May 2008

LSUE Faculty Staff Awards
Lois Nemetz was awarded the LSUE Foundation Teaching Excellence Award at the 2008 Faculty Staff Appreciation Dinner. Winning Staff Excellence awards were Donnie Thibodeaux, Denise Foret and Dillard Fair.

Summer Enrichment for Adults at LSUE
The Office of Continuing Education at LSU Eunice announced its summer lifelong learning and personal enrichment courses for adults.

Evangeline Parish Bar Assocaition Give Scholarship
The Evangeline Parish Bar Association gave $5000 toward an endowed scholarship for Louisiana State University at Eunice.

Commencement set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17
Senator Nick Gautreaux, will be the commencement speaker when Louisiana State University at Eunice holds spring graduation ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, in the gymnasium of the Health and Physical Education Building.

LSUE Continuing Education Offers Course Online
An online course entitled "Creating Web Pages" is being offered through the Office of Continuing Education at Louisiana State University at Eunice.

April 2008

LSUE Honors Convocation, 2008
EUNICE – LSU at Eunice students were recognized Wednesday evening, April 23, for their academic achievements and their accomplishments in leadership and service during the annual LSUE Honors Convocation in the Acadian Center.

LSUE Nursing Student Named Louisiana Student fo the Year
LSU Eunice Nursing Student Crystal Yanna has been named Outstanding Student of the Year by the Louisiana Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (L-OADN).

LSUE Receives St. Landry Parish Hospital Service District Scholarship
LSU Eunice nursing student Ian Oliver became the first recipient of the St. Landry Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 Scholarship.

A Cappella Group Headlines Next LSUE Performing Arts Series Event
The a cappella group InPulse will perform at the Liberty Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. as part of the LSU Eunice Performing Arts.

Community Day Set Saturday, April 19
Community Day 2008 will be held 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, on the LSU at Eunice campus featuring games, contests, exhibits, a used book sale and many other activities.

LSUE Mobile Alert Service
LSUE's Mobile Alert Service allows students, staff, and faculty to receive emergency alerts or information via text message on their mobile phone and LSUE email.

March 2008

Book Donations Need for Community Day
In conjunction with LSUE’s Community Day in April, the Arnold LeDoux Library is seeking book donations for their used book sale which provides additional support for library acquisition and special projects.

February 2008

LSUE Performing Arts Turns Focus on the Orphan Train
LSU at Eunice Performing Arts Series will host two events about the Orphan Train on March 10.

LSUE Sets Orientations Dates
New, re-entry and transfer students enrolling in summer and fall classes on the LSU at Eunice campus can take part in orientation and then register on March 25 or March 26.

Cultural Expo set for March 1
The African-American Student Alliance at LSUE will celebrate Black History Month with their annual Cultural Expo on Saturday, March 1 at 6 p.m. in the Health Technology Auditorium.

Performing Arts Presents Keith Knight
Performing Arts Series will host Keith Knight February 21 at noon and at 7 p.m.

LSU Eunice Receives President’s Honor Roll Award for Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service named LSU at Eunice to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth through the university’s Book Buddy Program.

January 2008

Students Named to Chancellor's List
LSU at Eunice has named 248 students to the Fall Semester 2007 Chancellor's List in recognition of their academic achievement.

Spring Advanced Placement Exams
LSUE Offering Language, Math Advanced Placement Exams for High School Students

December 2007

Sights and Sounds: Fall Commencement 2007
Slide show featuring Fall Commencement ceremonies.

Fall Commencement
LSUE awards 120 degrees during Fall Commencement. View a list of graduates and see photos from the ceremonies.

November 2007

Commencement Set for 3 p.m. Friday, December 21
Dorothy Reese, a member of the LSU Board of Supervisors will be the commencement speaker when LSUE holds fall graduation ceremonies at 3 p.m. Friday, December 21.

Phi Theta Kappa Inducts Nine
Nine students were inducted into the LSUE chapter of the academic honor society, Phi Theta Kappa.

Pathways Named Exemplary Advising Program
Louisiana State University at Eunice’s Pathways to Success program has been named by the National Academic Advising Association as an Exemplary Advising Program for Under Prepared Students in the Community College.

Peforming Arts Series - Creole vs. Cajun
The LSUE Performing Arts Series is please to present two free programs on November 14.

October 2007

Miss LSUE Crowned at Pageant
Kayla Armstrong, a 19 year-old sophomore, was named Miss LSUE at the school’s annual pageant held Sunday.

Basketball to host Lady Bengal Classic
The Lady Bengal Basketball team will host their annual Lady Bengal Classic November 2 and 3 on the LSUE campus.

September 2007

PARKING LOT CLOSURE
The Health Technology Building Parking Lot will be closed September 28, from 8 AM to 5 PM to student and faculty parking.

August 2007

Gospel Artist Carolyn Traylor to Perform at LSUE
Gospel recording artist Carolyn Traylor will perform at LSUE on Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m. in the Health Technology Auditorium.

Louisiana Authors to Highlight LSUE Homecoming Day
Six Louisiana authors will be part of the LSU at Eunice Homecoming Day celebrations in September.

ACT Prep Workshops Offered this Fall
Workshops to help high school students with the English, Reading, Math and Science exams on the ACT will be held this fall.

Learning Center Students earn TCA Awards
Twenty-six students participated in an awards ceremony at the Learning Center of Rapides Parish after completing LSUE’s program for a Medical Billing and Coding Technical Competency Area award.

ONLINE Donations now available for LSUE Foundation and LSUE Alumni Association
THE LSUE Foundation announces online donations are now available for Foundation and Alumni Association support.

