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Location: Virtual

LU's Student Health Center has partnered with TimelyCare to provide students with 24/7 access to virtual mental health services for free. Students do not need insurance to participate. By signing up , you can access 24/7 on-demand emotional support and scheduled counseling sessions!

Dates: Monday, Jan. 29 - Sunday, Feb. 4
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

Intramurals: Basketball Tournament begins Monday in the Main Gym
Climbing: Last week to try the current routes before a re-route
Group Fitness Spotlight: Try Belly Dancing, Fridays 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Fitness Studio

Date: Thursday, Jan. 18 through Thursday, Feb. 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Enjoy food trucks at Spindletop Boomtown Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays.

Start Date: Thursday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Stop by the Setzer Student Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates for free STI testing, sponsored by Legacy Community Health and the Student Health Center:
• Thursday, Jan. 25
• Thursday, Feb. 22
• Thursday, March 28
• Thursday, April 25

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room 120

Learn about budgeting, credit, and setting yourself up to reach your financial goals. Register for the event today through your Slate account, or click the link to register and to learn more. Refreshments and giveaways will be provided.

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: LU Science and Technology Building, Room 203 or via

The LU Center for Resiliency will host a Brown Bag lecture featuring talks from Dr. Nemmers and Teresa Ener, and Dr. Wang and Ms. Mengjie He. Topics will include Lamar Strong: A Resiliency Reader and Resilience of Construction Companies in Southeast Texas: Disaster Preparedness and Post-Disaster Recovery Capacity.

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: LU Brook-Shivers Dining Hall

Are you curious what is offered around the globe for breakfast? Check out different options and where they originate from. We will also have an overnight oats station where you can customize this quick and easy breakfast option.

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress Room 125/127

Speed Friending is back. Come have a speedy good time filled with friendship and fun. It's like speed dating, but with friends. Connect with new people in a fast and exciting way. We'll help start the conversations.

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m.
Location: Archer Building, Room 201

Ms. Cassandre Durso with the history department is hosting an informational meeting on Jan. 31 at 2:00 p.m. (Archer 201) for Summer 2024 study abroad course "World Civilizations in Ireland" which will take place June 9 - 20. Email studyabroad@lamar.edu to RSVP or learn more.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches 120

This information session will provide LU students with an opportunity to learn more about the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career opportunities.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Room, 8th floor of Mary & John Gray Library

Author of 11 fiction and non-fiction books, Ron Rozelle won the 2022 Summerlee Book Prize for his novel "Leaving the Country of Sin." Rozelle will speak about his 40-year career writing about Texas. Refreshments will be provided, and this event is free and open to the public.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1, 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join us in the Setzer Student Center Ballroom on Thursday, Feb. 1 for Music Bingo. Come enjoy some good music and some fun rounds of bingo. Play to win a grand prize of AirPods Pro.

Date(s): Thursday, Feb. 1 - Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m.
Location: LU Studio Theatre

Ned creates a revolutionary new military technology that he believes will save more lives than it will take. His family is horrified, but it’s not until the government demands complete ownership of the weapon that Ned begins to question everything, leading him down a very dark and unexpected path. today.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Montagne Center (parking lot)

Please bring your recycling to the Green Squad’s Recycling Day on Saturday, Feb. 3. Items put in the recycling bins on campus do not get recycled. For more information, visit the on Facebook.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 3, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Central Mall, FM 365, Port Arthur, 77642

All 91ÖÆƬ³§ students are invited to attend the event. Receive up to 50% off career dress apparel, accessories, and shoes. Everything you need for an interview or on the job will be available. There will be prizes given away throughout the event.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 6, noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

The S.T.E.A.M. Career Fair is open to all LU students and alumni interested in internships and careers in STEAM fields. Bring your resume, and dress to impress.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 8, noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Students of all majors are invited to meet and connect with employers in a relaxed atmosphere to build and develop their networking skills. Visit Handshake to view the list of attending employers. Dress to impress.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 24, 8 - 10 a.m.
Location: Spindletop North Campus, 655 South 8th Street, Beaumont 77701

The Out of the Darkness Walk, sponsored by the , has been relocated. Join us at Spindletop North on Saturday, Feb. 24. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. Register online at afsp.org.

Date: Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center & Setzer Student Center

Join us for Cardinal View, 91ÖÆƬ³§'s largest open house event. You and your family are invited to campus to learn about academic majors, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, student organizations, campus resources, and what life looks like at LU. Register today.

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 Dr. Jaime Taylor, 16th president of 91ÖÆƬ³§, as he reflects on 2023 highlights and discusses what's to come for the future of LU. 

Tune in to this week's episode or of the LU Moment on , or wherever you get your podcasts.

Location: LIT Multi-Purpose Center

Need a dental cleaning? LU and LIT students can receive dental services for only $15. Make an appointment with the LIT Dental Hygiene clinic today by calling (409) 880-8020. Services include dental cleanings, oral cancer screenings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, and more.

Deadline: Friday, Feb. 2, 12:00 p.m.

Students in their final thesis or dissertation course must register for a brief asynchronous workshop provided by the LU College of Graduate Studies. Complete the form at the linked website so we can be in touch with you and assist with finalization of a document ready for required ProQuest publication.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, Feb. 4, 5 p.m.

Do you want to spend your Spring Break volunteering with Habitat for Humanity? Join us for Alternative Spring Break. We're headed to Starkville, Mississippi where we'll build houses for people in need while also having plenty of fun.

Deadline: Monday, Feb. 5, 11:59 p.m.

The 2024 Summer REU Program, Inclusive Student Training in Rapidly Urbanizing Climate-sensitive Terrains (InSTRUCT), offers a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in environmental science and sustainability research. Interested students may contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at (409) 880-8430 for more information.

Deadline: Friday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m.

The LU Division of Student Engagement is seeking applications for Seniors of Significance. This award recognizes students who have excelled in scholarship, leadership, and service to campus and community, and have brought distinction to LU. Apply now for this special recognition.

Deadline: Thursday, Feb. 15, 12:00 p.m.

The deadline is extended to Feb. 15 for submissions to the Graduate Research Conference to be held on March 28 in the Setzer Center. The conference will focus on AI, but there are open topics and sessions from all fields of inquiry.

Deadline: Friday, March 1, 11:59 p.m.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now open. To maximize your financial aid opportunities, make sure to complete and submit your FAFSA by the priority deadline of March 1, 2024. Contact the Office of Student Aid at financialaid@lamar.edu or (409) 880-8450 if you have any questions.

Deadline: Friday, March 1, 11:59 p.m.

The Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking proposals from undergraduate students in all areas of discipline at 91ÖÆƬ³§. Recipients will receive up to $1,000 in research support and the opportunity to present their research at EXPO 2025. Submissions will be accepted until March 1.

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