Article: Louisiana issues statement on the death of Dr. Ray P. Authement

[RaginFan2]

I think most on here understand his overall contributions to the University. Its just on a sports board your going to hear about athletics more than anything else. I didn't care for the way he micromanaged things but then again we probably aren't where we are today without someone who cared enough to micromanage things.

RIP Dr. A. It is very unfortunate that given the circumstances he won't get the send off he deserves. At least at this point in time.

I agree with you on both points.

[VObserver]

RIP Dr. Authemont. He was the major catalyst in the growth of the University from a regional college to a national university. His love for the University is unquestionable.

Dr. Authemont was a truly nice man. He will be missed.

[NewsCopy]

Dr. Ray P. Authement was president of this University for 34 years, yet longevity alone is an insufficient measure by which to assess the transformational nature of his tenure.

Through dedication, determination and selflessness, he changed how the University saw itself and how others perceived it as well. He guided our growth from a strong regional University to one recognized nationally and globally for its research and scholarship

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[GeauxLouisiana]

Just curious will he be counted as a Covid-19 death stat?

Why would you even want to bring that up? I think everyone is tired of your take on covid-19. We get it. But you are just being an ___ bringing that up here.

[talktomewillis]

Doc was an incredibly kind man who loved UL with every fiber of his being. He's the only man who was more passionate about being called the University of Louisiana than anyone on this board...it took him 20 years, but he got it done.

After he retired, he had a booth right next door to mine. That gave me a chance to visit with him before every home game...and he didn't miss many. He didn't make a single one this past year, however and I knew his time was probably short.

He and Mrs. Barbara were married 69 years. Amazing.

[31Ragin97]

Doc was an incredibly kind man who loved UL with every fiber of his being. He's the only man who was more passionate about being called the University of Louisiana than anyone on this board...it took him 20 years, but he got it done.

After he retired, he had a booth right next door to mine. That gave me a chance to visit with him before every home game...and he didn't miss many. He didn't make a single one this past year, however and I knew his time was probably short.

He and Mrs. Barbara were married 69 years. Amazing.

wow. thanks for that info Jay!

[NewsCopy]

Lafayette Louisiana: The public's opportunity to honor Ray Authement's life and legacy will come Friday at Martin Hall on the University of Louisiana campus.

Mindful of restrictions on public gatherings necessitated by the novel coronavirus that's created a pandemic, the public is invited to a "drive-by memorial" to honor Authement, who served as UL Lafayette president for 34 years. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Advocate

[Turbine]

11am today.

[HelmutVII]

A short tribute of Dr Authement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZEI53ysVl8

[CajunVic]

Really sad that such a great man will be relegated to a virtual send off.

[HelmutVII]

Really sad that such a great man will be relegated to a virtual send off.

Given that he was instrumental in starting the computer science program at the University it's almost fitting.

[CajunVic]

Given that he was instrumental in starting the computer science program at the University it's almost fitting.

A silver lining in every cloud.