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Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Looking for internships, part-time jobs, or full-time opportunities? Attend the Hire A Cardinal Career Expo on Oct. 6. Connect with employers, explore careers, and students will receive a FREE T-shirt while supplies last. Visit for full details.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, Noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Mamie McFaddin Ward Health Sciences Building

JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing would like to invite all Pre-Nursing Students to a Fall 2026 Open House for an exciting afternoon of discovery and connection. Learn about our undergraduate program, meet faculty and current students, and tour our available resources.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 9 - 10 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218

Join us for Breakfast with Benefits and meet our Texa$aver 457 representative on campus! Learn about retirement planning, maximize your savings, and get your questions answered. One-on-one appointments available after the workshop. Register using the link on the HR Events page.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

Health Education will be educating students on the importance of practicing routine breast exams, as well as the services the Student Health Center offers surrounding this topic. You can also grab a breast cancer lapel pin to show your support. Find out more information .

Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual on Teams

Join us for an interactive workshop to introduce educators to the terminology of the Neurodiversity paradigm and a history of the Neurodiversity movement and its roots in the Autism rights movement. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of neurodivergent students’ experiences in the college classroom. More information can be found here.

Date: Friday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

Stop by LU Health Education's tabling for mental health resources and help registering for TimelyCare.

Date: Monday, Oct. 12, 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Dade Phelan Building Room 113 or

Human Resources hosts monthly HR Support Drop-In Sessions every second Monday of the month. For the month of October, we will present training on our NEOED Student & Hourly Hiring Process Training. For a full list of HR events, click here.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, San Jacinto Room 218

Plan for Your Best Retirement- Join Angela Bryant, Investment Adviser Representative with Voya Financial, for "Breakfast with Benefits." Envision and plan for your best retirement by understanding how to prioritize your financial future. See HR Events page to register.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

The 13th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô features an active Paper Competition with specific guidelines. A former Paper Competition winner at the EXPO 2026, Sarah Short, gives advice and guidance on writing a compelling paper for non-STEM participants. Moderator for the event is Cristian Bahrim.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 15, 10 - 11 a.m.
Location:

See what Google’s Gemini Notebook can do for you! Build a Notebook filled with resources you choose. Create reports, run audits, or explore multimedia features like audio, video, and art. More information on trainings can be found here.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 15, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Speed Interviewing connects students with hiring professionals for quick, one-on-one interviews. Build confidence, sharpen your interviewing skills, expand your network, and explore internships and job opportunities. Bring your resume and dress professionally. Visit for more details.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

All undergraduates are invited to an informative workshop on writing a compelling narrative for the Paper Competition at the 13th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference. The workshop is hosted by Ms. Casey Ford, Team Leader of the CITL, and welcomes any student willing to write a journal article.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 15, 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 108

The 13th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô features an active Paper Competition with specific guidelines. A former Paper Competition winner at the EXPO 2026, Mary O'Malley, gives advice and guidance on writing a compelling paper for the STEM participants.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Tyrrell Historical Library (695 Pearl Street, Beaumont)

Gary Pinkerton will talk about his new book that “explores the complex economies and shifting structures” of the Sabine borderlands during the Spanish era. Pinkerton serves as the Exec. Dir. of the Alliance for Texas History & is author of Trammel’s Trace (2016) & other books on Texas history. For more information and events, visit here.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom A

Trick-or-Travel! Explore 2026-27 study abroad programs and experience Halloween traditions from around the world at our Halloween-themed Study Abroad Expo.

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 head coach Ariel Apolinario and assistant coach Kiki Reyes to discuss all things Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô Volleyball. 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.

Deadline to register: Friday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m.

Cardinal View will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center and the Setzer Student Center. This is the perfect opportunity for you to meet prospective students and inspire them to pursue their passions and interests. Cardinal View attracts hundreds of prospective students and guardians every semester. By participating, you can help future students get excited about LU. Register today!

Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô will launch Texas DIR Data Ethics and Data Sharing Best Practices training on Monday, Oct. 5. Employees will receive an email notification when assigned. To access the courses, log in to LU Connect using your LEA credentials, select Cardinal Nest, and follow the link to NEOED Learn.

Deadline to register: Saturday, Oct. 24

Calling all student organizations and departments! Show off your spooky side by decorating a trunk for Nightmare on Boomtown on Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at Spindletop Boomtown Museum. Bring your creativity and represent your crew. Click the link to sign up today.

Deadline to submit: Sunday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

The 13th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô features a Paper Competition with specific guidelines. Undergraduate students from all academic areas can enter the competition with a reseach paper reflecting completed or original research projects following editorial guidelines.

Deadline to submit: Sunday, Oct. 25, 11:59 p.m.

The Office of Undergraduate Research invites all students from all academic areas to submit abstracts with new research or creative activities to the 13th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference. The student participants can give a talk or a poster presentation. Visit the conference website for details.

Protect your health and the health of those around you this flu season. The Student Health Center offers flu vaccines by appointment to students, faculty, and staff for $35, billable to your LU account. Call for an appointment today.

Your primary care provider (PCP) is key to preventive care. Annual checkups can help detect health issues early, manage ongoing conditions, and support your wellness goals. Routine visits may also help reduce future healthcare costs. Learn more and find a PCP on the HR website.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, Nov. 1, 11:59 p.m.

McNair scholars receive research experience, financial and academic support, travel opportunities cultural engagement, graduate preparation and professional development. Eligible students should complete the online application.

Deadline to apply: Monday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m.

The Faculty Developmental Leave (FDL) (Fall 2027 - Summer 2028) application is now open. Please visit the link here for full details and submission guidelines. This is open to tenured faculty.

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All approved announcements must be received by Thursday at 3 p.m. to be included in the following week's LU Weekly Update newsletter.

Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô sees 12% increase in freshman enrollment for fall 2026

Jefferson County designates annual Southeast Texas Energy Day, names LU host

Brittanny Sherman named First-Gen Student of the Month

Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music announces October performance lineup