RUSTON – Louisiana Tech athletics will collaborate with the university to highlight the five colleges at each home football game in the 2020 season. This furthers the mission to connect the department of athletics with the LA Tech campus. Louisiana Tech is comprised of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Science, and the College of Liberal Arts.
Each game will feature unique tidbits about the highlighted college so it can be shared the Bulldog football fan base. Discounted tickets for the alumni of the respective college will be made available beginning the Monday of each game week.
The College of Engineering and Science will be the first college highlighted in LA Tech's home opener against Houston Baptist on Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. (CT), at Joe Aillet Stadium, followed by the College of Business in the game against UTEP on Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. (CT).
"Our student-athletes are valued members of our campus community, and we are passionate about supporting them in the classroom and on the field," said Dr. Christopher Martin, dean of the College of Business. "We are excited to partner with athletics to highlight the wonderful things happening in each of our colleges."
The College of Applied and Natural Sciences will be highlighted in the matchup against Marshall on Oct. 17, at 5 p.m. (CT).
"The College of Applied and Natural Sciences is excited to offer our continued and unwavering support for our team and university," said Dr. Gary A. Kennedy, dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences. "Students, faculty, and staff from agricultural sciences and forestry, biological sciences, health informatics and information management, human ecology, and nursing look forward to seeing you on game days."
Louisiana Tech will then spotlight the College of Education during the UAB game on Oct. 31, at 2:30 p.m. (CT).
"We are very appreciative of the opportunity the department of athletics has given the five colleges to spotlight their programs and people this football season," said Dr. Donald N. Schillinger, dean of the College of Education. "The College of Education is excited for a great fall, and we look forward to seeing our alumni and friends at The Joe on Oct. 31."
The College of Liberal Arts will close out the college theme days in the Bulldogs' home finale against Rice on Nov. 14, at 2:30 p.m. (CT).
Season tickets are on sale through the Tech Ticket Office by calling (318) 257-3631.
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