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.
Freshmen are the focus of convocation, which begins with a walk across the ULM 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.
ULM’s spirit groups and Sound of Today marching band will join the freshmen in their
march across the bridge, along with ULM administrators, faculty, and staff.
Convocation is not only for first-time freshmen but also for all students who are
new to ULM, in addition to any returning students who wish to attend.
President Ron Berry will address the students, along with featured ULM alumnus guest
speaker Montrell Marshall, Student Government Association President Jadyn Maloney,
and Campus Activities Board President Beau Benoit.
Guest speaker Montrell Marshall, M.A.T, M.Ed., is a three-time ULM graduate with a
B.S. in Biology and master’s degrees in Educational Technology Leadership and Secondary
Education.
Marshall is the principal of Carroll Jr. High and a Doctorate Student at ULM. 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.
Convocation will be immediately followed by a pep rally featuring The Sound of Today
Marching Band and ULM spirit groups.
Convocation Schedule:
5:30 p.m. – Begin lining up in front of the library
5:45 p.m. – March across the bridge
6:00 p.m. – Convocation at Malone Stadium
6:30 p.m. - Pep Rally at Malone Stadium
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