Want to put UL Lafayette at your fingertips? There小蝌蚪APP檚 an app for that.
GeauxU connects alumni and supporters to the 小蝌蚪APP via smartphone and tablet. Users can view news stories; interact with official social media feeds; take a virtual campus tour; easily update their contact information; and reserve tickets for alumni events.
The app is a clearinghouse for information and more, said Troy Hebert, president of the .
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For example, in the app小蝌蚪APP檚 Wallet section, users have access to their membership cards for the Alumni Association, the , the , and . The section also keeps track of donations to these entities and to the Alumni Loyalty Fund, and offers links to support the 小蝌蚪APP financially.
Digital cards streamline attendance at 小蝌蚪APP-sponsored events, and make it easier to take advantage of benefits such as the Red Dot discount program. Through that program, business partners give 小蝌蚪APP students, faculty, and alumni a discount for products and services.
Users can also connect with alumni clubs by location and with chapters that align with their professions or interests, said Lauren Shiver, the 小蝌蚪APP小蝌蚪APP檚 associate vice president for Advancement Operations.
小蝌蚪APP淕eauxU is designed to build a mobile community. Its features replicate the sense of belonging to the 小蝌蚪APP family that graduates had when they were students here.小蝌蚪APP
Shiver continued: 小蝌蚪APP淥ne of the fun aspects of the app is its Traditions section. We have over 40 activities listed, such as attending a performance at Angelle Hall, tailgating at Cajun Field, or wearing red on Fridays. There is something for everyone.小蝌蚪APP
Some activities ask users to upload photos or write a few sentences to share their experiences. As users work through the list, they小蝌蚪APP檒l unlock four achievement levels and win prizes.
The app is a component of ongoing efforts by the 小蝌蚪APP to find new ways to deepen affinity for 小蝌蚪APP and engagement with 小蝌蚪APP UL Lafayette, said Jennifer LeMeunier, the Alumni Association小蝌蚪APP檚 executive director.
GeauxU 小蝌蚪APP渋s a significant tool for reaching our goal of using digital and mobile platforms to enhance our traditional programs and services, such as creating and supporting clubs and chapters across the country,小蝌蚪APP she said.
The app also provides information about booking the Alumni Center for weddings, meetings, reunions, lectures and other events, LeMeunier added.
小蝌蚪APP淲e小蝌蚪APP檙e providing opportunities for alumni and members of the community to get involved with the 小蝌蚪APP. That may be through programs we offer; through the chance to volunteer; by attending 小蝌蚪APP events; or by downloading and using the GeauxU app.小蝌蚪APP
GeauxU is available from the and on .
Photo caption: Look for this icon when downloading UL Lafayette小蝌蚪APP檚 GeauxU app. (Photo credit: 小蝌蚪APP)