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LU Weekly Update ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University Students
Week of February 9, 2026
This Week in Beaumont 1-20

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University Home Game Promotions for The Week:

Monday, Feb. 9 | Men's Basketball vs. Northwestern State, 6 p.m.
*More for Your Mondays: BOGO hot dogs, popcorn, and soda*

Friday, Feb. 13 | Baseball vs. Oakland, 6 p.m.
*Freedom Friday: Free tickets to active and former military and first responders*

Saturday, Feb. 14 | Baseball vs. Oakland, 5 p.m.
*Valentine's Day: Two tickets, two hot dogs, two popcorns, two sodas = $10*

Sunday, Feb. 15 | Baseball vs. Oakland, 1 p.m.
*Family Funday Sunday: Four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas = $40*
Post-game autographs/catch on the field (weather permitting)


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EVENTS
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Love Languages
What's Your Love Language?

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Atrium

Take a quiz and let us help you discover your primary love language, what it means, and how you can use it to better connect with your loved ones. More information can be found .

Lit Review
Literature Review Workshop 2

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.

Successful SURF
Panel Discussion on Preparing a Successful S.U.R.F. Proposal

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.

Student Success Workshops February
Student Success Workshops by STAR Services Every Thursday

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.

Wrangling Pelicans
Wrangling Pelicans with Tim Seiter

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.

LUTV News Auditions
LUTV News Auditions

Date: Friday, Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m.
Location: Theatre Annex, Room 116

LUTV News auditions will take place on Friday, Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m. in Theatre Annex, Room 116. You do not need to be a communication major to audition or to be selected for a reporter position. All students are encouraged to attend and audition!

Crash Course APA
Cardinal Crash Course on APA PsycTests (In-Person)

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.

Delightful Kindness Event
Fourth Annual Delight-Ful Week Returns to Spread Kindness Across Campus

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 ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ 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.

Mardi Paws
Mardi Paws Pet Food Drive Kick-Off

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 .

Spring Into Wellness
Health & Wellness Fair

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.

Biology and Environmental Science Seminar Series

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!

Spindletop Boomtown Valentine's Celebration

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ students, this one is for you! We're having a completely free Valentine's celebration at the Spindletop Boomtown Museum, complete with hot cocoa, churros, festive painting, and karaoke. Don't miss this opportunity for Valentine's Day fun on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Limited spots available. Register .

Coffee Connect
Coffee & Connect

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.

Red Flags
Healthy Relationships Workshop

Date: Thursday, Feb. 19, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join Marissa Cohen, an award-winning campus speaker, for a about healthy relationships. Learn about consent, boundaries, risk reductions, situational awareness, bystander education, and how to identify healthy vs. toxic relationships.

Middletown
Middletown Tickets Now Available for Purchase

Date(s): Thursday, Feb. 19 through Saturday, Feb. 21 - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m.
Location: ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ 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.

Red Bull Competition
Red Bull Business Idea Competition Information Session

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.

Cardinal View Table Registration

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!

Spring Career Expo
Spring Career Expo

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.

Celebrate Research
Graduate Research Conference Accepting Submissions

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.

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COMMUNITY
Athletics Feb 9
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LU Moment - Sergeant Pop
LU Moment: Sergeant Popillion Talks Campus Safety | S9 Ep. 2

Listen in to this week's as we sit down with Sergeant Byron Popillion to learn more about the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ 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.



ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ambassadors
LU Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications Through March 2

Application deadline: Monday, March 2, Noon

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

TimelyCare January
Virtual Health Care & Counseling Available 24/7

Your college experience is yours, but you don’t have to do it alone. TimelyCare supports your health and goals anytime. Talk, get wellness tips, or take a break. Download the app or visit timelycare.com/lamar and sign in with your LU email to get started. Call or email Student Health for more info.

Grant Submission Deadline
2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (S.U.R.F.) Program

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.

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NEWS
LU News, February 2 - February 9

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ 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




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