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Date(s): Thursday, Oct. 16 through Thursday, Oct. 30, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Morris Hall Media Room

Stressed about midterms? All October, STAR Services hosts 30-min workshops that helps students to overcome procrastination and endless phone scrolling. Learn how to manage stress, time, and balance life during midterms. Join us 1-1:30pm each Thursday at Morris Hall Media Room. Learn more here.

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

This month's seminar speaker and topic have changed. Ms. Kiersten Vallier will be presenting "The Struggle Is Real: Turning Challenge into Confidence in Adult Learning." Free pizza!

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Room 101 (Landes Auditorium)

Explore MIS with Matthew McGuinness (BBA MIS, 2012). Discover how MIS connects business and technology, learn about exciting career paths, explore curriculum highlights, and get insights into the software tools that power modern enterprises. Contact the Department of Information Systems for more information.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 23, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Tyrrell Historical Library, 695 Pear Street in Beaumont

Dr. John R. Lundberg (Tarrant County College) will talk about his award-winning book The Texas Lowcountry: Slavery and Freedom on the Gulf Coast, 1822-1895. Tyrrell Historical Library (695 Pearl St). Refreshments provided. This event is free and open to the public.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center & Student Setzer Center

Join us for Cardinal View, 17³Ô¹Ï's biggest open house event. You and your family are invited to campus to learn about academic majors, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, student organizations, campus resources, and what life looks like at 17³Ô¹Ï.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Ballroom

Join us for Honors Scholars Day and explore what our honors students have created during their time at 17³Ô¹Ï. Refreshments will be provided and drop-ins are encouraged. Get inspired by creative and academic projects at student booths and panel presentations. This event is open to everyone at 17³Ô¹Ï and in Southeast Texas community.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center Atrium

Did you miss the Study Abroad Fair in September? Here is your chance to learn more about our programs, get swag, treats, raffles items, and even sign up for programs, some of which are almost full. We also have new programs traveling to Paris and Florence. Don't miss out!

Date(s): Thursday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 2
Location: 17³Ô¹Ï Studio Theatre

A witty whirlwind of mistaken identities, secret engagements, and cucumber sandwiches, "The Importance of Being Earnest" is Oscar Wilde’s most beloved and enduring comedy, which skewers Victorian conventions with timeless charm and biting humor. Directed by Jen Onopa. More information can be found here.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 30, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Learn about the dangers of driving under the influence and hear from local resources, eat some good food, and drive 17³Ô¹ÏPD’s drunk cart. Pizza and mocktails will be available first come, first served. Find out more info .

Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Galloway, Room 102

Take the fear out of career planning. Stop by our spooktacular event to meet the Career & Professional Development team, enjoy treats, and learn more about our services, how to build resumes, prep for interviews, and find jobs, internships, and more. More info .

Date(s): Friday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 21
Location: Several campus donation locations

Support our community by donating non-perishable food items to benefit the Southeast Texas Food Bank. Every contribution helps provide meals to individuals and families in need across our region. View the for donation locations.

Date: Sunday, Nov. 2, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Rothwell Recital Hall

Christopher Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony, will present a free recital along with Lamar piano faculty, Jacob Clark. The recital will include works of Bach, Schumann as well as a collection of pieces related to fairy tales.

Date(s): Monday, Nov. 3 through Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Virtual

KV17³Ô¹Ï serves as a resource for 17³Ô¹Ï with daily features that cover all aspects of the campus community as well as student and staff led content and much more. Our fall giving campaign begins on Monday, Nov. 3, but you can support the enduring legacy of KV17³Ô¹Ï with a gift TODAY at kvlu.org.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 13, 1 - 5 p.m.
Location: Wayne A. Reaud Building, Executive Event Space 120

This event gives students an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to fellow students, faculty, and community members. There is an opportunity to earn cash prizes. Apply today.

Date(s): Friday, May 29, 2026 through Friday, June 12, 2026
Location: Mysore, India

This is an exciting opportunity for 17³Ô¹Ï students, and all majors are welcome. 🌏✈️ Join our study abroad program and earn three credits as you learn: “Foundation & Observation in Inter-Disciplinary Rehabilitation” at the All-India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, Karnataka, India.

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 Karen Sandoval and Jimmy Lucia to discuss the upcoming Cardinal View open house event this Saturday, Oct. 25. 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.

Meet your 2025 Homecoming Royal Court:

Seniors Bryce Sheffield & Dynasia Hickman are King & Queen.
Royalty also includes Genesis Morel, Raymond Hooks, Briley O'Connor, Lea Walker, Mercedez Williams, Javon Moore, Makayla Alexander, Diana Resendez, Blake Wilson and Carson Lewis. Congrats, everyone!

Tune in to 91.3 FM or stream online at kvlu.org, Sundays at 7 p.m. for "Country 101," a brand new show covering all things classic country with host Dr. Brett Welch, a musician, music lover and Provost for 17³Ô¹Ï.

Dates: May 29, 2026 - June 12, 2026

Earn three credits as you explore interdisciplinary rehabilitation practices in audiology, speech-language pathology, special education, psychology, occupational therapy (OT), and physical therapy (PT) at AIISH, Mysuru, Karnataka, India, and also experience the rich culture and vibrancy of Mysuru City. More info .

Date(s): Tuesday, Oct. 14 through Thursday, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Speech & Hearing Sciences Building

The 17³Ô¹Ï Speech and Hearing Clinic offers audiology services as a benefit to employees, their insurance-covered dependents, or currently enrolled students, with no out-of-pocket expenses. We also work with TWC. Come see us soon, to hear every moment of the holidays. Call (409) 880-8171.

Deadline to apply: Saturday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

All undergraduate and graduate students are cordially invited to submit abstracts to the 2025 O.U.R. Fall Conference, which will be held on Nov. 14 in the Setzer Student Center. At the conference, you can give a (10 minute) talk or present a poster (of 48" by 36" in landscape orientation).

Deadline to apply: Saturday, Nov. 1

The application deadline for our 2026 cohort of 17³Ô¹Ï McNair Scholars is Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Interested applicants should complete an application found on our website or contact us at McNair@lamar.edu with questions.

Tune in here weekly for cybersecurity tips to keep your information safe from prying eyes. We invite everyone to visit 17³Ô¹Ï's Security Awareness web page to help keep abreast of current security risks including scams and phishes.

Deadline to give: Monday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m.

The KV17³Ô¹Ï Fall Giving Campaign begins on Nov. 3, but you can ensure its success and the enduring legacy of KV17³Ô¹Ï today. All gifts received now through Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. will qualify for automatic entry into our fall giveaway of a stunning 15"x7" pigment print by art photographer Cathy Spence.

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

Deadline to apply: Jan. 15, 2026, 5 p.m.

The 2026 David J. Beck Fellowship application is now open. Faculty and staff are encouraged to inspire and support students to apply for this prestigious fellowship. Visit the website for application requirements and award information. Students may submit their application through MyScholarhsips.

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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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