After a virtual version last year, the 2021 University of New Orleans Distinguished Alumni Gala returned to the striking surroundings of the National WWII Museum on Thursday to celebrate alumni achievement and the University’s importance to the city and the region.
“I hope that tonight’s event will continue to build shared pride and reinforce the value of our beloved university,” said UNO President John Nicklow. “As I say to nearly every group I speak to, New Orleans doesn’t work without the University of New Orleans.”
In addition to the 2021 Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumnus of the Year David Gallo and 2021 Norma Jane Sabiston Young Alumna of the Year Lacey Merrick Conway, the University of New Orleans will also honor distinguished alumni from its four academic colleges and athletics at the annual Distinguished Alumni gala.
The gala will take place on November 4 at 7 p.m. at The National WWII Museum U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center.
South Carolina Ports welcomes its 2021-2022 Port Ambassadors class, which consists of 26 delegates from around the state who will gain a deep understanding of how SC Ports and commerce are connected in South Carolina. SC Ports’ Port Ambassador Program is a year-long curriculum that provides an in-depth look into port operations, highlighting the connection .
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