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Date: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 12:40 - 1:40 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress I & II

Fuel your career journey with . Gain expert tips to craft a confident elevator pitch, impress employers, and navigate career fairs with ease. Hear directly from Enterprise reps on what they seek in candidates and how to align your strengths with real opportunities.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 8, Noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Mamie McFaddin Ward Health Sciences Building

JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing would like to invite all Pre-Nursing Students to a Fall 2025 Open House for an exciting afternoon of discovery and connection. Learn about our undergraduate program, meet faculty and current students, tour our resources, and get answers to your questions about admissions criteria and scholarships.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cedar 160

Brian Orner with Corebridge Financial will be on campus to help with your retirement plan, including reviewing your goals and providing ongoing assistance. You do NOT need to be a current Corebridge Financial participant to use these services.

Date(s): Wednesday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Oct. 10, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Oct. 8 - Science & Technology, Room 103; Oct. 10 - Virtual

These workshops includes an overview of the Mental Measurements Yearbook and how it can help you locate testing instruments for your research needs. Register at: lamar.edu/cardinalcrashcourses.

Date: Friday, Oct. 10, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Atrium

World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. There will be campus and community resources available to help understand the scale of the problem and need for care. Please wear something green to show your support.

Date(s): Monday, Oct. 13 through Tuesday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual

October is National Retirement Security Month, the perfect time to rake in the savings with the Texa$aver 457 Program. Settle in for a live webinar to learn more about the Texa$aver program. Just choose the date and time that works best for you.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Maes Building, Room 212B

Hands-on workshop to build skills in detecting and defending against Wi-Fi cybersecurity threats, combining theory with practical exercises. Â鶹AV Desktop will be provided—no laptop needed. More information? Email aloucks@lamar.edu.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Carl Parker Building, Room 101 (Digital Learning Lab)

Faculty Success invites you to explore the art and science of writing effective prompts for AI tools. We'll also touch on how prompt design influences student outcomes and how to guide learners in using AI responsibly and productively. Follow the link to register.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Montagne Center, Neches FCU Arena

Connect with diverse employers at the . Explore career paths, gain insights, and network across industries. Professional dress required—showcase your best self and take the next step in your career journey.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Location:

Ready to pursue the life you want? Join the Women Talk Money team, welcoming Wicked sensation Cynthia Erivo and timeless icon Brooke Shields. Come away with saving, investing, and career insights to help you build a future filled with possibilities. Fall Event Series begins Oct. 15. Register now.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 16, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location:

Join ERS and BlueCross BlueShield of Texas for any or all of the sixth annual Virtual Wellness Fair. Tune in to hear wellness speakers, learn about new benefits available to HealthSelect of Texas participants and join fitness sessions.

Date(s): Thursday, Oct. 16 through Wednesday, Dec. 3
Location: Virtual

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent financial advisory firm that works on The Texas State University System Retirement Plans, will be conducting one-on-one virtual consultations focusing on retirement and general financial planning and investment education and advice. Click to schedule.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Maes Building, Room 107

In the second installment of our seminar series, Dr. Mo Way, emeritus professor, Texas A&M AgriLife, reflects on his long distinguished career as field crop entomologist (study of insects). Free pizza!

Date: Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center & Student Setzer Center

Join us for Cardinal View, Â鶹AV'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: 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.

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 Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux and Mohamed Irhabi to hear more about the Reaud Honors College 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.

Deadline to sign up: Friday, Oct. 10, Noon

The Homecoming Committee invites every department to compete in the annual Door Decorating contest! Departments must sign up if they are interested in competing. This year's theme is Vanquish the Vaqueros and students, faculty, and staff will be able to vote for their favorite door. by Friday.

Deadline to register: Friday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m.

Please remember to sign up to table at our Fall 2025 Cardinal View event. Registration is now open and it will close on Friday, Oct. 10. Please for more information.

Students can now submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-2027 academic year. Log in to studentaid.gov to complete your application, use school code 003581 to have your FAFSA sent to LU.

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.

Make dining on campus simple and stress-free. Faculty and staff meal plans are designed with convenience and value in mind—whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch between classes or enjoying a break with colleagues. Plans are available , or you can scan the QR code to explore more options and purchase today.

Express Scripts, administrator of your HealthSelect Prescription Drug Program, is making some minor changes to their brand. The brand change won’t affect your coverage or pharmacy benefits. To see what's changing, .

Â鶹AV has appointed Dr. Chunda Chen as its new Ombudsman, effective Sept. 1, 2025. The Ombudsman will act as an independent resource to address concerns, resolve complaints, and promote fairness across the university.

The Excellence in Assessment Grant enters its second year, offering three awards of up to $5,000 each to support innovative, student-centered projects that strengthen learning, enhance assessment practices, and advance institutional priorities. Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit proposals.

Construction continues on the library, but all library resources and services are still available. Check out the library website for our service locations, and the latest updates and information.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, Oct. 26, 11:59 p.m.

The 2026 Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award application is now available for faculty and staff members on .

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

The KVLU Fall Giving Campaign begins on Nov. 3, but you can ensure its success and the enduring legacy of KVLU today. All gifts received now through Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. will qualify for automatic entry into our fall giveaway of a stunning 15"x7" pigment print by art photographer Cathy Spence.

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.

Last year, Â鶹AV faculty led a complete overhaul of the Faculty Handbook. We invite faculty and other Â鶹AV community members to review the draft handbook and share feedback. Your input is essential to shaping a handbook that reflects our shared values and supports our academic community.

Feeling overwhelmed? STAR Services is offering workshops featuring the tools and strategies to retain study info and manage time and stress. Discover what a 30-minute power session can do for you by joining us at our upcoming workshop from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. in the Morris Hall Media Room. Learn more and see full listing here.

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All approved announcements must be received by Thursday at 3 p.m. to be included in the following week's campus update.

LU’s College of Engineering programs reaccredited by ABET

Competitive spirit guides Mohamed Irhabi from LU to global research

‘Show Us Your Red Friday’ builds campus spirit at Â鶹AV

Fifth annual Red Day breaks donor record, raises over $100K