Monthly Archives: April 2012
Nicholls ‘Nocturne’ echoes 19th century soirees
THIBODAUX – The faculty of the Nicholls State University Department of Music will present the sixth annual Nocturne – a recital in support of music scholarships – on Friday, May 4, in the Mary M. Danos Theater (formerly Talbot Theater) on the university campus.
Presidential appointee to headline oil spill conference at Nicholls
THIBODAUX – The public is invited to attend a free conference at Nicholls State University on Wednesday, April 18, titled “The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: A 2012 Report Card.” Sponsored by the Environment and Health Council of Louisiana, the conference will feature a keynote address delivered by Dr. Donald Boesch, who was appointed by President [...]
Jones named Dean of Education at Nicholls
THIBODAUX – Dr. Leslie Jones, professor and associate dean of the College of Education at Nicholls State University, has officially been named dean, pending approval of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors.
Nicholls residence hall renovation nears completion
Manning Passing Academy campers expected to be first guests THIBODAUX – A 40-year-old residence hall at Nicholls State University is getting a facelift, and completion is targeted to coincide with the annual Manning Passing Academy, scheduled for Thursday, July 12, through Sunday, July 15.
Nicholls invites public to picnic, ‘Blessing of the Fleet’
THIBODAUX – The Chauvin Sculpture Garden picnic and Blessing of the Fleet celebration are scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 15.
Nicholls police chief named national director of the year
THIBODAUX – Campus Safety magazine has named Craig Jaccuzzo, director of Nicholls State University Police, Director of the Year for higher education.
Danos Theater dedicated at Nicholls
The official dedication of the Mary M. Danos Theater (formerly Talbot Theater) at Nicholls State University was held Monday, April 2, on campus.
Nicholls finalizes return of Rienzi Plantation
THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University has officially transferred the Rienzi Plantation House to the Levert Foundation, the charitable arm of its original donor, the J.B. Levert Land Company LLC. The Thibodaux landmark, approved by the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System in 2010 as a new site for the John Folse Culinary [...]
State Supreme Court Justice addresses Nicholls business honorees
State Supreme Court Justice John Weimer served as master of ceremonies at the 42nd annual Nicholls State University College of Business Administration honors banquet, held Sunday, April 1, in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union.