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Dr. William Simon, mechanical engineering professor, receives his award from Dr. Carolyn Bruder, associate vice president for academic affairs.
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A group of UL Lafayette faculty members were honored for exemplary academic advising during a ceremony at the UL Lafayette Alumni Center. In addition to the satisfaction of helping students, 45 faculty members with three or more years of advising received $1,000 stipends. Ten new faculty with less than three years of advising received $500 stipends. The university has been rewarding faculty members for exemplary advising since 2006. |
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Home Sweet Home
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Dave Spizale, general manager of KRVS 88.7 FM, speaks at the Open House. On stage is a portrait of Doris Hawthorne, which was unveiled at the event.
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An open house and rededication ceremony were held last week to celebrate completion of Burke-Hawthorne Hall’s renovation and expansion. The building was originally named for Walter Burke of New Iberia, a former member of the State Board of Education. In 1997, it was renamed to also honor Doris Hawthorne, a long-time university supporter. A portrait of Hawthorne was unveiled during the events. Burke-Hawthorne Hall houses KRVS radio station and the departments of Communications, Communicative Disorders and Performing Arts.
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Mardi Gras = $$
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What is Mardi Gras worth to Lafayette Parish? Gwen Fontenot, head of UL Lafayette’s Marketing and Hospitality department, and Associate Professor Lucy Henke studied the numbers.
The pair surveyed more than 1,200 Mardi Gras parade watchers and krewe members following this year’s festivities. Take a closer look at how costumes, beads and extravagant balls equal big numbers in economic impact.
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Join the Fun
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Ragin’ Cajun fans in Baton Rouge will get a chance to meet Bob Marlin, new head coach of UL Lafayette’s basketball team, on Wednesday.
He’ll be part of the The Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Foundation bus tour, which will stop at HomeBank, 5302 Corporate Boulevard, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Coaches and university leaders will give Red Stick residents the latest scoop about UL Lafayette’s progress. |
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Pomp and Circumstance
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About 1,500 UL Lafayette graduating seniors will pick up their diplomas Saturday during Commencement ceremonies. Graduation for each academic college and the Graduate School will be held throughout the day in the Cajundome and Convention Center. Here’s a schedule.
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