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The Association of Future Alumni, known around the campus as AFA, is the chapter of the Alumni Association open to all students, in any major enrolled at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The main purpose of this organization is to instill in its members a life-long sense of commitment and pride for our University. Meetings are held at the Alumni Center’s board room located directly behind
03/14/2021
Our last TAG Week Donor Spotlight goes to The Huval Family in honor of David S. Huval, Sr. This lab’s modernization was funded in honor of David S. Huval, Sr., a civil engineering graduate with a 57+ year career in bridge engineering. His family wishes to honor his legacy in the civil engineering profession and community-at-large by investing in engineering education. Thank you for tuning in for TAG Week Donor Spotlights!
03/14/2021
Our next and final Donor Spotlight of day six is Dr. Henry E. Heatherly. He passed away in September 2018, and through this gift in kind he wanted to ensure that his library lived on to provide resources for students in the Department of Mathematics for many years. Only one Donor Spotlight left for TAG Week; stay tuned!
03/13/2021
Our last Donor Spotlight of the day is Northwestern Mutual. The Northwestern Mutual Sales & Research Lab provides a learning environment for students to train for professional sales presentations in an interactive, real-world business setting. Keep an eye out for the rest of our TAG Week Donor Spotlights over the weekend!
03/12/2021
Our next Donor Spotlight for day five is Tyler C. and Lauren W. Savoy. This scholarship is meant to support Honors students in going abroad and having a once in a lifetime experience. Adventure, glory, and the world are waiting! Stay tuned for a few more Donor Spotlights to come to round out the end of TAG Week!
03/12/2021
Our next Donor Spotlight is Charlie Moncla. Unveiled in August 2007, the almost 90,000-square foot facility named in honor of his father, Leon Moncla, houses multiple units for student- athletes to train. Don’t forget to join the scavenger hunt on GooseChase to learn more about our generous donors to the University.
03/12/2021
Our final Donor Spotlight for day four is Donald Mosing. His $2 million dollar gift to establish the Career Development Program in honor of his parents created a hub of resources for all engineering and industrial technology majors; it houses many student-centered and career-oriented programs including Engineering Ambassadors, Designing Leaders, Engineering & Technology Week coordination, and more. It is not too late to complete the Scavenger Hunt! Join on the Goosechase app now to start!
03/11/2021
The second Donor Spotlight of today is Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS). They supported the education and training for undergraduate and graduate nursing students in the area of critical care, which encompasses cardiovascular health, with the two-year renewal of their $50,000 sponsorship in 2021. With previous renewals and additional funds for a new graduate certificate in cardiovascular nursing, the company donated over $325,000 since 2016. Dont forget to join the Hunt on Goosechase to learn more about our generous donors to the University.
03/11/2021
Our next Donor Spotlight goes to various individuals, companies and foundations that contributed to the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center. The Blanco Center aims to provide policymakers and the public with the information necessary to improve lives and communities across Louisiana, and the Center’s donors believe in these principles and the benefits it provides. Don’t forget to join the TAG Week Scavenger Hunt to learn more about our generous donors to the University.
03/10/2021
Our next Donor Spotlight goes to Sheila and Gus Zepernick. The Zepernick Family’s gift to renovate and furnish the LIFE Center Laboratory on the 2nd floor of Randolph Hall created a host of exciting opportunities for curriculum expansion and overall student achievement including enhanced independent living skills experiences, improved internship and career readiness, academic growth, and increased socialization with peers. It’s not too late to complete the Scavenger Hunt, download the Goosechase app today!
03/10/2021
Today is Giving Day! Visit the link below to invest in the future of UL Lafayette like our generous donors have done for us!
https://givingday.louisiana.edu/o/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette-42/i/givingday2021/s/alumni-engagement
03/10/2021
Our next Donor Spotlight goes to Paul Hilliard and the extended Hilliard Family. As dedicated patrons of the arts and history, the Hilliard's gave the lead gift to build a state-of-the-art museum, establishing the largest exhibition space in the region from Houston to New Orleans for the benefit of the UL Lafayette campus and Acadiana community. Don’t forget to join the scavenger hunt on GooseChase to learn more about our generous donors to the University.
03/10/2021
Our final Donor Spotlight for day two goes to Nick Pugh, III, The Pugh Family and Delmar. The Nick Pugh Aerospace Electronics Research Laboratory Program is home to the Cajun Advanced Picosatellite Experiment (CAPE) Satellite Program, which provides students hands-on experience to research, design, develop, and maintain low-earth orbiting satellites. It is not too late to join the Scavenger Hunt, download the Goosechase app now to start!