✈️ Join our study abroad program and earn three credits as you learn: “Foundation & Observation in Inter-Disciplinary Rehabilitation” at the All-India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, Karnataka, India.

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 LU alumna, Emily Buesing, to learn more about her journey as a working artist, and to talk about LU Department of Theatre & Dance’s upcoming production of “The Importance of Being Earnest."For the full transcription of this episode, click here. 
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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 .

Deadline to submit: Saturday, Nov. 1, 11:59 p.m.

All graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to submit an abstract for giving an oral or poster presentation at the 12th O.U.R. Fall Conference on Nov. 14. For submission, please use the conference portal. All faculty and student participants should also register for the conference.

Deadline to give: Monday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m.

Give to the KVLU Fall Campaign at kvlu.org now through Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. for a chance to win a stunning photograph of Cattail Marsh titled "Nocturne #1" by art photographer Cathy Spence. For information about gifts through LU payroll deduction, please call (409) 880-8164.

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.

Deadline to apply: Saturday, Nov. 1

The application deadline for our 2026 cohort of 7MÊÓƵ McNair Scholars is Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Interested applicants should complete an application found on our website or contact us at McNair@lamar.edu with questions.

Tune in here weekly for cybersecurity tips to keep your information safe from prying eyes. We invite everyone to visit LU's Security Awareness web page to help keep abreast of current security risks including scams and phishes.

Deadline to apply: Jan. 15, 2026, 5 p.m.

The 2026 David J. Beck Fellowship application is now open. Faculty and staff are encouraged to inspire and support students to apply for this prestigious fellowship. Visit the website for application requirements and award information. Students may submit their application through MyScholarhsips.

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