Startup LSU

Experience the startup process while working with professional mentors and other LSU students. Whether you come to pitch the next big idea or prefer to participate as a team member, expect to learn what it takes to innovate, disrupt, and start a company – no business experience needed! Participating in Startup LSU can also help you prepare for a chance to win a share of $50,000 in the J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge.

Friday, Oct. 23 - Sunday, Oct. 25

Pricing: $15 early bird pricing available through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11.

$25 regular pricing available through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 18.  

This event is free for entrepreneurship majors.

Register

If you have questions about the event, stop by the table sit in the BEC Rotunda tomorrow, Sept. 29, from 10:30 a.m.-Noon.

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.


Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | BEC Dining Room

Wellness Wednesday

Coloring is a simple way to slow down, relax, and give your mind a quick break. Stay for a few minutes or take a sheet to enjoy later. Take a moment for yourself—you deserve it!


Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | BEC Rotunda

Donuts with the Dean 🍩

Stop by for donuts and conversation with Dean Crook. Don’t miss this chance to connect, ask questions, and enjoy a sweet start to your day!


Thursday, Oct. 1 | 9-10 a.m. | BEC Rotunda

Do You Have a Future in Finance?

A finance degree unlocks many diverse career paths. Grab a snack and connect with faculty to learn more about our curriculum, undergraduate research, student organizations, and career-focused learning opportunities. This event is perfect for first-year students, sophomores, and even declared finance majors.

RSVP

Department of Finance Open House


Thursday, Oct. 1 | 6-7 p.m. | BEC Auditorium

Global Ambassador Program Applications Open

Sophomores are encouraged to apply for the Global Ambassador Program for a chance to represent the Ourso College on an all-expenses-paid program in Senegal over spring break.

Qualifications:

• Sophomore admitted to the Ourso College for spring 2027 semester

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Valid passport

• Willingness to assist in promoting internationalization at LSU


To be considered for nomination: Send your resume to Laura Wiley

(laurawiley@lsu.edu) by October 7.

Thinking About Law School?

The LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences and the LSU Law Center are hosting Geaux Pre-Law Week from Monday, September 28 through Monday, October 5. All LSU students are welcome to attend Geaux Pre-Law Week activities to learn more about law school admissions and how to prepare for success in applying to and enrolling in law school. 

Check out the full list of activities.

Learn on the Geaux! 2027 Learning Journeys

May 2027: Dublin & London

Learn about international business with an educational visit to the British Isles. We'll visit the renowned capital cities of Dublin and London.

May 15 through May 26

Course: GBUS 4991, Topics in International Business (open to undergraduate and graduate students). The course will appear on you Summer 2027 schedule.

Details and application

Deadline to apply: January 15

Questions? Contact Senior Instructor James Davis (jamesdavis@lsu.edu).

May 2027: China

What does innovation look like in one of the world's fastest-changing economies? Find out for yourself in Business and Innovation in China.

May 15 through May 29

Course: GBUS 4991, Topics in International Business (open to undergraduate and graduate students). The course will appear on your Summer 2027 schedule.

Details and application

Deadline to apply: January 15

Questions? Contact Associate Professor Min Su (minsu@lsu.edu).

June-July 2027: Intern in Stockholm

Spend your summer in Stockholm, one of Europe's most innovative, sustainable, and globally connected cities, while completing a professional internship tailored to your career interests. Through LSU's partnership with Absolute Internship, you'll gain hands-on international work experience, build a global network, and develop the skills employers are looking for in today's competitive job market. Open to first-year, sophomore, junior, and senior students. 

June 4 through July 29

Details and application 

Deadline to apply: February 8

Questions? Contact Program Director Blake Winchell (bwinch1@lsu.edu) or studyabroad@lsu.edu.

Black Wall Street + NABA Shark Tank Collaboration

Looking to build your pitching skills, gain confidence as an entrepreneur, or learn more about what Black Wall Street and NABA LSU have to offer? We’ve got an amazing opportunity you won’t want to miss! Join us for our Shark Tank Collaboration Meeting, where you'll get the chance to step into the shoes of an entrepreneur and learn how to pitch an idea with confidence. We will also have a table sit in Free Speech Alley on Sept. 28. Whether you want to chat with us on campus or test your pitching skills in our interactive Shark Tank session, we’d love to have you join us!


Table Sit Event: Today, Sept 28 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free Speech Alley


Shark Tank Collaboration Meeting: Tomorrow, Sept 29 | 6-7:30 p.m. | BEC 1835

(Business Casual)

Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Pop-Up Shop

Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity is selling lightly worn business clothing at discounted prices. Half of the proceeds go towards Cancer Services of Baton Rouge.


Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | BEC Rotunda

The Disney Leadership Experience

Build leadership skills and make memories in the happiest place on Earth! Travel with us during Spring Break (March 7-12, 2027) to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The $900 registration fee includes transportation, lodging, meals at the parks, park tickets, and the leadership program. Registration opens on Wednesday, October 21 at 8 a.m.


Attend an interest meeting in the Campus Life Org Suite (358A) on the third floor of the Student Union: 

Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Play Smart. Stay Secure.

LSU Information Technology Services will be hosting a campus-wide Geocache game during the month of October to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Check lsu.edu/securityawareness each week in October, complete the weekly cybersecurity challenge to unlock coordinates, hunt for the hidden cache on campus, and scan the QR code to enter for a chance to win.



Prefer a digital challenge? Starting October 1, click here to try the new virtual escape room!

Help LSU Create a More Accessible Campus

LSU has partnered with the Institute for Human Centered Design to identify accessibility barriers and help prioritize future improvements across campus spaces, digital resources and university events.

Student feedback is an important part of this process. Students can share their experiences and perspectives through the Student Accessibility Survey.

Take the survey by Oct. 2.