Monthly Archives: January 2013
Nicholls To Present ‘The Vagina Monologues’
THIBODAUX — Nicholls State University’s Office of Student Services will present “The Vagina Monologues,” a play about the feminine experience, on Feb. 14, 15 and 16. A special Valentine’s Day performance, which will include a three-course meal, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union. Advanced tickets [...]
Nicholls dyslexia center to host conference
THIBODAUX — Parents, teachers, guidance counselors and others interested in helping students with dyslexia are invited to attend the “Unmasking Their Potential, 2013” conference, presented by the Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders at Nicholls State University on Saturday, Jan. 26. The Rev. Joseph Wallace-Williams, a 2008 Nicholls graduate who has battled dyslexia, [...]
Nicholls honors four retirees with emeritus status
THIBODAUX — During its first spring faculty meeting, Nicholls State University awarded four retirees with emeritus titles, honoring their exceptional dedication, outstanding accomplishments, professional contributions and extensive service to the university. Dr. O. Cleveland Hill, Dr. Marilyn Kilgen and Dr. Betty Kleen were named professor emeritus, and Deborah “Raz” Raziano was named director emeritus of [...]
Nicholls Seeks Gumbo Cook Off Teams
THIBODAUX — Nicholls State University is looking for the best local gumbo chefs to compete in its first Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off on Saturday, March 16. A new addition to the popular Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival, the Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off will include both a gumbo competition and public tasting. Cooking teams will be able to compete [...]
Nicholls Introduces New Non-Credit Classes
THIBODAUX —Nicholls State University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer dozens of non-credit courses this spring, including new classes in international cuisine and American Sign Language basics. “International Culinary Voyage” sessions held on Jan. 26, Feb. 16, March 9 and May 4 will introduce community members to multinational cooking styles, with each class focused on [...]
Nicholls scholarship fund to honor biology graduate
THIBODAUX — Nicholls State University’s Department of Biological Sciences has established a scholarship fund in memory of alumna Rachel Ianni, who tragically passed away Jan. 1 at age 26 while hiking near Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains. Nicholls faculty describe Ianni — a May 2011 graduate of the marine and environmental biology master’s [...]
Nicholls Students Named to Fall 2012 Honors Lists
THIBODAUX — More than 2,200 Nicholls State University students have been named to the fall 2012 president’s list, dean’s list and honor roll, which recognize academic excellence. A complete list of the honored students is downloadable here. Full-time students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the president’s list, between 3.2 and [...]
Nicholls offers Mardi Gras parking options
THIBODAUX — The Nicholls State University campus has prime, convenient parking spaces available for Thibodaux parade-goers this Mardi Gras season. Three parking options are available: Free parking — At no charge, parade-goers may park their vehicles in interior campus parking lots not directly along the parade routes. No campers are allowed. Pre-paid seasonal reserved parking [...]