Sling bling January 31, 2017 1:00 PM | Paula Burch-Celentano pburch@tulane.edu View PDF Students pass under the “bead tree” as they walk to and from class. The tree, a red oak, is embellished each year when students, returning from uptown Mardi Gras parades, pass by and toss new strands into its branches. Other Related Articles Preservation in practice: Tulane students restore historic tombs Tulane receives $1 million from Jeffrey and Tina Miller to support Innovation Institute School of Liberal Arts and Innovation Institute launch spring entrepreneurship course Home to School of Architecture, Richardson Memorial Hall reopens after major expansion and renovation Tulane celebrates International Education Week 2025