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e-Newsletter for Alumni and Friends
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWS
Super WARHAWK Weekend to become annual event
It was a Super WARHAWK Weekend and if you missed it, don't fret because it will be back next year.
Following ULM's popular Spring Fever Week, Super WARHAWK weekend gave alumni, friends, and students the opportunity to celebrate all good things ULM.
The weekend of activities included baseball, softball, tennis, the spring football game, the Alumni Crawfish Boil sponsored by Chase, Legacy Day and even a weekend of opera!
For an interactive photo gallery of both Spring Fever/MusicFest and Super Warhawk Weekend. just click on the links below!
Spring Fever/MusicFest 2008 Interactive Photo Gallery
Super Warhawk Weekend 2008 Interactive Photo Gallery
Note: These interactive photo galleries use Adobe Flash Player. If the photo gallery does not play, please visit the Adobe Web Site for a free download of Adobe's Flash player.
Wine Over Water
The University of Louisiana at Monroe invites you to attend its third annual Signature event, Wine Over Water, Thursday May 22, 2008 on the ULM Campus bridge from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The attire is dressy casual (no denim or shorts please) and tickets can be purchased at the ULM Alumni Center for $50 per person.
Experience the tradition by strolling across the historic ULM Bridge spanning the scenic bayou beside the library while sampling wine and hors d' oeuvres from various local restaurants. Not only has this premier event grown and expanded, Wine Over Water is the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Signature event, with proceeds benefiting ULM Scholarship funds.
On the bridge you will be served delectable food samples from Aramark, Catfish Cabin, Copeland's of New Orleans, Cormier's, Dan's BBQ, Dilla's, Moe's, Not Just Pie, Pie Works, Portico, Restaurant Sage, Shoney's, Sports City Grill, The Brandy House, The Kitchen, The Warehouse, Thurman's, Vieux Carre Gourmet, and Waterfront Grill. Enjoy more than 15 feature wines provided by Glazer's and beverages provided by Marsala Beverage and Coca-Cola.
Enjoy live entertainment by Dr. Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster, while cruising the beautiful Bayou DeSaird on party barges compliments of Letsinger Marine. Photography for the evening is provided by Patty Stewart Photography.
As a prelude, the Patron Party will be hosted one hour in advance on the 7th floor of the ULM Library overlooking the main event. As a patron attendee you will enjoy specialties exclusively by Aramark and party barge cruises including a complimentary cocktail hour.
New to this year's event is an Online Auction that can be viewed now through May 19 at www.tizm.com. Please visit the site and look for ULM's Wine Over Water auction. Packages include:
- A Guided Duck Hunt for Two
- Day of Beauty and Gift Basket
- Private Karaoke Party
- Dental Laser Whitening
- Spa and Body Care Package
- By Land or By Sea Package
- Child's Birthday Party
- Wardrobe Upgrade
- Private Tailgate Party
- New Orleans Weekend Getaway
Visit our auction and make your bid today!!
Wine Over Water commemorative wine glasses may be purchased at the event for only $10 each. If you would like to become a sponsor, purchase tickets, or have any questions, please contact the ULM Alumni Center at 342-5420 or 866-WARHAWK.
Wine Over Water has been recognized as an exemplary alumni event in the country by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Do not miss this opportunity to support our local University, to raise scholarship funding, and enjoy a memorable evening on the delightful University of Louisiana at Monroe campus.
On behalf of everyone at the University of Monroe, thank you for your support and involvement. Wine Over Water - A Taste Of The University!
Wine Over Water thanks its sponsors:
Merlot: Herbert Land Architect, Johnny's Pizza, TB Architecture
Pinot Noir: Architecture Plus, Argent Advisors, Automated Imaging Systems, Inc., Entergy, Oglesby Financial Group
Zinfandel: ArkLaMiss Surgery Center, Architecture Associates, Atmos Energy, Community Trust Bank, Donald Hammett MD, Haddad Appliance Service, Holyfield Construction, iBERIABANK, J.P. Morgan Chase, Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of West Monroe National Association of Purchasing Management LOU-ARK, Ouachita Terminals, Inc., Ouachita Community Hospital, Progressive Bank, Regions Bank.
Sun Belt Conference Baseball Tournament
The Warhawks, who will finish no lower than 2nd (after being predicted to finish 9th), will be participating in the Sun Belt Baseball Tournament to be held in Lafayette May 21-25 (Wednesday-Sunday).
The ULM Alumni Association will be tailgating in Lafayette Saturday/Sunday. We'll send information to you by e-mail on that weekend of activities. Tickets are purchased through the UL Lafayette ticket office.
ULM alum proudly displays Warhawk flag in Iraq
United States Army Captain and ULM alum Thomas "Aaron" Finley (B.B.A. '03) is serving in Iraq. He has hung his ULM Warhawk flag in the dining facility located directly behing the U.S. Embassy building in the International Zone.
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Water Ski Team to celebrate 30 years!
The ULM Water Ski Team, perennial National Champions, will celebrate their 30 year anniversary the weekend of October 25 - 26, 2008. We need for all water ski alumni to go to www.ulm.edu/alumni and update their record.
For more information on this great event, contact the ULM Alumni Center at (318) 342-5420 / 866-927-4295 or Coach Treina Landrum at (318) 342-5313 or landrum@ulm.edu.
Travel to Ireland with the ULM Band Department in 2009; first deposit due in April 2008
The University of Louisiana at Monroe Band Department announces a unique travel opportunity for March 2009. The band has been invited to participate in the activities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day in 2009—including the over 1,000-year-old St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Dublin.
