Monthly Archives: March 2010
Nicholls Academic Council salutes McKnight
Dr. Richard McKnight, professor of psychology, received Nicholls State University’s Academic Council Salutes award for February 2010.
Nicholls grad students shine at science competition
THIBODAUX – Three graduate students from Nicholls State University took home top competition honors from the Louisiana Academy of Sciences annual meeting, conducted Saturday, Feb. 27, at Louisiana State University at Alexandria.
Scholarship memorializes Nicholls student
THIBODAUX – A Nicholls State University senior who died in a car accident in fall 2009 will be memorialized, beginning in fall 2010, with a scholarship.
Nicholls honored again by federal government
THIBODAUX – For the fourth consecutive year, Nicholls State University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Launched in 2006, the list recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative community service and service-learning programs. It is the highest federal recognition a university can receive for service-related commitment.
Ayo Pool at Nicholls closed
THIBODAUX – Ayo Swimming Pool at Nicholls State University will remain closed until further notice, university officials announced earlier this week. The 33-year-old pool, which is normally open from April to September each year, is closed due to tears and holes in the pool lining, leaks in the piping system and deterioration in the electrical [...]
Endowment for new Nicholls professorship to total $110,000
THIBODAUX – In fall 2010, Nicholls State University will add a new title to be awarded to one of its history faculty – the Mack Thomas Nolen Endowed Professorship in History, named for a professor emeritus of history who had a distinguished career at the university.
Improve your etiquette IQ at Nicholls dinner
The Society for Human Resource Management at Nicholls State University will host a business-etiquette dinner at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 15, in the Plantation Suite of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union.
Nicholls to host children’s art exhibit
The Nicholls State University Folk Art Studio in Chauvin, La., will host a children’s art exhibition Monday, March 1, through Saturday, April 3. The exhibition titled “My Wetlands,” is presented by Bayou Grace Community Services, a non-profit organization that provides outreach, services and advocacy to the 5 bayou communities of Terrebonne Parish (Bayou Petite Caillou, [...]
Nicholls honored for architectural excellence
The architectural renovation of the Vernon F. Galliano Hall at Nicholls State University was featured in American School and University magazine’s 2009 Architectural Portfolio – and is currently featured on the portfolio’s Web site at www.SchoolDesigns.com.
Nicholls gears for 12th annual arts & humanities festival
The 12th Annual Jubilee: A Festival of the Arts and Humanities at Nicholls State University, is scheduled for Monday, March 8, through Sunday, April 18.