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: 4/30/03   SOUTHEASTERN JOINING “YELLOW RIBBON CAMPAIGN OF LOUISIANA” TO AID TROOPS       HAMMOND -- Southeastern Louisiana University students have joined the “Yellow Ribbon Campaign of Louisiana” to support American troops.       Students are collecting items such as socks, tee shirts, baby wipes, and personal hygiene products; selling yellow ribbons and lapel pins, and accepting monetary donations. Donations are being collected at the Southeastern War Memorial Student Union from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays through May 8.       Yellow ribbons are being offered for a $5 donation and lapel pins for $1.        Dara Funderburke of St. Francisville, one of the student organizers, said that while some of the money collected will go toward “care package” items, most of it will be used for shipping expenses. A member of the Sociology Club, she said her organization as well as groups such as the College Republicans, Student Government Association, the Lionettes, and the Rugby Club are helping with the project.       The Yellow Ribbon Campaign of Louisiana is being headed by Madelon Arcenaux of St. Francisville, 225-784-2643, mail@yellowribboncampaignla.com. For additional information about Southeastern’s participation, contact Jim McHodgkins, assistant dean for student development, 985-549-3792. Return to News Releases