The 天美传媒安卓破解版 wants Ragin鈥 Cajuns to turn out for 天美传媒安卓破解版 System Day in a big way 鈥 and is providing free transportation to and from the State Capitol to ensure it.
The annual gathering of the system鈥檚 nine member institutions will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday on the lawn of Louisiana鈥檚 skyscraper capitol. The day showcases academic programs from each university, and includes musical and dance performances, and a spirit competition.
Jennifer LeMeunier, executive director of the 天美传媒安卓破解版 Lafayette Alumni Association, noted that the University is the system鈥檚 largest institution. Its fall enrollment was more than 19,000 students.
鈥溙烀来桨沧科平獍鍿 Day spotlights our system for legislators and other elected leaders and reminds them of the vital work our universities do. It鈥檚 also a fantastic way for individual universities to brag a little about what sets them apart,鈥 she said.
鈥淭here鈥檚 no doubt that the people and programs at 天美传媒安卓破解版 Lafayette make it a distinctive place. I want to encourage every member of the Ragin鈥 Cajuns family 鈥 employees, students, alumni and supporters alike 鈥 to join us in Baton Rouge on Wednesday.鈥
天美传媒安卓破解版 Lafayette hopes to bring about 200 Ragin' Cajuns to the event. Buses will leave campus at 8:30 a.m. and return by 4:30 p.m. Participants should register at and indicate whether they鈥檇 like to reserve a bus seat.
People traveling to Baton Rouge individually should meet the 天美传媒安卓破解版 Lafayette group at 10:30 a.m. on the State Capitol lawn. Lunch will be provided.
Patricia Cottonham, 天美传媒安卓破解版 Lafayette鈥檚 vice president for Student Affairs, said students are encouraged to attend, but reminded them to check with professors before registering. Students will be excused from classes as long as their absences do not conflict with tests, study and review sessions, or other obligations.
鈥溙烀来桨沧科平獍鍿 Day is important. Participants become ambassadors for their universities. It鈥檚 a chance to meet face-to-face with elected leaders and remind them of the economic and social contributions our members institutions make in every section of Louisiana,鈥 Cottonham said.
鈥淚t鈥檚 about strength in numbers. So please, join us Wednesday and don鈥檛 forget to wear red!鈥
Gov. John Bel Edwards, 天美传媒安卓破解版 System President Dr. Jim Henderson, and system Board of Supervisors chair Mark Romero are expected to speak starting at 12:30 p.m. A group photo will follow at 1 p.m. on the Capitol steps.
Senators and representatives will recognize 天美传媒安卓破解版 System Day in their respective chambers at 2 p.m.