University of LOUISIANA

LEE HALL

LAGNIAPPE LOUISIANA’S RECENT NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Louisiana’s Mathematics Department is one of the Top 100 university math departments in the nation, according to the National Science Foundation. The University’s Computer Science Department is among the top 60 university computer science departments.

• The Ragin’ Cajuns softball team made its fifth trip to the Women’s College World Series in May 2008. In the WCWS Alumni Center opening game, UL defeated the No. 1 team in the nation, the Florida Gators. • The National Incident Management Systems and Advanced Technologies Institute, which is using supercomputers and visualization technologies to try to improve disaster management by public and private sectors, was established in October 2007. NIMSAT’s Business Emergency Operations Center will be housed in Abdalla Hall.

• Louisiana-Lafayette is the only university in Louisiana that has a simulated neonatal, pediatric and labor delivery unit. Its Maternal/Child Life Skills laboratory recently opened in Wharton Hall. There, senior nursing students in the College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions use sophisticated computerized simulators that can mimic real-world hospital situations.

Cypress Swamp • The Ernest J. Gaines Center in Dupré Library will house the only complete collection of Gaines’ scholarship in the world. It will be built in a now-unfurnished section of the library’s third floor. Gaines, author of “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” and “A Lesson Before Dying,” is writer-in-residence emeritus. He was presented with an honorary doctorate from Louisiana-Lafayette in May 2008.

• The University’s College of Sciences was named the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences in May 2008 in honor of Dr. Ray Authement, Louisiana-Lafayette’s fifth president.

• The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is one of the most affordable universities in the nation, thanks to comprehensive scholarship and financial aid programs, including out-of-state fee waivers to qualified students.

• The University is one among 20 teams chosen worldwide to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon next year. The teams will each design, build and operate a small energy-efficient house that’s powered Martin Hall entirely by the sun. UL’s Beausoleil Team represents collaboration among the School of Architecture and Design, College of Engineering and the College of Business.

• In March 2008, the university activated First Call, an interactive communications network that uses voice, e-mail and text to alert registered users to emergencies on campus. University of LOUISIANA

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CAMPUS ACADEMICS IMPACT LOUISIANA • Louisiana-Lafayette owns a total of about 1,400 • 100 percent of all undergraduate programs at UL that • Louisiana-Lafayette employs about 1,575 local acres. Its main campus consists of 137 acres; the are eligible for accreditation by professional agencies citizens and through spending, sustains more than athletic complex and Cajundome sit on 243 acres; are accredited. 12,800 jobs in the Lafayette area. University Research Park has 148 acres; the Center for Ecology and Environmental Technology has 51 • UL is a member of the Southeastern Universities • If it were a private business, the university would acres; and the Equine Center is comprised of 100 Research Association, which is composed of members rank 5th in the Top 100 private businesses in acres. from more than a dozen southeastern states and the Acadiana. District of Columbia. Other members include Duke, • UL has a 600-acre farm/renewable resources Vanderbilt and Auburn universities. • Louisiana-Lafayette’s total economic impact is $650 laboratory with a 30-acre pond for crawfish and million to $700 million in Acadiana each year. catfish culture in Cade, La. • The Carnegie Foundation has designated Louisiana- Lafayette as a “Research University with High • The University of Louisiana at Lafayette pays more • It also owns the 100-acre New Iberia Research Research Activity.” That puts UL in the same category than $65 million in salaries and wages each year. Center in New Iberia, La., which is one of the largest as Clemson, Auburn and Baylor universities. The only private non-human, primate breeding colonies in other Louisiana institution in the same category is the • Students are responsible for $129 million in direct the world. University of New Orleans. spending annually.

• UL maintains more than 261 campus buildings that • The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is accredited • The university injects about $149 million of direct, have a total of about 4.2 million square feet. by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern unrestricted spending into the Lafayette economy Association of Colleges and Schools. per year. • The Cajundome is a 12,800-seat multipurpose arena. There is an adjacent $13 million convention • Louisiana-Lafayette offers 80 undergraduate degree center programs.

