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Date: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Landes Auditorium

Join the LU College of Business to hear from Eric Cohen, C.P.A., a visionary leader in emerging technologies, as he discusses the effects of Generative A.I. on the accounting and business world.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Location:

All LU faculty are invited to join this free virtual event. We will explore the role of Generative AI in ethical research practices and cover key topics such as responsible AI use, privacy concerns, and the impacts of AI on data integrity and ethical standards in academic research.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Administration Building (courtyard)

Join us as we break ground on the new intramural field. LU Cheer, Band, and Dance will be present.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 10, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

The Office of Strategic Initiatives is hosting a World Mental Health Day event. The purpose is to raise awareness about mental health issues, reducing stigma, and promoting mental well-being. There will be information provided by LU student organizations and community-based organizations.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Tyrrell Historical Library (695, Pearl Street, Beaumont)

LU Writer-in-Residence Dr. Jim Sanderson will talk about his work with Carl Parker in writing his memoirs Turtle on a Post. Parker (1934-2024) was born in Port Arthur and served 33 years (1962-1995) in the Texas Legislature. Sanderson is an award-winning author of eight novels and he is also a creative writing teacher. Find out more info here.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library (lawn)

Â鶹ÊÓƵ will host a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of the library renovation project.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 17, Noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

The is open to all students and alumni of all majors seeking positions (part-time, internship, and professional) in the criminal justice and social services fields. Appropriate attire in business casual or business professional attire is required.

Date: Friday, Oct. 18, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Join us for a frightfully fun evening where families can enjoy a safe and festive trick-or-treating experience. Explore the historic Boomtown streets filled with spooky decorations, collect sweet treats, and enjoy a special Halloween movie, Hotel Transylvania, under the stars.

Date(s): Monday, Oct. 21 & Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Faculty members are invited to join President and Mrs. Taylor for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on Monday, Oct. 21 and Wednesday, Oct. 23. Faculty members can choose one of two dates to attend and RSVP at the link here.

Date: Monday, Oct. 21, 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Dishman Art Museum Auditorium

Dr. Randy Gonzales (LSU-Lafayette) will read sections of his poetry and talk about the history and culture of the Filipino American community at St. Malo, Louisiana. His poetry collection Settling St. Malo won the 2024 Summerlee Book Prize from the Center for History and Culture.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Staff are invited to join President and First Lady Taylor for cocktails with colleagues at the Spindletop Boomtown Museum. To RSVP, please click the link here, prior to Oct. 11.

Date(s): Thursday, Oct. 31 & Friday, Nov. 1, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Location: Rothwell Recital Hall

Lamar Opera Theatre will present a Halloween Showcase presenting works from opera, musical theater and art song genres. All performances are free and open to the public.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 31, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, 125/127 Cypress

Please join us for some spooky Halloween fun as we read ghost stories and enjoy some treats. Register to read aloud, join our costume contest, or both. Costumes are encouraged, butnot required. Please keep readings and costumes PG-13.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 9, 7:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

The 2024 Walk Like MADD Beaumont event is MADD's signature fundraising event to help us raise both awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving. Register and donate today to help us save more lives. Fire Truck Pull will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center & Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

Join us for Cardinal View, Â鶹ÊÓƵ's biggest 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.

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 Ryan Servantes, a track and cross country sophomore at LU. 

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

We're accepting shirts, shoes, pants, dresses, coats, ties, and more for the Cardinal Closet. Any donated undergarments (socks, bras, underwear) must be new and in packaging, or with tags. Donation drop-off times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through Oct. 31, 2024. Drop-offs can be made at the Wesley Center, behind the Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall.

October is Cybersecurity Month. Here are security tips for Lamar users be to aware of.

Do you need volunteer hours? Do you love interacting with LU students? Do you want to know what happens behind the scenes at LU Commencement? Volunteer at commencement on Dec. 12 and 13. Contact Marquita Malone at mmalone4@lamar.edu for more information.

The Student Health Center has for students in need. The packs contain personal hygiene items like toothbrush and toothpaste, hair brush and comb, deodorant, face wash, shampoo, and more. If you'd like to keep a few wellness packs on hand, let us know. We're happy to help.

The 2025 David J. Beck Fellowship includes up to $10,000 in funding for a summer project (summer 2025).  These are full academic scholarships covering all tuition, books, fees and on-campus room and board. Fall 2025-Spring 2026 applications can be found in myScholarship.

Deadline to apply: Monday, Oct. 14, 5 p.m.

The 2025 Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award application is now available for faculty and staff members on .

Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m.

KVLU's fall giving campaign begins Oct. 15 this year. Give any amount now through October 22 at 6 p.m. to qualify for automatic entry into the fall giveaway: an FM digital radio/CD player with internet and Bluetooth capabilities. The winner will be announced live on the air October 23 at 9 a.m.

Deadline: Monday, Nov. 4, 5 p.m.

Applications for Faculty Development Leave for the Fall 2025 through Summer 2026 cycle are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 through Competition Space.

Finish out hurricane season by preparing with the LU Center for Resiliency Smartstorm disaster training and receive a backpack complete with emergency supplies to assist you and your family in the event of a disaster. Bring your participation verification to the Signature Center suites located in the Cherry Engineering Building on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

We are very excited for Fall 2024 Cardinal View. You can access our Cardinal View table registration link . Please feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested in having a table at Cardinal View.

The LU Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as a benefit of employment to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or to currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. We also work with Vocational Rehabilitation for technology assistance. Call (409) 880-8171 for more information.

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.

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