University of Louisiana Lafayette ???

[HoustonCajun]

I am always harping about our name and the various names we are called or even call ourselves, all of which continues an identity problem for us and just continues to strenghten our recognition as Louisiana Lafayette.

Well, yesterday I received the UL Foundation publication in the mail. And, guess what we call ourselves on the front cover and throughout most of the publication, the University of Louisiana Lafayette? I thought our official name was the University of Louisiana at Lafayette? The report is sprinkled with UL Lafayette and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, but the predominant usage is the University of Louisiana Lafayette.

We have local media calling us UL and Louisiana. Our athletic website is starting to use UL and Louisiana more and more, although the website is still a mixed bag of names that includes Louisiana Lafayette. So, outside of Lafayette, we are still Louisiana Lafayette. Now, one of the universities key publications calls us the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Geez!! Maybe I am the only one who gets riled up over this, but it gets rediculous and is frustrating to me. I sure hope Dr. S takes a position on a consistent use of our name going forward. I don't care that we are the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, as long as athletically we are UL and Louisiana. But, academically, our university should at least get our name right. Doesn't anyone proof these things?

The report also states that the Foundation's total assets are a little over $136,000,000. I thought we had surpassed $150,000,000.

[CajunFun]

I am always harping about our name and the various names we are called or even call ourselves, all of which continues an identity problem for us and just continues to strenghten our recognition as Louisiana Lafayette.

Well, yesterday I received the UL Foundation publication in the mail. And, guess what we call ourselves on the front cover and throughout most of the publication, the University of Louisiana Lafayette? I thought our official name was the University of Louisiana at Lafayette? The report is sprinkled with UL Lafayette and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, but the predominant usage is the University of Louisiana Lafayette.

We have local media calling us UL and Louisiana. Our athletic website is starting to use UL and Louisiana more and more, although the website is still a mixed bag of names that includes Louisiana Lafayette. So, outside of Lafayette, we are still Louisiana Lafayette. Now, one of the universities key publications calls us the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Geez!! Maybe I am the only one who gets riled up over this, but it gets rediculous and is frustrating to me. I sure hope Dr. S takes a position on a consistent use of our name going forward. I don't care that we are the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, as long as athletically we are UL and Louisiana. But, academically, our university should at least get our name right. Doesn't anyone proof these things?

The report also states that the Foundation's total assets are a little over $136,000,000. I thought we had surpassed $150,000,000.

Well out of respect to our local culture, I've been thinking we should use,

The University of Louisiana to Lafayette.

Also, when the name-change bill came out, it stipulated UL with a location. So my other suggestion is,

The University of Louisiana
Corner of Johnston & University

I just crack me up.

[reddot]

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The University of Louisiana
Corner of Johnston & University

and in the spirit of AVI.................The University of Louisiana

Corner of Johnston & University

................................................NEXT DOOR TO DOMINOS!!!!!

[RaginCajun2010]

_ and in the spirit of AVI.................The University of Louisiana

Corner of Johnston & University

................................................NEXT DOOR TO DOMINOS!!!!! _

I cant think of a single reason why anybody in the state would have a problem with that.

[NOCajun]

_ Well out of respect to our local culture, I've been thinking we should use,

The University of Louisiana to Lafayette.

Also, when the name-change bill came out, it stipulated UL with a location. So my other suggestion is,

The University of Louisiana
Corner of Johnston & University

I just crack me up.

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For the last 8 or so years, I've told people I graduated from the University of Louisiana, IN Lafayette.

[DestinCajun]

Doesn't anyone proof these things?

I got a mail out from the Foundation about an election and UL was used throughout it.

[jllanclos]

_ Well out of respect to our local culture, I've been thinking we should use,

The University of Louisiana to Lafayette.

Also, when the name-change bill came out, it stipulated UL with a location. So my other suggestion is,

The University of Louisiana
Corner of Johnston & University

I just crack me up.

_

This has to be a post of the year nominee. Or at least post of the summer nominee???

[BrudaCajun]

_ This has to be a post of the year nominee. Or at least post of the summer nominee??? _

Totally agree

[Boomer]

_ That is why you are a cajunFUN guy. _

hEY fUNIIIi THINK IT WAS t-BINE THAT WANTED TO EXTEND lA AVE THROUGH AND DOWN jOHNSTON---uNIVERSITY OF lOUISIANA----uNIVERSITY AND lOUISIANA!!!!!!!!

[MetryCajun]

_ I am always harping about our name and the various names we are called or even call ourselves, all of which continues an identity problem for us and just continues to strenghten our recognition as Louisiana Lafayette.

Well, yesterday I received the UL Foundation publication in the mail. And, guess what we call ourselves on the front cover and throughout most of the publication, the University of Louisiana Lafayette? I thought our official name was the University of Louisiana at Lafayette? The report is sprinkled with UL Lafayette and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, but the predominant usage is the University of Louisiana Lafayette.

We have local media calling us UL and Louisiana. Our athletic website is starting to use UL and Louisiana more and more, although the website is still a mixed bag of names that includes Louisiana Lafayette. So, outside of Lafayette, we are still Louisiana Lafayette. Now, one of the universities key publications calls us the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Geez!! Maybe I am the only one who gets riled up over this, but it gets rediculous and is frustrating to me. I sure hope Dr. S takes a position on a consistent use of our name going forward. I don't care that we are the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, as long as athletically we are UL and Louisiana. But, academically, our university should at least get our name right. Doesn't anyone proof these things?

The report also states that the Foundation's total assets are a little over $136,000,000. I thought we had surpassed $150,000,000. _

No reason to get riled up about something you cannot control. Like it or not we are Louisiana Lafayette or UL_L to most people. It will take an official announcement or law change for us to be Louisiana or UL to the outside world. I got over this years ago and I would suggest you do also...so as not to drive yourself crazy.
The way I look at it is if the University doesn't care what they are called I shouldn't either.

[Cajunsmike]

_ No reason to get riled up about something you cannot control. Like it or not we are Louisiana Lafayette or UL_L to most people. It will take an official announcement or law change for us to be Louisiana or UL to the outside world. I got over this years ago and I would suggest you do also...so as not to drive yourself crazy.
The way I look at it is if the University doesn't care what they are called I shouldn't either. _

I would like to see us focus on being called "winners" more frequently.

[CajunFun]

I am always harping about our name and the various names we are called or even call ourselves, all of which continues an identity problem for us and just continues to strenghten our recognition as Louisiana Lafayette.

Well, yesterday I received the UL Foundation publication in the mail. And, guess what we call ourselves on the front cover and throughout most of the publication, the University of Louisiana Lafayette? I thought our official name was the University of Louisiana at Lafayette? The report is sprinkled with UL Lafayette and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, but the predominant usage is the University of Louisiana Lafayette.

We have local media calling us UL and Louisiana. Our athletic website is starting to use UL and Louisiana more and more, although the website is still a mixed bag of names that includes Louisiana Lafayette. So, outside of Lafayette, we are still Louisiana Lafayette. Now, one of the universities key publications calls us the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Geez!! Maybe I am the only one who gets riled up over this, but it gets rediculous and is frustrating to me. I sure hope Dr. S takes a position on a consistent use of our name going forward. I don't care that we are the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, as long as athletically we are UL and Louisiana. But, academically, our university should at least get our name right. Doesn't anyone proof these things?

The report also states that the Foundation's total assets are a little over $136,000,000. I thought we had surpassed $150,000,000.

I believe that what the Foundation reports is current assets. The $150K is how much we have raised, which includes planned gifts and other pledges.