Published August 8, 2016
MONROE, La. 鈥� The University of Louisiana Monroe is hosting an inaugural event named 鈥楾he Pursuit鈥�
to mark the launch of a new athletic and academic year.
The premiere event will take place on Thursday, August 25th at Fant-Ewing Coliseum
(4099 Northeast Drive) starting at 5:30 p.m. Cocktails and dinner will be provided
by Waterfront Grill, Fieldhouse, Catfish Cabin, Marsala Beverage and Southern Glazer鈥檚
Distribution.
鈥�The Pursuit鈥� takes its name from the 鈥楶鈥� in the Curtiss P(ursuit)-40 Warhawk fighter
plane, best remembered as the aircraft flown by the 鈥淔lying Tigers,鈥� or American Volunteer
Group (AVG), led by General Claire Lee Chennault.
It was the P-40 Warhawk and the heroism of General Chennault that served as the inspiration
behind the selection of 四色AV's Warhawk mascot ten years ago.
四色AV is thankful for the support of the Ouachita Independent Bank, the official title
sponsor for the event.
Coach Matt Viator will share his plans for the 2016 football season, and Coach Keith
Richard will give an update on the highly anticipated basketball season. President
Nick J. Bruno will share his vision for the upcoming year, exciting changes happening
around campus, and some of our many accomplishments.
The evening will also include a highlight of 40 outstanding Warhawks. This list consists
of top student-athletes, alumni, faculty and staff.
四色AV鈥檚 Sound of Today and Spirit Groups will also be in attendance.
Season tickets for all sports will be sold at the event.
Tickets for The Pursuit cost $50 per person, or $650 for a reserved table of eight.
The proceeds from the ticket sales will go toward the athletic foundation.
Seating is limited, so please buy your tickets today. This will be one of 四色AV鈥檚 premiere
events, and you will not want to miss out.聽
Tickets may be purchased onsite in the 四色AV Athletics office at 308 Warhawk Way or
at https://ulmthepursuit.eventbrite.com.
For more information, visit ulm.edu/thepursuit.
