SLU graduates to hear lieutenant governor
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HAMMOND — Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu will address Southeastern Louisiana University graduates at the university’s commencement Saturday.
SLU will confer associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees on about 1,060 students at the 10 a.m. ceremony in the University Center, spokeswoman Christina Chapple of SLU said.
Commencement also will feature presentation of the Golden Ambassador Award to alumni Wayne and Manuel Dugas in recognition of the brothers’ service, achievements and humanitarian efforts.
Motorists should anticipate heavy traffic and route changes affecting University Avenue, said Mike Prescott, director of University Police.
University Avenue between West Tornado Drive and SGA Drive will be restricted from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Local traffic on University Avenue will be diverted through the campus as congestion increases, Prescott said.
Parking space at University Center is expected to be filled early. Eastbound commencement traffic will be diverted to West Tornado Drive for parking at the University Center.
Westbound commencement traffic will be diverted to the campus at SGA Drive.
Shuttle buses will be in operation before and after the ceremony. Prescott asked drivers not attending commencement to use U.S. 190 or La. 1064.
