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Date(s): Monday, Feb. 16 - Tuesday, Feb. 17
Location(s): Setzer Student Center (food court), Dining Hall, Patio at the Rec

Laissez les bons temps rouler, Cards! Let's celebrate Mardi Gras with king cake and Cajun music from Zydecane, Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Setzer Center food court, Fat Tuesday lunch at the Dining Hall, and free gumbo and good times at Patio Night, Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. More information can be found on .

Date: Monday, Feb. 16, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building, Room 103
Date: Thursday, Feb. 19, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)

This workshop includes an overview of the APA PsycTests database and how it can help you locate testing instruments for your research needs. Register at: lamar.edu/cardinalcrashcourses.

Date(s): Monday, Feb. 16 through Friday, Feb. 20
Location: Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall

The fourth annual Delight-Ful Week will take place Feb. 16–20, inviting the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ community to celebrate kindness through a week of food, fun, and meaningful connections. Each day features a special activity, including a hot drink bar in the Dining Hall on Monday, treats at the Rec Center and a festive Fat Tuesday lunch on Tuesday, cookie decorating on Wednesday, and friendship bracelet making on Thursday. The week wraps up Friday with cookie decorating for donation to members of the campus community. Kindness opportunities will also be available in the Dining Hall all week long. Since its launch, Delight-Ful has inspired more than 1.5 million acts of kindness, with this year’s goal set to surpass 2 million. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join in and help spread a little extra joy across campus.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 102

Come meet and take a picture with Lace-e, a Blue Lacy emotional support dog, grab a doggy bag, and learn more about our services. Although not required to attend, you can also bring dry dog or cat food and wet dog or cat food donations. Donations received support Animeals (a program with Meals on Wheels). More information can be found .

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join the Student Health Center for a . Meet with local and on-campus representatives and explore ways to improve your health.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 12:25 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Maes Building, Room 107

Join us for our the first talk of the spring semester. Dr. Shaad Ahmad of Indiana State University will present a talk entitled “Foxes in Flies: Uncovering the multiple roles of Forkhead box transcription factors in heart development using Drosophila.” There will be free pizza!

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 18, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

offers students a relaxed environment to meet employers, network, ask questions, and gain valuable insights—all over a free cup of coffee.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Sabine 123

At our next roundtable, we’ll explore what advancement looks like today. We invite faculty to share experiences, ask questions, and explore ideas with peers and subject matter experts, including leadership opportunities, refinining a teaching portfolio, or growth through scholarship and service. For more information, contact cford4@lamar.edu.

Date: Friday, Feb. 20, 8 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Digital Ticket kicks off this Friday, Feb. 20 in the Setzer Center with breakfast at 8 a.m. Join us to explore fresh ideas in digital learning, discover practical tools you can use right away, and connect with LU colleagues, inspired presenters and representatives from some of the digital tools you use every day. The conference is free and includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Come curious, leave inspired. There's still time to attend - save your seat for Digital Ticket by registering today. Follow the QR code for conference information (or click here) and share this announcement with your colleagues.

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: 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: Thursday, Feb. 26, 10 - 11 a.m.
Location:

Committing to daily movement isn’t just about physical fitness. It can boost your mood, foster a brighter outlook, sharpen your mind and even improve sleep. Learn more about incorporating regular movement into your day and the benefits of improving your fitness level which go beyond physical health.

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: Tuesday, March 3, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Room 214 (computer lab)

Are you on track for retirement? Are you saving enough? If you have asked yourself these questions and need answers, My Retirement Overview might be the workshop for you. To register, check out the HR events page.

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, 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 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University. The Center for Resiliency invites all students, faculty, and administration to attend.

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 Micah Beutell and Austin Lloyd with ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Athletics to hear about athletics marketing and promotions and preview the upcoming spring season. 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.

Deadline: Tuesday, March 31

At ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University, our dedicated staff members are the backbone of our institution, and we are honored to recognize their years of continuous service as of Dec. 31.

We encourage you to review the Staff Service list at the link below to ensure your information is accurate: /staff-council/awards/service.html.

If any updates or corrections are needed, or if you prefer a different name to appear on your award, please email dept_staffcouncil@lamar.edu by March 31.

Thank you for helping us ensure that all staff members are properly recognized for their service to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University.

Ben Rogers Community Service Award - Nominations Now Open. Submit nominations recognizing outstanding community service and civic engagement. Deadline to submit nominations is Aug. 31, 2026.

The Instructional Technology team has received repeated issues with Side Camera use. To maintain a stable testing environment, the Division of Digital Learning has removed access to this feature. The full update is linked here or you can contact the Division of Digital Learning if you need assistance.

We’re excited to invite LU faculty and staff to take part in our "Try Before You Buy" program. This is your chance to experience the convenience and value of our faculty/staff meal plans before committing. Enjoy sampling what campus dining has to offer, from tasty meals to flexible dining options designed to fit your schedule and lifestyle. Ready to get started? Simply follow the link  and submit your details — we’ll add you to the list so you can be among the first to take advantage of this opportunity.

Application deadline: Monday, March 2, Noon

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

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ faculty and staff are invited to comment on a new policy draft on student ethics and integrity in research. Please help us make this policy stronger by providing your feedback. Draft is open for comment from Feb. 16 through March 17. More information can be found here.

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: 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.

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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.

LU’s online MBA program recognized by The Princeton Review

Psychology senior named February first-generation Student of the Month

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University honors former Texas House Speaker with Dade Phelan Building