Lamar University Division of Student Affairs

Finals season is almost here, and if you’re looking for the ultimate place to study, relax, and recharge — Study at the Set is where you need to be!

Starting Thursday May 7, we’re opening up a Finals-friendly space designed just for YOU. Whether you love studying with friends or need a calm spot to zone in, we’ve got it all:

🔹 Group Study Rooms for teamwork
🔹 Study Zones for solo focus
🔹 Quiet Room for deep relaxation
🔹 Snacks & Drinks to keep you energized
🔹 FREE T-SHIRTS (don’t miss these!)

Plus, we’ve got something special happening every day:
📅 Thursday, May 7 • Build a Study Buddy with Cardinal Village
📅 Sunday, May 10 • Grab a Friend & Come Prep for Finals
📅 Monday, May 11 • Free Notebooks & Scantrons with the Career Center
📅 Tuesday, May 12 • Learn Foam Roller Relaxation Techniques with Health Ed
📅 Wednesday, May 13 • Chill with the Setzer Center Team

Come study smarter, stress less, and get finals-ready with us. Bring your books, your friends, and your motivation — we’ll handle the rest!

Late Night Breakfast is back! 🥞🎶 Join us Wednesday, May 6, 9:30–11:30 PM at the Dining Hall for food, fun, and finals‑week vibes.

Midweek Chill at Boomtown Nights

Pick Up a Free $10 Voucher Today!

We're so excited to introduce The Pavilion at Boomtown Square, LU's new event venue! Join us from 4pm-9pm tonight for Boomtown Nights —we'll have live music, food and drink, lawn games, and more!

The free Cardinal Shuttle will run every 15 minutes from Cardinal Village to Boomtown for your convenience!

PLUS, from 11am to 2pm today, you can score a free $10 voucher, redeemable for delicious treats at Boomtown. Come see us in the Setzer Student Center! (Limited quanities available; first-come, first-served.)

BOOMTOWN NIGHTS
Wednesday, April 15
4 pm - 9 pm
Spindletop Boomtown Museum

LU students have elected a new group of SGA officers to represent them in the 2026-27 academic year.

Carsen Barrett has been elected president of the Student Government Association. Barrett is physical education teacher education major from Groves. Briley O'Connor, a political science major from Humble, is the vice president-elect.

Class senators for 2026-27 are Ashton Rainey, Senior Class; Elizabeth Brankin, Junior Class; and Brittanny Sherman, Sophomore Class.

LU students voted online Tuesday and Wednesday to choose executive board positions and class senators for the 2026-27 academic year. The elected leaders will take their oaths of office at the Toast to Leadership ceremony on April 22, and begin their terms on June 1.

The Student Government Association, formed in 1955, advocates for the interests and concerns of over 17,000 Lamar University students to enhance the student experience.

Cast Your Votes for Student Government!

Elections for the 2026-27 Student Government Association start TODAY, Tuesday April 7 and end Wednesday, April 8 at 4:00 pm. Make your voice heard and cast your votes!

• Meet the candidates and learn about their platforms on lamar.edu/sga

• Vote online via Banner Self-Serv - just click "Vote in SGA Elections" in the Students tab

It’s a Cardinalpalooza kind of day 🎉
✅ Free food & drinks
✅ Carnival games
✅ Live music
✅ Perfect weather
✅ Your favorite people
📍 Dining Hall Lawn
🕔 5–10 PM
🎊 Happening TODAY!

🚨 TOMORROW 5-10 PM 🚨
DINING HALL LAWN
🎶CARDINALPALOOZA 🎡
Go‑Karts • Carnival Games 🎯 • Food Trucks 🌮 • Live Music 🎸
Plus FREE vouchers for lemonade 🍋, nachos & more (while they last!)
Bring your friends—this one’s a must!