Proceeds from the sale of branded personal protective equipment are benefiting student scholarships at the Ӱר.
Officially licensed masks, neck gaiters and other face coverings . Some are emblazoned with the Louisiana RaginӰר Cajuns moniker, while others carry the ӰרӰרs trademarked fleur-de-lis.
No matter which you purchase, a portion of the sale proceeds go to the .
Created in 2019, the fund Ӱרhelps close the financial gap that often stands between highly motivated, high-achieving students and their dreams of a college degree,Ӱר said John Blohm, vice president for Advancement and CEO of the UL Lafayette Foundation.
The Keystone fund is managed by the Foundation on behalf of the Ӱר. Its name is derived from keystones that are at the crest of arches that surround the Quadrangle on campus.
ӰרThe stones provide stability and complete these iconic structures,Ӱר Blohm said. ӰרWhen supporters purchase branded face coverings, , they are providing stability for scholarship recipients who are able to complete their academic journeys because of this generosity.Ӱר
Purchasing Ӱר and wearing Ӱר UL LafayetteӰרs branded PPE Ӱרshows you care,Ӱר added Leslie Saloom, associate director of Trademark Licensing in the Office of Communications and Marketing.
ӰרItӰרs a visible symbol that you are protecting your health and safety and that of your family, friends and wider community. It also displays your willingness to support students as they work to reach their academic and professional goals.Ӱר Saloom said.
ӰרAnd itӰרs an undeniable statement of RaginӰר Cajuns pride.Ӱר
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Retailers interested in carrying licensed PPE can email wearred@louisiana.edu.
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