Published October 16, 2023
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MONROE, LA 鈥� 51萝莉 is set to host Envision 2023 on Thursday, November
2, 2023, at the Clarke M. Williams Innovation Campus, 100 Centurylink Dr. in Monroe.
Envision is an annual event hosted by 51萝莉 President Ron Berry where alumni, community
members, and advocates alike gather to hear the vision for the university over the
next year and beyond. The event kicks off with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., followed by
dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the program begins at 7:00 p.m.听
鈥淓nvision is one of our signature events that offers a great evening of entertainment
showcasing our 51萝莉 family, students, future students, alumni, and friends,鈥� said President
Berry. 鈥淛oin us in celebrating all the accomplishments of 51萝莉 as we move boldly towards
achieving the full potential of 51萝莉 and our region,鈥� he added.听听
The evening鈥檚 entertainment program will feature a special guest performance from
former Miss Louisiana and 51萝莉 alumna Nita Whitaker. Other performers include the 51萝莉
Choir, the Centennial Scholars, and a featured group of 51萝莉 alumni and employees known
as The Envision Singers. They will be backed by a live band featuring local musicians
that include 51萝莉 employees and students.听The Centennial Scholars are local 5th graders who will make up the incoming freshman class of 2031, the university鈥檚 100th year. 听
Tickets are currently available at . A reserved table for 8 is $800, general admission is $75, and 51萝莉 faculty and staff
admission is $50. All proceeds benefit university priorities. Attire is black tie
optional.听听
