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Date(s): Now through Wednesday, April 29, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Nutrition, Hospitality and Human Services Building, Room 104

On the run? Want something nutritious and delicious for lunch? Cardinals on the Run and the Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Program are cooking up something special for you. Limited orders are available. Pick-up will be in the Nutrition, Hospitality and Human Services building, Room 104. Check out hte menu and dates, and place your orders here.

Date(s): Thursday, April 16 & Thursday, April 23, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cypress 125/127

Prepping for success starts today. Learn how to boost your motivation in this final stretch with STARS. Join us this month to build unbreakable confidence, take control of your time & overcome the endless doomscrolling. See how you can build resilience and effective study skills — learn more here.

Date(s): Thursday, April 16 & Thursday, April 23, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Landes 101

For better preparing your talk or poster presentation at the EXPO 2026, please join one of the practice sessions on April 16 or April 23 to receive constructive feedback from faculty and judges, as well as from students who won awards to the previous EXPO editions.

Date: Tuesday, April 21, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Cedar Room 160

James Hromadka, a certified financial planner with Corebridge Financial, will discuss how Social Security fits into your retirement, including claiming ages, tax impacts, and key considerations for spousal benefits. More information can be found here.

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Maes Building, Room 107

The Biology Department is hosting plant biochemist Dr. James Moroney (LSU) to talk about how algal cells gather carbon dioxide to support photosynthesis. Free pizza will be available at this lecture.

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Room 120

Connecting Southeast Texas experiences with national and international research on justice systems, resilience, trauma recovery, reintegration, and the rule of law. The program brings together scholars, practitioners, judges, law enforcement professionals, attorneys, and advanced graduate students. More information can be found here.

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall Lawn

The LU Green Squad and the LU Sustainability Committee invite the campus community out to celebrate Earth Day on the lawn in front of the Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall on Wednesday, April 22. Join us for a party on the lawn featuring environmental and student organizations, free food, DJ, and good vibes.

Date: Wednesday, April 22, Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218

Join us for a faculty and staff workshop on managing incidents in study abroad programs. Learn key processes, reporting procedures, and strategies for supporting students abroad. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to studyabroad@lamar.edu.

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Sabine I

At our next Roundtable, we'll discuss how gamification can energize learning and boost student engagement. Faculty are invited to share experiences, questions, and ideas with peers and subject matter experts. We’ll discuss practical approaches and small changes to energize student learning. More information can be found here.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: CICE Building, Room 113

Join us for the 2026 °®Éñ´«Ã½ Faculty Retirement Ceremony as we honor our retiring faculty and celebrate their lasting contributions to the university community.

Date(s): Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 7:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Location: Rothwell Recital Hall

Lamar Opera Theatre will present Le Nozze di Figaro, a comic opera in four acts by W. A. Mozart. The opera will be performed in Italian with projected surtitles of English translations and take place at the Rothwell Recital Hall, °®Éñ´«Ã½ campus at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

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 About 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, 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: 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 °®Éñ´«Ã½ 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.

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Coach Aqua Franklin to hear more about the women's basketball program at °®Éñ´«Ã½. 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 °®Éñ´«Ã½ 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 °®Éñ´«Ã½ 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 .

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.

°®Éñ´«Ã½ students have elected a new group of officers to represent them in the 2026-27 academic year.

Carsen Barrett has been elected president of the Student Government Association. Barrett is physical education teacher education major from Groves. Briley O'Connor, a political science major from Humble, is the vice president-elect.

Class senators for 2026-27 are Ashton Rainey, Senior Class; Elizabeth Brankin, Junior Class; and Brittanny Sherman, Sophomore Class.

LU students voted online Tuesday and Wednesday to choose executive board positions and class senators for the 2026-27 academic year. The elected leaders will take their oaths of office at the Toast to Leadership ceremony on April 22, and begin their terms on June 1.

The Student Government Association, formed in 1955, advocates for the interests and concerns of over 17,000 °®Éñ´«Ã½ students to enhance the student experience.

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent firm that partners with The Texas State University System on its retirement plans, will be hosting virtual consultations on April 15, 16, 21, and 22. You can schedule your appointment through the HR Events page.

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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