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Date(s): Now through Thursday, Aug. 28
Locations: Setzer Student Center, Room 230

Students are back, and we’re ready to welcome them! During Week of Welcome, Student Affairs will host Ask-A-Card tables, and we’d love for you to join us in making our new Cardinals feel at home. Pick up a WOW button and wear it to show students that you’re ready to answer questions. Stop by Setzer Student Center, Room 230.

Date: Monday, Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Location: LU Intramural Field (next to Wayne A. Reaud Administration Building)

Join us as we celebrate a ribbon cutting for the new intramural field at Â鶹AV. The event will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:30 p.m., immediately followed by the LU Band's first practice of the 2025-26 football season around 7 p.m. The intramural field is located in between the Wayne A. Reaud Administration Building and the Science & Technology Building on LU's campus.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113

Join us for Lending Essentials on Aug. 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CICE Building, Room 113. Learn how to prepare for a business loan, what lenders look for, and how to avoid common mistakes. Free to attend and lunch is included. Please register .

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location:

Are you a TRS member in higher education nearing retirement or planning ahead? The TRS Ready to Retire Presentation covers retirement eligibility, benefit options, and the steps to retire with confidence. Registration is required through your MyTRS account. and register.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Register for the On-Campus Student Job Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Recruit students for part-time, work-study, or research roles. Note: All positions must be posted on Â鶹AV Jobs prior to the event. More information? Contact the Center for Career & Professional Development at (409) 880-8961.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 2, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

is back! Join Dr. Taylor, Mrs. Taylor, Dr. Titus, and faculty and staff representatives for this special giveaway event. Students attending will receive an LU tie, bow tie, or scarf. Plus, you'll get personalized instructions on how to tie your new accessory with style.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 4, Noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Undergraduate students from all majors are to explore exciting job and internship opportunities, connect directly with ExxonMobil representatives, and learn how to launch their careers with one of the world’s leading energy companies.

Date: Friday, Sept. 5, 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: JCPenney, Central Mall

All Â鶹AV students are invited to attend the event. Receive an extra 30% off dress apparel, accessories, and shoes.

Date(s): Tuesday, Sept. 9 through Tuesday, Sept. 16, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location:

Learn more about your retirement plan, including an overview of your investment options and how to create an investment strategy. will explain how to schedule a one-on-one appointment for personal financial advice. This service is included in your benefits package at no cost to you.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building, Room 103

This workshop includes an overview of the Web of Science database, its Researcher Profile tool, and how you can use it to visualize your research’s impact through citation reports and a geographic citation map. Register here.

Date: Friday, Sept. 12, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual

This workshop includes an overview of the Web of Science database, its Researcher Profile tool, and how you can use it to visualize your research’s impact through citation reports and a geographic citation map. Register here.

Date(s): Thursday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 19, Noon - Noon
Location: Virtual

Join us this year for Red Day, LU’s annual Day of Giving, as we Raise The RED with 24 hours of giving. With exciting matches and challenges throughout the day, you can help your favorite area of LU raise even more to support our students and programs.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 20, Noon - 10 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Big Red's Roundup
$10.00 admission
* Kids 12 under free
* LU Students free admission with campus ID
* Car Show
* Music
* Food
* Kid Zone
* Rodeo
* Live Bands

More info: lamar.edu/rodeo

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Tim Pallone, coordinator of music education and interim director of athletic bands at Â鶹AV. 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.

The parking permits for the 2025/2026 academic year are available to purchase online. Please complete the permit request and update vehicle details, if needed, through the Parking link on Self-Serve Banner. Select an option when ordering to either pick up permits in the Parking Office in Wimberly #118 or receive them by mail. Questions may be directed to the Parking Office at (409) 880-7275 or parking@lamar.edu.

As a full-time LU employee, you have access to up to six in-person or teletherapy sessions per issue, per family member, per plan year with a licensed therapist. These sessions address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, and challenges within family or marital relationships. More information on the employee assistance program resources can be found here.

Outdated beneficiary information can lead to delays, legal complications, or benefits going to someone you no longer intend. Taking a few minutes now can save your loved ones stress later. Visit our HR site for more information.

The Â鶹AV JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its BSN and MSN nursing programs by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Room 240 of the Mamie McFaddin Ward Building located at 976 E Lavaca Street, Beaumont 77705. Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:


Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA, 30326 


All written comments should be received by the ACEN by Sept. 8, 2025.

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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