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Date: Monday, Oct. 19, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

Health Education is kicking off Homecoming Week with the goal of balancing fun and safety. Stop by our table to learn about the risks of drug and alcohol misuse, pick up protective drinks covers, and find out where you can get Naloxone on campus. Find out more information .

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Explore careers in Criminal Justice and Social Services! Connect with employers, discover career paths, and build your professional network. Learn about internships, full-time opportunities, and industry trends. Open to LU students and alumni. Register through .

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Come celebrate International Open Access Week and make A Date with Data. Come learn about open access, government data sources, and the library's institutional depository.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

If you plan to submit an abstract with your research at the 13th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference (with the deadline on Oct. 25), and give a talk or present a poster, please join us for an informative workshop that gives you hints and ideas for a successful submission. All students are welcome! More information about the conference can be found here.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Gentry Hall at Cardinal Village

Legacy Community Health will be on campus offering free and confidential STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Testing. Students can be tested for HIV and Syphilis at this event. Click for more information.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

LU Health Education will be hosting a tabling session for students to learn more about common symptoms and treatments for sexually transmitted infections. Students can also pick up information for on-campus free STI testing provided by Legacy Community Health. More information can be found here.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual on Teams

Come celebrate International Open Access Week with us at this virtual presentation. Kimberly Conner from University Innovation will be sharing her knowledge and experience with AI literacy and open access.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

If you want to make a difference or contribute in the organization of the 13th Annual O.U.R. Conference on November 13th, please join us for an workshop hosted by the Lamar Undergraduate Research Association (L.U.R.A.), on October 22 from 3 to 4pm, in Galloway 108.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Tyrrell Historical Library (695 Pearl Street, Beaumont)

Gary Pinkerton will talk about his new book that “explores the complex economies and shifting structures” of the Sabine borderlands during the Spanish era. Pinkerton serves as the Exec. Dir. of the Alliance for Texas History & is author of Trammel’s Trace (2016) & other books on Texas history. For more information and events, visit here.

Date: Friday, Oct. 23, Noon
Location: Quad

Who will take home the WIN? Join us for the as we announce our Cardinal Pride Showcase Decorating Contest winners! Come celebrate, cheer on our Cardinals, and show your team spirit! Peck 'em, Cards!

Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Maes Building (upstairs lobby)

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of innovation, discovery, and student success in Computer Science at Â鶹ӳ»­. Honoring our past, empowering the present, and inspiring the future.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Please join us for Big Red's Ride: Classic & Antique Car Show. Find out more information here.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom A

Trick-or-Travel! Explore 2026-27 study abroad programs and experience Halloween traditions from around the world at our Halloween-themed Study Abroad Expo.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, Patio

Grab your friends and celebrate spooky season at Spooky S’mores Night! Join First Year Success, CAB, and Rec Sports on Oct. 28 from 5–8 PM at the Rec Patio for a fun night of s’mores, popcorn, and a movie under the stars. Come for the treats, stay for the spooky vibes!

Date: Thursday, Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Beaumont

Discover how Enterprise Mobility develops future business leaders through internships and its Management Training Program. Meet recruiters, get insider hiring tips, explore career paths, and ask questions. Only 15 spots available; and transportation is provided. Registration available through .

Date: Thursday, Oct. 29, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Executive Event Space 120

Spend next summer abroad learning a new language at no cost! Discover the U.S. Department of State’s fully funded Critical Language Scholarship Program and hear from a distinguished Southeast Texas judge about public leadership, judicial service, and emergency management. More information can be found here.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room 120

Open to all Â鶹ӳ»­ students, faculty, and staff, Passport Day makes it easy to apply for a U.S. passport and start planning your next global adventure. Plus, attendees can receive FREE passport photos during the event! Learn more here.

Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Maes Building

Join the Department of Computer Science for Hacktoberfest 2026, a hands-on event where students can create, collaborate, and innovate using open-source AI tools. Open to all majors and experience levels. Just bring your curiosity, creativity and your laptop!

Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 102

Take the fear out of career planning! Join us for tricks, treats, and career tips. Meet our team and special guests from Gator Country, explore resumes, LinkedIn, interviews, career fairs, and other opportunities. Register on and start building your future.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Brenham, Texas

Go behind the scenes at Blue Bell! Students of all majors are invited to explore manufacturing operations, connect with professionals, and learn about internships and careers with the company. Space is limited. Transportation will be provided. Register on .

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2:30 - 5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join us for the 27th Annual McNair Scholar Research Symposium. Learn more here.

Grab your new LU gear now! Available at the Spindletop Boomtown Museum gift shop and at the home football games at Provost Umphrey Stadium.

Museum hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Shamodre Green to preview Homecoming Week 2026 and discuss his role on campus as coordinator of student organizations. 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.

Date: Monday, Oct. 19, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

As part of Cybersecurity Month, IT is hosting a Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competition event.

The competition will run from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, and entry is free. Entrants should report to the Reaud Event Room 120 by 12:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided prior to commencement.

For further information about CTF, please visit .

Spaces are still available, but it is first come, first serve. All entries must be received by 12 pm on Friday, 16th October.

If you are interested, please register using the link .

If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact IT Security: itsecurity@lamar.edu

Prepare for success beyond the classroom by developing skills that support your personal and professional growth. Join our weekly workshops Thursdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. to strengthen collaboration, accountability, adaptability & personal growth. For more info and the full schedule, visit here.

Innovation doesn't have to mean a big project. We're interested in how YOU are using AI at LU. From everyday time-savers to creative approaches to teaching, learning, or research, we want to hear about it. Visit the University Innovation website and click "Submit an AI Use Case" to share yours today.

The Spindletop Boomtown Museum is looking for volunteers to help hand out candy at Spookfest from 5 to 9 p.m. If you or your organization are interested in volunteering, or would like to donate candy for the event, please call the museum at (409) 880-1750 or email esmith49@lamar.edu.

Cardinal Clarity: Algebra Edition helps LU students overcome algebra misconceptions through True/False questions. Developed by LU students and staff, it is available as a web app and iOS/Android app. Search "Cardinal Clarity." with your Lamar email and select "I'm an Independent Learner."

Deadline to apply: Friday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m.

Applications to pitch at Cardinal Ideas Pitch competition are due in less than a week. Do you have a business idea? Apply now for the chance to pitch your idea to investors and win up to $5,000 in cash prizes! Apply by Friday, Oct. 23.

Deadline to submit: Sunday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

The 13th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference at Â鶹ӳ»­ features a Paper Competition with specific guidelines. Undergraduate students from all academic areas can enter the competition with a reseach paper reflecting completed or original research projects following editorial guidelines.

Deadline to submit: Sunday, Oct. 25, 11:59 p.m.

The Office of Undergraduate Research invites all students from all academic areas to submit abstracts with new research or creative activities to the 13th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference. The student participants can give a talk or a poster presentation. Visit the conference website for details.

Deadline to register: Saturday, Oct. 24

Calling all student organizations and departments! Show off your spooky side by decorating a trunk for Nightmare on Boomtown on Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at Spindletop Boomtown Museum. Bring your creativity and represent your crew. Click the link to sign up today.

Deadline to register: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m.

To show our appreciation to LU Veterans at the 2026 Veterans Day lunch, we are constructing a digital presentation. If you would like to be included, please register using the link here.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, Nov. 1, 11:59 p.m.

McNair scholars receive research experience, financial and academic support, travel opportunities cultural engagement, graduate preparation and professional development. Eligible students should complete the online application.

Deadline to : Saturday, Dec. 5, 11:59 p.m.

The Center for Resiliency is looking to support Doctoral Dissertations and Master Thesis research. Graduate students applying for this fellowship must have passed the proposal defense and be granted the degree candidacy status by their academic departments.

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 LU Weekly Update newsletter.

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