Finals are near, and we’re here to help you finish strong. Starting Dec. 1, the Setzer Student Center is open until midnight to give you extra time and space to prepare. Reserve a study room or grab space in a lounge. Drop by the Setzer STUDY Center event for snacks, activities, and more.

• Dec. 3, 4, 7, 8, & 9
• 7 - 9 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway Building, Landes Auditorium Room 101

All students and faculty are cordially invited to join the Awards Ceremony for the 12th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference and celebrate the undergraduate and graduate students who received recognition for their best poster or oral presentations. Winners will give short talks about their projects.

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3, Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center

Final exams and the end of the semester can be stressful, Cardinals. Come "De-Stress Before the Test" with goodies and stress relief tips from the Mary & John Gray Library, Lamar Psychology Clinic, and Student Health Center.

Listen in to this week's as we sit down with Carsen Barrett to hear more about The Flock -- a student group created to increase attendance and spirit at LU athletic events. 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.

LUPD invites you to take part in our LUPD satisfaction survey. This survey is intended to gather feedback from students, staff, faculty, and community members about your experiences with LUPD and the services we provide. Your input will help us continue to improve how we serve the campus community.

Exams are tough—late nights, stress, & the “did I study enough?” spiral. TimelyCare is here 24/7 with mental health self-care tools, yoga, meditation, peer support, and care anytime (even at 2 a.m.). Take a break. Take a breath. Take care of you. Get TimelyCare and actually sleep before exams.

Deadline to apply: Monday, Dec. 15, 11:59 p.m.

Look into our Summer 2026 Study Abroad Destinations. Choose which one is best for you, and apply by Dec. 15, 2025.

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 .

The School of Nursing invites you to study abroad in Germany to study ethics, research, and evidenced based practice. All majors are welcome! For more information please contact the Office of Study Abroad, Dr. Judson Lagrone at jplagrone1@lamar.edu or Dr. Stacey Knight at stacey.knight@lamar.edu.

Deadline to enter: Monday, Dec. 15, Noon

The Center for Resiliency (CfR) is looking to support Doctoral Dissertations and Master Thesis Research at Lamar University. The CfR encourages research topics that come from all academic disciplines and research traditions. Submit .

Deadline to apply: Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

We support research that bridges theory with practice and that directly impacts solving our most pressing problems influencing Southeast Texas’ readiness to deal with crises. More info .

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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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