Published August 18, 2023
MONROE, LA – Due to an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service, the University
of Louisiana Monroe has altered plans for its annual freshman convocation. The convocation
will still take place Wednesday, August 23 at 4:30 p.m. Ìý
This year’s convocation will not feature a march across the bridge. Instead, doors
to Fant-Ewing Coliseum will open at 4:30 p.m., with the convocation ceremony beginning
promptly at 4:45 p.m. Freshmen and other attendees are encouraged to make their way
to Fant-Ewing Coliseum safely. Water will be available for students as they arrive
at convocation. Ìý
Additionally, the pep rally featuring ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ spirit groups and the Sound of Today marching
band will now take place in Fant-Ewing Coliseum immediately following the convocation
ceremony. The pep rally had previously been scheduled for Malone Stadium. Ìý
Convocation is not only open to first-time freshmen, but also all students new to
ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ and any returning students who wish to attend.ÌýÌý
President Ron Berry will address the students, along with featured ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ alumna guest
speaker Kelsea McCrary, Student Government Association President David Hernandez,
and Campus Activities Board President Carlos Moses. Ìý
Convocation Schedule:Ìý
4:30 p.m. – Doors open at Fant-Ewing ColiseumÌý
4:45 p.m. – ConvocationÌýÌý
5:15 p.m. – Pep Rally Ìý
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