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| UL Lafayette Architecture Professor Corey Saft wanted to build a sheltered area in his yard where his kids could play. What he ultimately designed, though, is the South's first house to be certified by the Passive House Institute. That means it uses 90 percent less energy than traditional homes. Saft's three-bedroom, two-bath home was featured last week in USA Today's Green House column. |
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Seeing Red
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 It's time to picture yourself in red. Literally. On Sept. 3, wear Ragin' Cajuns red and take a photo of yourself. Schools and businesses can do the same. It's all part of UL Lafayette's fifth annual Wear Red Day. New this year: pictures can be submitted on online at www.facebook.com/RaginCajunsWearRed and the winner of the schools competition gets a Deano's pizza party with specialty Ragin' Cajuns® pizzas. Did we mention prizes are up for grabs? And, bragging rights too. |
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From Gulf to UK
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Dr. Suzanne Fredericq, biology professor at UL Lafayette, recently described the beaches at Port Fourchon for a videographer with London's Daily Telegraph. She has visited the area several times since the BP deepwater well began gushing oil into the Gulf of Mexico. She showed the Telegraph’s Alastair Good the oil-soaked algae she brought back to her lab and explained how it effects the overall food chain in the Gulf.
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By the Numbers
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400,000. That's the estimated number of people who refer to themselves as Cajuns, according to James Wilson, assistant director for UL Lafayette's Center for Louisiana Studies.
In an Aug. 6 article for The Christian Science Monitor, Wilson noted how difficult it is to determine how many Cajuns live in Louisiana.
His comments were part of a story about the BP oil spill imperiling the Cajun culture.
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Best Wishes
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In 1960, UL Lafayette began honoring employees upon their retirement.
Since then, more than 730 retirees have been recognized. Fifty-six more joined that rank on Friday during a formal luncheon at the Petroleum Club.
UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie encouraged each to stay in touch with the university.
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We will always be grateful for what you contributed to UL Lafayette's evolution as a university with statewide and national impact." |
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