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Archive for May, 2009

NCAA report positive for most Nicholls programs

Friday, May 8th, 2009

THIBODAUX – With nine of Nicholls State University’s 15 sports programs performing above standard, student athletes are largely excelling in the classroom, according to information released this week by the National Collegiate Athletic Association on the academic progress rates of nearly 6,300 Division I teams. (more…)

Nicholls reaches internship agreement with ES&H

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

THIBODAUX – Students in the College of Business Administration at Nicholls State University have a new opportunity to gain experience in their chosen professions. The college established an internship agreement on Tuesday, April 21, with ES&H – a company founded in 1994 to help the oil, gas and chemical industries conduct cleaner, safer operations. (more…)

Veterans and rookies honored at Nicholls ceremony

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

THIBODAUX – The 2009 Annual Service Awards Program at Nicholls State University – conducted Tuesday, April 28, in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union – acknowledged new employees as well as those who have given 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service to Nicholls. (more…)

Academic Council Salutes Keller

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Todd Kellerassistant professor of nursing, assistant to the head of the Department of Nursing and coordinator of recruiting, retention, admissions and progression– received Nicholls State University’s Academic Council Salutes award for April 2009. Pictured from left are Dr. Carroll Falcon, provost and vice president for academic affairs; Keller; and Dr. Sue Westbrook, dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health. (more…)

Nicholls students select Mr., Ms. Nicholls

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University students recently chose Ugochukwu Ezema of Kingston, Jamaica, to represent the institution as Mr. Nicholls – and Marquita Christy of Donaldsonville to reign as Ms. Nicholls. (more…)

Millet, Zeringue halls rededicated

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Officials from Nicholls State University conducted a rededication ceremony for Marvin J. Zeringue and Richard J. Millet residence halls on Wednesday, April 29. During the ceremony, daughters of the facilities’ namesakes unveiled framed photos, refurbished by the Nicholls Division of Art. Pictured from left are Alice Zeringue Landry; Janelle Zeringue Welchel; Michelle Zeringue Parro; Mike Davis, assistant vice president of administration; Jeanelle Millet Clark; and Millie Millet Browning.

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Nicholls to host pottery sale

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

THIBODAUX – The Ceramics Club at Nicholls State University will conduct its annual Spring Pottery Sale on Wednesday, May 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. – and Thursday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – in the Ceramics Laboratory near the rear entrance of Talbot Hall. (more…)