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Date(s): Monday, Oct. 13 through Tuesday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual

October is National Retirement Security Month, the perfect time to rake in the savings with the Texa$aver 457 Program. Settle in for a live webinar to learn more about the Texa$aver program. Just choose the date and time that works best for you.

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(s): Thursday, Oct. 16 through Wednesday, Dec. 3
Location: Virtual

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent financial advisory firm that works on The Texas State University System Retirement Plans, will be conducting one-on-one virtual consultations focusing on retirement and general financial planning and investment education and advice. Click to schedule.

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: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: CICE, Room 113

Office of the Sr. Associate Provost for Academic Affairs will host an informational meeting.

Topics to be discussed include:
Program Accreditation
Assessment
Curriculum

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Sabine I Room 123

Pull up a chair and join us for our next Faculty Roundtable, where we’ll explore what accessibility really looks like in today’s classrooms. Stop by to share your experiences, ask questions, and explore ideas with peers and subject matter experts. Light brunch served, or BYOF. Use link to register.

We are proud to announce that 17³Ô¹Ï was recently named a Great College to Work For. This is a recognition that reflects your hard work, unwavering commitment to our core values, and the incredible dedication and passion you bring to campus every day.
 
To show appreciation, President Taylor invites you to a come-and-go lunch to celebrate this achievement and thank you for the vital role you played in making it possible.


Faculty & Staff Appreciation Celebration:

Thursday, Oct. 23
11:00am – 1:00pm
Setzer Center Ballroom
Come & go as your schedule allows

Click here to access digital swag and learn more about this special recognition.

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: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Plummer Building, Room 107

Angela Bryant with VOYA will be on campus to help with your retirement plan, including reviewing your goals and providing ongoing assistance. You do not need to be a current VOYA participant to use these services.

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, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual

In this Faculty Success Workshop, we'll explore best practices for teaching large classes online. Learn to streamline grading, maintain meaningful communication with students, and effectively collaborate with teaching assistants to support learner success. Use the link to register.

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.

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.

The South Park Neighborhood Partnership is among over 50 local organizations who have joined Be Well Beaumont, an initiative by MD Anderson Cancer Center sponsored by ExxonMobil, that supports community-led solutions that will bring about positive, lasting change in people’s lives.

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!

Congratulations to the Center for Career & Professional Development, who won Best Decorated Door for Homecoming 2025. Their creativity and Cardinal pride shone brightly and made a lasting impression. Thank you to everyone who participated and voted!

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.

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.

The Faculty Developmental Leave (FDL) (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027) application is now open. Please visit Competition Space for full details and submission guidelines. 

Deadline: October 31 at 11:59 p.m.

Open to Faculty.

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).

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 apply: Sunday, Oct. 26, 11:59 p.m.

The 2026 Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award application is now available for faculty and staff members on .

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.

The 2026-27 Building Resiliency Research Fellowship open on Monday, Nov. 3. The Center for Resiliency strives for excellence in community-based research in the Southeast Texas region, from local industry, business, and entrepreneurship – to history, art, and culture.

The Data, Analytics, Reporting and Assessment office will offer training and informational workshops covering topics related to Watermark, Smartsheet, Assessment, Reporting and more. Check out the schedule here.

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.

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.

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.

Electrical engineering senior strives for aerospace career

Mohamed Irhabi named October First-Gen Student of the Month