Published September 30, 2016
MONROE, La. 鈥� The University of Louisiana Monroe College of Arts, Education, and Sciences
will host its Fall Gala from 5-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, at the home of John and
Dorothy Schween.
Tickets are $40 and attire is dressy casual. Guests must be 21 and older to attend,
and attire is dressy casual.聽
This fundraising event brings together faculty, staff, and community members for a
very special night of wine, delicious food and drinks, fellowship and entertainment.聽鈥淲e
are very excited about this fundraising event. There has been outstanding support
from local businesses and restaurants. I hope people of the community attend this
fabulous party,鈥� said Arely Castillo, Coordinator of Marketing & Communication for
the College of Arts, Education, and聽Sciences.聽聽
For entertainment, Visual and Performing Arts鈥� students will showcase their talents
with short performances from the Broadway musical "Sweeney Todd." There will be door
prizes, a silent auction, and a fun photo聽booth.聽All proceeds for this event will
support the College鈥檚 initiatives and faculty enhancement.聽
This year鈥檚 gala will feature door prices and a silent auction with various items,
including gift cards from Trio鈥檚, Doe鈥檚, Avocado鈥檚, Tiger Mart, Panache Boutique,
Blue Sky Yoga,聽Raven Salon & Spa. A great selection of paintings, photos, and jewelry
have been donated聽from artists such as Heather Gill, Cliff Tresner, Vanelis Rivera,
Mara Loeb, and Bette Kauffman.
During the gala, guests will enjoy a wide variety of hors d鈥檕euvres,聽beer and wine
donated by local businesses. Some of the local donors include Enoch鈥檚 Irish Pub &
Cafe, Chef Eric Johnson & Company, Fiesta Nutrition Center, River & Rail Cantina,
China Cafe among many others.聽
This event is also an opportunity for the community and university to interact with
each other. 鈥淥ur Fall Gala is a great opportunity to support faculty, staff and student
initiatives,鈥� said Dr. Sandra Lemoine, dean of the College of Arts, Education, and
Sciences. 鈥淲e are looking forward to enjoying a fun evening with our alumni, friends,
and supporters.鈥�
Dr. Ava Pugh, founder of the Fall Gala said that, 鈥淭he Fall Harvest Scene is just
not complete without having the opportunity to attend the Fall Gala where we are reunited
with friends and colleagues in a comfortable atmosphere as we reminisce of past galas,
meet new people, and vow not to 鈥榯alk shop.鈥�"
The Fall Gala is accepting聽sponsorships聽and donations.
For more information, to purchase tickets, and for directions, contact Arely Castillo
at castillo@ulm.edu or 318-342-1296.
