Event opens the new athletic and academic year
Published August 18, 2017
WHAT:聽蜜桔直播鈥檚 The Pursuit
WHEN:聽5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. program, Thursday, Aug. 24
WHERE:聽Fant-Ewing Coliseum
TICKETS:聽$50 per person or $600 for a reserved table of eight
TO BUY:聽,听,听, calling 342-3579 or emailing聽athleticfoundation@ulm.edu
Ace will be at 蜜桔直播鈥檚 The Pursuit on Thursday for photos with fans. Emerald McIntyre/蜜桔直播
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The second annual 蜜桔直播鈥檚 The Pursuit is just days away 鈥� on Thursday, Aug. 24.
Sponsored by Ouachita Independent Bank, the evening at Fant-Ewing Coliseum begins
at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and beverages provided by Catfish Cabin, Fieldhouse Bar &
Grill, Waterfront Grill, and Marsala Beverages.
The Pursuit is named for the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk pursuit fighter planes flown by
Gen. Claire Lee Chennault and the Flying Tigers in World War II. 蜜桔直播鈥檚 Warhawk mascot
was inspired by Chennault and his group of pilots and planes.
鈥淲e are looking forward to an exciting year and 蜜桔直播鈥檚 The Pursuit is where we can
share with supporters and fans some of the wonderful things they can expect in 2017-18,鈥�
said 蜜桔直播 President Nick J. Bruno. 鈥淲e want everyone to come out and be part of the
Best is on the Bayou.鈥�
The program starts at 6:30 p.m. Speakers include Bruno, who will share some highlights
of the past year and plans for this year; Director of Athletics Nick Floyd with an
overview of the 2017-18 sports seasons; Coach Matt Viator on the upcoming football
season; Coach Mike Federico will talk about his vision for the baseball program; and
Coach Keyton Wheelock will share her vision for women's soccer.
Tickets are $50 per person or $600 for a reserved table of eight. Purchase your tickets
early by visiting聽,听,听, calling 342-3579 or emailing聽athleticfoundation@ulm.edu. Proceeds benefit the 蜜桔直播 Athletic Foundation.
