News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 10/6/03   GRAD FAIR SMOOTHS PATH TO GRADUATION FOR SLU SENIORS       HAMMOND -- Grad Fair, a program designed to take the hassle out of preparing for graduation for Southeastern Louisiana University seniors, is scheduled for October 9-10 in the War Memorial Student Union Ballroom..         Leadership Development/Student Activities Director Jackie Dale Thomas, who started the program in 1995, said Grad Fair, “gives graduating seniors a ‘one-stop shopping’ opportunity to complete the requirements to walk at commencement and to graduate officially from the university.”       Grad Fair hours are noon to 5 p.m., Thursday, October 9, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, October 10.        Students who expect to receive their diplomas in December can order order caps, gowns, invitations, class rings and Southeastern memorabilia, and register for special give-aways. They also can have a graduation photo taken; obtain graduation, career placement, graduate school and alumni information; complete financial aid and student exit surveys, and visit a variety of booths offering services to prepare them for both commencement and the job market, Thomas said.        Grad Fair is co-sponsored by Leadership Development/Student Activities and Gamma Beta Phi honor and service society. For additional information, call Leadership Development/ Student Activities at 985-549-2233. Return to News Releases