• There are 29 master’s degree programs and one post • Edith Garland Dupré Library is one of the most technologically advanced university libraries in master’s certificate program. Louisiana. • Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in applied language and speech sciences, biology, cognitive • University Research Park tenants include: • Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE) science, English, Francophone studies, mathematics, • Center for Business and Information Technologies computer science and computer engineering. A joint • Lafayette Economic Development Authority doctor of education degree is offered in educational • Lafayette Primary Care Facility leadership by Louisiana-Lafayette and Southeastern • Hilton Garden Inn Louisiana University. • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • U.S. Department of Agriculture • About 1,200 students are graduated each fall and • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services spring. • U.S. Geological Survey • U.S. Geological Survey National Wetlands Research Center Prominent UL ALUMNI

Raad Alkhalil, works with the UN International Criminal Tribunal Dr. Ray P. Authement, Former UL President (1974-2008) Charlotte Beers, Former head of two of the largest advertising agencies in the world and former under secretary of U.S. Department of State. Capt. Stephen J. Bennett, Medal of Honor recipient Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Former governor of Louisiana John Breaux, Retired U.S. Senator Marc Breaux, Choreographer for Mary Poppins and the Sound of Music Kevin Brooks, Highest NBA draft pick in school history (18th overall), Played three seasons with the Denver Nuggets C.C. Brown, New York Giants safety JAMES LEE BURKE James Lee Burke, Best-selling mystery author Best-selling mystery author Jefferson Caffery, Former U.S. ambassador to El Salvador (1926-28), Colombia (1928-33), Cuba (1934-37), Brazil (1937-44), France (1944- 49) and Egypt (1949-55) Christian “Keener” Cagle, Career scoring leader in football, Featured HOLLIS CONWAY on the Sept. 23, 1929 cover of Time magazine, Inducted into the Two-time Olympic Medalist College Football Hall of Fame in 1954 Hollis Conway, Two-time Olympic medalist in the high jump Cindy Courville, Special assistant to President George W. Bush and former U.S. Ambassador to the African Union Albert H. Crews, Jr., Retired colonel in the U.S. Air Force and a former USAF astronaut Richie Cunningham, Former All-Pro NFL placekicker for the Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars Charles B. DeBellevue, Recipient of the Air Force Cross, Became the first Air Force Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) to become a flying “Ace” RON GUIDRY Jeff DeBlanc, Medal of Honor recipient 1978 Cy Young Award Winner Jake Delhomme, Starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers Judith Ford (aka Judi Nash), Former Miss America (1969) Edward Garvin Futch (aka Eddy Raven), American country music singer-songwriter Ron Guidry, Former pitcher for the New York Yankees, Won Cy Young Award in 1978 Mike Heinen, Two-time All-American golfer Leigh Hennessy, Former world trampoline champion and inducted JAKE DELHOMME into World Trampoline Hall of Fame, Stunt woman on major motion Carolina Panthers Quarterback pictures such as G.I. Jane and others Weldon Humble, Member of College Football Hall of Fame (1961) Dwight “Bo” Lamar, Three-time All-American, Scored 3,493 career points, among the top ranks in NCAA history Bennett C. Landreneau, Adjutant General, Louisiana National Guard, Director of the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness KATHLEEN B. BLANCO Sonny Landreth, Slide guitarist Former Governor of Louisiana Ali Landry, Former Miss USA (1996) and actress Gary M. Lavergne, American writer of non-fiction novels, Director of Admissions Research at the University of Texas Red Lerille, Bodybuilder, Former Mr. America and Mr. Universe Alex McCool, Manager of Space Shuttle Projects Office at NASA’s George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama John McDonnell, Former Track and Field coach at Arkansas where he won 42 NCAA championships Brian Mitchell, Former running back for the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants, Holds several NFL career records and currently ranks second in career total yards Craig Perks, Won the 2002 The Players Championship Kim Perrot, Former point guard, WNBA’s Houston Comets (deceased) BRIAN MITCHELL George Rodrigue, Artist known for his Blue Dogs Former NFL Return Specialist B.J. Ryan, Closer for the Toronto Blue Jays ALI LANDRY Dr. E. Joseph Savoie, Current University President, Former Comissioner Former Miss USA (1996) of Higher Education in Louisiana Brian Schexnayder, Former baritone, New York Metropolitan Opera Clifford Schoeffler, Brigadier general, Director of operations and training in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff and Operations Headquarters at the Strategic Air Command in Nebraska Richard Simmons, Fitness personality who promotes weight-loss programs, Most famous for aerobics videos and TV programs Floyd Sonnier, Internationally-acclaimed pen-and-ink artist, Known as the “Artist of the Cajuns” Keith Sonnier, One of the first artists to use light in sculpture in the 1960s Brandon Stokley, Receiver for the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts, now with the Denver Broncos Daniel Sunjata, Tony Award nominated actor and television star Ike Taylor, Defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers Orlando Thomas, Former cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings DANIEL SUNJATA Charles Tillman, Cornerback for the Chicago Bears B.J. RYAN Tony Award nominated actor Andrew Toney, Former guard for the Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Clarence Verdin, Selected to two NFL Pro Bowls as a punt returner

