LSU and Southern University Week of Community Events

BATON ROUGE – LSU Football will play Southern University on Sep. 10 at 6:30 p.m. In the days leading up to the game, there will be several collaboration events celebrating the tradition, historical significance and progress of both universities impacts 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. 29-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: lshaw9@lsu.edu or carlos.brister@sus.edu

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 abbirocha@lsu.edu)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

A&M Showcase by Verizon

The showcase will highlight academic offerings including pathway programs from campuses across Baton Rouge 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.

Education Forum

“Champions of Education: Perspectives from Classroom Teachers”

Panel discussion that celebrates the teaching profession and focuses on addressing teacher recruitment and retention issues in Louisiana; moderated my 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 -6:45 p.m. To RSVP, please contact Renee Boutte Myer at rboutte@lsu.edu.

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 Janene_tate@sus.edu

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 mfondre@lsu.edu.

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: The 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 mfondre@lsu.edu.

SUxLSU Entrepreneurship Conference

A conference to empower and current aspiring business leaders from both institutions; co-hosted by the Mayor’s Office and Small Business Administration. Conference includes keynotes from LSU and Southern University alumni in business.

WHEN: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

WHERE: Louisiana State Museum- Capital 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 bsmit31@lsu.edu. (B-roll is welcome)

“A Golden Affair” Sneaker Social

Governor John Bel Edwards hosts a fundraiser to benefit initiatives of the A&M Agenda

WHEN: 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: The Governor’s Mansion (1001 Capitol Access Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70802)

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Media is invited to this event, please RSVP to Abbi Rocha Laymoun abbirocha@lsu.edu

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 (GAMEDAY)

Culmination of “Sidelining Hunger” Canned Food Drive Challenge

WHEN: TBA

WHERE: Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank (10600 S Choctaw Dr, Baton Rouge LA 70815).

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Student government leaders are available for interviews. Interested media should contact Lizzie Shaw at lshaw9@lsu.edu and Carlos Brister at carlos.brister@sus.edu.

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 (730 Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807).

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Media is invited to this event, please RSVP to Janene Tate at Janene_tate@sus.edu.