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Welcome Class of 1979

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Lisa E. Cristal and Anne Segrest McCulloch reflect about Tulane life

"After Hurricane Katrina, the fact that Tulane made tough choices really gave me an even greater respect for the university, and made me more committed to investing in them for the future."
 Anne Segrest McCulloch  N`79, L`84

"As Tulane alumni we owe a debt to our university and New Orleans - particularly in these difficult economic times - and by supporting Tulane we can assist both."
 Lisa E. Cristal  N`79

Only In New Orleans...

New Orleans is a city that stays inside you.  It is magical and accepting. All walks of life coexist and each brings its own particular culture and attitude to the party.  There is a philosophy about just going for it, trying something different.  New Orleans just has so many layers to it – the music, the arts, the diversity of the people.  I have fond memories of dancing all night to Cajun music, eating donuts at Picou's, hanging out at the Mushroom, the Boot, and the Maple Leaf,  sitting on the levee watching the Mississippi roll by, listening to Mose Allison and Professor Longhair live.  And I remember the police strike our senior year –– what a unique Mardi Gras!  Where else could you have such a distinctive college experience?

Only At Tulane...

I had some fabulous classes that changed the way I saw the world.  People who had different points of view and could explain the world that I knew in different ways, made my Tulane experience very meaningful. I was captivated listening to Dr. Cunningham expound on  both the southern and northern points of view in his Civil War class, enthusiastically re-enacting battles with trash cans and desks.  And I remember Dr. Hackney bringing in his mother in law, Virginia Durr, to talk about being called before the House Un-American Activities Committee for registering African-Americans to vote, and Dr. Robertson talking about a very sophisticated pre-Columbian culture that existed in the Americas hundreds of years ago… and what other school shucks oysters and serves jambalaya in the student cafeteria?

Only Us...

When I look back at the influences in my life, I know that I have an obligation to support an institution that helped make me who I am today.  I also know I owe a debt to the city of New Orleans.  We are in the unique position - we can support a city we love by supporting our alma mater.