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Location: Virtual

LU's Student Health Center has partnered with TimelyCare to provide students with 24/7 access to virtual mental health services for free. Students do not need insurance to participate. By signing up , you can access 24/7 on-demand emotional support and scheduled counseling sessions!

Date: Thursday, Jan. 18 through Thursday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum

Enjoy food trucks at Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Start Date: Thursday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Stop by the Setzer Student Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates for free STI testing, sponsored by Legacy Community Health and the Student Health Center:
• Thursday, Jan. 25
• Thursday, Feb. 22
• Thursday, March 28
• Thursday, April 25

Date(s): Monday, Jan. 22 through Friday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library Lobby

In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, The LU Office of Strategic Initiatives is hosting Portraits of Survival which features modern day portraits of Holocaust survivors. Next to each photo is a card telling the survivor’s story and how they came to rebuild their life.

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: LU Brook-Shivers Dining Hall

Are you curious what is offered around the globe for breakfast? Check out different options and where they originate from. We will also have an overnight oats station where you can customize this quick and easy breakfast option.

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress Room 125/127

Speed Friending is back. Come have a speedy good time filled with friendship and fun. It's like speed dating, but with friends. Connect with new people in a fast and exciting way. We'll help start the conversations.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches 120

This information session will provide LU students with an opportunity to learn more about the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career opportunities.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Room, 8th floor of Mary & John Gray Library

Author of 11 fiction and non-fiction books, Ron Rozelle won the 2022 Summerlee Book Prize for his novel "Leaving the Country of Sin." Rozelle will speak about his 40-year career writing about Texas. Refreshments will be provided, and this event is free and open to the public.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1, 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join us in the Setzer Student Center Ballroom on Thursday, Feb. 1 for Music Bingo. Come enjoy some good music and some fun rounds of bingo. Play to win a grand prize of AirPods Pro.

Date(s): Thursday, Feb. 1 - Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m.
Location: LU Studio Theatre

Ned creates a revolutionary new military technology that he believes will save more lives than it will take. His family is horrified, but it’s not until the government demands complete ownership of the weapon that Ned begins to question everything, leading him down a very dark and unexpected path. today.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 3, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Central Mall, FM 365, Port Arthur, 77642

All 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ students are invited to attend the event. Receive up to 50% off career dress apparel, accessories, and shoes. Everything you need for an interview or on the job will be available. There will be prizes given away throughout the event.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 24, 8 - 10 a.m.
Location: Spindletop North Campus, 655 South 8th Street, Beaumont 77701

The Out of the Darkness Walk, sponsored by the , has been relocated. Join us at Spindletop North on Saturday, Feb. 24. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. Register online at afsp.org.

Date: Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center & Setzer Student Center

Join us for Cardinal View, 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳'s largest 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. Register 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. Jaime Taylor, 16th president of 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳, as he reflects on 2023 highlights and discusses what's to come for the future of LU. 

Tune in to this week's episode or of the LU Moment on , or wherever you get your podcasts.

Location: LIT Multi-Purpose Center

Need a dental cleaning? LU and LIT students can receive dental services for only $15. Make an appointment with the LIT Dental Hygiene clinic today by calling (409) 880-8020. Services include dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, and more.

Deadline: Friday, Feb. 2, 12:00 p.m.

Students in their final thesis or dissertation course must register for a brief asynchronous workshop provided by the LU College of Graduate Studies. Complete the form at the linked website so we can be in touch with you and assist with finalization of a document ready for required ProQuest publication.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, Feb. 4, 5 p.m.

Do you want to spend your Spring Break volunteering with Habitat for Humanity? Join us for Alternative Spring Break. We're headed to Starkville, Mississippi where we'll build houses for people in need while also having plenty of fun.

Deadline: Friday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m.

The LU Division of Student Engagement is seeking applications for Seniors of Significance. This award recognizes students who have excelled in scholarship, leadership, and service to campus and community, and have brought distinction to LU. Apply now for this special recognition.

Deadline: Thursday, Feb. 15, 12:00 p.m.

The deadline is extended to Feb. 15 for submissions to the Graduate Research Conference to be held on March 28 in the Setzer Center. The conference will focus on AI, but there are open topics and sessions from all fields of inquiry.

Deadline: Friday, March 1, 11:59 p.m.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now open. To maximize your financial aid opportunities, make sure to complete and submit your FAFSA by the priority deadline of March 1, 2024. Contact the Office of Student Aid at financialaid@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8450 if you have any questions.

Deadline: Friday, March 1, 11:59 p.m.

The Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking proposals from undergraduate students in all areas of discipline at 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳. Recipients will receive up to $1,000 in research support and the opportunity to present their research at EXPO 2025. Submissions will be accepted until March 1.

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.