Today: Study Abroad Funding Info Session

The Boren Awards provide the chance for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue language-intensive study abroad programs. Recipients also commit to federal service after the award, making Boren a direct pathway into careers in the federal government and the foreign service. Attend next week's information session to learn more about these awards before the January 2027 application deadline.

Boren Awards Info Session

Monday, Nov. 9 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Olinde Career Center (LSU Student Union)

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Connect with IBM | Open to all students

Network with IBM professionals and learn about careers during their visit tomorrow, Nov. 10.


Lunch & Learn | Noon-1 p.m. | BEC Dining Room
Table Sit | 1-3 p.m. | BEC Rotunda

Orange you glad it's Wellness Wednesday?

Stop by the BEC Rotunda on Wednesday, Nov. 11 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to grab a fresh piece of fruit! Take a quick break, enjoy a healthy snack, and give yourself a little boost to get through the day.

Work with Me Drop-In

Connect with Career Coach Crystal Loup for assistance with your professional development and career search needs. Topics include search strategies, personal statements for graduate school applications, networking tips, résumé and cover letter reviews, and more. No appointment necessary. Open to all students.

Thursday, Nov. 12 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | BEC Dining Room

November is National Career Development Month

Explore your career path, set professional goals, and develop skills you'll need to succeed after graduation. Explore this month's opportunities to build your skills and take the next step toward your professional goals.

Review the full list of events.

This Week's Research Seminars

Finance Research Seminar (Efstathios Avdis)
Wednesday, November 11 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | BEC 2520

Finance Research Seminar (Jeff Coles)
Friday, Nov. 13 | 10:30 a.m.-Noon | BEC 2520

Great Park Challenge Lunch & Learn

What should Baton Rouge’s next great park look like? You have a chance to both make your mark and compete for part of a $10k prize pool!

Join Ourso College and Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) representatives to learn about how you can participate in the Great Park Challenge, an interdisciplinary effort with the LSU College of Art+Design and LSU Law to develop park proposals for unused space along the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge, as outlined in Plan Baton Rouge III.

Participation in the challenge is open to all graduate business students.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 | Noon-1 p.m. | BEC 1321

RSVP here.

Money Management Now, Financial Confidence for What's Next

Your financial future starts with the decisions you make today. Join Regions Bank for a Lunch & Learn featuring practical tips on budgeting, saving, managing credit and debt, and preparing for financial independence after graduation. Learn how to build healthy financial habits, navigate your first professional paycheck, and make smart money decisions for college and beyond. Lunch will be provided. Open to all students.


Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | BEC Dining Room

RSVP to Angela Guidry: aguidry@lsu.edu

Your Input Needed: 100th Anniversary Celebration

In 2028, the Ourso College will celebrate its 100th anniversary. We are asking for your input to define the goals of this year-long celebration. Complete this brief survey by December 4 to share your thoughts. 

Summer 2027 Study Programs

The Ourso College is offering two international programs for graduate students in May.

UK & Ireland | May 15-26 | Application deadline: Jan. 15

China | May 15-29 | Application deadline: Jan. 15

The Globalization Opportunity Support Fund can make these opportunities more affordable. 

Shape Your Views on Energy Transition - 10-Minute LSU Student Survey

Researchers at LSU are studying how students understand and think about the energy transition and related technologies. If you are an LSU student 18 years or older, we invite you to take a short, anonymous survey (about 10 minutes). Participation is voluntary, and the survey is open until January 29, 2027.

Complete the survey.

If you have already completed the survey, thank you. There is no need to respond again.

Questions? Contact Shilthia Monalisa at smonal1@lsu.edu.