Opportunities for participating in this once-in-a-lifetime trip will be offered first to current band members, alumni band members, interested members of the ULM community, and then interested members from the Monroe/West Monroe and surrounding communities. The total traveling party will be approximately 125 people.
The trip will begin on Thursday, March 12, 2009, with an afternoon departure from Dallas and ends with a return to Dallas on Thursday, March 19, 2009.
To secure a spot in the traveling party, a $200 deposit is required by April 15, 2008. Subsequent payments for the trip will be required in September and November of 2008, with final payment due in January of 2009.
In addition the parade, travelers will be treated to some of the ageless attractions of Ireland, which may include the Cliffs of Mohr, Bunratty Castle and village, Waterford, Galway, Cork, the Rock of Cashel, King John’s Castle, Kilmainham Jail, Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and St. Michan’s Church. One of the main attractions of a visit to Ireland is the friendly and welcoming Irish people who absolutely love to see American bands in their parade.
The trip cost is projected at $1,999, which includes airfare, ground transportation, professional Irish bus drivers and guides, all sightseeing tours, six nights accommodation in first class/superior tourist class hotels (double occupancy), five full Irish breakfasts, three evening dinners at the hotel, a one-night stay in London following the Irish portion of the trip, one continental breakfast in London, porterage of one bag per person at hotels, and all local service charges, taxes, and gratuities, except gratuities to drivers and guides. There is an additional cost for travelers who desire single occupancy in the hotels. The exact final price for the trip will be determined once deposits are made and airline seats are booked.
For more information on this trip or to inquire about becoming a member of the traveling party, contact Derle Long at (318) 342-1594 or via email at long@ulm.edu. Information on this trip will be available at: www.ulm.edu/music/band/band.html
Homecoming 2008 date announced / Away Tailgating locations chosen
Call your old roommate, suitemate, fraternity brother, sorority sister, Sound of Today buddy, etc., and get them to meet you in Monroe on Saturday, October 18, 2008 for Homecoming 2008! Our Warhawks will be hosting Sun Belt Conference foe the University of North Texas.
Homecoming presents a wonderful opportunity for you to return to your university, to enjoy all of the Homecoming related festivities, to tailgate in the Grove with your old student group buddies, and then support the Warhawks on to victory!
Join us on the road when your Alumni Association hosts tailgating socials in Little Rock vs. Arkansas (September 6), in New Orleans vs. Tulane (September 20), and in Oxford vs. Ole Miss (November 15).
Show your Warhawk Pride!
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Are you a member of YOUR Alumni Association? Alumni staff hard at work on this year’s campaign
Last year nearly 10% of our alumni base paid their dues which helped your alumni association do so many things for your university. From sponsoring our 31 Ambassadors student group, to supporting ULM’s recruitment efforts, to tailgating for our athletic teams, to helping subsidize the cost of over 35 alumni events held across North America, to the launching of the Warhawk Network and more, your alumni association is hard at work helping ULM achieve its mission.
For us to exceed the tremendous progress we’ve enjoyed these last five years, we are going to need more of our alumni to financially support their alumni association. Dues are $25.00 for an individual alumnus, $35.00 for a married alumnus couple, and $500.00 for a lifetime membership!
I know it’s easy to put the dues letter to the side when it arrives but I ask you to put it on the top of your “to pay” stack! This year’s letter also includes a new update card that we ask you to mail back with your check. Please use the card to provide us any updated information.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to mail your check and know that your decision to join us in playing a vital role in the future of ULM is greatly appreciated.
You may also pay your dues online on our secure server at https://ssl.ulm.edu/giving/dues.html
Travel season approaches for ULM Alumni Association
The ULM Alumni Association, in conjunction with local volunteers, has kicked off the 2008 spring/summer travel schedule. Please check the Alumni Calendar of Events often for the latest news and information about upcoming events:
http://www.ulm.edu/cgi-bin/alumni.pl
Join us when we're in your area! This year we will help host approximately 30 alumni events.
Show your ULM Warhawks pride with a ULM Warhawks "Prestige" License Plate!
By order of the State legislature, the Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles is selling the ULM Warhawks "prestige" license plate.
For more information and to order your new Warhawk license plate, visit: ulm.edu/alumni/licenseplate/
L Club Web site update
As promised, you can now pay your L Club dues online! Please go to www.ulm.edu/lclub/ and click on “join the L Club” and while there, look over the lost athletes list and see if you can help us locate some of your lost teammates!
The ULM Magazine features in-depth stories about ULM alumni, students and faculty, in a clean, modern format with outstanding color photography.
The Spring 2008 issue will be delivered this month, with in-depth stories about nursing, student-athletes and ULM's economic impact on the nortern Louisiana region.
Also included in each issue are ClassNotes, listing marriages, births, career advancements and other news about you and your fellow alums.
The ULM Magazine is just one benefit of being current on your Alumni Association dues.
To check your dues status or to join the ULM Alumni Association, contact the ULM Alumni Association at (318) 342-5420 or 1-866 WARHAWK (927-4295) or email Tommy Walpole at walpole@ulm.edu
ULM now offering podcasts of select ULM events
Access to selected podcasts of ULM events is available through iTunesU©, in partnership with Apple© and the iTunes© store.
All ULM podcasts are free. Users will need to have iTunes© to access the podcasts. iTunes© is a free download and is available for PC and Mac computers.
Podcasts are now available on the ULM iTunesU© site at https://webservices.ulm.edu/iTunes/
Once connected to iTunesU©, select the "GO" button under public login. Once at iTunesU© select any podcast under the "public" section.
Stories courtesy of ULM's Office of University Relations
Photos courtesy of Richard Lupo, University Photo Services
Wine Over Water logo courtesy of Rhonda Neal (MFA '94)
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