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Fall events are in full swing at Recreation & Wellness. Join group fitness classes, guided meditation, free swim lessons, and sign up for intramural volleyball on 17³Ô¹ÏHub. Don’t miss out—there’s something for everyone!

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location:

Applications are now open for our Summer 2026 cohort of 17³Ô¹Ï McNair Scholars. Interested applicants should attend our Q & A session on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 12:30 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Science Auditorium

Join the Health Education Department and Southeast Texas Food Bank Nutrition Educator, Chelsi Kylcone, as we discuss the impact nutrition has on your wellbeing. Plus, ! Can you taste the win?

Date: Friday, Sept. 5, 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Landes Auditorium

The Office of Undergraduate Research (O.U.R.) cordially invites all students and faculty to a general presentation of the O.U.R. programs and events for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. The Orientation session will be followed by the 4th Annual S.U.R.F. Symposium, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Date: Friday, Sept. 5, 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: JCPenney, Central Mall

All 17³Ô¹Ï students are invited to attend the event. Receive an extra 30% off dress apparel, accessories, and shoes.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Location: The Quad

Discover, connect, and get involved at the Cardinal Connections Fair! Explore student organizations, volunteer opportunities, and campus resources—all in one place. Start your Cardinal journey strong! Student orgs can register for a table on .

The South Park Community Garden is looking for student organizations to assist with garden workdays for the Fall 2025 semesters. Workday Schedule - Sep. 6, Sep. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, and Nov. 8, all from 9 a.m. - noon. Please email mmcandrew1@lamar.edu with your organizations' desired date.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Science & Technology Building, Room 103

This workshop includes an overview of the Web of Science database, its Researcher Profile tool, and how you can use it to visualize your research’s impact through citation reports and a geographic citation map. Register here.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 11, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Location: Reaud Event Space, Room 101

In the 1930s-1940s, the WPA recorded the histories of formerly enslaved people in the U.S. Finding the original narratives in Texas archives, Babineaux determined that many of them were altered when published. She is the founder of the Museum of Undertold Texas History. Refreshments will be available, and this event is free and open to all. More info here.

Date: Friday, Sept. 12, 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual

This workshop includes an overview of the Web of Science database, its Researcher Profile tool, and how you can use it to visualize your research’s impact through citation reports and a geographic citation map. Register here.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 16, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Join us for , a unique networking event designed to bring students and employers together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy coffee while you engage in meaningful conversations with industry professionals.

The 17³Ô¹Ï Student Health Center, in collaboration with CVS Health, is pleased to offer two on-campus flu vaccine clinics this month, open to 17³Ô¹Ï and LIT. These clinics provide a convenient opportunity to protect your health ahead of flu season.

Clinic Dates:
• Wednesday, September 17
• Tuesday, September 23

Location:
• Setzer Student Center, Room 120

Advance registration is required. CVS Health will bill your insurance following registration. To reserve an appointment, visit lamar.edu/flu.

Can't make it on those dates? Flu vaccines are also available at the 17³Ô¹Ï Student Health Center for students, faculty, and staff. Vaccines are $30, which can be charged to your Banner account. Call 409-880-8466 for an appointment.

Thank you for prioritizing your health and wellness!

Date: Saturday, Sept. 20, Noon - 10 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

Big Red's Roundup
$10.00 admission
* Kids 12 under free
* 17³Ô¹Ï Students free admission with campus ID
* Car Show
* Music
* Food
* Kid Zone
* Rodeo
* Live Bands

More info: lamar.edu/rodeo

Dates: Monday, Sept. 22 through Tuesday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center or Wimberly Room 117

🌍 Explore the World During Study Abroad Week! ✈️ Ready to take your education global? Join us for Study Abroad Week — a full lineup of events to help you start your international journey. More info can be found here.

Come join us this week for . Don't forget that you can also watch the 17³Ô¹Ï Cardinals on the road on ESPN+. Go Big Red!

Listen in to this week's  as we sit down with Dr. Chun-Wei Yao to hear more about the Department of Mechanical Engineering at 17³Ô¹Ï. For the full transcription of this episode, click here. 
Tune in to this week's episode or of the 17³Ô¹Ï Moment on , or wherever you get your podcasts.

Date: Monday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

🌍 Explore the World with 17³Ô¹Ï! ✈️ Join us at the Study Abroad Fair and discover exciting opportunities to study around the globe. Discover upcoming programs – from summer sessions to semester exchanges. Win prize raffles or learn about study abroad funding!.

For the full list of dates and commencement information, please refer to our website.

Stop by this semester for free, confidential testing for sexually transmitted infections, sponsored by Legacy Community Health and the Student Health Center. Find us at Cardinal Village, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates:

• Sept. 25, Gentry Hall
• Oct. 23, Morris Hall
• Nov. 18, Gentry Hall

The library renovation project will continue through the fall semester. Throughout this process, we have remained committed to maintaining access to essential services and support for students, faculty, and staff. With that commitment in mind, we want to share a temporary update to our service model:
 
Library Building Closure: The Mary & John Gray Library building is closed for continued renovation. It will remain closed throughout the fall.

Circulation Services for Fall 2025: A temporary Library Service Desk is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the old Student Health Center located near the tennis courts and Communications Building. You can check out books, access reserves, and use interlibrary loan (ILL) services there. For full details on services, hours, and location, please visit our .

Support Services: Librarian support, consultations, and online resources remain fully available through Library Website or by phone at (409) 880-7264. Need help? Visit .

Study Spaces: Need a quiet place to study? Find a list of alternative study locations on campus in our .

Computer Lab and Printing: The library's first-floor computer lab is relocating to the Setzer Student Center, rooms 271 and 273. These rooms will be equipped with computers, and students may check out laptops for use in the 2nd-floor seating area and will follow the same hours as the Setzer Student Center.
 
IT Help Desk: A temporary IT Help Desk has been created in Setzer Student Center, room 271 for the duration of the closure and will follow the same hours as the Setzer Student Center.

Cardinal Connect Laptop Loaner Program: The student laptop loaner program is now in Setzer Student Center, room 271. With this program students may rent a laptop for up to 8 weeks. A student ID is required to check out a laptop.

If you have questions for library services, please reach out to the Ask a Librarian service at ask@lamar.libanswers.com.
 
If you have questions for IT services, please reach out to the IT Service Desk at 409.880.2222 or email servicedesk@lamar.edu.

STARS is back this fall with in-person workshops to provide tools and techniques to stay focused, organized, stress management and succeed from day one until finals. Starting August 28, join us every Thursday from 12:30 -1:30 p.m. in the Morris Hall Media Room. Learn more and see full listing here.

The campus Starbucks has temporarily moved to Brooks-Shivers BBQ located next to the Dining Hall on the 17³Ô¹Ï campus, until the new store opens up. We hope to see you soon!

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 campus update.

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