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Week of March 16, 2026
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Free to Use Images
Cardinal Crash Course on Free-To-Use Images

Date: Monday, March 16, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building, Room 103

This workshop will provide an overview of strategies for locating and using free-to-use images ethically, including demonstrations of certain search tools and discussion of copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licenses. Register or find more information here

Date: Thursday, March 19, 1- 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual

This workshop will provide an overview of strategies for locating and using free-to-use images ethically, including demonstrations of certain search tools and discussion of copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licenses. Register or find more information here.

Biology & Environmental Science Seminar Presents: "Careers in Science: Working at a Hazardous Waste Incinerator"

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

Join us for a discussion led by Olivia Mikulencak of Veolia Environmental Services on what it is like to work at a hazardous waste disposal facility and other career opportunities in the environmental sciences. Free pizza will be provided. For more information, contact christenab@lamar.edu.

Making Your Cash Work Harder

Date: Tuesday, March 17, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cedar Room 160

Join Brian Orner with Corebridge Financial to discuss ways to help control debt, meet today’s living expenses, and begin saving for retirement.

Influencing and Leading Organizations
Influencing and Leading Organizations Through Change and Dynamic Growth

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

The College of Business Dean’s Distinguished Speaker is Allen Parker, CFO of Blue Origin. He will share key lessons from leadership roles at Amazon, Blue Origin, and Zillow. His talk will be especially valuable for students and faculty interested in leadership, innovation, and career growth.

Resiliency
First Annual Gulf Coast Community Resiliency Conference

Date: Thursday, March 26, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

The Resilience through History Conference, hosted by the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University Center for Resiliency, unites researchers and community leaders to celebrate the resilient spirit of Southeast Texas—engaging in meaningful conversations to build a stronger, more resilient tomorrow.

AI Pitch Competition
AWS AI Pitch Competition for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113

Bring your AI-driven idea to the AWS AI Pitch Competition at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University. Startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and research teams are invited to compete for up to $50,000 in AWS AI services. Email sbdc@lamar.edu or check us out on for more information today.

Criminal Justice Social Services
Criminal Justice and Social Services Career Fair

Date: Thursday, March 31, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join us at the . Connect with employers, explore jobs and internships, and gain insights into these fields. Professional dress is required—network and take the next step in your career.

Save the Date - Benefits Fair Coming Soon

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Please mark your calendar and join Human Resources for our upcoming Benefits Fair. It’s a great chance to explore your benefits, connect with our vendors, and get answers to any questions you may have.

Additional details and reminders will be shared closer to the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

The ECF
Educators' Career Fair

Date: Thursday, April 2, 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join us at the Spring 2026 . Connect with employers, explore teaching opportunities, and gain career insights. Professional dress required — network and take the next step toward your future in education.

2026 Excellence in Assessment Grant Showcase

Date: Tuesdsay, April 7, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Price Auditorium

The Excellence in Assessment Showcase highlights 2025 and 2026 grant recipients as they share project updates and new initiatives aimed at strengthening student learning. Join us to see how assessment ideas move from proposal to practice across campus. Light refreshments will be provided.

Register for Discover Engineering

Date: Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Register your campus department or student organization for a table and provide a hands-on activity for the community (Pre-K to 8th graders general audience) to teach them engineering/STEM concepts. Find out more about Discover Engineering and sign up at lamar.edu/futureengineer.

Bring Your Families and Join Us For a Free Community Event

Date: Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Discover Engineering is a free community event that provides fun, engaging activities to get kids excited about engineering and other STEM careers. Local companies and current LU engineering students will be hosting experiments. Activities can range from making kinetic sand to building mini catapults. Join us!

Your Future Continues
Join us for the Graduate Open House

Date: Monday, April 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

for an opportunity to connect with graduate academic departments, explore available programs, and learn more about life as a Graduate Cardinal. Don't miss your chance to learn about Graduate Studies at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University and receive an application fee waiver.

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 March 16
LU Athletics Weekly Calendar

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!

LU Moment - Red Beak
LU Moment | Absolute Cinema: Adam Baeza Talks Red Beak Productions | S9 Ep. 7

Listen in to this week's  as we with down with LU senior Adam Baeza to hear more about Red Beak Productions. 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
Com Psych
Employee Assistance Program

We are pleased to introduce our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through ComPsych, a leading provider of employee well-being services. All services are available at no cost to full-time employees and their household members. For more information review the HR EAP website.

Looking for an Assistant Director for Research - Center for Resiliency

The Center for Resiliency is hiring for an Assistant Director for Research. The position is a full-time staff position. Are you ready to be part of the team and help strengthen our Southeast Texas community through high impact and community relevant research? today!

Comments Invited on Student Research Policy

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ 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 comments through March 27. More information can be found here.

STARS Fall 2026 Student Opportunities

STAR Services is hiring motivated LU students for Fall 2026. Apply to be a Student Tutor, Student Success Mentor, Supplemental Instruction Leader, or an Academic Coach. Build leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while making an impact on campus. Learn more and apply by visiting here.

Apply to be a Part of STAR Services Today

STAR Services is now hiring motivated LU students for Fall 2026. Apply to be a Student Tutor, Student Success Mentor, or Academic Coach. Build leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while making an impact on campus. Learn more and apply by visiting here.

2026 Ben Rogers Community Service Award Call for Nominations

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.

Department of Data, Analytics, Reporting and Assessment Spring Workshops

The Data, Analytics, Reporting and Assessment office will offer training and informational workshops covering topics related to Watermark, Smartsheet, Assessment and Reporting. More information can be found here.

Student Research Ethics - Policy Draft Open for Review

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ 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.

Your Future Continues
Graduate Open House Table Registration is Open

Deadline to : Monday, March 30

The Spring Graduate Open House is approaching. We invite all graduate departments and professional student organizations to host a table and connect with current LU students exploring graduate programs. We hope you will join us!

2026 TSUS Regents’ Awards - Call for Nominations

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.

13th annual expo
Abstract Submissions to the 13th Annual EXPO 2026 Conference

Deadline for submissions: Friday, April 10, 11:59 p.m.

All undergraduate and graduate students from all academic areas are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations at EXPO 2026, which will be held on April 30 - May 1, in the Setzer Center. Both days will have plenaries, breakout sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and booths. More information can be found here.

Journal of Innovations in Education & Human Development: Research and Practice - Now Accepting Manuscript Submissions

Deadline for submissions: Saturday, Aug. 1, 11:59 p.m.

This newly established journal, seeks high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship that advances research and practice in education, leadership, and human development. are welcomed from faculty, graduate students practitioners, and interdisciplinary scholars committed to impactful research.

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