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Need instant access to mental health care? The Student Health Center has partnered with TimelyCare for TalkNow emotional support, appointment-based counseling, health coaching and more. Visit timelycare.com/lamar or download the app for virtual care from anywhere.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 1 - Wednesday, Nov. 8

Students are invited to Business Week 2023, the LU College of Business' week-long celebration of the business community. The week will be packed with amazing events and some really exciting giveaways. More info can be found on Instagram @lamarubusiness or on the LU Business website.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 2, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 101 - Landes Auditorium

Join the LU College of Business to hear from Michele Okeke, public speaker and digital marketing expert, as she discusses topics including networking, entrepreneurship, and career planning.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: LU Cherry Engineering Building, Signature Center Suite 100

The LU Center for Resiliency will host a backpack distribution to those who have completed the SmartStrom training modules. Distributions will take place in the Center for Resiliency lobby from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Thursday through the end of the semester. Verification of module completion is required to receive a backpack.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 2, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: LU Dining Hall Lawn

The LU History Club is hosting a Fall Market on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. on the Dining Hall Lawn. There will be baked goods, books, and handmade items available.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 2, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: LU Speech & Hearing Sciences Building, Room 170 or

If you stutter, you're not alone. It’s estimated that 1% of adults stutter, which equals 160 Lamar faculty, students and staff sharing the common experience of stuttering. Come join us either in person or via Zoom. The National Stuttering Association plays a vital role in letting people who stutter know that they are not alone.

Date: Friday, Nov. 3, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library

The LU Archives and Special Collections with the Center for History and Culture will open an exhibit of LU memorabilia (first floor of the Gray Library at 4:00 p.m.) followed by Judith Linsley's talk on LU's history and a panel of alumni sharing their memories (eighth floor at 4:15 p.m.).

Date: Saturday, Nov. 4, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Invite your loved ones back to campus for Parent and Family Day during Homecoming Week. We'll have a great day of family-friendly activities and tailgating activities for everyone.

In celebration of Veteran's Day, the LU Division of Strategic Initiatives & Community Relations will be hosting a events throughout the week of Nov. 6:

Monday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Free Veteran's Day T-shirt giveaway, LU Nutrition, Health & Human Services Building

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Veteran's Day Resource Fair, Setzer Student Center Ballroom A

Thursday, Nov. 9, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Veteran's Day Cookout, LU Dining Hall Lawn

Date: Monday, Nov. 6, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Archer Building, Room 108

Understanding the heating of the non-flaring solar corona is an active topic of research in heliophysics. The LU Physics Department will host a colloquium, Nanoflare Heating in Coronal X-ray Bright Points, featuring Dr. Biswajit Monda, PhD, of Marshall Space Flight Center in Hunstville, Alabama, as he discusses coronal mass ejections from the sun, and how they impact the earth.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Galloway Business Building, Room 101 - Landes Auditorium

Charles R. Green of Charles R. Green & Associates and a financial planning expert, will discuss his career and discuss finances, career options, and more. Join us for the discussion.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: LU Science & Technology Building, Room 103 or via Zoom

The Office of Undergraduate Research invites undergraduate students interested in conducting research over the summer of 2024 to a with Dr. Natasha Kirienko, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site coordinator for Rice University.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 9, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Reaud Building, Reaud Executive Event Space Room 120

The annual ceremony for the David J. Beck Fellowship will include presentations from the 2023 Fellows; Jacob Thompson and Allison Harmon.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 9, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Learn about the dangers of driving while under the influence, and hear from local resources, eat some good food, and drive LUPD’s drunk cart.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 9, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: LU Dishman Auditorium

Award-winning folklorist Keagan LeJeune will talk about the stories behind place-naming on the Chenier Plain -a mix of wooded ridges and flat grassy wetlands that runs along the Texas and Louisiana coast.

Dates: Friday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Location: LU University Theatre

The LU Department of Theatre & Dance's annual will be held in the University Theatre on this November. The audience can expect to see a variety of dance styles choreographed by Amy Elizabeth, Lou Arrington, Amy A. Wright, Golden Wright, and Guest Choreographer Jesus Acosta.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center & Setzer Student Center

Join us for Cardinal View, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ'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.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Mary & John Gray Library, 8th floor

The 24th Annual McNair Scholars Research Symposium will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 14. For more information, contact Pamela Comer at pamela.comer@lamar.edu.

Date: Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday Dec. 9
Location: Montagne Center

We need volunteers for our Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies. Do you need volunteer hours? Do you want to see behind-the-scenes? Do you want to be up close and personal cheering on your classmates? Are you a faculty member who wants to celebrate with your graduates? Contact Theresa Rankine at tparker9@lamar.edu or call (409) 880-8359.

