Class of 1968 Golden Reunion
Graduates from the Class of 1968 are welcomed back to campus to rekindle those memories of days at USL. Join us for a weekend filled with reminiscing, learning and just plain fun! Mark your calendar and plan to return home on May 9-11, 2018.
Reunion Schedule
Wednesday, May 9
5:30 p.m. | Get Reacquainted Dutch Style Dinner
The Original Don’s Seafood & Steakhouse
301 E. Vermilion St.
Thursday, May 10
8:30-9:45 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast
Alumni Center, 600 E. St. Mary Blvd.
10:00 a.m. | Depart for Campus Tour
Walk of Honor, Residence Halls, and Athletic Facilities (transportation provided)
12:00 p.m. | Lunch
1898 Room, The Student Union
1:00 p.m. | Campus Tour Ends
1:00-5:30 p.m. | Free Time
5:30 p.m. | Cocktail Hour
Russo Park Club Level, 201 Reinhardt Drive (cash bar)
6:00 p.m. | Class Picture
6:30 p.m. | Dinner & Program
Golden Diploma Presentation
Dinner to include buffet with fried catfish and brisket
Friday, May 11
8:30 a.m. | Breakfast & Golden Ambassadors
Society Initiation
Alumni Center, 600 E. St. Mary Blvd.
10:00 a.m. | Depart for Cajundome
(transportation provided)
10:30 a.m. | Commencement Lineup
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Commencement
1968 Graduates lead the Procession
1:00 p.m. | Return to Alumni Center
Golden Reunion concludes
Hotel Information
A special room rate of $119 a night has been secured for the Class of 1968 Golden Reunion. Please contact Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette-Airport by calling (337) 264-6044 for reservations. Reservations must be made by May 4, 2018.
Total cost: $100 per person
Per event:
Reacquainted Dinner: Dutch Treat
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
A dutch-treat reacquainted dinner held at the Original Don's Seafood & Steakhouse downtown.
Campus Tour: $25 per person
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The morning begins with breakfast at the Alumni Center followed by a campus tour. The tour concludes with lunch in the 1898 Room located in the new Student Union.
Cocktail Hour & Dinner: $50 per person
Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
A cocktail hour at the Russo Park Club Level overlooking M. L. Tigue Moore Field, followed by the Class of 1968 class photo and dinner.
Commencement: $25 per person
Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Golden Graduates are initiated into the Golden Ambassadors Society during breakfast at the Alumni Center. Following breakfast, the Golden Graduates are transported to the Cajundome to lead the Procession during commencement's General Assembly.
The class of 1968 can register online below or print and mail this form.