Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Live! Casino
Address: 711 Live Casino Boulevard, Bossier City, LA 71111
Host: Dr. Aubra J. Gantt, Chancellor, and the SUSLA family
Attire: Dressy Casual (Blue and Metallic Gold). No jeans.
Parking Notes
- If using the parking garage, guests will need to walk through the casino to reach the event room.
- Valet parking is available for a fee, charged by the casino.
Tickets
Ticket Price: $75.00
Can’t Attend?
If you can’t attend and would like to donate, you can still support SUSLA’s student-focused priorities. Please use the official donation option provided by the Southern University System Foundation or contact us for details.
Event Purpose
SUSLA’s Blue & Golden Time of Day is a fundraiser designed to bring together alumni, supporters, and community partners to invest in the continued growth of Southern University at Shreveport and support student-focused priorities.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Golden Sponsor | $10,000 and Above
- Reserved table of 10 VIP seats
- Top branding
- Event partner and premier logo placement
- Exclusive access (meet-and-greet performer)
- Gift for each table guest
- Featured in emails/banners
- Mention from stage
- Social media recognition
True and Blue Sponsor | $7,500
- Reserved table of 10 seats
- Prominent logo
- Mention from stage
- VIP networking
- Larger presence
- Featured in emails/banners
- Social media recognition
JAG Sponsor | $5,000
- Reserved table of 10 seats
- Enhanced logo visibility
- Featured in emails/banners
- Acknowledgement during event
- Social media recognition
SUSLA Sponsor | $2,500
- Reserved table of 10 seats
- Logo on website
- Social media mention
- Basic event recognition
Partner Sponsor | $1,000
- Reserved table of 8 seats
- Social media mention
- Basic event recognition
Sponsorship Deadline: March 30, 2026
Payment + Sponsor Form Notes
- Make checks payable to: Southern University System Foundation
- Memo line: “SUSLA: Spring Fundraiser”
- Sponsor form fields included: Sponsor Name (as it should appear), Contact Name, Address, Email, Phone
Contact
Cheryl Taylor, M.S., CNP
Chief Advancement Officer
Phone: 318-573-1285
Email: ctaylor@susla.edu