Published August 21, 2014
The University of Louisiana at Monroe’s annual opening of the academic year kicked
off in Fant-Ewing Coliseum on Wednesday as part of the university’s Week of Welcome
celebration.
The event gives freshmen a view of the coliseum as a place they will attend for numerous
events, but also, as a place where they will receive their diplomas in four years.
During the ceremony, students were introduced to administrative leaders, as well as
the Sound of Today, Ace, ULM Cheer, and Hawkline. Students were also treated ice cream
from Eskamoe’s Frozen Custard.
Ace and the PREP Staff are ready for Convocation
Convocation also gives students a different perspective on college life, with a speech
given by a successful young alumnus. This year, Alberta Brown-Green (BGS ’03; MEd
’09) served as convocation speaker.
Green is a Monroe native, and she said the education she received from ULM set the
stage for her success by providing extremely experienced, knowledgeable and sincere
instructors who allowed her to develop into the confident, action-oriented, multi-competent
professional she is today.
Green earned a Bachelor’s Degree of General Studies in Arts and Humanities and Natural
and Social Sciences in 2003, and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling in
2009.
She has over 15 years of experience working in different career fields, and with people
from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Green once served as the Director of Career Connections at ULM, and she is currently
on the Leadership Development Team for CenturyLink—a fortune 200 company.
She is also a licensed Professional Mental Health/Career Counselor who owns a small
business—ABG Counseling and Career Consulting, LLC. She provides professional mental
health counseling, career counseling, and life coaching to individuals seeking life
skills and tools for personal success.
Green says her numerous endeavors help keep her focused on her goals. She encourages
those seeking education to believe that today is the first day of the rest of their
life—live with no regrets. Her three pearls of wisdom are: know who you are, live
authentically and be willing to do what it takes to succeed.
To view Convocation photos, visit ulm.edu/photos/convocation
