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Date: Tuesday, April 28, 9 - 10 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cedar Room 160

Retirement Advisor Angela Bryant will explore whether your Teacher Retirement System benefits alone can support your ideal retirement. We'll cover how TRS works, common gaps, and simple ways to build additional security and confidence for the future. Registration is required. Breakfast will be served.

Date: Wednesday, April 29, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

Join Health Education and Title IX in supporting victims and survivors of sexual assault by wearing denim on Denim Day, which was created from a court case that released a perpetrator of sexual assault based on the victim’s clothing. Everyone is welcome to stop by and learn more. More information can be found .

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

We're Raisin' Awareness ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Fentanyl for National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Fentanyl is a dangerous opioid that everyone should be aware of. The CDC reports that 52.7% of all drug overdose deaths are caused by illegally made fentanyl. Remember, if it's not from your doctor, don't take it! More information can be found here.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Location: LIT, Eagle's Nest

IX-1-1: Looking Beyond the Silence explores why students may not report misconduct or harm. Learn how trauma, fear, and trust impact disclosure, and gain practical strategies to respond supportively, reduce harm, and connect students with resources. Register or learn more here.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual via

Join an online workshop with faculty and students exploring how trust is built—and broken—across campus. Hear student perspectives, faculty strategies, and gain practical ways to strengthen relationships and support student success. More information can be found here.

Date(s): Thursday, April 30 - Friday, May 1, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

All students, faculty, and staff at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ are cordially invited to attend the 13th Annual Undergraduate Research EXPO. Guest speakers and student presenters from Lamar and other prominent schools across Texas, successful Lamar alumni, and industry representatives will join us at the EXPO 2026

Date: Friday, May 1, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Neches Room 120

All students and faculty at Lamar are invited to attend the AI & Software Pitch Competition on May 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Neches 120 of the Setzer Student Center. Lunch boxes will be offered to those registered at the EXPO 2026.

Date: Friday, May 1, 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center

You're invited! Please join us as we celebrate the acheivements of first-generation Cardinals at the First-Gen Awards Celebration. Dr. Angela Hill, Provost and Vice President for LIT, will be our keynote speaker. We're First-Gen Proud, and we want to celebrate with you.

Date(s): Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Dishman Art Museum

The Dishman Art Museum will host "Creative Convergence," the Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition for Spring 2026. A closing reception will be held on Friday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Date: Friday, May 1, 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Cherry Engineering Building

Senior Design Symposium is where our seniors get to show LU faculty, staff, their families and friends, and the public the real world engineering problems they have been solving over the past year. They will have their research where people can stop by and ask questions.

Date(s): Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.
Location: University Theatre

Experience the exceptional talent and artistry that have shaped two decades of leadership and impact in fine arts higher education. Enjoy dynamic performances by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students and alumni alongside the choreographer himself, Golden Wright. More information can be found here.

Date(s): Wednesday, May 6 & Thursday, May 7, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113

Human Resources will offer EPAF training on May 6 and May 7 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the CICE Building, Room 113. Employees interested in attending should submit their information using this form. An official meeting invitation will be sent closer to the training dates to those who register.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual on

If you stutter, you are not alone. It’s estimated that over 160 Lamar faculty, students and staff share the experience of stuttering. Come join our support group, a proven way to build self-confidence, practice speaking, and explore ways to cope with stuttering. Find out more about our specialty clinics here.

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 8 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Archer Building, Room 201

Student researchers present a powerful Holocaust exhibit exploring antisemitism, persecution and murder, survival, resistance, and memory. Their work honors victims, amplifies survivor voices, and challenges visitors to confront hatred and protect human dignity.

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 Coach Aqua Franklin to hear more about the women's basketball program at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ. 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.

Per ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ policy, any student, faculty or staff member who wishes to park a motor vehicle on property owned or controlled by the university must purchase a ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ parking permit. This requirement includes lots not attached to the main campus, such as A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 and A-5. Enforcement of parking regulations are in effect in all areas. Parking regulations may be found here. Permits can be purchased through the Self-Service Banner under the Parking tab.

Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 5 p.m.

Required driver license review if operating a LU fleet, machinery, or conducting business for LU in rental or personal vehicle. More information can be found .

STAR Services will soon be known as the Center for Academic Success, further expanding its comprehensive approach to academic support and enrichment. Changes begin June 1, 2026, followed by a relocation to the Mary & John Gray Library. Stay tuned to campus news in the coming weeks for more updates.

Payment Services and Card Services has moved.

Payment Services is now located in the Plummer Building, Section A, Suite 101.
Card Services is now located in the Plummer Building, Section A, Suite 107.

Please make note of the new locations.

Faculty and staff are invited to comment on two proposed policies focused on students: Recording of Thesis & Dissertation Defenses and Late Arrival for International Students. Visit the Academic Affairs Policy Review Page to offer your feedback.

The application deadline for the Summer 2026 Grant Submissions & Expert Insights is on May 2, and the Graduate Thesis & Dissertation Resilience Fellowship is on May 1. You must apply on .

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 LU Weekly Update newsletter.

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