The Ӱר wants RaginӰר Cajuns to turn out for UL System Day in a big way Ӱר and is providing free transportation to and from the State Capitol to ensure it.
The annual gathering of the systemӰרs nine member institutions will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday on the lawn of LouisianaӰרs skyscraper capitol. The day showcases academic programs from each university, and includes musical and dance performances, and a spirit competition.
Jennifer LeMeunier, executive director of the UL Lafayette Alumni Association, noted that the Ӱר is the systemӰרs largest institution. Its fall enrollment was more than 19,000 students.
ӰרULS Day spotlights our system for legislators and other elected leaders and reminds them of the vital work our universities do. ItӰרs also a fantastic way for individual universities to brag a little about what sets them apart,Ӱר she said.
ӰרThereӰרs no doubt that the people and programs at UL Lafayette make it a distinctive place. I want to encourage every member of the RaginӰר Cajuns family Ӱר employees, students, alumni and supporters alike Ӱר to join us in Baton Rouge on Wednesday.Ӱר
UL Lafayette hopes to bring about 200 Ragin' Cajuns to the event. Buses will leave campus at 8:30 a.m. and return by 4:30 p.m. Participants should register at and indicate whether theyӰרd like to reserve a bus seat.
People traveling to Baton Rouge individually should meet the UL Lafayette group at 10:30 a.m. on the State Capitol lawn. Lunch will be provided.
Patricia Cottonham, UL LafayetteӰרs vice president for Student Affairs, said students are encouraged to attend, but reminded them to check with professors before registering. Students will be excused from classes as long as their absences do not conflict with tests, study and review sessions, or other obligations.
ӰרULS Day is important. Participants become ambassadors for their universities. ItӰרs a chance to meet face-to-face with elected leaders and remind them of the economic and social contributions our members institutions make in every section of Louisiana,Ӱר Cottonham said.
ӰרItӰרs about strength in numbers. So please, join us Wednesday and donӰרt forget to wear red!Ӱר
Gov. John Bel Edwards, UL System President Dr. Jim Henderson, and system Board of Supervisors chair Mark Romero are expected to speak starting at 12:30 p.m. A group photo will follow at 1 p.m. on the Capitol steps.
Senators and representatives will recognize UL System Day in their respective chambers at 2 p.m.