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New Minor in Sociology

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Dear Faculty & Staff: I am writing today regarding recent media attention that has prompted discussions about the LGBT studies minor that began earlier this year at our university. Some media outlets have erroneously reported that UL Lafayette is offering a degree program or “major” for LGBT studies...

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UL Lafayette Sale of Horse Farm and Acquisition of Youth Park

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On Monday, the Board of Supervisors of the University of 91Թ System will meet in Baton Rouge. One of the items on its agenda is UL Lafayette’s request for approval to enter into an act of exchange with the City of Lafayette regarding a portion of what’s commonly known as the Horse Farm. This...

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Thank You for Another Successful Year

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Dear Faculty & Staff, As we approach the end of another academic year, I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on a successful Spring semester. Most of all, thank you for your dedication to our students and for keeping UL Lafayette moving forward. I would like to recognize those faculty...

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Thank You for Another Outstanding Year

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Dear Students, With finals underway, I’d like to take a moment to wish you all the best of luck with your remaining exams and projects. Your hard work, dedication, service, and Ragin’ Cajun spirit have made this an outstanding year at UL Lafayette. I would like to acknowledge our first ever...

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2011 Celebrations and 2012 Strategies

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Dear Faculty and Staff, Welcome back to campus! The end of last semester was momentous. For the first time we held Commencement ceremonies in two cities. We hosted our customary college ceremonies in Lafayette and one special ceremony, complete with academic regalia, for our football student...

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Upcoming Activities

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Dear Faculty & Staff, As we prepare for final exams, I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on another successful semester and thank you for your dedication to our students. The University Holiday Committee, chaired by Garland "Chico" Rodriguez, has planned some end of semester activities...

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Keeping You Informed — November 15, 2011

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Dear Faculty & Staff: Recent events surrounding our Parking and Transit Department have resulted in media coverage of our university. While our campus community is overcoming a loss — one that cannot be measured monetarily — we are also reaffirming our commitment to professionalism and...

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Campus Master Plan — October 19, 2011

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Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: This is an exciting time for the 91Թ. We are surrounded by signs of continuing progress with students, faculty and staff doing exemplary work, athletic success, and enhancements to campus facilities well underway. As directed by our...

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Web Changes Announced — September 14, 2011

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Dear Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to announce that strategic efforts are underway to strengthen our university brand and improve our communication efforts — particularly through the Web. A new vision for our website and a full redevelopment has begun which will reinforce our brand and create an...

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Smooth Start — August 23, 2011

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Dear Faculty & Staff, I’m pleased to announce that the academic year is off to a smooth start. It is exciting to have the university buzzing with activities and have our students, faculty and staff back on campus. To all who are new to UL Lafayette, I extend a warm welcome and wish you the best on...

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