NEWS AND EVENTS The University of Louisiana Lafayette Introduces the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation The RCAF was created to provide financial support for the 16 intercollegiate varsity teams and its student-athletes. Read more... Three New Officers Chosen for Executive Leadership for the UL Lafayette Foundation Board Barry Berthelot, Bill Fenstermaker and Jay Culotta begin two-year leadership appointments. Read More... Live Oak Tree Planted in Memory of UL Donor A young Live Oak tree was purchased, planted and soon to be dedicated on the grounds of the University of Louisiana Lafayette Foundation in memory of philanthropist Forrest K. “Dick” Dowty. Read more... Alumni Spring Gala to Honor Mr. James Hubert "Red" Dumesnil The Annual Spring Gala will take place on May 9, 2009. Read more...   FEATURED PROGRAMS   Golf for BeauSoleil Help Team BeauSoleil raise money for their trip to compete in the 2009 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition held on the Mall in Washington, DC. Read more. Dazzling Firearms on Display at the University Art Museum This exhibition brings together over fifty of the most magnificent decorative and historically important American firearms from the Autry's permanent collection.. Read more.   University Athletics The Foundation invests and manages donations to the athletic department through the Ragin’ Cajun Club. Read more.   Benches for Beautification Placing benches, tables and trash receptacles across campus. Read more.