School History
The 15th and current President of SLU
What is Dr. William Wainwright?
Named after a biology professor in 1964, the name of our mascot.
What is Roomie?
An event held in the Fall where you can find gumbo and jambalaya while enjoying music and playing games.
What is Gumbo Ya Ya?
SLU students can attend home football games for free with this important item.
What is a student ID?
The year Southeastern opened its doors, although under a different name at the time.
What is 1925?
Rumor has it that kissing under the branches of this tree will lead to marriage.
What is Friendship Oak?
An event held in the Spring with fun activities, strawberries galore, and a cake the size of campus.
What is Strawberry Jubilee?
SLU football program was put on hold for 18 years and returned in this year.
What is 2003?
Southeastern's name upon first opening
What is Hammond Junior College?
Built in 1937, the place where fans cheer on the Lions on the gridiron.
What is Strawberry Stadium?
A time of year when students are welcomed to campus with numerous events including Strawberry Jam and a Block Party.
What is Welcome Week?
Two hours before kickoff the football team and the Spirit of the Southland marching band head to Strawberry Stadium during this tradition.
What is the Lion Walk?
The year we become Southeastern Louisiana University
What is 1970?
A previous landmark of downtown Hammond, that currently resides on the corner of McClimans Hall.
What is the Southeastern Clock?
Annual festival of the arts, humanities and social sciences to kick off the year of presentations at Columbia Theatre.
What is Fanfare?
When the Lions score during a football game, the cheerleaders ring this to celebrate.
What is the Victory Bell?