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Residence Halls Open

9 am · Cardinal Village
Welcome back, Cards! The crew at Housing & Residence Life is excited to start a new semester with you!

Dining Hall Opens

10 am · Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall
Feeling hungry? is ready to serve residents, commuters, and the entire LU community!

Rock the Rec

7 pm - 9 pm · Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center
Discover everything the Rec Center has to offer! We’ll have free s’mores, a crate stacking competition, and the Climbing Wall will be open! Are you ready to race to the top?

125th Anniversary Celebration

10 am - 4 pm · Spindletop Boomtown Museum
Step back in time and celebrate the discovery that changed the world! Join us at Spindletop for oil gusher reenactments, live music, food trucks, and more!

Painting with a Twist

5 pm - 7 pm · Morris Hall at Cardinal Village
How about some art therapy with the Cardinal Village crew? Art supplies and refreshments provided!

Movie Night

6 pm - 9 pm · Rec Center
Join the crew from Cardinal Village as we screen College Road Trip. Snacks and drinks are provided. Grab your friends, have some fun, and make it a night to remember!

First Day of Class

T-Talks

8 am - 10 am • Gentry Hall at Cardinal Village
Coming to a lobby near you! Learn why Title IX is important and the resources available. Grab free coffee and donuts when you stop by!

Ask a Card Info Tables

8 am - 12 pm • The Quad, Setzer Student Center, & Baptist Student Ministry Building
Need help finding your class? Do you have questions and need answers? Stop by the booth to get some friendly help!

Snow Globes and Cider with CAB

11 am - 1 pm • Setzer Student Center Atrium
Come celebrate the first day back the Cardinals Activities Board! Build a free custom photo snow globe and grab a cup of hot apple cider while supplies last!

Cookie Craze

12 pm - 2 pm • Cherry Engineering Student Lounge
Stop by the Cherry Engineering Student Lounge and grab some specialty cookies while you study, wait for classes, or hang out with your friends! (While supplies last.)

S'mores & Cocoa with CAB

7 pm - 9 pm • The Patio at the Rec Center
Join CAB for a cozy evening under the stars! Warm up with a cup of rich hot cocoa and enjoy making your own delicious s'mores by the fire. Bring your friends and soak in the chill vibes of winter with sweet treats and great company.

Breakfast Bars

7:30 am - 10:30 am • In the Quad & Outside the Comm Bldg
Grab a free breakfast on-the-go from Strategic Initiatives and Student Success!

T-Talks

8 am - 10 am • Morris Hall at Cardinal Village
Coming to a lobby near you! Learn why Title IX is important and the resources available. Grab free coffee and donuts when you stop by!

Ask a Card Info Tables

8 am - 12 pm • The Quad, Setzer Student Center, & Baptist Student Ministry Building
Need help finding your class? Do you have questions and need answers? Stop by the booth to get some friendly help!

Scavenger Hunt

8 am - 12 pm • Cherry Engineering
Find all the hidden images around Cherry Engineering. Stay tuned on our story for hints on what you are searching for. Once you collect all the images, collect your prize in the Dean’s suite.

Tech Time

12 pm - 2 pm • Setzer Student Center
Being a student at LU means using lots of different online technologies. Come learn about Handshake, TimelyCare, , Duo, Wi-Fi, Banner, DegreeWorks, Printing, Blackboard, and more.

Bloom Where You're Planted

3:30 pm - 5 pm • Education 110
Explore student orgs, volunteer opportunities, and paid teacher residencies at the College of Education and Human Development. Create your own vision boards and snack while you plan your future!

Speed Friending

4 pm - 6 pm • Setzer Student Center, 2nd Floor Lounge
New to campus and looking to make some friends? Come to Speed Friending—a fun, casual way to meet other Cards and start building your community at LU! Think speed dating—but without the romance. Just snacks, music, and fun questions to help break the ice and get the conversation flowing. We’d love to see you there!

Breakfast Bars

7:30 am - 10:30 am • In the Quad & Outside the Comm Bldg
Grab a free breakfast on-the-go from Strategic Initiatives and Student Success!

Ask a Card Info Tables

8 am - 12 pm • The Quad, Setzer Student Center, & Baptist Student Ministry Building
Need help finding your class? Do you have questions and need answers? Stop by the booth to get some friendly help!

Tech Time

12 pm - 2 pm • Setzer Student Center
Being a student at LU means using lots of different online technologies. Come learn about Handshake, TimelyCare, , Duo, Wi-Fi, Banner, DegreeWorks, Printing, Blackboard, and more.

Spring into Success Social

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm • Education 110
Join the CoEHD for games, a photo booth, and tasty treats. Bring your friends and your best smile. Let’s make it a blast!

LU Women’s Basketball vs East Texas A&M

6:30 pm • Neches FCU Arena at the Montagne Center
Free admission with your LU student ID.

Ask a Card Info Tables

8 am - 12 pm • The Quad, Setzer Student Center, & Baptist Student Ministry Building
Need help finding your class? Do you have questions and need answers? Stop by the booth to get some friendly help!

Show Us Your Red

11 am - 1 pm • Galloway 102
Come share the Cardinal Spirit at the Center for Career and Professional Development! Pick up LU swag like t-shirts, rally towels, pennants, clear backpacks, and more!

