Entertainment and Convention Executive Angie M. Gates '92 & '01 to Receive 2024 Homer Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award |
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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| Greetings from the Office of the Dean!
As our academic year gets underway, I want to share information with you about our college—your college—and the work we are doing. Below are links to two documents: a letter providing news and updates and a copy of the Mission, Vision and Values statements we composed collaboratively and adopted for the college last year. I hope you will be in touch with me to share ideas, ask questions, and partner with us on a variety of activities. I look forward to hearing from you!
~ Samuel Gladden, Dean
Letter Mission, Vision and Values
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One Book One New Orleans Announces Partnership with the University |
One Book One New Orleans (OBONO) and University of New Orleans have created a new partnership to connect students to the larger New Orleans community through a shared reading experience.
For the past 20 years, OBONO has selected one book each year as the focus of its citywide reading and literacy initiatives.
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International Studies Major Selected for U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship Program |
University of New Orleans student A’ishah Abdalah is one of 500 American college students to receive the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship. Abdalah, a junior international studies major, is studying Arabic in Amman, Jordan for six weeks this summer. More than 5,000 American students applied to participate in the competitive program.
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| UNO Professor Consults on "Hit" Movie |
In Hit Man, Glenn Powell stars as Gary Johnson, a UNO professor who poses as a hit man to help the NOPD make arrests. Meet the real UNO professor who served as the film’s New Orleans consultant as the production filmed on campus and around the city.
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Philosophy Professor Frank Schalow |
Frank Schalow, a University of New Orleans philosophy faculty member for nearly three decades and an internationally renowned authority on German philosopher Martin Heidegger, died on May 25 at the age of 68.
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Dr. Georgette Ioup, Professor Emerita of English |
Georgette Ioup, a University of New Orleans English professor for 22 years Heidegger, died on May 28, 2024. She was 84.
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Professor Emeritus Jim Amdal |
The University community mourns the death of Jim Amdal, an urban planner and research professor, who passed away on June 30 at the age of 75. He spent 23 years at UNO, in the Department of Planning and Urban Studies and the UNO Transportation Institute.
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Dr. Decina Rodriguez '16 named Louisiana Middle School Principal of the Year
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Robbie Morgan '21 opened his exhibit "Advanced Wound Healing Techniques" at Kolaj Institute Gallery in New Orleans. Runs through October 6.
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KD Amond's '12 latest psychological thriller, "The Unravelling" will be released in the US in October.
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This Fall, thanks to generous benefactor Henry Bernstein, all donations made to UNO First will be doubled with $1 for $1 match, up to $150,000. Now is your chance to support our students' future and double your impact!
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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
We're bringing Saints Watch Parties back this year and coming to some new areas:
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
October registration links to come.
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Register NOW for HOMECOMING 2024!
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