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Date(s): Now through Thursday, Aug. 28
Location: Various locations across campus

The new school year is here, and so is Week of Welcome! Week of Welcome is 10 days full of games, food, and fun where new and returning students can connect with other students, learn about campus life, get involved, and have fun. See you there!

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, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Begin at the Communication Building on LU campus

First-year students, register now for . Tour seven key campus buildings with Student Success Mentors, collect stamps, and enter a raffle for 10 prizes. Grab your stamp card, lace up your shoes, and explore your new academic home in a fun, guided way.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 21, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, 2nd Floor Lounge

Break the ice and make new friends in a fun and fast-paced environment at this year's Week of Welcome. You'll have a few minutes to chat with each person before moving on to the next, ensuring you meet lots of new faces and make meaningful connections.

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

Join us at the , where students seeking on-campus positions can explore part-time, work-study, and research positions. Bring several copies of your resume and dress to impress.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: The Patio at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

Enjoy a creative outlet to relax during Week of Welcome and map out what you want your semester to look like by creating your own vision board. This activity is a nice break from the stress of the beginning of the semester, and you meet new friends in the process.

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: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Science Auditorium

Join the Health Education Department and Southeast Texas Food Bank Nutrition Educator, Chelsi Kylcone, as we discuss the impact nutrition has on your wellbeing. Plus, ! Can you taste the win?

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.

The South Park Community Garden is looking for student organizations to assist with garden workdays for the Fall 2025 semesters. Workday Schedule - Sep. 6, Sep. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, and Nov. 8, all from 9 a.m. - noon. Please email mmcandrew1@lamar.edu with your organizations' desired date.

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 general scholarship application for LU is now open and can be submitted at lamar.edu/myscholarships.

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.

Cardinal Course Materials (CCM) is an affordable textbook rental program through the Barnes and Noble Bookstore. Through this program, students can receive required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes and electronic books. 

The CCM bundle will provide the needed learning materials at $24 per credit hour (added to your student account), saving students up to 35-50% on the cost of course materials. The cost can be paid by financial aid or by the student. If a student enrolls in a payment plan, this charge will be included in the payment plan calculations. Supplies are not included in this program and will need to be purchased separately.    

Â鶹AV students are automatically enrolled in the program at the time of registration and will begin receiving emails about selecting their preferred delivery method. 

For more information visit lamar.edu/ccm or email ccm@lamar.edu.

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