National Transfer Student Week | Oct. 19-23
Discover resources that will help you geaux further in academics, build community, and support your wellbeing. You belong at LSU, and we want to see you succeed. Get the details.
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Wellness Wednesday: Take What You Need
A little self-care goes a long way! Stop by the Rotunda for Wellness Wednesday and visit our Take What You Need table. Whether you need a little pick-me-up, a moment of encouragement, or a few self-care essentials, we've got you covered!
Stop by, browse the table, and pick up something you could use! We just ask that you take only what you need and leave some for your fellow students to enjoy.
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | BEC Rotunda
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Connect with PHI Group: Explore Internships & Career Opportunities
Interested in exploring career opportunities in a global industry? Join PHI Group, a leader in helicopter transportation and aviation services, for an opportunity to network with industry professionals, learn about internship and full-time career opportunities, and discover how your business skills can translate into exciting career paths. Bring your questions, make connections, and explore what's possible!
Open to all students. Light refreshments will be served. Optional networking will continue after 6 p.m.
RSVP to Angela Guidry: aguidry@lsu.edu
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 5-6 p.m. | BEC Dining Room
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Practical Skills. Internship Opportunities. Powerful Futures.
Open to All Students
The LSU Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management connects students from all majors to career-building opportunities in internal audit, consulting, compliance, governance, cybersecurity risk, and business leadership. Attend the upcoming information session to learn how CIA&CRM can help jumpstart your future. Pizza will be served.
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 5-7 p.m. | BEC 1321
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Teach for America Opportunities: Corps & Ignite Fellowship
Teach For America Corps
This is a paid, full-time leadership program where you'll build transferable skills that can take you into any career path. As a corps member, you'll teach a K–12 subject in a region of your choice, develop skills in leadership and problem-solving, and work alongside students and communities to expand opportunity—all while gaining experience that will shape your future. Corps members who choose to teach in Greater Baton Rouge are also able to access a unique graduate school partnership with LSU!
Apply using this form by Monday, Oct. 26
Virtual Info Session: Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 7-7:45 p.m. | RSVP here.
Ignite Fellowship
Ignite is a flexible, paid virtual tutoring opportunity designed to fit around your college schedule. As an Ignite Fellow, you’ll support K–12 students in building academic skills and confidence while developing meaningful relationships. Along the way, you’ll build real-world skills in communication, leadership, and problem-solving that you can carry into your career after graduation.
Apply using this form by Wednesday, Nov. 18
Virtual Info Session: Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 6-7 p.m. RSVP here.
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Upcoming Special Topics Courses
Spring 2027 scheduling will start soon; check out these special topics courses on offer.
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GBUS 2999: Comparative Economic Institutions and the Road to Prosperity
Tu/Th 3:00-4:20 p.m., Section 002
Instructor: Areendam Chanda
No prerequisites.
This course addresses a fundamental inquiry: Why did some societies experience sustained economic growth and poverty, while others did not? Examine how various institutional paradigms influence economic prosperity by analyzing models ranging from free-market capitalism to socialist and state-directed economies across the United States, Europe, and China, as well as historical case studies.
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PADM 4000/G Working Across Boundaries to Strengthen Communities
Tu/Th 1:30-2:50 p.m.
No prerequisites.
This course examines the knowledge, skills, and practices that support collaborating across professional, organizational, sectoral, cultural, and geographic boundaries. Emphasizing systems thinking, inclusive engagement, and collective action, the course explores strategies for navigating complexity, building relationships, and addressing community challenges through collaboration.
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GBUS 3999 Money Matters for Athletes, Influencers and Creators
This course is designed for athletes at the college level, and influencers or creators with contractor income as well as people who may be providing guidance to athletes, creators and influencers. The course will cover taxation, saving and investing, credit management, risk management, business structure and other financial issues that athletes, creators and influencers might encounter. Content will include instructor lectures, reading material, case studies, and group work. Additional details to appear in next week's newsletter.
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Unlocking the Power of the Ourso Alumni Network
Networking can be intimidating, but as a student of the Ourso College, you have more potential connections out in the professional world than you might realize. Ourso alumni span the globe, holding positions across a range of vital industries and professions. And for LSU Department of Finance student Abigail Woldie, all it took was a simple LinkedIn conversation to open a world of Ourso connections.
Reaching out to alumni that you have never met can certainly feel daunting. However, many are eager to help their fellow Tigers if approached with professionalism and purpose. By mastering the art of "cold" outreach, you can turn a simple LinkedIn request into a meaningful dialogue.
Read more of Abigail's story and learn the best ways to start your own conversations.
