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Dates: Wednesday, Aug. 16 - Saturday, Aug. 26

Week of Welcome is 10 days full of games, food and fun. New and returning students can connect with other students, learn about campus life and how to get involved. A list of the different events and activities is available.

Date: Monday, Aug. 21 - Friday, Aug. 25, 1 - 3 p.m.

The College of Business welcomes back students to the fall semester with fun events to learn about college resources, get to know faculty and staff and connect with peers. We have some giveaways at our events including swag, laptops, tablets and more.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall

Say hello to new friends and meet your dining team. We will also have some . Faculty and staff meal plans are .

Date: Thursday, Aug. 24, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building, Bird House

Come see the remarkable research assessed across all colleges of ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ. Presentation topics will include: Southeast Texas homeless needs, resiliency through music, disaster resilience, etc. Snacks will be provided.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 24, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Reaud Administration Building, Executive Event Space

Learn about the Center for History and Culture's work in fostering the scholarship and creativity of Southeast Texas and the greater Gulf regions. News and announcements, upcoming programing, 2024 Greater Gulf Symposium and fellowships. The reception will include refreshments. 

Date: Friday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Atrium

The Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement invites LU faculty, staff and students to join us for a campus resource fair. Engage and network with departments across campus. Discover academic support and resources.

Date: Monday, Aug. 28, 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Food Court 

Join the Cardinals Activities Board for an ice cream social. Make your own sundae at our ice cream bar, play board games and socialize with other students. is available. 

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room 

Learn more about the for undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of different fields including accounting, foreign languages, information technology, criminal justice, journalism, law and all STEM programs.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m.
Location: Provost Umphrey Stadium

Coach Ross and ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Football are excited to kick off the 2023 campaign at Provost Umphrey Stadium on Thursday, August 31 at 7 p.m. against eighth-ranked University of Idaho. The game's theme is "White Out," and all fans are encouraged to wear white. The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a white Boomtown-themed rally towel. to purchase your tickets today.

Date: Friday, Sept. 1, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Science and Technology Building, Atrium

Students and faculty are cordially invited to a general presentation of the Office of Undergraduate Research programs and events for year 2023-24. This is an informative gathering regarding research and creative activities.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113

Students are welcome to attend our workshop, which equips you to excel in sports, U.S. commerical service insights, risk management via EXIM bank, tailored loans, expert guidance and more.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 17 - Wednesday, Sept. 27

Students in their final thesis or dissertation course are required by the College of Graduate Studies to register for a workshop and participate in editing a final document for ProQuest upload with graduate editing staff.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 24, 4 - 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 29, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Reaud Administration Building, Room 104

There will be two David J. Beck application workshops available to students. Both workshops will cover aspects of the David J. Beck application. Please review guidelines to see if you qualify prior to attending.

We want to hear your voice! Join us as we celebrate 100 years of ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ by sharing your story.

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ centennial merchandise is now available for .

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ's College of Engineering and the Center for Advances in Port Management, along with Lamar State College Orange, are working together to promote and train individuals for job opportunities in the maritime industry. Contact Robert Dubois, Dr. Maryam Hamidi or Dr. Brian Craig with any questions.

Creative writers from the Department of English and Modern Languages recently won three of six categories awarded to students by the Texas Association of Creative Writing Teachers. These authors will read at the TACWT conference in September, and they will be published in the conference journal, "Writing Texas," edited by John Schulze. The published work will be, “Feed the Baby, Fold the Laundry” by Reilly Smith, “Lupus,” by Tiffany Charleston and “Gaslight” by Mak F. Campbell

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.

LU's Collegiate 100 recognized by Beaumont City Council

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’s Embry Robles drives innovation in Wendy's restaurant construction

Georgia Chree Lau Memorial Scholarship established