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Date(s): Now through Sunday, Oct. 11

Register for TimelyCare Sept. 28 through Oct. 11 for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! TimelyCare offers free 24/7 virtual mental health and wellness support for eligible LU students, including counseling, self-care tools, and health resources. Sign up at timelycare.com/lamar.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Looking for internships, part-time jobs, or full-time opportunities? Attend the Hire A Cardinal Career Expo on Oct. 6. Connect with employers, explore careers, and students will receive a FREE T-shirt while supplies last. Visit for full details.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, Noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Mamie McFaddin Ward Health Sciences Building

JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing would like to invite all Pre-Nursing Students to a Fall 2026 Open House for an exciting afternoon of discovery and connection. Learn about our undergraduate program, meet faculty and current students, and tour our available resources.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218

Midterms are coming up! Stop by for a fun, hands-on exam session with practical tips and demonstrations with free Google tools to help you prep. Curious about AI or not convinced yet? You’re welcome, too. Come explore what’s useful, skip what isn’t, and enjoy refreshments and swag on us. More information can be found here.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

Health Education will be educating students on the importance of practicing routine breast exams, as well as the services the Student Health Center offers surrounding this topic. You can also grab a breast cancer lapel pin to show your support. Find out more information .

Date: Friday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

Stop by LU Health Education's tabling for mental health resources and help registering for TimelyCare.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

The 13th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference at Â鶹ÊÓƵ features an active Paper Competition with specific guidelines. A former Paper Competition winner at the EXPO 2026, Sarah Short, gives advice and guidance on writing a compelling paper for non-STEM participants. Moderator for the event is Cristian Bahrim.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 15, 10 - 11 a.m.
Location:

See what Google’s Gemini Notebook can do for you! Build a Notebook filled with resources you choose. Create reports, run audits, or explore multimedia features like audio, video, and art. More information on trainings can be found here.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 15, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Speed Interviewing connects students with hiring professionals for quick, one-on-one interviews. Build confidence, sharpen your interviewing skills, expand your network, and explore internships and job opportunities. Bring your resume and dress professionally. Visit for more details.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

All undergraduates are invited to an informative workshop on writing a compelling narrative for the Paper Competition at the 13th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference. The workshop is hosted by Ms. Casey Ford, Team Leader of the CITL, and welcomes any student willing to write a journal article.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 15, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

The 13th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference at Â鶹ÊÓƵ features an active Paper Competition with specific guidelines. A former Paper Competition winner at the EXPO 2026, Mary O'Malley, gives advice and guidance on writing a compelling paper for the STEM participants.

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: 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.

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 head coach Ariel Apolinario and assistant coach Kiki Reyes to discuss all things Â鶹ÊÓƵ Volleyball. 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.

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."

This October, learn practical strategies for managing stress and time effectively as you navigate midterms. Join the Center for Academic Success each Thursday from 1–1:30 p.m. in the Setzer Student Center – Cypress (Room 125/127) to build resilience, stay focused, and finish the semester strong. For more information and the full schedule, visit here.

Protect your health and the health of those around you this flu season. The Student Health Center offers flu vaccines by appointment to students, faculty, and staff for $35, billable to your LU account. Call for an appointment today.

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11:59 p.m.

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? (OΔK) applications are now open. Eligible students must have a 3.0+ GPA and demonstrate leadership in at least two of OΔK’s fvie areas. Create an account at my.odk.org to apply.

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

Have a business idea? Pitch it on Nov. 12 and win prizes of $5,000 for 1st Place, $3,000 for 2nd and $1,000 for 3rd. A grant from the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) will fund the first-place prize. This is your chance to show what your idea could become! 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ÊÓƵ 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 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.

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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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Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music announces October performance lineup