/events Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô Events Calendar en-us http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/04/breakfast-with-benefits-is-trs-enough.html Retirement Advisor Angela Bryant will explore whether your Teacher Retirement System benefits alone can support your ideal retirement. We'll cover how TRS works, common gaps, & simple ways to build additional security & confidence for the future. Registration is required. Breakfast will be served. Open to: Faculty, Staff Sponsored by Human Resources. /events/2026/04/breakfast-with-benefits-is-trs-enough.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/04/denim-day.html Join Health Ed and Title IX in supporting victims and survivors of sexual assault by wearing denim on Denim Day, which was created from a court case that released a perpetrator of sexual assault based on the victim’s clothing. Everyone's welcome to stop by and learn more! Open to: Students, Faculty, Staff Sponsored by Student Health Education. /events/2026/04/denim-day.html Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/04/our-expo-2026.html Be prepared to immerse yourself in a world of cutting-edge ideas, interactive presentations, and engaging discussions, as we honor the dedication and intellectual achievements of our talented undergraduate researchers. The 13th Annual Undergraduate Research EXPO will welcome guest speakers and student presenters from Lamar and other prominent schools across Texas, successful Lamar alumni, and industry representatives. Open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. /events/2026/04/our-expo-2026.html Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/04/ix-i-i-looking-beyond-the-silence.html Explore why students may not report misconduct or harm. Learn how trauma, fear, and trust impact disclosure, and gain practical strategies to respond supportively, reduce harm, and connect students with resources. Open to: Faculty, Staff Sponsored by Office of Title IX. /events/2026/04/ix-i-i-looking-beyond-the-silence.html Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:30:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/04/citl-the-teaching-edge.html Join an online workshop with faculty and students exploring how trust is built—and broken—across campus. Hear student perspectives, faculty strategies, and gain practical ways to strengthen relationships and support student success. Open to: Faculty, Staff Join via Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTc2ODJjZjItMjQzMi00YTIwLWI0ZjUtZjhiNmZiY2I4MWMx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228cf8605b-f7b2-4824-86fb-604423c32395%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e19e4434-984e-4382-8719-282f44c88a09%22%7d Sponsored by the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. /events/2026/04/citl-the-teaching-edge.html Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/ai-software-pitch-competition.html Entrants will demonstrate an innovative early-stage AI supported application. Open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. /events/2026/05/ai-software-pitch-competition.html Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/first-generation-awards-ceremony.html We're First-Gen Proud!  Join us as we celebrate the acheivements of First-Generation Cardinals. Dr. Angela Hill, Provost and Vice President for LIT will be our keynote speaker. Open to: Faculty, Staff, Students Sponsored by Strategic Initiatives. /events/2026/05/first-generation-awards-ceremony.html Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/college-of-engineering-senior-design-symposium.html Senior Design Symposium is where our seniors get to show LU faculty, staff, their families and friends and the public the real world engineering problems they have been solving over the past year. They will have their research where people can stop by and ask questions. Open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Engineering. /events/2026/05/college-of-engineering-senior-design-symposium.html Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/lu-alumni-baseball-pre-game-party.html Join your fellow LU Alumni at the pre-game party in the picnic area at Vincent-Beck Stadium before the LU v. SELA Baseball Game on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 4:30pm-6:00pm. First pitch at 6:05pm. Come cheer on the Cardinals! Pre-registration is required by Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5pm. Register at www.lamar.edu/alumnigame. Registration fee is $10 for adults and children ages (3-17). Children 2 and under are free. Registration fee includes a reserved baseball game ticket, meal, dessert, 2 beverages, and LU Spirit item. /events/2026/05/lu-alumni-baseball-pre-game-party.html Fri, 01 May 2026 16:30:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/baseball-vs-southeastern-louisiana.html Follow Lamar Athletics on Social Media or visit www.lamarcardinals.com for more information.