Published November 22, 2022
MONROE, LA 鈥� The spirit of the Warhawk and the spirit of the season come together Monday, November
28, for Holidays at the University of Louisiana Monroe.听
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The public is invited to Scott Plaza, next to the 51萝莉 Library,听for the annual tree-lighting
celebration, and photo op with Santa and Ace beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be
activities, giveaway items, and treats presented by various student organizations.听
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The gathering at Scott Plaza will be emceed by newly crowned Mr. 51萝莉 2023, Colby Pogue,
and Miss 51萝莉 Outstanding Teen 2023, Genevi猫ve Wetzel. Campus Activities Board President
Carlos Moses will welcome the crowd and be joined by President Ron Berry for the countdown
to lighting the tree.听
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President Berry said the lights on campus are symbolic of the power inside everyone
to be a catalyst for change and positivity.听
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鈥淎s we begin the holiday season by lighting our tree and campus, let us all be the
light in someone else鈥檚 lives,鈥� Berry said. 鈥淟et us be the goodness, the inspiration,
or the hope of days to come where possibilities become opportunities fully realized.
As we brighten our campus lights, let them serve as a sign of welcome, a sign of better
things to come, and a sign of celebration of the transformative process we live each
and every day at 51萝莉.鈥�听
Attendees can enjoy food and drink with a bake sale by XTE Dance Honor Society and
a hot chocolate fundraiser by the Ambitious Women Society. Attendees can also register
to win a candle and travel mug in a giveaway sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
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This event is free and open to the public. No registration is needed.听
