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Published August 21, 2024

MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe's annual freshman convocation will be held on Wednesday, August 28, at 6:00 p.m. at Malone Stadium. Convocation will kick off with the traditional parade across the bridge at 5:45 p.m. Ìý

Freshmen are the focus of convocation, which begins with a walk across the ËÄÉ«AV bridge on Northeast Drive and ends in Malone Stadium. The walk represents the beginning of their academic journey and its ending when they receive their degrees at graduation. ËÄÉ«AV’s spirit groups and Sound of Today marching band will join the freshmen in their march across the bridge, along with ËÄÉ«AV administrators, faculty, and staff.ÌýÌý

Convocation is not only for first-time freshmen but also for all students who are new to ËÄÉ«AV, in addition to any returning students who wish to attend.ÌýÌý

President Ron Berry will address the students, along with featured ËÄÉ«AV alumnus guest speaker Montrell Marshall, Student Government Association President Jadyn Maloney, and Campus Activities Board President Beau Benoit.ÌýÌý

Guest speaker Montrell Marshall, M.A.T, M.Ed., is a three-time ËÄÉ«AV graduate with a B.S. in Biology and master’s degrees in Educational Technology Leadership and Secondary Education.Ìý

Marshall is the principal of Carroll Jr. High and a Doctorate Student at ËÄÉ«AV. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Main Event Entertainment LLC. He is a member of the Mu Tau chapter of Omega Psi Phi where he participates in numerous community service efforts throughout Monroe and the surrounding area.Ìý

Convocation will be immediately followed by a pep rally featuring The Sound of Today Marching Band and ËÄÉ«AV spirit groups.ÌýÌý

Convocation Schedule:Ìý

5:30 p.m. – Begin lining up in front of the libraryÌý

5:45 p.m. – March across the bridgeÌý

6:00 p.m. – Convocation at Malone StadiumÌý

6:30 p.m. - Pep Rally at Malone StadiumÌý

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