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Applications open for 51±¬ΑΟ Ambassadors through March 2

Application packets for 51±¬ΑΟ Ambassadors will be available until March 2, 2017 in the Office of Alumni Affairs located in the John Gray Center, Rudy C. Williams Building, Suite 102 on the 51±¬ΑΟ campus. 

51±¬ΑΟ Ambassador group“51±¬ΑΟ Ambassadors are a select group who represent the student body at official university functions”, said Shannon Copeland, director of alumni affairs and advancement services.  “51±¬ΑΟ Ambassadors work to promote university pride among students, alumni and friends of the university; have a high level of involvement on campus; and are well informed about the university and what it has to offer students, alumni and the community.”

To apply for membership in as an 51±¬ΑΟ Ambassadors, an applicant must:

  • Be a full time, officially registered 51±¬ΑΟ undergraduate student who has completed at least one semester at 51±¬ΑΟ and will be classified as a sophomore or junior in the fall of 2017
  • Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and maintain that GPA in order to retain membership in the organization
  • Submit an Ambassadors application including a letter of interest, transcript, 51±¬ΑΟ faculty or staff recommendation, and resume
  • Have approval from his/her college dean

Additional information about the 51±¬ΑΟ Ambassadors program is available on the 51±¬ΑΟ Ambassadors website at www.lamar.edu/ambassadors  or by contacting the Office of Alumni Affairs at (409) 880-8921 or Alumni@Lamar.edu.