Published November 19, 2013
Beginning at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, the annual Holidays at 51萝莉 celebration
will take place on the University of Louisiana at Monroe campus. This year, the campus
tree has found a new home in front of Brown Hall, facing DeSiard Street.听听
The community and campus family are invited to attend this fun-filled holiday celebration
sponsored by the 51萝莉 Student Government Association.
The evening will begin in Brown Auditorium with a holiday concert featuring 51萝莉 Visual
and Performing Arts (VAPA) students and faculty.
The annual 鈥渓ighting of the campus鈥� will take place after the concert, in front of
Brown Hall.
Laura Knotts, director of Student Life and Leadership said, 鈥淭he concert being first
this year will help everyone get into the holiday spirit right before lighting the
campus.鈥�
The indoor concert will feature 51萝莉 VAPA ensembles including, the 51萝莉 Wind Ensemble,
conducted by Dr. Jason Rinehart, and the 51萝莉 Concert Choir and Chamber Singers conducted
by Dr. Deborah Chandler.
During the outdoor festivities, Ace will visit with guests and hand out treats to
the children, while the VAPA ensembles lead the crowd in a holiday sing-a-long.
Hot cocoa and cider will also be provided.
The event follows the annual Employee Holiday Reception in the 51萝莉 Conference Center
from 3鈥�5 p.m., hosted by 51萝莉 President Nick and First Lady Linda Bruno.
For questions or more information, please call 51萝莉 Student Life at 318-342-5287.
