Re: It's official: Students for University of Louisiana
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Originally Posted by RonMexico
Dont kid yourself...It aint the higher education that makes people know lsu.
we all know its athletics.. im not THAT dumb.
Re: It's official: Students for University of Louisiana
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Originally Posted by skankinCajun
im all for this and it should happen.
but LSU has the complete monopoly of higher education as far as name recognition. my girlfriend is transferring here from northern kentucky U. and when she said she was trasfering to University of Louisiana people there thought she was talking about LSU.
That also happened quite a bit to me when I moved here from Tampa to go to school at was then USL. Until I explained it to them, most of the people I knew in Florida thought I was going to LSUAM.
University name needs 'at Lafayette'
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I am writing in regard to an article (in Advertiser) published in your paper on March 17 titled "UL students set to enter bird trail."
The article then refers to "University of Louisiana students."
I am sure that your paper is aware that when the University of Louisiana System allowed USL to change its name to ULL and NLU to change its name to ULM that it was agreed upon by all concerned that both schools would not refer to themselves as the University of Louisiana.
They would always add Lafayette or Monroe to the University of Louisiana name.
I feel that all reporters at your paper have an ethical obligation as professional journalists to use the correct term - University of Louisiana at Lafayette - in all articles appearing in your newspaper.
Mead Whorton
Bastrop
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Re: University name needs 'at Lafayette'
Re: Students statewide choose University of Louisiana
The one thing in this country is the right to free speech, I would write a letter to this person and tell him to go "screw" himself, because their not writing for the university.
Re: UL Students Want Name Change
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Originally Posted by shof
I don't pretend to have all the answers; but as a minimum, it is a strong reminder to the university's administration that this issue remains a "hot button" for this university and its student population. Now, is it important enough to bring up in the legislature right now given the current predictiment of this state? Probably not. But at the same time; what does the state lose if "UL" loses the "@ Lafayette". Nothing! What does the state gain? Hard to determine; but it gives the "perception" that this state has other deserving institutions besides just LSU. It potentially brings more recognition to the state from people (other universitys, businesses, etc) outside the state. I have read in the past that then-USL was not supported by Memphis (as an example) to join the ranks of CUSA because our "name" was too regional. Sadly, there is more to a name than meets the eye. Right? Wrong? Beats me; but perception is reality in many circles. And this is more than about just athletics. Just that athletics is a tool that can bring attention to a university because it is often in the news. I'd simply like the university to have the ability to "compete" with other schools for quality students, staff, and yes, student-athletes, without being suppressed. And, the name change is an important part of that progress - be it perception or reality.
Hard to believe Memphis would use "too regional" as an excuse as they are not even regional but just the name of a city. We didn't get into CUSA because we had a two bit AD
Re: Students statewide choose University of Louisiana
The following resolution was passed unanimously by SGA today in the final meeting of the year:
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Originally Posted by BabbForHeisman
<blockquote><p align=justify>Spring Semester 2006
Resolution #5
Submitted by:
Chris Ledet
Brennan Castille
WHEREAS the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL) originally changed its name to the University of Louisiana (UL) on April 27, 1984. The decision was eventually overturned by state lawmakers. The official name of the university is currently the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
AND WHEREAS the university has continually proven itself worthy of the name University of Louisiana in the fields of academics, athletics, and research. This worth is constantly being proven on both a state and national level.
AND WHEREAS the name University of Louisiana would not only be more representative of the prestige and accomplishments of the university, but it would also provide for a more consistent and recognizable naming system.
AND WHEREAS the university has already become popularly know as “Louisiana” or “UL” by both local media and university supporters alike.
AND WHEREAS the students of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette were polled in the Spring 2006 SGA Elections to determine if they supported the university’s pursuit of the name University of Louisiana. A solid 72% percent of the voting members of the student body voted in support of the name change. In all, 2,391 students voted in favor of the name change, as opposed to only 940 students who voted against it.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Student Government Association, representing the student body of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, would like to urge Dr. Authement and other administrators to present the results of the student poll to the UL System Board, the Board of Regents, and the state legislature in an effort to begin the process of changing the name of our university to the University of Louisiana.
I actually attending a meeting with Dr. A this afternoon to present the resolution directly to him. He said that "this is a very good time" for this to happen because of all the potential restructuring that could happen in our state. He said that it will give us a potenital "bargaining chip," having to do with the LSU system wanted to take it Louisiana Tech. He seemed very excited about it (at least as excited as he could possibly look).
So, with that resolution, I accomplished the one goal I had in SGA. Now let's see that name change happen!
Re: Students statewide choose University of Louisiana
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Originally Posted by BabbForHeisman
I actually attending a meeting with Dr. A this afternoon to present the resolution directly to him. He said that "this is a very good time" for this to happen because of all the potential restructuring that could happen in our state. He said that it will give us a potenital "bargaining chip," having to do with the LSU system wanted to take it Louisiana Tech. He seemed very excited about it (at least as excited as he could possibly look).
So, with that resolution, I accomplished the one goal I had in SGA. Now let's see that name change happen!
Thanks Chris more than you will ever be able to know. I really appreciate the efforts of you and your peers. This is a very important issue. This is about many things, and for those who say what is it with this name thing it won't help, I tell them, then what is the problem, just let it happen!! This will help the CONTINUED growth of UL, the UL System and the State of Louisiana!
Thanks so much,
DaddyCajun
ps We need even more good people like you!!!!!..O..