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Young Ragin’ Cajuns fans! You are invited to participate in the annual Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Summer Camps held at Alfred and Helen Lamson Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Park on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. These two camps offer special hands-on instruction on all the fundamentals of becoming a better softball player, presented by the Ragin’ Cajuns coaches and current and former players. Don’t Miss Out! Join the Fun!!

• Hands-on instruction from UL coaches • Hours of drill and lecture each session • Individual evaluations for each camper • LOTS OF FUN!!!!!

2010 Summer Camp Dates • Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Camp/Residential & Commuter Tuesday, June 15 - Friday, June 18 ** check-in on Monday, June 14 for Residential campers ** • Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Skills & Drills Monday, June 21 - Thursday, June 24 Session I - defense (fielding, throwing, pitching) 9 a.m. - Noon Session II- hitting/offense 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Camp staff will include Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns coaching staff, as well as current and former Ragin’ Cajuns players. For softball specific questions please call (337) 482-5167. www.RaginCajuns.com Go to the Softball team page and click the camp links.

To register call UL’s Student Union at (337) 482-6380

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Dear Ragin’ Cajuns Fans:

It’s been five years since that bitterly cold February night when we attended our first softball game at Lamson Park. And as one often hears from other fans, one game and we were hooked. It has been a great pleasure for us to follow the team at home and afar, traveling to Arkansas, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Texas and California to watch our Ragin’ Cajuns perform their magic. We’ve learned a lot about softball; one of us even knows now that a grand slam means the bases were loaded when the homerun was hit.

And through it all, we have gained tremendous respect for the players, coaches and fans. While, as fans, we will miss the intimate setting of Lamson Park, we can hardly wait for the completion of the new stadium. Then we will see the finest of softball being played in one of the finest venues in the South.

Our lives have been greatly enriched through our involvement with Ragin’ Cajuns Softball. We have enjoyed tremendously the interaction of the fans with the team. We’ve come to know the coaching staff and greatly appreciate their dedication to producing not only fine softball players, but fine young women both on and off the field. We have had the opportunity tomeet players and their families. And the players themselves have been a joy to watch develop over the years. Their hard work and dedication to the team and their sport is inspiring. Each year we marvel at the “togetherness” with which they play.

Talking about Ragin’ Cajuns Softball from our point of view - a fan’s point of view - is a little different. We originally attended a game to be entertained.Sincerely, For the price of admission we wanted a show. We get that every time and so very much more. Jim and Jan O’Neal

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