*Southland Conference /events/2026/05/baseball-vs-southeastern-louisiana.html Fri, 01 May 2026 18:05:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/dr-golden-wrights-20th-anniversary-dance-concert.html Experience the exceptional talent and artistry that have shaped two decades of leadership and impact in fine arts higher education. Enjoy dynamic performances by Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô students and alumni alongside the choreographer himself, Golden Wright. Open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Fine Arts & Communication. /events/2026/05/dr-golden-wrights-20th-anniversary-dance-concert.html Fri, 01 May 2026 19:30:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/saturday-tours.html Join us on select Saturdays for a guided walking tour of Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô's beautiful campus! You will get a look inside the Rec Sports Center, Setzer Student Center, Cardinal Village, and much more. Our goal is to give you an image of where you will eat, sleep, study, and play as a Lamar Cardinal! Tours take place at 10am and 11am. Open to the public. Sponsored by the Welcome Center.   /events/2026/05/saturday-tours.html Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/baseball-vs-southeastern-louisiana2.html Follow Lamar Athletics on Social Media or visit www.lamarcardinals.com for more information.*Southland Conference /events/2026/05/baseball-vs-southeastern-louisiana2.html Sat, 02 May 2026 17:05:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/dr-golden-wrights-20th-ann-dance-concert.html Experience the exceptional talent and artistry that have shaped two decades of leadership and impact in fine arts higher education. Enjoy dynamic performances by Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô students and alumni alongside the choreographer himself, Golden Wright. Open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Fine Arts & Communication. /events/2026/05/dr-golden-wrights-20th-ann-dance-concert.html Sat, 02 May 2026 19:30:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/baseball-vs-southeastern-louisiana3.html Follow Lamar Athletics on Social Media or visit www.lamarcardinals.com for more information.*Southland Conference /events/2026/05/baseball-vs-southeastern-louisiana3.html Sun, 03 May 2026 13:05:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/national-stuttering-association.html If you stutter you are not alone! It’s estimated that over 160 Lamar faculty, students, & staff share the experience of stuttering. Come join our support group, a proven way to build self-confidence, practice speaking, and explore ways to cope with stuttering. Open to the public. Join online: https://luzoomh1-lamar-edu.zoom.us/j/91529438183?pwd=jVIS2PubAJaMI5rRSj2H8eyoOBcExx.1  Sponsored by the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. /events/2026/05/national-stuttering-association.html Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/student-holocaust-exhibit.html Student researchers present a powerful Holocaust exhibit exploring antisemitism, persecution and murder, survival, resistance, and memory. Their work honors victims, amplifies survivor voices, and challenges visitors to confront hatred and protect human dignity. Open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of History. /events/2026/05/student-holocaust-exhibit.html Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/05/dishman-exhibition-closing-reception-creative-convergence.html Join us for the closing reception of Creative Convergence, our Spring 2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Thesis Exhibition. In this show, art students fulfill the requirements for their degree by presenting their thesis projects.  Exhibition runs May 1 - 17, 2026. Museum hours are 9am-4pm Monday - Friday with select Saturdays.  Open to the public.   /events/2026/05/dishman-exhibition-closing-reception-creative-convergence.html Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/06/2026-lu-distinguished-alumni-awards.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô will honor the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 6:30pm at the Dr. Richard W. Setzer Student Center Live Oak Ballroom. Reservations are $50 each. This event will also be livestreamed on our website. Honorees include: Brian Babin '73, Jane Fitch '78, Tom Long '79, and Bob McLendon '64. Pre-registration required by May 22, 2026 at www.lamar.edu/daa.  /events/2026/06/2026-lu-distinguished-alumni-awards.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/06/after-school-special-the-lamar-university-seventh-juried-alumni-art-exhibition.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô Dishman Art Museum is pleased to be hosting their seventh juried art exhibition for LU alumni titled "After School Special". This exciting exhibition offers an opportunity for LU graduates from across the country and around the world to share their creative work at the Dishman Art Museum. The exhibition will be on display June 12-August 14, 2026. The Dishman Art Museum is located at 1030 E Lavaca Street, Beaumont, TX and is open to the public during regular museum hours Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. Admission and parking are free.  /events/2026/06/after-school-special-the-lamar-university-seventh-juried-alumni-art-exhibition.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/06/after-school-special-lu-7th-juried-alumni-art-exhibition-opening.html The Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô Dishman Art Museum will host an opening reception for their seventh juried art exhibition for LU Alumni titled "After School Special" on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Dishman Art Museum. Caitlin Clay, Curator of Exhibitions at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, will serve as juror. For more information, visit www.lamar.edu/alumniart.  Exhibition runs June 12 - August 14. /events/2026/06/after-school-special-lu-7th-juried-alumni-art-exhibition-opening.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/06/saturday-tours.html Join us on select Saturdays for a guided walking tour of Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô's beautiful campus! You will get a look inside the Rec Sports Center, Setzer Student Center, Cardinal Village, and much more. Our goal is to give you an image of where you will eat, sleep, study, and play as a Lamar Cardinal! Tours take place at 10am and 11am. Open to the public. Sponsored by the Welcome Center.   /events/2026/06/saturday-tours.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/06/lu-alumni-advisory-board-nominating-committee-meeting.html Members of the Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô Alumni Advisory Board Nominating Committee will meet to review Alumni Advisory Board nominations on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12 Noon in the Mason Conference Room Ste 101 at the Rudy C. Williams Building at the John Gray Center. Nominations are accepted until May 31, 2026. /events/2026/06/lu-alumni-advisory-board-nominating-committee-meeting.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/07/saturday-tours.html Join us on select Saturdays for a guided walking tour of Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô's beautiful campus! You will get a look inside the Rec Sports Center, Setzer Student Center, Cardinal Village, and much more. Our goal is to give you an image of where you will eat, sleep, study, and play as a Lamar Cardinal! Tours take place at 10am and 11am. Open to the public. Sponsored by the Welcome Center.   /events/2026/07/saturday-tours.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/08/football-vs-abilene-christian.html Follow Lamar Athletics on Social Media or visit www.lamarcardinals.com for more information. /events/2026/08/football-vs-abilene-christian.html Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/10/football-vs-northwestern-state.html Follow Lamar Athletics on Social Media or visit www.lamarcardinals.com for more information.*Southland Conference /events/2026/10/football-vs-northwestern-state.html Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/10/football-vs-uiw.html Follow Lamar Athletics on Social Media or visit www.lamarcardinals.com for more information.*Southland Conference /events/2026/10/football-vs-uiw.html Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/10/2026-lu-alumni-homecoming-pre-game-party.html Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô's Homecoming will be celebrated the week of October 19-October 24, 2026. To see the full schedule of events, visit www.lamar.edu/homecoming. The LU Alumni Homecoming Pre-Game Party will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1pm-3pm, in the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center on the Billy Tubbs Basketball Court. Advance registration and payment is required as seating is limited. We encourage early registration as this event fills up quickly. Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô has a clear bag policy for the football game. The cost is $20 per person for adults ages 18 and up, and $15 per person for youth ages 3-17. Ages 2 and under are free. Registration includes a meal, two beverages, dessert, and spirit item. Seating is limited. Registration coming soon. /events/2026/10/2026-lu-alumni-homecoming-pre-game-party.html Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/10/football-vs-houston-christian.html Follow Lamar Athletics on Social Media or visit www.lamarcardinals.com for more information.*Southland Conference /events/2026/10/football-vs-houston-christian.html Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/11/football-vs-sfa.html Follow Lamar Athletics on Social Media or visit www.lamarcardinals.com for more information.*Southland Conference /events/2026/11/football-vs-sfa.html Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:00:00 CST http://www.lamar.edu/events/2026/11/football-vs-east-texas-am.html Follow Lamar Athletics on Social Media or visit www.lamarcardinals.com for more information.*Southland Conference /events/2026/11/football-vs-east-texas-am.html Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:00:00 CST