LSU and Southern University Week of Community Events
September 02, 2022
BATON ROUGE – LSU Football will play Southern University on Sep. 10 at 6:30 p.m. In
the days leading up to the football game, there will be several collaboration events
celebrating the tradition, historical significance and progress of both universities
and their collective impact on the city of Baton Rouge.
MONDAY, AUGUST 29
“Sidelining Hunger” Canned Food Drive Challenge
Hosted by LSU and SU Student Government Associations
Student bodies will collect items for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to highlight food insecurity throughout the community, including college students.
WHEN: Aug. 26-Sept. 9
WHERE: LSU Student Union and University Recreation Center; Southern University Smith-Brown Student Union
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Student government leaders are available for interviews. Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Community Impact Luncheon & A&M Agenda Signing
This event will celebrate the joint economic impact of LSU and SU including jobs, expenditures and research. The A&M Agenda will be formally signed by LSU President William F. Tate IV and Southern University President Dennis J. Shields.
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: LSU Business Education Complex (S. Quad Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808)
SPECIAL ATTENDEES: Governor John Bel Edwards, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Metro Council Leaders, Community & Business leaders.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Media is invited to this event, please RSVP to Abbi Rocha Laymoun [email protected]
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
LSU and Southern Laboratory Schools Walls Project Collaboration
Students from LSU Laboratory School and Southern University Laboratory School are joining forces with artist Morgan Udoh of the Walls Project in the creation of a mural that will feature the exemplary education these two demonstration schools offer their own students as well as the state’s education community through the development, implementation and demonstration of exemplary programs and instructional practices.
WHEN: 9 a.m. (This is the time students arrive to begin painting. The directors will arrive later)
WHERE: 5339 Choctaw Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70805
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Directors of both schools, art teachers and mural artist are available for interviews Mural is expected to be completed in one day. Contact Adrienne Gale [email protected]
A&M Showcase by Verizon
The showcase will highlight academic offerings including pathway programs from campuses across the state of both institutions to local middle/high school students. Event in sponsored by Verizon and in partnership with Mayor’s Office.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: The Raising Cane’s River Center (275 S. River Rd Baton Rouge LA 70802)
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Media are invited to attend the showcase, ask for Brandon Smith with LSU upon arrival.
“Champions of Education: Perspectives from Classroom Teachers” A Forum hosted by the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education and Southern University School of Education
A panel discussion that celebrates the teaching profession and focuses on addressing teacher recruitment and retention issues in Louisiana; moderated by Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Kim Hunter Reed.
WHEN: 7:00 p.m. preceded by a “Teacher Tailgate” from 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: BREC Independence Theater (7800 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806)
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Interviews with faculty experts and panelists are welcome from 5:30 -6:30 p.m. To RSVP, please contact Renee Boutte Myer at [email protected] or Mary Woods at [email protected]
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
“Coffee & Conversation” Academic Roundtable Discussion
Southern University Provost Bijoy Sahoo and LSU Executive Vice President & Provost Roy Haggerty will lead deans in discussion regarding the A&M Agenda, particularly the importance of creating academic pathways between the two institutions.
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Valdry Center for Philanthropy at Southern University (598 Harding Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70807)
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Media is invited to this event, please RSVP to Janene Tate at [email protected]
LSU Board of Supervisors- Committee Meeting
When: 2 p.m.
Where: University Administration Building (3810 W Lakeshore Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808)
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: To request an interview with the board chairman, contact Monique Fondren Cain at [email protected]
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
LSU Board of Supervisors Reconvene for Full Meeting
LSU President William F. Tate IV will highlight the “A&M Agenda” with Southern University in his report. This board meeting will also include change of leadership of the chair and chair-elect.
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: University Administration Building (3810 W Lakeshore Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808)
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: To request an interview with the board chairman, contact Monique Fondren Cain at [email protected]
SUxLSU Entrepreneurship Conference
A conference to empower current and aspiring business leaders from both institutions; co-hosted by the Mayor’s Office and U.S. Small Business Administration. Conference includes keynotes from LSU and Southern University alumni in business, including Sevetri Wilson, SBA Region VI Administrator Ted James and Raising Cane's CEO Todd Graves.
WHEN: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
WHERE: Louisiana State Museum- Capitol Park (Museum, 660 N. 4th St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802)
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: To inquire on availability of conference attendees or speakers for interview, please contact Brandon Smith at [email protected] (B-roll is welcome)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 (GAMEDAY)
Culmination of “Sidelining Hunger” Canned Food Drive Challenge
WHEN: TBA
WHERE: Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Student government leaders are available for interviews. Interested media should contact Lizzie Shaw at [email protected] and Carlos Brister at [email protected]
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Southern University Board of Supervisors Meeting
Scheduled meeting. President Shields will announce the “A&M Agenda” in his report.
SU President-Chancellor Dennis J. Shields will update the Board on the “A&M Agenda.” LSU President William F. Tate IV will attend as a guest.
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Southern University J.S. Clark Administration Building, 2nd Floor
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Media is invited to this event, please RSVP to Janene Tate at [email protected]