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Date: Monday, Oct. 27, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Dining Hall Lawn

Join the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sustainability Committee and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Green Squad this afternoon as we partner with Schneider Electric to celebrate Energy Awareness Month by enjoying "solar smoothies" that are made by using blenders powered by the sun.

Date(s): Thursday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 6, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Morris Hall Media Room

STAR Services will be hosting 30-min workshops to help students power through midterms, recharge, and address endless phone scrolling. Learn how to manage stress, time & balance life during midterms. All Â鶹ÊÓƵ students encouraged. Learn more here.

Date(s): Thursday, Oct. 16 through Wednesday, Dec. 3
Location: Virtual

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent financial advisory firm that works on The Texas State University System Retirement Plans, will be conducting one-on-one virtual consultations focusing on retirement and general financial planning and investment education and advice. Click to schedule.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Plummer Building, Room 107

Angela Bryant with VOYA will be on campus to help with your retirement plan, including reviewing your goals and providing ongoing assistance. You do not need to be a current VOYA participant to use these services.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 102

Professor Yasuko Sato will be her research on how intellectual giants in Tokugawa (1603-1868) Japan were samurai-turned-scholars who ventured into the world of learning with the samurai ethos intact. Their reading prowess can be educationally inspirational, especially in the age of AI.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom

Join us for Honors Scholars Day and explore what our honors students have created during their time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Refreshments will be provided and drop-ins are encouraged. Get inspired by creative and academic projects at student booths and panel presentations. This event is open to everyone at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and in Southeast Texas community.

Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

The Spooky Study Abroad Fair is here. Join us to learn about new programs, win raffle items, receive swag, and get all your questions answered. We will have travel bingo, a henna station, and lots of treats. Don't miss out! Email studyabroad@lamar.edu for more information.

Date(s): Thursday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 2
Location: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Studio Theatre

A witty whirlwind of mistaken identities, secret engagements, and cucumber sandwiches, "The Importance of Being Earnest" is Oscar Wilde’s most beloved and enduring comedy, which skewers Victorian conventions with timeless charm and biting humor. Directed by Jen Onopa. More information can be found here.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

In this Faculty Success Workshop, we'll explore best practices for teaching large classes online. Learn to streamline grading, maintain meaningful communication with students, and effectively collaborate with teaching assistants to support learner success. Use the link to register.

Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Galloway, Room 102

Take the fear out of career planning. Stop by our spooktacular event to meet the Career & Professional Development team, enjoy treats, and learn more about our services, how to build resumes, prep for interviews, and find jobs, internships, and more. More info .

Date(s): Friday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 21
Location: Several campus donation locations

Support our community by donating non-perishable food items to benefit the Southeast Texas Food Bank. Every contribution helps provide meals to individuals and families in need across our region. View the for donation locations.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Bring your paint and brushes for a Plein Air painting event hosted by Xenia Fedorchenko and the Beneficial Use of Drainage Material Action Coalition. There will be a demonstration at 10 a.m. followed by free paint time from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact the Department of Art & Design for more information.

Date: Sunday, Nov. 2, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Rothwell Recital Hall

Christopher Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony, will present a free recital along with Lamar piano faculty, Jacob Clark. The recital will include works of Bach, Schumann as well as a collection of pieces related to fairy tales.

Date: Monday, Nov. 3, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building - Landes Auditorium Room 101

If you plan to present a poster or give a talk about your research at the 12th O.U.R. Fall Conference, on Nov. 14, you are cordially invited to join an informative panel discussion with presenters to former O.U.R. conferences.

Date(s): Monday, Nov. 3, Tuesday, Nov. 4, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room 120

Join us for a session to help faculty understand how financial aid supports students in study abroad programs and how to incorporate financial considerations when designing or proposing new programs to ensure accessibility and affordability for all students. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP.

Date(s): Monday, Nov. 3 through Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Virtual

KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ serves as a resource for Â鶹ÊÓƵ with daily features that cover all aspects of the campus community as well as student and staff led content and much more. Our fall giving campaign begins on Monday, Nov. 3, but you can support the enduring legacy of KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ with a gift TODAY at kvlu.org.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 6, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Reaud Executive Event Space, Room 120

2025 David J. Beck Fellows, Harvest Prater, Speech & Hearing Sciences and Mohamed Irhabi, Biology with Pre-Med Concentration, will present their summer projects.

