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Date(s): Now through Wednesday, April 29, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Nutrition, Hospitality and Human Services Building, Room 104

On the run? Want something nutritious and delicious for lunch? Cardinals on the Run and the Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Program are cooking up something special for you. Limited orders are available. Pick-up will be in the Nutrition, Hospitality and Human Services building, Room 104. Check out hte menu and dates, and place your orders here.

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 109

Scholarly Insights: Seven Voices Eight Books. Seven professors, Dr. Rebecca Boone, Dr. Vidisha Barua Worley, Dr. Michelle Fennick, Dr. Millicent Musyoka, Dr. Sanaz Alasti, Dr. Xuejun Fan, and Dr. Debra Troxclair will be presenting on their recent books. More information and the Facebook event can be found .

Date(s): Thursday, March 26, Thursday, April 2, & Thursday, April 9, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

In order to better prepare for your talk or poster presentation at EXPO 2026, please join one of the practice sessions scheduled on March 26, April 2, and April 9, to receive constructive feedback from faculty, as well as from student presenters at previous EXPO editions and other conferences.

Drained after midterms? Learn how to boost your motivation in this final stretch with STARS. Join us this month to build unbreakable confidence, take control of your time, and set goals that help you improve. See how you can build resilience and effective study skills — learn more here.

Date(s): Wednesday, April 8 through Friday, April 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Dishman Art Museum

The Dishman Art Museum on LU's campus will host the 40th Annual Protege Competition and Exhibition, featuring the work of area graduating high school seniors.

Date(s): Thursday, April 9 - Saturday, April 11 - 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 12 - 2 p.m.
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Studio Theatre

Be among the first to witness the bold, fresh voices shaping the future of theater. "Next Draft" showcases original works written, directed, and performed by student artists pushing the boundaries of storytelling. From raw and personal to daring and experimental, this dynamic collection of short plays is sure to delight. For tickets, click the link here.

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ÊÓƵ and receive an application fee waiver.

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress I & II

Students are invited to take a free professional headshot for use on LinkedIn or other professional applications. Please remember to dress in business casual or business professional attire. Questions? Contact the Center for Career & Professional Development at (409) 880-8878, careercenter@lamar.edu, or stop by Galloway 102. More information can be found .

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 7 p.m.
Location: University Theatre

Lawrence Lessig, renowned legal scholar, activist and author, will be the featured speaker in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Distinguished Lecture Series at Â鶹ÊÓƵ on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in the University Theatre. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Cardinals, help us show how connected our community is at our World Art Day event. Join us in creating a vibrant paper chain that stretches from one end of the Setzer Student Center to the other. We’ll have all the supplies; we just need y’all to help us build the chain, one link at a time.

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.

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Room 120

Connecting Southeast Texas experiences with national and international research on justice systems, resilience, trauma recovery, reintegration, and the rule of law. The program brings together scholars, practitioners, judges, law enforcement professionals, attorneys, and advanced graduate students. More information can be found here.

Date(s): Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 7:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Location: Rothwell Recital Hall

Lamar Opera Theatre will present Le Nozze di Figaro, a comic opera in four acts by W. A. Mozart. The opera will be performed in Italian with projected surtitles of English translations and take place at the Rothwell Recital Hall, Â鶹ÊÓƵ campus at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Date(s): Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.
Location: University Theatre

Experience the exceptional talent and artistry that have shaped two decades of leadership and impact in fine arts higher education. Enjoy dynamic performances by Â鶹ÊÓƵ students and alumni alongside the choreographer himself, Golden Wright. More information can be found here.

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 Bailey Jenkins to discuss “Next Draft: Student Work Series,” a multi-day performance highlighting original theater created by LU students. 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.

Last week, you should have received a text, email or phone call from LU Alert, Â鶹ÊÓƵ's emergency messaging system. If you did NOT receive a test message, please make sure to update your contact information so that you receive these messages in the future. Update your information here.

The monthly recycling events in the Montagne Center parking lot at Â鶹ÊÓƵ will no longer be accepting glass containers moving forward.

Sneha Jobby of Missouri City, Texas, is a Biology major with a minor in Chemistry and Pre-Optometry Concentration

Homero Tijerina of Port Arthur, Texas is a Biochemistry major with a minor in Chemistry

Isabella Tran of Nederland, Texas, is a Biology major with a minor in Chemistry and Pre-Med Concentration

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.

Deadline to submit: Friday, April 10, 11:59 p.m.

If you feel that your research has interest for others or you want to inspire others, please submit a narrative to the Paper Competition of EXPO 2026. The best STEM and HASBSEB papers will be recognized with awards and prizes at the EXPO banquet on April 30, in the Live Oak Ballroom of Setzer Center.

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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.

‘Next Draft’ to bring student work to stage

Art and Design professor Donna M. Meeks selected for national exhibition in Massachusetts

Â鶹ÊÓƵ welcomes young musicians for annual Woodwind Day

Law scholar Dr. Lawrence Lessig to speak at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Distinguished Lecture Series