Rebuilding Rome
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Rome’s ancient Pantheon, the aqueducts and Egypt’s pyramids took decades to build. Civil engineering students at UL Lafayette will recreate all of these historic structures – on a much smaller scale – in a matter of weeks. Their models are part of the Discovery Channel’s “Engineering the Impossible” series. Dr. Chris Carroll, assistant professor of civil engineering, said the series will show how these structures were built and which engineering techniques were used. |
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Exit Now
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 When motorists on Interstate 10 approach Lafayette, they’ll know when they enter Ragin’ Cajun territory. They’ll see red – and white. Last week, 100 red and white crepe myrtles were planted along University Avenue at the I-10 exit, which is seen as a gateway for UL Lafayette. The tree project is part of an ongoing collaboration among the university, Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Upper Lafayette Economic Development Foundation. Apache Corporation donated the trees. Last year, Robert Dafford painted two murals of the university’s logo on the interstate’s embankment. |
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Available on DVD
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| Starlotte Dawn Smith was a champion water skier during her years at UL Lafayette in 1990s. She traded in her skis for acting and moved to Hollywood in the late 1990s. Smith began an acting career and later found her niche as a producer. One of her productions is now out on DVD. La cucina, a romantic drama, picked up Best Feature and Best Screenplay awards at several film festivals. |
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Cajun Connection
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First-time freshmen at UL Lafayette will get some help from The Cajun Connection as they embark on their college careers. The Cajun Connection is a seminar, which gives students access to university resources and community involvement. The course emerged as the university began its preparation for its reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A commission with SACS is visiting campus this week.
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