As students walk around campus they see multiple Christmas boards. Each board is from a different organization such as dental hygiene, the SSC and many others. The physical plant put the boards up at the beginning of November.

Patti Pate, assistant director of retention, said, “I think the Christmas boards bring students spirits up. It helps them get their mind off of finals and helps students look forward to Christmas.”

Each organization has their own reason for putting the boards up.

Wilkins wishes they had more time to get their board ready because she believes it helps get their name out there and shows their school spirit.

Dental Hygiene student AnnaLynn Clary said, “We put our board out in hopes that it will bring a smile to your face.”

Clary may be glad to hear that many students say it does make them smile.

Having the boards around campus reminds students that Christmas is almost here. They contribute to the Christmas spirit and are also fun to look at to see how each program made the board their own.

Prospective student Shelby Silverman said when she came to visit her cousin that seeing the boards made her feel like “ULM really cares and supports their students.”