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Shelly Chiasson, business administration graduate student from Thibodaux, and Bobby Dufrene, accounting freshman from Morgan City, arrange presents in the dean’s office of the College of Business Administration.

THIBODAUX – The Nicholls State University Department of Athletics is seeking nominations for the Hall of Distinction, an honor that recognizes individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the Colonels athletics program.

Sarah Sullivan, senior vocal music and accounting double major from Woodstown, N.J., performs “Santa Baby” during the Nicholls State University Chamber Singers concert, “The Stars Come Out at Christmas.”

Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert (right), president of Nicholls State University, places a star created by Deborah Lillie, assistant professor of art, atop the City of Thibodaux’s Christmas tree at City Hall. Pictured at left is Tommy Eschete, mayor of Thibodaux.

THIBODAUX – Chef John Folse, namesake of Nicholls State University’s culinary institute, will deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary Doctor of Letters on Saturday, Dec. 10, when the university confers approximately 670 degrees during commencement exercises in Stopher Gymnasium.

Four-term Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards joined Dr. Christopher E. Cenac Sr., Houma physician, for a book-signing and dinner program on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Nicholls State University.

THIBODAUX – The Nicholls State University Chamber Singers will perform “The Stars Come Out at Christmas,” directed by Dr. Kenneth S. Klaus, professor of music and director of choral activities, on Friday, Dec. 2.

THIBODAUX – The Nicholls State University Concert Choir will present the annual Candlelight Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Talbot Theater on the Nicholls campus.

THIBODAUX – Larry Howell, interim executive vice president at Nicholls State University, has officially been selected as executive vice president, contingent upon the approval of the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System.

THIBODAUX – Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who reside in southeast Louisiana are invited to contribute their stories to an oral history project at Nicholls State University.