Date(s): Thursday, Nov. 6 through Tuesday, Nov. 18, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Various locations across campus

First-Generation College Celebration is an annual event held on Nov. 8 to honor and recognize the achievements of first-generation college students and promote awareness of their experiences. Join us as we celebrate Â鶹ÊÓƵ first-generation students, staff, and faculty. All are welcome.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 6, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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If you stutter, you are not alone. It’s estimated that over 160 Lamar faculty, students, and staff share the experience of stuttering. Come join our support group, a proven way to build self-confidence, practice speaking, and explore ways to cope with stuttering. More info here.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Dining Hall Lawn

The Office of Strategic Initiatives and the Veteran's Day Planning Committee are hosting the Veteran's Day Lunch. Theme: Service to our Nation. Purpose: to thank and honor all who have served. Everyone is invited to join us for a free meal.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. - Noon
Location: Reaud Building, 2nd floor, Room 214

Need help with your TRS account? Join our open session for setup, updates, and personalized support. Bring your device or use ours. No registration needed. Just drop in and get started on your retirement planning.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 13, 1 - 5 p.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Executive Event Space 120

This event gives students an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to fellow students, faculty, and community members. There is an opportunity to earn cash prizes. Apply today.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 20, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

The perfect opportunity for prospective graduate students to connect with academic departments, explore available programs, and learn more about life as a Graduate Cardinal. Designed as a come-and-go experience, you’ll have the chance to ask questions about the application process and more. Register .

Come join us this week for . Don't forget that you can also watch the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Cardinals on the road on ESPN+. Go Big Red!

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumna, Emily Buesing, to learn more about her journey as a working artist, and to talk about Â鶹ÊÓƵ Department of Theatre & Dance’s upcoming production of “The Importance of Being Earnest."For the full transcription of this episode, click here. 
Tune in to this week's episode or of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Moment on , or wherever you get your podcasts.

Deadline to enter: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m.

We're looking for a Â鶹ÊÓƵ employee who would do us the honor and flip the switch that will kick off the drone show at this year's Cardinal Lights event. The chosen employee will be contacted directly with details. Tell us why you would like ot flip the switch here! 

This year's Cardinal Lights event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the new Â鶹ÊÓƵ intramural field next to the Wayne A. Reaud Building.

The South Park Neighborhood Partnership is among over 50 local organizations who have joined Be Well Beaumont, an initiative by MD Anderson Cancer Center sponsored by ExxonMobil, that supports community-led solutions that will bring about positive, lasting change in people’s lives.

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Explore tools and support for your well-being, including monthly newsletters packed with tips on mental health, work-life balance, and more. Stay informed, empowered, and connected — your wellness journey starts here. More information here.

Date(s): Tuesday, Oct. 14 through Thursday, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Speech & Hearing Sciences Building

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as a benefit to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. We also work with TWC. Come see us soon, to hear every moment of the holidays. Call (409) 880-8171.

The Faculty Developmental Leave (FDL) (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027) application is now open. Please visit Competition Space for full details and submission guidelines. 

Deadline: October 31 at 11:59 p.m.

Open to Faculty.

Deadline to submit: Saturday, Nov. 1, 11:59 p.m.

All graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to submit an abstract for giving an oral or poster presentation at the 12th O.U.R. Fall Conference on Nov. 14. For submission, please use the conference portal. All faculty and student participants should also register for the conference.

Tune in here weekly for cybersecurity tips to keep your information safe from prying eyes. We invite everyone to visit Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Security Awareness web page to help keep abreast of current security risks including scams and phishes.

Deadline to apply: Saturday, Nov. 1

The application deadline for our 2026 cohort of Â鶹ÊÓƵ McNair Scholars is Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Interested applicants should complete an application found on our website or contact us at McNair@lamar.edu with questions.

The 2026-27 Building Resiliency Research Fellowship open on Monday, Nov. 3. The Center for Resiliency strives for excellence in community-based research in the Southeast Texas region, from local industry, business, and entrepreneurship – to history, art, and culture.

Deadline to give: Monday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m.

Give to the KVÂ鶹ÊÓƵ Fall Campaign at kvlu.org now through Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. for a chance to win a stunning photograph of Cattail Marsh titled "Nocturne #1" by art photographer Cathy Spence. For information about gifts through Â鶹ÊÓƵ payroll deduction, please call (409) 880-8164.

The Data, Analytics, Reporting and Assessment office will offer training and informational workshops covering topics related to Watermark, Smartsheet, Assessment, Reporting and more. Check out the schedule here.

Deadline to apply: Jan. 15, 2026, 5 p.m.

The 2026 David J. Beck Fellowship application is now open. Faculty and staff are encouraged to inspire and support students to apply for this prestigious fellowship. Visit the website for application requirements and award information. Students may submit their application through MyScholarhsips.

Deadline to nominate: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 5 p.m.

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration is proud to launch the Excellence in Research and Excellence in Artistic and Creative Endeavors Awards to recognize and celebrate faculty members' excellence in their fields. To nominate a faculty member, please visit the ORSPA webpage.

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