Where has this summer gone?
We can't believe it's almost time for classes to start again! Hopefully, you've all enjoyed your summer. If you took a vacation, tag us in your pics on Instagram and Facebook (@UNO.Alum)...we'd love to see them!
It was great seeing so many of you this past Saturday at our White Linen Night event! Check our social media accounts for photos from the event. And, be sure to mark your calendars for Homecoming Week, November 4-9 and come home to UNO!
Your UNO Alumni Association Team,
Francie, Whitney and Savannah
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THURS AUG 8
Learning Before Lunch
Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
Speaker(s) from 10 - 11 a.m.
This month's lecture is
"America 250 - Louisiana State Commission" with speaker Robert Gray Freeland
We'll learn about the preparations for our country's semiquincentennial celebration in 2026 and Louisiana's specific plans for it.
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| THURS SEPT 5
UNO Founders Club Annual Luncheon
Members Business Meeting at 11 a.m.
Luncheon starts at Noon.
at Homer Hitt Alumni & Visitors Center, 2nd Floor Ballroom
During lunch, UNO President Kathy Johnson will give an update on the state of the University. Alumni Peggy Scott & Errol Laborde will also speak about their memories from UNO.
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SAVE THE DATES
Alumni Saints Watch Parties
We're bringing the Saints Watch Parties back this year and coming to a couple of new areas. Save these dates and look for a more detailed email with registration information soon.
Sun, Sept. 15 at Cowboys - New Orleans & Northshore locations
Sun, Sept. 29 at Atlanta Falcons - New Orleans & Baton Rouge locations
Mon, Oct. 7 at Chiefs - Metairie location
Thurs, Oct. 17 vs. Broncos - Washington, DC & Atlanta locations
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| Register NOW for Homecoming 2024!
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Entertainment and Convention Executive Angie M. Gates to Receive 2024 Homer Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award
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Entertainment and convention executive Angie M. Gates will receive the 2024 University of New Orleans Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award. Additionally, Kheri Billy, the CEO of the nonprofit Reconcile New Orleans, Inc., has been named the 2024 Norma Jane Sabiston Distinguished Young Alumna of the Year. Both will be celebrated at a gala at the National WWII Museum on November 7, 2024.
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| $100,000 from Patrick F. Taylor Foundation to Fund Scholarships and Emergency Grants for Students |
A $100,000 donation from the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation will fund scholarships and emergency grants for students at the University of New Orleans. Over the next two years, the foundation will provide $80,000 for the development of a scholarship program to support students from greater New Orleans who have demonstrated financial need. During that same period, the foundation will also contribute $20,000 to the University’s emergency grant program.
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Support UNO Students Through Crowdfunding |
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| ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Alumnus Doug Moreau Headed to Saints Hall of Fame
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University of New Orleans graduate Doug Moreau has spent much of his life involved in organized sports, from scorekeeping to coaching to announcing games. Now Moreau, who is entering his 27th year as the gameday press box announcer for the New Orleans Saints, is headed into the Saints Hall of Fame.
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August is National Make-a-Will Month |
Create or update your will this month with the UNO Foundation’s partner Freewill. As a UNO alum, you can access this online resource to create a legally valid will in less than 30 minutes, completely free of charge.
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By including the UNO Foundation as a beneficiary, you can support Next Is Now and make a lasting impact on the future of UNO.
To learn more about Next Is Now and how to create your legacy, contact Eric Balukonis or visit nextisnow.uno.edu. Start your will today at FreeWill.com/UNO.
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Four Privateer Golfers Named Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars |
For the second consecutive year, the University of New Orleans golf program has placed four student-athletes on the Golf Coaches Association of America's Cobalt Golf All-American scholar list.
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University of New Orleans Men’s Basketball Announces 2024-25 Schedule |
The University of New Orleans men's basketball team has unveiled its schedule for the 2024-25 season under new Head Coach Stacy Hollowell.
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| The UNO Outreach Center is Back |
Our re-imagined student-alumni outreach program returns for its second year this August. Our students want to help you maintain a meaningful connection with your alma mater. It's an opportunity to exchange stories, share advice, and give back to your Privateer community.
Keep an eye out for a message from one of our Outreach Students. Thank you for answering!
Want to learn more? Visit uno.edu/outreach-center.
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Register on the UNO Matrix to receive your new digital membership card and benefits. Check out our NEW alumni perks partner, Working Advantage, who offers exclusive nationwide deals on travel, shopping, entertainment and much more!
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