Monthly Archives: June 2011
Mannings to ‘Air it Out’ at Nicholls
THIBODAUX – Members of the legendary Manning family will “Air it Out” Saturday, July 9, at Nicholls State University in a skills demonstration featuring Super Bowl MVPs Peyton and Eli Manning – as well as other NFL and college quarterbacks.
Nicholls alligator gar research continues
Dr. Allyse Ferrara, associate professor of biological sciences at Nicholls State University, injects hormones into an adult alligator gar at the LSU Aquaculture Research Station near Baton Rouge on Thursday, June 23.
Nicholls president says legislative session ends on a good note
THIBODAUX – Although it is too early to know the exact funding for Nicholls State University, the just-completed legislative session maintains basically a standstill budget for higher education.
Native plant project at Nicholls expands to include marsh species
THIBODAUX – A 7.5-acre pond at the Nicholls State University Farm will soon be home to hundreds of thousands of new plants, broadening the research and cultivation capabilities of the Louisiana Native Plant Initiative.
Nicholls Performing Arts Camp to present ‘Mulan JR.’
THIBODAUX – Fifty-six participants of Nicholls State University’s Performing Arts Camp will sing, dance and act in Disney’s “Mulan JR,” scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, June 24; Saturday, June 25; and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Talbot Theater. Tickets are $8 each and may be purchased at the door.
Barbara Pierce Bush to deliver keynote address at Nicholls event
THIBODAUX – Tickets to the closing ceremonies of Nicholls State University’s Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy, slated for Wednesday, June 15, are now available for $25 each and must be purchased via downloadable order form.
Students named to Nicholls honors lists
THIBODAUX – Students who excelled academically at Nicholls State University in spring 2011 have been named to the president’s lists, dean’s lists and honor rolls of their individual colleges.
Youths learn basketball skills at Nicholls
Nicholls State University junior basketball guard Fred Hunter of Denton, Texas, coaches campers at J.P. Piper’s Basketball Day Camp in Stopher Gym on Friday, June 3.