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Considering Grad School? Don't Miss These Workshops
Join the Career Center for an overview of writing a strong graduate school personal statement. Get your first draft reviewed one-on-one. Open to anyone considering graduate school.
Session 1 | Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 4-5:30 p.m. | LSU Student Union Career Classroom 256J
We will cover everything needed to create a personal statement.
Session 2 | Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 4-5:30 p.m. | LSU Student Union Career Classroom 256J
You will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a career coach to either brainstorm your personal statement or have it reviewed.
Register here.
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Stop by the Rotunda on Tuesday, Oct. 27
Students can enjoy free breakfast and pick up testing supplies to help them get through midterms. There will also be a thank-you card station where students can write a note of appreciation to a faculty member. This is open to all students and hosted by Student Government.
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 9 - 11 a.m. | BEC Rotunda
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Investment, Innovation and Advanced Manufacturing: The U.S.-South Korea Partnership
The program will feature Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States, along with opening remarks from LSU leadership and an expert panel exploring the growing U.S.–South Korea relationship through international investment, emerging technologies, research collaboration, and advanced manufacturing. Professor Areendam Chanda (Economics) will moderate the discussion, and Christopher Marvel (Materials Science and Engineering) will represent LSU on the panel alongside visiting experts from KEI and Korean policy institutions.
The event is open to LSU students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and community guests. Registration is required, and light refreshments will be served. Register here.
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 9:30–11 a.m. | Atchafalaya Room 339 LSU Student Union
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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, Oct. 29 | 9-11 a.m. | BEC Dining Room
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Goldman Sachs: PWM Insight Days
Interested in exploring a career in wealth management? Apply to Goldman Sachs for one of their Private Wealth Management (PWM) Summer Analyst Insight Days (PDF). These events are designed for undergraduate students graduating between December 2028 and Spring 2029.
Through the Insight Days, you will learn more about the 2028 PWM Summer Analyst Program, hear directly from professionals across the business, gain insight into how GS advises clients, and build meaningful connections with members of the GS team.
Submit your application by Sunday, Nov. 1 at 10:59 p.m. central time. Students should apply to the Insight Day location closest to their school or current residence. During the application process, candidates will have the opportunity to indicate their preferred internship office location.
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First-Gen Celebration Week Kicks Off Soon
Being a first-gen student at LSU is something to be proud of. Celebrate your experience while connecting with other first-gen students and the resources you need most.
- Monday, Nov. 2 - Networking Guidance and Alumni Connections
- Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Navigating Stress and Peer Networking Opportunities
- Wednesday, Nov. 4 - Resume Development and Conversational Mixer
- Thursday, Nov. 5 - Student Employment Opportunities and Game Night
- Friday, Nov. 6 - First to Roar Breakfast
See the full schedule of events and details here.
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Recognizing First-Gen Business Tigers
Are you a first-generation Business Tiger? Complete this form by Thursday, Oct. 29 to be included in an upcoming social media feature.
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Business Feud with the Economics and International Trade & Finance Club
Join us for a fun and interactive game night where students will compete in teams, answer questions across various business topics, and battle for the top spot! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Everyone is welcome! Refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 6 p.m. | BEC 1920
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Alpha Kappa Psi Table Sit
Stop by the Alpha Kappa Psi table in the BEC Rotunda on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. to learn more about the organization, meet current members, and discover opportunities to get involved!
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | BEC Rotunda
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Black Wall Street at LSU Lunch & Learn with Chad Olivier
Join Chad Olivier, founder of Olivier Wealth Group, for a conversation on wealth management, leadership, and career opportunities in the financial services industry.
Friday, Oct. 30 | Noon-2 p.m. | BEC Dining Room
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SHRM at LSU Presents: A Conversation with Entergy HR Leaders
SHRM at LSU invites all students to attend a conversation with Kathryn Collins, CHRO at Entergy, and Krissy Phillips, HR Business Partner – Utility & Corporate at Entergy. Hear directly from two HR leaders at one of Louisiana’s largest companies and ask questions about HR, career development, leadership, and their experiences in the industry.
Open to all students. Complete the attendance form.
Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 6-7 p.m. | BEC 1125
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
All month long, LSU Information Technology Services will be promoting these key behaviors:
• Password Management, MFA, & Passkeys
• AI Safety & Best Practices
• Identifying Phishing/Scams
• Software Updates
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Play Smart. Stay Secure.
Check the ITS Security Awareness page every week in October for new content. Complete the weekly cybersecurity challenge to unlock cache coordinates, hunt for the hidden cache on campus, and scan the QR code and enter for a chance to win.
Prefer a digital challenge? Try the new virtual escape room on Moodle.
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