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Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: on Teams

BCBS is pleased to discuss your HealthSelect medical plan benefits for Plan Year 2026, which runs Sept. 1, 2025, through Aug. 31, 2026. We will also review educational resources and tell you about some value-added programs and health and wellness resources that are included with your plan. More info.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

The O.U.R. offers a workshop for writing a compelling research paper or a competitive proposal for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (S.U.R.F.) program. The moderator is Ms. Casey Ford, the Assistant Director and Team Lead for Faculty Success Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. More information can be found here.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

The Office of Undergraduate Research invites all undergraduates to submit proposals for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (S.U.R.F.) program by the deadline, Feb. 23. Recent S.U.R.F. winners will help you to get started in writing your proposal and give you hints on how to win a grant.

Date: Friday, Feb. 6, 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: 3100 Hwy 365, Port Arthur 77642

All ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University students are invited to attend the . Receive up to 30% off men's and women's career dress apparel, accessories, and shoes. Everything you need for an interview or on the job. Prizes will be given away throughout the event.

Human Resources will begin hosting monthly HR Support Drop-In Sessions starting Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. These sessions will be available both in person and via Microsoft Teams on the second Monday of each month at 2 p.m. CST in the CICE Building, Room 113, and will last one hour.

You’ll have the chance to speak directly with representatives from:

Recruitment
Human Resources Generalist
Leave
HR Data (student hiring)
Benefits
Compensation
Provost’s Office
These open-house–style sessions are designed to give you dedicated time to ask questions about hiring, NEOED, benefits, leave, student onboarding, general HR topics, and more.

We know your schedules are busy, and our goal is to offer a convenient, supportive space where you can get answers and connect with the right HR resources.

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Date(s): Monday, Jan. 12 through Sunday, March 29
Location: Virtual

The Get Fit Texas! Challenge helps build healthy habits, stay active with coworkers, and add a little friendly competition. Simply aim to complete 150 minutes of physical activity per week for at least six out of the 10 weeks. Registration opens Monday, Jan.12 at getfittexas.org.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room 120

Please bring all required documents to obtain a passport conveniently on campus at the Setzer Center. This is an excellent opportunity for students planning to study abroad or anyone who needs a passport. Complimentary passport photos will be provided.

Date: Sunday, Feb. 8, 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Julie Rogers Theatre (Downtown Beaumont)

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Wind Ensemble has been honored with an invitation to perform before the Texas Music Educators Association's 2026 clinic/convention in San Antonio. They will present a local preview of this upcoming concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Julie Rogers Theatre in downtown Beaumont. This event is free and open to the public. Contact amcmahan@lamar.edu for more information.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

The O.U.R. offers another workshop on learning effective strategies to run a good literature review and build a competitive SURF proposal or add valuable content to your research paper. The moderator is Ms. Elizabeth Sanders, the Director for Learning and Research at the Mary and John Gray Library.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 12, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Tyrrell Historical Library (695 Pearl St. in Beaumont)

Dr. Tim Seiter will talk about his new book that explores the everyday experiences of Presidio La Bahía’s Hispano soldiers and their families at the edge of the Spanish empire in Texas. Dr. Seiter is an assistant professor of history at the University of Texas at Tyler. More information can be found here.

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: 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(s): Thursday, Feb. 19 through Saturday, Feb. 21 - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m.
Location: ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Studio Theatre

In a small American town that feels oddly familiar, ordinary lives unfold in extraordinary ways. Middletown follows the intersecting paths of its residents—an expectant mother, a lonely handyman, a librarian, a cop—as they navigate the quiet joys, absurdities, and deep questions of existence. To purchase your tickets today, click . To find out more about this production and other upcoming productions, visit the link here.

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: 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: 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 Sergeant Byron Popillion to learn more about the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Police Department and the safety measures that are in place for the new semester at LU. 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 to register: Friday, Feb. 6, 5 p.m.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University's Division of Digital Learning invites you to register for and submit presentation proposals for our 2026 Digital Ticket Learning Technologies Conference. Follow the QR code for conference information (or click here) and share this announcement with your colleagues.

Now through Thursday, Apr. 23 at 4 p.m.

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

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

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration invites faculty from all disciplines to nominate fellow faculty for the Excellence in Research or Excellence in Artistic and Creative Endeavors Awards to recognize their dedication in their fields. Submissions are due soon, so nominate now!

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.

The Library Building remains CLOSED except for Starbucks. The Circulation Desk is at 857 E Virginia St. Research help is available via chat, email, and scheduled meetings. Computers and Printing are in Setzer Center 271 & 273. For more services, our hours, and updates, visit the library website here.

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Provost's Office is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2026 University Professor and University Merit Award. Nominations are due to College Deans by Monday, Feb. 2. Please see guidelines for nominations.

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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