Monthly Archives: October 2008
Faculty to perform works for saxophone and piano
THIBODAUX – Two Nicholls State University faculty members, Paula Van Goes, instructor of woodwinds, assisted by Donna Sammarco, instructor of piano, will present a recital of standard works from the repertoire for saxophone and piano by composers from France, Brazil and the United States. The concert is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6., at 7:30 p.m. [...]
Study to detail value of Nicholls to region
THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University is in the process of conducting a wide-ranging, in-depth study of the impact it has on the regional economy and quality of life.
Nicholls to host domestic violence vigil
THIBODAUX – As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a candlelight vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Quadrangle of Nicholls State University.
NCAA reports boost in Nicholls graduates
THIBODAUX – Graduation rates of student-athletes at Nicholls State University continue to improve, according to a report issued Tuesday, Oct. 14, by the National Association of Collegiate Athletics. Colonel athletes graduate at a rate of 59 percent-a three-percent increase from last year.
Nicholls welcomes McElroy to University Relations
THIBODAUX – Photojournalist Misty McElroy of Houma has joined the Office of University Relations at Nicholls State University.
Nicholls culinary institute gets ready to “Double Downâ€
THIBODAUX – The 12th annual Bite of the Arts gala, Nicholls State University’s premier fundraising event for the John Folse Culinary Institute, is slated for Friday, Nov. 21, at Cypress Columns in Gray, La.
Video gamers invited to Nicholls tourney
THIBODAUX – High school and college students alike will have the chance to prove their video-gaming abilities at Game Day 2008 – a two-day competition spearheaded by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Nicholls State University.
Wal-Mart and Nicholls unite to promote Colonel Pride
THIBODAUX – The entire community is invited to a pep rally at the Thibodaux Wal-Mart on Friday, Oct. 17, to help kick off Nicholls State University’s first home football game of the season-slated for Saturday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m.   Â
Nicholls Academic Council salutes Lawrence
THIBODAUX – Dr. Shari Lawrence, assistant professor of finance at Nicholls State University, is the Nicholls Academic Council’s October honoree for outstanding service and significant contributions to teaching.
Sponsor A+ Scholar event raises more than $40,000
THIBODAUX – Debbie Raziano, director of alumni affairs at Nicholls State University, auctions off items at the 13th annual Sponsor A+ Scholar Wine and Food Extravaganza in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union on Wednesday, Oct. 8.