ULM partners with the North Louisiana Economic Partnership

ULM has partnered with the North Louisiana Economic Partnership in an effort to assist ULM alums in the search for jobs in the north Louisiana region through NEON — the NLA Employment Opportunities Network.

NEON is available to update ULM alums on what’s been going on in the north Louisiana region and there's plenty going on you might not know about.

From the upcoming production of the new American car at V-Vehicle Co. in Monroe to the discovery of the Haynesville Shale gas field to the standing up of the new Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base, the north Louisiana economy is facing some pretty exciting prospects these days.

To find out more about NEON and the employment opportunities available to ULM alums, just click the NEON logo or visit www.workthisway.org/alumni.

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ULM Alumni Association celebrates 25 years of the Chili cook-off

The annual chili cook-off, sponsored by the 31 Ambassadors, celebrated its 25th anniversary on Nov. 14. Thirty-four teams participated this year and a great time was had by all. The chili cook-off was brought to ULM by Don Weems and it is one of the tailgating highlights each year.

The Dornier family drives up each year from New Orleans to participate in the event. Pictured above, the Dorniers also participate in the showmanship category.

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Upcoming VAPA Events

Now through Nov. 24: "Big and Tall" Sculpture Exhibition, Sculpture Exhibition, Bry Gallery, free.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 - Faculty Artist Concert Series, Micah Everett and Coralie White, Biedenharn Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Monday, Nov. 23 - ULM Percussion Ensembles, featuring the Steel Band and African Drum Ensembles, conducted by Larry Anderson. Brown Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Tuesday, Nov. 24 - Faculty Artist Concert Series, featuring Scot Humes, Sandra Lunte and friends, Biedenharn Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Monday, Nov. 30 through Friday, Dec. 4 - Annual Art Sale, Bry Gallery, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday.

Tuesday, Dec. 1 - Christmas at ULM, Tree Lighting and Choral Singing, Scott Plaza on the ULM campus. 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 3 - Student String Quartet, under the direction of Jason Rinehart, Biedenharn Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Friday, Dec. 4 - Dance Fusion, under the direction of Robin Stephens, Gretchen Jones, and Tina Mullone, Brown Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Free.

For more information on VAPA and ULM events, call 318-342-1414 or visit www.ulm.edu/calendar

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ULM Athletic Foundation offers new membership programs

The ULM Athletic Foundation has added several new exciting membership programs: the "Young Grads" program and the "Jr. Warhawk" program.

The "Young Grad" program is for any ULM alum who has graduated in the last five (5) years and is an excellant way for young alumni to support ULM athletics at an entry level. Membership is $50.00 per year and includes:

• Warhawk Frequent Flyer Pass (all sport plan – general admission seating)
  
• Invitation to Annual Kick-Off Party
  
• Preferred football parking permit
  
• Athletic Foundation Car Decal

The "Jr. Warhawk" program is a special membership for Warhawk fans age 12 and younger! Membership is $20.00 and all Jr. Warhawk Club members receive:

• Season ticket to all home Warhawk athletic events
  
• Jr. Warhawk Club T-shirt and membership card
  
• Invitation to exclusive Jr. Warhawk Club events
  
• Name on Jr. Warhawk Club Web site
  
• Autographed picture of Ace
  
• E-Birthday card (sent to parent ’s email)

The ULM Athletic Foundation is the pillar of support for ULM Athletics. It is composed of individuals and businesses with a common mission, which is as follows:

The mission of the ULM Athletic foundation is to raise awareness and financial support for the Warhawk athletic programs, positively promote all athletic events, grow the Warhawk fan and donor base, and enhance the lives of over 300 student-athletes.

For more information about any of membership programs available from the ULM Athletic Foundation, contact Melissa Lawson at 318-342-5428 or lawson@ulm.edu.

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Alumni Travel Season for 2009 Finished

Thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who helped plan and host the 2009 Alumni Travel Season!

There are already several events on the 2010 schedule which is located at www.ulm.edu/alumni/events, which includes photos from the 2009 events.

REMEMBER:   We are no longer mailing individual cards or letters on the events. Everything will be sent to you by email. You can help your alumni association and local chapter by forwarding those emails to your alumni friends that we do not have an email address for.

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Home and Away Tailgating Schedule

November 21 - at Lafayette vs UL-Lafayette - tailgating begins at 1:00 p.m. / Gumbo served at 4:00 p.m. / Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m.

November 28 – Middle Tennessee in The Grove

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Quarterback Club Luncheon

The weekly Quarterback Club luncheons are now underway — each Wednesday during the football season — at 12 noon in the Anna Gray Noe Alumni Center on the ULM campus.

Remember — you don’t have to be a quarterback or in the club to join us for lunch each week; Quarterback Club luncheons are open to the public.

Come hear Warhawks head coach Charlie Weatherbie, members of his coaching staff and student-athletes give the inside scoop on ULM football. Plus, enjoy a great lunch provided by Aramark, all for just $8.



"Hawk Talk" is back!

Join us on 104.1-FM each Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. or better yet, join us live at the Fieldhouse Bar and Grill located on U.S. 165 North.

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Keep up with all the “scoop” on ULM Athletics

Several ULM alumni have sites that you can join to keep up with all the scoop on ULM Athletics.

Warhawk Report - The Warhawkreport.com is a part of the Rivals.com network that covers ULM Athletics and Recruiting. This alumni ran site is a way for fans to keep up with the latest news on the Warhawks and interact with other Warhawk fans on its message boards. Subscriptions are $9.99 a month or $99.95 for an entire year which grants access to all sites on the Rivals Network so you can follow competing schools also.

For more information you can contact Dusty Thibodeaux (BGS '06) at dusty@warhawkreport.com.

WarhawkNation - www.warhawknation.com or http://ulm.scout.com is operated by alumnus Matt Wilson. Matt writes stories and features covering all of ULM’s sports and regularly publishes interviews with current and former ULM athletes, coaches, and student athletes who are considering offers from ULM.

WarhawkNation is a member of the scout.com Internet publishing network which syndicates more than 1,100 pieces of content daily to more than 2.1 million subscribers. For more information you can contact Matt Wilson at mattwilson3@comcast.net

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ULM Career Connections, Warhawk Network, offer employment services

The Office of Career Connections & Experiential Education at ULM (formerly Career Services) has recently launched an online job posting service serving ULM students and alumni. The Web site, www.ulm.edu/careerconnections allows employers to post part-time and full-time positions as well as internship opportunities.

Anyone may browse the jobs, however, an active Campus Wide Identification number (CWID) will be needed to apply online. Alumni that graduated more than five (5) years ago should call Career Connections at 318-342-5338 to apply for positions.

Currently, the Web site has a Controller position, a CFO position, and several computer specialist jobs, as well as a wide variety of other opportunities. Log onto www.ulm.edu/careerconnections and click on “Students: Browse & Apply for Jobs & Internships”.

Employers will also find on the Career Connections Web site the link “Employers Submit Job or Internship” in order to post any job openings or internship opportunities at their organization. The Web site currently has over 110 positions available.

Visit the Office of Career Connections Web site for Tips about with resume preparation and interviewing skills are available online also, or call 318-342-5338 for an appointment.