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Date: Monday, March 16, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building, Room 103

This workshop will provide an overview of strategies for locating and using free-to-use images ethically, including demonstrations of certain search tools and discussion of copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licenses. Register or find more information here. 

Date: Thursday, March 19, 1- 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual

This workshop will provide an overview of strategies for locating and using free-to-use images ethically, including demonstrations of certain search tools and discussion of copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licenses. Register or find more information here.

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Maes Building, Room 107

Join us for a discussion led by Olivia Mikulencak of Veolia Environmental Services on what it is like to work at a hazardous waste disposal facility and other career opportunities in the environmental sciences. Free pizza will be provided. For more information, contact christenab@lamar.edu.

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Price Auditorium

Unfog your future on Wednesday, March 18. Join us for Beyond the Haze with Edward G. Young III — bringing the bold, the brilliant, and the vibes you need to level up. All students are welcome! More information can be found .

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

The College of Business Dean’s Distinguished Speaker is Allen Parker, CFO of Blue Origin. He will share key lessons from leadership roles at Amazon, Blue Origin, and Zillow. His talk will be especially valuable for students and faculty interested in leadership, innovation, and career growth.

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Village - Morris Hall

Stop by Morris Residence Hall for FREE STI testing, sponsored by Legacy Community Health and LU's Student Health Center. We will have free pizza and giveaways. More information can be found .

Date(s): Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27

Feeling lucky? for TimelyCare March 16-27 for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. TimelyCare is a mental health and wellness tool that you can use anytime and is free for students who have paid the LU Student Health Center fee. Register at timelycare.com/lamar.

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218

Prepare for life in South Korea during your study abroad experience. This session will share practical tips on daily life, cultural norms, transportation, food, communication, and academics to help you adjust and make the most of your time abroad. For more information, contact aphan1@lamar.edu.

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113

Bring your AI-driven idea to the AWS AI Pitch Competition at Â鶹AV. Startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and research teams are invited to compete for up to $50,000 in AWS AI services. Email sbdc@lamar.edu or check us out on for more information today.

Date: Thursday, March 31, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join us at the . Connect with employers, explore jobs and internships, and gain insights into these fields. Professional dress is required—network and take the next step in your career.

Date: Thursday, April 2, 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join us at the Spring 2026 . Connect with employers, explore teaching opportunities, and gain career insights. Professional dress required — network and take the next step toward your future in education.

Date: Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Register your campus department or student organization for a table and provide a hands-on activity for the community (Pre-K to 8th graders general audience) to teach them engineering/STEM concepts. Find out more about Discover Engineering and sign up at lamar.edu/futureengineer.

Date: Monday, April 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

for an opportunity to connect with graduate academic departments, explore available programs, and learn more about life as a Graduate Cardinal. Don't miss your chance to learn about Graduate Studies at Â鶹AV and receive an application fee waiver.

Date: Monday, April 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Ballroom A

The annual Graduate Research Conference, scheduled for April 20, is now inviting students across all disciples to submit proposals for paper and poster presentations. Graduate faculty are invited to apply for a to present a conference session on the topic of quality assurance.

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 with down with LU senior Adam Baeza to hear more about Red Beak Productions. 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.

STAR Services is hiring motivated LU students for Fall 2026. Apply to be a Student Tutor, Student Success Mentor, Supplemental Instruction Leader, or an Academic Coach. Build leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while making an impact on campus. Learn more and apply by visiting here.

Deadline to apply: Friday, March 20, Noon

Apply now to run for office in the 2026-27 Student Government Association. Serve your fellow students, develop your leadership skills, and make a positive impact at LU.

Open positions include:
· President
· Vice President
· Secretary-Treasurer
· Class Senators

More info can be found at lamar.edu/sga.

Deadline to : Monday, March 30

The Spring Graduate Open House is approaching. We invite all graduate departments and professional student organizations to host a table and connect with current LU students exploring graduate programs. We hope you will join us!

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, March 31, 5 p.m.

The Shaw Award recognizes an LU junior or senior who makes significant contributions to LU through:
• fostering a spirit of teamwork
• excellence in leadership
• exhibiting exemplary personal ethics and integrity

The winner receives $1,000 and special recognition.

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, March 31, 5 p.m.

LU's Division of Student Affairs is seeking applications for Seniors of Significance. This award recognizes students who have brought distinction to LU through scholarship, leadership and service. Apply now for this special recognition.

Application deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 5 p.m.

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to apply for awards from the Texas State University System (TSUS), including: Regents’ Professor Award, Regents’ Teacher Award, Regents’ Staff Excellence Award, and Regents' Student Scholar Award. Find more information here.

Application deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 5 p.m.

The Texas State University System (TSUS) Regents’ Student Scholar Award is now open for applications. Please visit the following webpage for more information. If you have questions, please contact the office of Dr. Samuel Jator, Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs at (409) 880-8400.

Deadline for submissions: Friday, April 10, 11:59 p.m.

All undergraduate and graduate students from all academic areas are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations at EXPO 2026, which will be held on April 30 - May 1, in the Setzer Center. Both days will have plenaries, breakout sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and booths. More information can be found 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 LU Weekly Update newsletter.

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