ULM sorority celebrates founding anniversary

The Lambda Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the University of Louisiana at Monroe campus celebrated its 35th anniversary in October by planting an oak tree in Scott Plaza. The tree represents the chapter’s original 11 members who founded the chapter in October 1974.

Members of the Lambda Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at the University of Louisiana at Monroe beautify the campus by planting an oak tree in Scott Plaza. The tree represents the chapter’s original 11 members who founded the chapter in October 1974.

Part of the Pan-Hellenic Council, Delta Sigma Theta has been involved in local community projects since its founding. With participation in events such as the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the American Heart Walk, Sickle Cell Walk, Great American Clean-Up and the Muscular Dystrophy Association Ride n’ Stride, members continually demonstrate commitment to the community.

Delta representatives say that the tree is just one more way to “give back” to the ULM campus and community. “The oak tree will not only beautify our campus,” Elise Gardner, the group’s parliamentarian, said. “It will also honor the Lambda Rho Chapter and its legacy.”

For more information about Delta Sigma Theta, contact Vice President Shanice Henderson at hendersd@warhawks.ulm.edu.

ULM pharmacy students receive travel awards to national conference

Alaa Abuznait and Hazem Ali, both University of Louisiana at Monroe graduate students in the College of Pharmacy, were awarded “travelships” of $500 each to attend the 2009 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Annual Meeting and Exposition from Nov. 8-12 in Los Angeles.

Amgen Inc., a leading human therapeutics and biotechnology company, donated the award to Abuznait. Gattefossé, a leading provider of specialty health care ingredients and solutions, donated the award to Ali.

Abuznait will present a paper titled “In Vitro Up-Regulation of P-Glycoprotein Efflux Transporter.” Ali will present his paper titled “From Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SEDDS) to Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs): Impact of Lipid composition on Tocotrienol Partitioning post Lipolysis.”

“Receiving such awards demonstrate the quality of our graduate students and the competitive research we have in the College of Pharmacy,” Dr. Amal Kaddoumi, pharmacy professor and Abuznait’s major advisor, said. “I’m very proud of our AAPS Student Chapter members.”

ULM 2010 PREP Staff announced

The University of Louisiana at Monroe Office of Recruitment and Admissions recently announced the selection of its 2010 Preview Registration and Enrollment Program (PREP) staff, selected from students who have excelled in leadership, academic achievement and enthusiasm for ULM.

PREP is a two-day orientation program held each week in June, to introduce the academic, social and cultural aspects of ULM and to promote a sense of dedication and pride among incoming students.

Under the guidance of PREP staff, new students adjust to college life by acquainting them with the requirements and expectations of the university and with student services and campus resources. Staffers also guide students through academic planning and registration and help provide an opportunity for students to interact with faculty, staff and other students that can help them as they transition into college life.

During the PREP program, parents of incoming students have the opportunity to attend the Parent Orientation Program. Two ULM students are selected each year to serve on POP Staff to assist parents as their student transitions to life at ULM.

The PREP Staff will not only have the opportunity to lead the PREP sessions but will also attend the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop in March at the University of Louisville with other universities from across the South.

Members of the 2010 PREP Staff are:

PREP Student Assistant

• Brittany Jordan, Junior, Mass Communication - Calhoun

PREP Leaders:

• Angelica Trevison, Sophomore, Speech Language Pathology - Quitman
• Ben Young, Sophomore, Pre-Nursing - Rayville

POP Leaders:

• Chasline Fontenot, Sophomore, Health Studies - Mamou
• Drew Register, Junior, Biology - Monroe

PREP Staffers:

• Dawson Beene (2nd year), Sophomore, Pre-Nursing - Haynesville
• Marina daSilva, Sophomore, English - Caldwell
• Brooke Dugas, Junior, Pre-Pharmacy - Franklinton
• Devin Girod (2nd year), Junior, Mass Communication - Columbia
• Travious Hall, Freshman, Mass Communication - Bossier City
• Gabrielle Herry, Freshman, Pre-Nursing - Harahan
• Morgan Livingston, Freshman, Kinesiology - Monroe
• Lacy McManus (2nd year), Junior, Pre-Radiologic Technology - West Monroe
• Lauren Rosson (2nd year), Sophomore, Speech Language Pathology - Portland, Ark.
• T.J. Scarborough, Junior, Kinesiology - Rayville
• Collin Stagg, Sophomore, Pre-Pharmacy - Zachary
• Kylie Stracener, Freshman, Pre-Nursing - Calhoun
• Cody Yarbrough, Sophomore, Toxicology - Sulfur
• Monica Zeno, Junior, Elementary Education - Bossier City

ULM celebrates first “Greek Songfest” Nov. 19

The University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Office of Greek Life, in partnership with the City of Monroe, will sponsor the first “Greek Songfest” at 6 p.m. on Nov. 19 in Brown Auditorium. Admission is $2 and the event is open to the public. All money raised will benefit the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.

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ULM’s 16 Greek chapters will compete in a Christmas song and dance competition, featuring an overall first, second and third place, calculated by the highest score totals. The first place winner will perform at the Christmas at ULM event on Dec. 2 in the Quad.

“We chose the Salvation Army Angel tree program is because Songfest is Christmas themed,” Keith Hembree, Greek Life coordinator said. “With the recent economy and job situation, we felt that this would be a great way to show the Monroe Community how Greek Life supports our area children.”

The Angel Tree program provides local underprivileged children with clothing and/or toys for Christmas.