05/25/2026
Reminder!
The library will be closed May18th-31st due to construction. During this temporary closure, the service desk in the former Student Health Center will also be unavailable, along with access to Interlibrary Loan services, physical books, and reserve materials.
Library support will continue to be available during this time through our 24/7 Ask a Librarian chat service, as well as by email and phone.
Library services will resume in the temporary location in the former Student Health Center beginning Monday, June 1, 2026.
For assistance, please contact (409) 880-7264 or [email protected].
05/25/2026
Shout out to Mary & John Gray library’s Special Collections and Lamar University Archive for their contribution to the Society of American Archivists 250 for the 250th initiative, a nationwide digital collection celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through archival materials and historical documents.
Our contribution highlights the history of the Spindletop Oil Field and the 1927 McFaddin No. 29 blowout, an important part of Southeast Texas history and the growth of the American oil industry.
Thank you to our Special Collections and Archives librarians and staff for continuing to preserve and share these stories, helping to make archival history accessible to everyone. If you want to see our library’s contribution to the collection, check out this link: https://td52e01bc4f4b6253.starter1ua.preservica.com/portal/en-US/asset/sdb:IO%7Cd3d125fd-d0ff-4415-939e-19a536094d16
05/18/2026
Attention!
The library will be closed May18th-31st due to construction. During this temporary closure, the service desk in the former Student Health Center will also be unavailable, along with access to Interlibrary Loan services, physical books, and reserve materials.
Library support will continue to be available during this time through our 24/7 Ask a Librarian chat service, as well as by email and phone.
Library services will resume in the temporary location in the former Student Health Center beginning Monday, June 1, 2026.
For assistance, please contact (409) 880-7264 or [email protected].
05/15/2026
Attention!
Due to Commencement today, May 15th, the library will be CLOSED ALL DAY.
Congrats, Cardinals!
05/15/2026
CONGRADUATIONS, CARDINALS!
We know you have all worked hard to get your diplomas. We know you all will keep doing great things.
Have a great graduation, from all of us at the Mary and John Gray Library.
05/04/2026
Feeling stressed during finals?
Today, come pop by and pick up a snack and a drink at the Setzer Student Center! The Psychology Clinic and Student Health Center will be there to support if you need tips on managing stress during finals season.
Can't wait to see you!
05/01/2026
TODAY!
Office of Undergraduate Research (O.U.R.)'s 13th Annual Expo for 2026 is this Thursday and Friday, April 30th and May 1st! Come learn about what people have been working on.
Join us for DAY TWO at the Live Oak Ballroom!
More information here: https://www.lamar.edu/undergraduate-research/conferences/expo/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawRcd7NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZ3vBkVk9IXMoED_ZJtXMw8WYQ4J9FpzyLl8uUZ7ZVWQEY_qarcUna_Gxw4E_aem_zg6U6NNK3z-mXAH1evu_VA
05/01/2026
TODAY!
Come learn about Ethics in the Age of AI at the OUR EXPO this Friday, May 1st from 2-3pm. The roundtable discussion is in Neches 120 in the Setzer Student Center.
See you all there!
04/30/2026
Feeling stressed during finals?
On May 4th, come pop by and pick up a snack and a drink at the Setzer Student Center! The Psychology Clinic and Student Health Center will be there to support if you need tips on managing stress during finals season.
Can't wait to see you!
04/30/2026
THIS FRIDAY!
Come learn about Ethics in the Age of AI at the OUR EXPO this Friday, May 1st from 2-3pm. The roundtable discussion is in Neches 120 in the Setzer Student Center.
See you all there!