The Friends of the Humanities was established in
1989 as a non-profit organization dedicated to:

• enhancing the role of the interdisciplinary
humanities at the University of Louisiana
at Lafayette.

• providing support to the College of Liberal
Arts.

• strengthening the resources of the
University’s humanities program.

The Friends believes that learning, like friendship,
is a lifelong experience which goes beyond
the classroom. The Friends meets the needs of
individuals throughout the region by fostering
interest in cultural issues and learning in
Acadiana

Beginning with 10 founding members, the
membership of the Friends of the Humanities has
grown dramatically. The organization’s success
and rapid growth bear witness to its commitment
to the continuous pursuit of knowledge and to its
support of enriching the cultural life of Acadiana.

“I am excited about the future of the Friends and
its desire to move forward with the new initiatives
promoting the humanities at UL at Lafayette.”
- A. David Barry, Dean, College of Liberal Arts