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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: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 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(s): Thursday, Feb. 12 through Thursday, Feb. 26, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Room 125/127

Running out of time in your day? Join STARS on upcoming Thursdays to learn proven time-management and productivity strategies to help you stay focused and prepared before midterms. Get practical tools you can use right away—learn more and see the full listing here.

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(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(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: 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Fall 2025

LUNAR Team reaches new heights with International Rocket Engineering Competition

LU Wind Ensemble invited to perform at TMEA clinic/convention