Monthly Archives: September 2009
Nurses from Nicholls dominate area workforce
THIBODAUX – A substantial portion of licensed registered nurses working in the Bayou Region received their degrees from Nicholls State University, according to data garnered from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing’s 2009 Roster of Registered Nurses and the Nicholls Department of Nursing’s Graduate Database.
Brazilian cellist to perform with Nicholls faculty
THIBODAUX – The Department of Music at Nicholls State University invites the public to an evening of Brazilian music, featuring cellist Raïff Dantas Barreto, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Thibodaux on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Manning Passing Academy donates surplus footballs
At the request of the Manning family, the Manning Passing Academy donated 104 surplus footballs to Lafourche Parish public high schools on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Nicholls to feature works by regional artist
THIBODAUX – An art exhibition titled “New Sculpture,” featuring work by regional artist Brad Bourgoyne, will be showcased in the Ameen Art Gallery at Nicholls State University until Oct. 2. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Nicholls enrollment continues to climb
THIBODAUX – More students are choosing Nicholls State University as their institution of choice for a four-year baccalaureate degree despite recent state budget cuts to higher education, which resulted in the elimination of five low-completer programs and two 2-year programs that should be offered at a community college.
Nicholls gears for a Tillou Homecoming
THIBODAUX – Themed “Tillou: Dancing through the Decades,” Homecoming Week at Nicholls State University is slated to kick off Sunday, Sept. 20.
Nicholls to host second annual Monster Piano Concert
THIBODAUX – The Department of Music at Nicholls State University will host the second annual Monster Piano Concert on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Talbot Hall Auditorium on campus.
Nicholls hosts engravings exhibition
THIBODAUX – The art exhibition “Engraving 2009: Invitational Print Exchange” will be on display in the Ameen Art Gallery at Nicholls State University through Sept. 11, 2009. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Nicholls receives $168,000 in grants
THIBODAUX – The Louisiana Board of Regents recently awarded six undergraduate enhancement grants to Nicholls State University faculty members.
Nicholls stresses service-learning, volunteerism
THIBODAUX – With faculty, staff and students having volunteered approximately 176,000 hours of community service in 2008, administrators at Nicholls State University anticipate another productive, service-filled year in 2009-10.