News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu Spring 2004 news releases Public Information home News archive Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 12/8/04   Click on image for publication quality photo  SOUTHEASTERN AND SANTA BEAR  -- Southeastern Louisiana University collected gifts and cash donations for the holiday "Santa Bear" campaign sponsored annually by the Hammond Daily Star. This year, Gamma Beta Phi honor and service society and the CLAWS (Connecting Lion Activities with Students) Committee joined forces to sponsor the annual Santa Bear collection on campus. For the donation of a gift or $5, faculty, staff and students enjoyed a special holiday buffet at the War Memorial Student Union or a holiday brunch on the university’s north campus. In addition to toys, Southeastern faculty, staff and students contributed approximately $800 in cash, which was used to purchase additional toys. From left, are CLAWS Committee members Jason Leader, Dollie Hebert-Crouch, Michelle Bates, Julie Perise, and Scott Nunez.