Dear Faculty & Staff,
In my message to you on January 7, I indicated that more information on the impact of this latest budget reduction would be provided. While I am confident that we will continue to progress during this time if we remain positive and focused, I believe it is important that you are aware of the very real impact these cuts have on our university and the community we serve.
Dear Faculty & Staff,
Let me begin by wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2010. I trust you had a satisfying holiday break and are ready to start the Spring 2010 Semester.
Dear Students,
Dear UL Students,
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I hope your first days of the semester were enjoyable and productive. To all who are new to our campus, I extend a warm welcome and best wishes on behalf of the UL family. For our returning faculty and staff, welcome back…it’s great to have you home.
Dear Faculty, Staff & Students,
I hope you’ve enjoyed the summer. It is apparent by the increased activity on campus that the start of the new academic year is right around the corner.
Dear Faculty, Staff & Students,
Over the past several months, I have been engaged in discussions with Lafayette Mayor/President Joey Durel and representatives of the Community Foundation of Acadiana about the best use of the university property on Johnston Street known as The Horse Farm. Our discussions have centered on the development of a passive public park, preserving the property’s natural beauty for use as walking trails, bike paths, gardens, green space and uses other than organized sports activities.
Dear Faculty, Staff & Students,
As we near the end of the semester, I’d like to share some information with you so that you will be informed of several issues of importance to the university. In this message, I’ll touch on the university’s economic impact; the current budget proposal being considered by the Louisiana Legislature, as well as other important legislation; and UL’s monitoring of the H1N1 virus.
UL’s Economic Impact and the Budget
As we near the end of the semester, I’m emailing you to wish you good luck on your final exams. I hope you’ve had a good semester and I encourage you to study hard and do well. Your success is important to all of us.
We look forward to your return to campus next semester. If you’re graduating this semester, congratulations! I hope to see you at commencement on May 17 or at events in the future. You’re always welcome here at UL.
Best wishes,
E. Joseph Savoie
President
Dear Faculty & Staff,
