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Former Saints Star Marques Colston to Deliver Homer Hitt Presidential Distinguished Lecture on April 19

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Former New Orleans Saints star receiver and entrepreneur Marques Colston will deliver the Homer Hitt Presidential Lecture on April 19 at the University of New Orleans. Colston’s presentation, “Keys to Unlocking Intentional Performance,” will take place at 7 p.m. in the Sen. Ted Hickey Ballroom in the University Center. It will be a fireside chat-style conversation with WGNO-TV’s Tamica Lee. The event is free and open to the public.

Earlier in the day, Colston will lead a session with UNO students discussing how to operate with intentionality to achieve their professional goals.

Former New Orleans Saints star receiver Marques Colston, who has developed several businesses, is an entrepreneur, speaker and business strategist.

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_{December 17, 2021}

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_{December 15, 2021}

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_{December 14, 2021}

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_{December 13, 2021}

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_{December 9, 2021}

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_{December 8, 2021}

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_{December 8, 2021}

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_{December 6, 2021}

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_{December 1, 2021}

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