Undergraduate Research Showcase

12:30 pm - 3 pm • Landes Auditorium
Celebrate and explore as we showcase research projects sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. Twenty-five undergraduate grant winners will introduce their projects.

Pancakes & Punchlines: A CAB Comedy Night

7:30 pm • Setzer Student Center Food Court
Laugh out loud with and enjoy FREE pancakes! Bring your friends, your appetite, and your sense of humor!

LU Basketball Doubleheader vs Stephen F. Austin

Women at 3 pm • Men at 6 pm • Neches FCU Arena at the Montagne Center
Free admission with your LU student ID.

LU Dance Team College Prep Clinic

12 pm - 4 pm • Rec Center
Dancers are invited to a Prep Clinic with the LU Dance Team. You could earn a chance for recruitment to the 2025-26 team or an invitation to audition in May!

Hot Cocoa

8 am - 11 am • Cherry Engineering Student Lounge
Warm up on the first Monday of the Spring semester with our hot chocolate bar in the student lounge. Complete with swag giveaways and conversations with College of Engineering staff!

Popcorn Mondays

11 am - 1 pm • Galloway 102
Pop into the Center for Career and Professional Development for Popcorn Monday! Grab some popcorn and find out about upcoming events and services.

LU Men’s Basketball vs East Texas A&M

6 pm - 8 pm • Neches FCU Arena at the Montagne Center
Free admission with your LU student ID.

T-Talks

8 am - 10 am • Monroe Hall at Cardinal Village
Coming to a lobby near you! Learn why Title IX is important and the resources available. Grab free coffee and donuts when you stop by!

Free STI Testing

10 am - 4 pm • Setzer Student Center, Cypress 127
In partnership with Legacy Community Health, the Student Health Center is providing students the option to receive free and confidential testing for sexually transmitted infections.

Taylor-ed Tuesday

12 pm - 1:30 pm • Live Oak Ballroom, Setzer Student Center
Join Dr. Taylor, Dr. Titus, faculty, and staff for an exclusive opportunity to elevate your professional look. You'll receive an LU tie, bow tie, or scarf plus instructions on how to tie your new accessory with confidence and style!

Pop-Up Leadership

12 pm - 2 pm • Setzer Student Center
Want to learn about working at Cardinal Village as a Resident Assistant? Come visit with us and enjoy some free snacks, too!

Drive-In Movie & Dash

12:45 pm - 2 pm • Cherry Engineering Student Lounge
Come grab popcorn, sodas, and watch a movie with us in the Student Lounge to celebrate the first week back at school!

CAB Patio Night: Fireside Movie

7 pm - 9 pm • Patio at the Rec Center
Warm up by the fire as you enjoy a movie under the stars with the Cardinals Activities Board.

T-Talks

8 am - 10 am • Campbell Hall at Cardinal Village
Coming to a lobby near you! Learn why Title IX is important and the resources available. Grab free coffee and donuts when you stop by!

CAB Bingo Night

7 pm - 9 pm • Setzer Student Center Food Court
Get ready to shout “BINGO!” with the Cardinals Activities Board! Join us for a fun-filled evening of bingo, exciting prizes, and great vibes. Bring your friends, grab a seat, and test your luck—you might just walk away a winner!

T-Talks

8 am - 10 am • Combs Hall at Cardinal Village
Coming to a lobby near you! Learn why Title IX is important and the resources available. Grab free coffee and donuts when you stop by!

Cardinal Connections Student Org Fair

12:30 pm - 2 pm • Setzer Student Center
It’s always the perfect time to get involved at LU! Come meet some of our and discover new ways to meet friends, build your leadership skills, and have fun!

Show Us Your Red

11 am - 1 pm • SSC Atrium

Come share the Cardinal Spirit at the Center for Career and Professional Development! Pick up LU swag like t-shirts, rally towels, pennants, clear backpacks, and more!

CAB Winter Gala

7 pm - 10 pm • Setzer Student Center Food Court
Join us for second annual Winter Gala—an elegant evening with a live cellist taking requests, a DJ, and a formal atmosphere with a free dinner buffet. Dress to impress for our Best Dressed Competition for a chance to win the crown! Reserve your today and make this night unforgettable.

Service Opportunity: Be Well Beaumont

10 am - 1 pm • Rec Center
for your student organization! Volunteer at Be Well Beaumont, a community health initiative sponsored by LU, ExxonMobil, MD Anderson, and other organizations. You can serve as a greeter, help with parking, and more.

LU Men's Tennis vs Rice

11 am - 2 pm • Thompson Tennis Center
Free admission with your LU student ID.

Battle of the Border: LU Basketball vs McNeese

Women's Team at 3 pm • Men's Team at 6 pm • Neches FCU Arena at the Montagne Center
Free admission with your LU student ID.

Collage 2026

7 pm - 9 pm • Rothwell Recital Hall
The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music is thrilled to present Collage 2026: A Faculty Showcase, a dynamic fundraising concert celebrating the talents of our esteemed music faculty. The concert will offer a rich tapestry of performances, blending solo pieces with unique collaborations across genres and styles.