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Alumni Loyalty Fund

You left campus, but campus never left you. Our loyalty lives in you. 

Every graduate of SLI, USL, or ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette is automatically a member of the Alumni Association — no gift required. You'll receive e-newsletters, event invitations, and updates for life, regardless of whether you ever make a financial gift.

Take It Further

The Alumni Loyalty Fund is the Association's priority annual fund — an optional additional gift for alumni who want to do more. Your gift directly supports student programs, alumni programs, and academic initiatives that keep ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette strong.

Make Your Gift

You'll complete your gift securely on the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette Foundation's giving site.

 

Lucille posed in front of The Alumni Center

Meet Lucille

Lucille is more than a 1958 Ford Fairlane. She is a symbol of love, tradition, and Ragin' Cajun pride.

Bruce and Jane Sawvel's story began at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in the 1970s. After a memorable blind-date mix-up, one phone call led to a lifetime together. Their journey began on this campus and has remained rooted in the university they proudly call home.

Named after actress Lucille Ball, their beloved Fairlane has spent more than 15 years bringing smiles to Homecoming celebrations, Christmas parades, and countless community events.

Bruce and Jane Sawvel posing with Lucille in front of The Alumni Center

Today, Bruce and Jane have entrusted Lucille to the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette Alumni Association as a lasting gift, preserving a cherished piece of university history for generations of alumni.