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E-NEWSLETTER  |  8.15.12

 

65 Years of Service and Support

1947 - 2012

 

 
Plege Your Allegiance to SU  |  College Colors Day

 

CCD2012Southern University is participating in the inaugural Pledge Your Allegiance for College Colors Day spirit competition and is asking for fan support to help win the prestigious College Colors Day Spirit Cup and $10,000 toward the general scholarship fund.

 

 

By visiting  www.espn.com/collegecolorsday, Jaguar fans can register to pledge their allegiance to SU as the school with the most college spirit and loyal fan base. All registrants are entered to win weekly $50 gift cards from ESPN Shop and one of two grand prizes including a $500 college shopping spree at ESPN Shop. 

 

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SUNO names building for legendary administrator

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Southern University at New Orleans recognized longtime and legendary   university administrator, the late Dr. Emmett W. Bashful by naming the administration building in his honor. Hundreds gathered for the ceremony, held Monday, August 13, marking the first building naming for the 53-year-old campus.

 

Dr. Bashful served as chancellor from 1959-1987 and chancellor emeritus until his passing in February, 2011.

 

 
Coca Cola Football Fan Fest 2012

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Southern University athletics is partnering with Coca-Cola to hold the SU Football Fan Fest 2012 Refreshed by Coca-Cola on Aug. 25 at A.W. Mumford Stadium.

 

Football Fan Fest begins a 3 p.m. and precedes the Jaguars final preseason scrimmage scheduled for 6 p.m., one week before the Sept. 1 season opener at Football Bowl Subdivision member New Mexico State University.

 

Fans attending the 2-hour event will be able to meet SU Head Coach Stump Mitchell along with members of the 2012 team and take pictures with select players.

 

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SU Athletics  |  #StandUnited contest extended to 8.24

  

Take a moment to participate in the #StandUnited Social Media Contest! 

 

"Like" and "Follow" SU Athletics before August 24 for a chance to win a $100 prize pack from gojeagsgear.com. Athletics will select one grand prize winner to receive two season books for the 2012 football season. Winners will be announced at the Coca Cola Football Fan Fest on Saturday, August 25.

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SU ALUMNI  |  Official Host Hotels for Football SeasonSU Alumni Logo 

  

Football Season is just days away and it's time to prepare to be there to support our Jaguars! We want to see the Jaguar Nation in our home stadium and on the road. The Official SU Alumni Host Hotels are here. And, remember to join us for tailgates on the lawn of the School of Nursing and meet and greet receptions at the host hotels. 

 

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Bayou Classic XXXIX

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Alumni Involvment

Bayou Classic XXXIX is shaping up to be one of the best ever! Learn more about new opportunities for Alumni participation in the 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Kicking-Off the Future project using the links below:

 

Thanksgiving Day Parade Information - Alumni Krewe Package

 

Thanksgiving Day Parade Registration 

 

Kicking-Off the Future Letter

 

Kicking-Off the Future Information

 

 

New Bayou Classic Website

The Bayou Classic team unveiled its new website this month in anticipation of this year's series of events starting Thursday, November 22, 2012. In addition to the full listing of events for this year's Bayou Classic, the new website provides fans the ability to connect with their favorite team on personalized pages that put the school's brands front and center.

 

The new website, accessed at www.mybayouclassic.com, was created to provide an interactive experience for fans of Grambling State University and Southern University and provides a new section for Alumni.

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Get on the road with the Bayou Classic Road Show

The Bayou Classic Roadshow gives fans across the south an opportunity to win prizes, meet former Bayou Classic participants and share their favorite Bayou Classic experiences. The Roadshow is the only place that you can find all the fun of the Bayou Classic before the events begin November 22.

 

The Bayou Classic Roadshow will visit 10 regular season games, including the Southern and Grambling homecoming games, as well as the Port City, Southern Heritage and Atlanta Football classics. Click read more to get the complete Roadshow schedule.

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Leave Your Mark  |  Donor Brick ProgramBrick Promotion  

  

The SUBR Division of Student Affairs is pleased to announce the "Leave YOUR Mark on SU" Donor Brick Program benefitting student initiatives, scholarships and student facility renovations. Alumni, friends and supporters can commemorate and record, eternally, their contributions to strengthening the Jaguar Nation.

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SU ALUMNI  PLANNER |  Upcoming EventsSU Alumni Logo 

 

Coca Cola Fan Fest

Saturday, August 25

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Jaguar Jamboree - presented by the EBR & Home Chapters

Saturday, September 15

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Alpha Tau Sorors of the 70's Reunion

Saturday, September 15

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Battle of Big Cats Alumni Meet and Greet presented by the SU Jackson, MS Alumni Chapter

Friday, September 21

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Bus Trip to JSU v. SU, Jackson, MS

Saturday, September 22

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Homecoming Reunion Weekend presented

by Peoples Health

Celebrating the Classes of 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992 and 2002

Thursday, October 11 - Saturday, October 13

Watch the E-Southernite for more information

 

 

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SU ALUMNI MISSION
To support the goals and objectives of Southern University through recruitment, financial support, public relations, community outreach, talent loyalty, dedication and
commitment to the highest standards.