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Date: Monday, Feb. 23, 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, The Hatchery

The Venture Center and Red Bull have partnered up to offer students the opportunity to compete for $100,000 and a trip to Silicon Valley. We will be hosting an information session on Monday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. in The Hatchery to answer all of your questions. Contact kscott74@lamar.edu for more information.

Date(s): Tuesday, Feb. 24 and Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress Room 125/127

The Health Education Department will host a  sponsored by LifeShare Blood Center this week. Anyone in good health who is at least 16 years of age and weighing at least 110 pounds can donate blood.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 102

Don’t miss out on your one-stop event to polish your resume, perfect your pitch, explore professional attire, and learn how to navigate the with confidence.

Date(s): Wednesday, Feb. 25, 3 p.m. & Friday, Feb. 27, 3 p.m.
Location(s): Setzer Student Center, Sea Rim Room 229 (Wednesday) and via Teams (Friday)

Join Parker Cao's writing workshop. There will be an in-person session on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. in the Setzer Center, and a virtual option on Friday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. on .

Date: Thursday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Gentry Hall at Cardinal Village

Stop by Gentry Residence Hall for , sponsored by Legacy Community Health and LU's Student Health Center. We will have free pizza and giveaways!

Date(s): Thursday, Feb. 26 & Thursday, March 5, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Rooms 125/127 (and new designated pop-up locations)

Stressed about midterms? Boost your midterm confidence with STARS. Join workshops and pop-ups to manage stress, prevent burnout, take control of your time, and sharpen study strategies. Build focus, resilience, and exam-ready skills—learn more here.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 28, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center & Setzer Student Center

Cardinal View is the perfect opportunity for you to meet prospective students and inspire them to pursue their passions and interests. Cardinal View attracts hundreds of prospective students and guardians every semester. By participating, you can help future students get excited about LU. Register today!

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

Students are invited to join us at the . Connect with employers from diverse industries, explore job and internship opportunities, and gain career insights. Professional dress required—network, learn, and take the next step in your career journey.

Date: Thursday, March 5, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Reaud Event Space

Dr. Díaz will discuss his research on the incarceration of ethnic Mexicans in the Texas prison system during World War II. These prisoners asserted their American identity and commitment to the war effort in order to overcome the double stigma they faced. Check out the Center for History and Culture events at the link here.

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2 p.m.
Location: Price Auditorium

Steven Snell, Ph.D. Princeton University, President of Market Research Council, and EVP/Director of Research at RepData delivers the first Resiliency Lecture at �鶹��Ƶ. The Center for Resiliency invites all students, faculty, and administration to attend.

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 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 sit down with Megan Begnaud from the Office of Student Aid to discuss financial aid opportunities available for students at LU. 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.

Application deadline: Monday, March 2, Noon

Pick up applications for the �鶹��Ƶ Ambassadors program in the LU Office of Alumni Affairs, Room 102 of the Rudy Williams Building on campus.

TimelyCare is here to support your health, your goals, and everything life throws your way. If you need to talk, get sleep and nutrition tips, or take a break, our care is built for you. TimelyCare is a mental health and wellness tool that you can use anytime. Visit lamar.edu/healthcenter for info.

Deadline to submit: Monday, Feb. 23, 11:59 p.m.

The O.U.R. invites all undergraduates from all academic areas to submit proposals to the S.U.R.F. program for winning a grant and have an exciting summer research experience. The submission guidelines can be found at /undergraduate-research/research-and-funding/surf/index.html.

Application deadline: Tuesday, March 10, 10 p.m.

he Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting nominations or self-nominations for the Faculty Mentoring Award to honor an Undergraduate Research Mentor for his/her success in mentoring undergraduate students in research. The Faculty Mentor Award application deadline is March 10, 2026. More information can be found here.

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.

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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.

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