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THIBODAUX — Nicholls State University has dedicated the Harold J. Callais Memorial Recreation Center’s gymnasium in honor of Michael Childs, an alumnus who was instrumental in rallying students in support of the facility. After the first proposal for a student-funded rec center failed by fewer than 20 student votes, Childs — a Student Government Association [...]

THIBODAUX — Taste some of the region’s best gumbos at Nicholls State University’s Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off on Saturday, March 16. Gates will open at 12:30 p.m. with at least eight competing gumbos being served from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot near John L. Guidry Stadium. The entry fee is $5, which [...]

THIBODAUX — Nicholls State University’s acting troupe, the Nicholls Players, will perform the popular Shakespearean drama “Hamlet” Thursday, March 14, through Sunday, March 17. Popularized throughout the decades for its famous “to be, or not to be” line, “Hamlet” chronicles the prince of Denmark as he sets out to avenge the death of his father, [...]

THIBODAUX — Nicholls State University will hold its spring Nicholls CAN! food drive from Friday, March 8 to Monday, March 25. Community members are encouraged to participate by donating nonperishable food, household items and/or cash to this campuswide service project benefitting local food banks. Items may be dropped off at locations across campus, including the [...]

THIBODAUX — Nicholls State University has hired Monique Crochet, a Thibodaux native and two-time Nicholls graduate, as its director of alumni affairs. Most recently serving as the marketing and public relations director for the city of Thibodaux, Crochet is no stranger to her alma mater. She worked at Nicholls from 1998 to 2003, holding various [...]

THIBODAUX — Dr. Marilyn Kilgen — Nicholls State University professor emeritus, nationally renowned microbiologist and seafood safety scientist — will be the featured speaker at the university’s 2013 Women’s History Luncheon and Awards Presentation on Thursday, March 21. Kilgen, who retired in December after teaching biology at Nicholls for 41 years, is well known for [...]

THIBODAUX — To continue expanding its unique culinary arts program, Nicholls State University broke ground on a new 33,000-square-foot facility for the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute on Monday, March 4. An impressive group of supporters — including Gov. Bobby Jindal, Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne Jr., Chef John Folse, legislators, community leaders, accomplished chefs and [...]

THIBODAUX — Nicholls State University’s Office of Continuing Education has opened registration for its dozens of summer camps — all designed to help parents keep their children’s brains and bodies active throughout their summer break. Options include daylong camps for the entire summer as well as weeklong camps for parents to pick and choose from. [...]

THIBODAUX — Nicholls State University will host the fifth annual Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival, a musical celebration of south Louisiana culture, from Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24. Locals and visitors are invited to experience regional music, food, history and art at the campus festival, which has been named one of March’s “Top 20 [...]

THIBODAUX — College-bound seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend Nicholls State University’s Financial Aid Night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Peltier Hall’s auditorium. This free event will help attendees learn how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and how to finance their college education using different types [...]

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