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!

This week on the , listen in as we sit down with Constable Christopher Bates, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ alumnus (2008), as he shares about his college experience at LU, and his journey as an elected official in Jefferson County.

Tune in to this week's episode or past episodes 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.

Location: Mary and John Gray Library, 1st Floor

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ provides loaner laptops to LU students as a courtesy and at no charge. Laptops are available for both short-term checkouts (up to three days) and long-term checkouts (up to eight weeks). You must be a current student at LU to be eligible for this program.

For more information, visit the Information Technology (I.T.) Service Desk on the 1st floor of the Mary and John Gray Library. You will need to present your LU Student Cardinal One card. No other forms of identification will be accepted. Laptops are available on a “first come, first served” basis.

Deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024

The Center for Resiliency welcomes submissions of abstracts for the 2024 Summit, "Uniting Communities." Abstracts should be submitted via email to nsaini2@lamar.edu or teressa.robertson@lamar.edu. For more information, please contact Navtej Pal Singh Saini at (409) 880-7208.

Deadline: Tuesday Oct. 31

Do you like the new dining hall hours? Is it easier to spot a manager now in the signature polos? Those all came from Voice to Vision last year. and shape Lamar Dining with us. DM us (@LamarDining on social media) a pic of the completed page and enter to win Airpod Pros2.

Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 5:00 p.m.

The LU McNair Scholars program is now accepting applications for the 2024 Cohort. The program offers students opportunities to work with a faculty mentor, conduct research, publish or present their findings, and gain assistance in applying to graduate school. See our website for more information.

Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 5:00 p.m.

The LU Marketing Communications team is seeking campus input, and we need your help. As we look forward to the next century, we want to take the time to gather your ideas and thoughts. Complete this brief survey regarding ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ's identity internally and externally. Please submit your input by November 1.

Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m.

Entries accepted through Submit your abstract for research papers and posters as noted in the Current Events on the College of Graduate Studies webpage. Acceptance is competitive, with several regional universities also attending. The conference will be held here at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ on March 28 and 29, 2024.

Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 2, 11:59 p.m.

Homecoming Week is here, and it's time to cast your vote. Select your favorites for the Homecoming Royal Court until Thursday, Nov. 2.

Date(s): Monday, Nov. 6 - Sunday, Nov. 12

KVLU is looking for volunteers to man the pledge phones during their Fall 2023 on-air fundraiser November 6 through November 12. Interested faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to sign up here.

Deadline: Monday, Nov. 13, 5:00 p.m.

The application deadline for the 2024 David J. Beck Fellowship has been extended. Students who are interested in summer research are encouraged to apply for this prestigious award and scholarship.

Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 5:00 p.m.

Faculty members who teach first-year writing classes are encouraged to nominate one deserving student by Nov. 15 for a first-of-its-kind Compy Award. Winners in six interdisciplinary categories will receive $50 and the honor of being a recognized writer on campus. See site for details on how to enter.

Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 11:59 p.m.

The Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking proposals from undergraduate students in all areas of discipline at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ. Recipients will receive up to $2,000 in research funds and the opportunity to present their research at EXPO 2024. Submissions will be accepted until November 15.

The LU Center for Resiliency has launched a new distance learning portal, , that will provide useful and critical information for preparing for and coping with the effects of hurricanes, floods and damaging weather. Three courses will be available with certificates and a disaster preparedness backpack, while supplies last.

Deadline: Friday, Dec. 15, 12:00 a.m.

Submissions will be open from October 15 to December 15 for Pulse magazine. Submission categories include: poetry, short fiction, scholarly essays, creative nonfiction, poetry in translation, and art. Submissions are open to all students, regardless of major. $100 prizes will be given for each category. A publication release party and reading event will be held in May of 2024.

Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Location: LU Reaud Building, Office of the President, Room 321

Each year, the State of Texas seeks applicants for non-voting student representatives to the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Students selected for these positions play an important part in representing the students of each Texas public university.

Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, be able to attend required TSUS or THECB meetings, and have a strong drive and self-motivation to contribute to the progress of higher education in Texas. Applications must be printed out and submitted no later than Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to the Office of the President, Reaud Building, Room 321.

To learn more, visit the links below:
Application for TSUS Student Regent
Application for THECB Student Representative
Application ofr Governor's Appointment (must be completed for either position)

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All approved announcements must be received by Thursday at 3 p.m. to be included in the following week's campus update.

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