Respiratory Care Graduates Receive Pins
Thirteen students participated in a pinning ceremony after completing the associate degree program in respiratory care.

July 2007

Advanced Placement Exams for High School Students
Placement exams in Mathematics and French will be held August 21 for qualified students.

Basketball Announces 2007 Recruiting Class
Lady Bengals replace four starters with new recruiting class.

Lombardi Named LSU System President
LSU Board of Superviors select John V. Lombardi as Louisiana State University System President.

Rad Tech Program Boast 100 Percent Pass Rate
2007 Rad Tech graduates achieve 100 percent pass rate on National Board exams

Students Work Mock Crime Scene
Crime Scene Management students use skills learned in their forensics classes to collect evidence from a mock crime scene.

Sights and Sounds
LSUE's Crime Scene Investigations class works a mock crime scene.

June 2007

Sights and Sounds
Softball Camp 2007

Sights and Sounds
Basketball Camp 2007

Five Bengals taken in Major League Draft
Major League Baseball Draft 2007 picks up five Bengal players.

Sights and Sounds
Baseball Camp 2007

May 2007

Willis to Coach in NJCAA All-Star Game
LSUE head baseball coach Jeff Willis will coach in the NJCAA Baseball Freshmen All-Star Games.

Seven Bengals Sign with Major Colleges
Bengal baseball players continue careers at colleges in Louisiana and Mississippi.

LSUE Publishes The Louisiana Review
The Louisiana Review, a magazine featuring poetry, short stories, essays, reviews, plays and art has been published by the Division of Liberal Arts.

Spring 2007 Chancellor’s List

Summer Enrichment Classes Scheduled
Summer enrichment classes for children from ages 3 through 16 will be offered by LSUE, with some classes starting as early as June 4.

LSUE Summer Athletic Camps
Summer baseball, basketball, and softball camps offered in June.

Spring Commencement 2007
LSUE awards 169 degrees during Spring Commencement. View a list of graduates and see photos from the ceremonies.

Edwards Signs with Northwestern State
LSUE basketball standout will continue her basketball career as a Lady Demon.

SIFE Wins Third Place at National Competition
LSUE's SIFE team took third place at the SIFE USA National Exposition in Dallas.

Honor Students Recognized
LSUE holds Honors Convocation

LSUE Commencement Set
LSUE Commencement set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19.

April 2007

LSUE SIFE heads to National Championships
LSUE's SIFE team seeks their fifth national title at the SIFE National Expo.

LSUE to Outline Offerings in Cenla April 17
Informations Sessions will be held 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. for prospective students.

Anniversary Plaza Groundbreaking
Grounbreaking for 40th Anniversary Commemorative Brick Plaza is scheduled to take place Saturday April 21, 2007.

March 2007

LSUE Celebrating National Poetry Month in April
LeDoux Library prepares for month long celebrartion of poetry.

DAR Donates Book to Library
The Daughters of American Revolution donated a book to the LeDoux Library in honor of one of its charter members.

Community Day set Saturday, April 21
Community Day 2007 will be held 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, on the LSU at Eunice campus featuring games, contests, exhibits, a used book sale and many other activities.

LSUE offering Introduction to Public Administration Course
LSUE offering Management 2920, Introduction to Public Administration as a new evening course next semester.

LSUE to Provide Community College Services for CENLA
LSUE will offer developmental courses and an associate degree program in Alexandria.

Lady Bengals Finish Fourth in Nation
LSUE's women basketball team place fourth in National Tournament in Phoenix, AZ.

Lady Bengals Advance to NJCAA National Tournament
LSUE wins District B Tournament and advances to NJCAA National Tournament in Phoenix.

LSUE SIFE Team Named Finalist in Goldman Sachs Program
LSUE's SIFE team named finalist in the Goldman Sachs Foundations’ Capital Markets Program.

February 2007

LSUE Offering Spring/Summer Intersession
LSUE will offer several classes during a spring/summer intersession period this May.

LSUE Lady Bengals Ranked 4th in Poll
The Lady Bengals are currently ranked 4th in the country in NJCAA Division II.

Sights and Sounds
The LeDoux Library host Zydeco dance lessons.

LSUE Library offers Zydeco Dance Lessons
Library offers second Zydeco Dance Lesson Class Feb. 12.

LSUE Celebrates Black History Month with Cultural Expo
Fourth Annual Cultural Expo will be held Saturday, February 24 at 6 p.m. in the LSUE Health Technology Auditorium.

January 2007

Michele Yawn Named National Player of Week
For the second straight week Michele Yawn has been named NJCAA Division II National Co-Player of the Week.

LSUE 40th Anniversary Essay Contest
LSUE Foundation hosting 40th Anniversary Essay Contest.

Lady Bengals Ranked 8th in National Poll
LSUE Lady Bengal Basketaball is currently ranked 8th in the nation in the new NCJAA Division II poll.

LSUE offers Veterinary Assistant Course
The Office of Continuing Education at Louisiana State University at Eunice offers an online education series, Becoming a Veterinary Assistant.

LSUE Library offers Zydeco Dance Lessons
LSUE's LeDoux Library is offering a one-night class on Zydeco Dance, January 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the Library.

LSUE offers course on Aging and Long Term Care
Louisiana State University at Eunice will offer an online course about aging and long-term care and a course on medical law and ethics during the spring semester.

Willis to be Recognized as Coach of the Year
Head Baseball Coach Jeff Willis is named ABCA's Coach of the Year.

December 2006

Commencement Fall 2006
List of summer and fall graduates and photos from the fall commencement ceremonies.

The Sights and Sounds of Fall Commencement 2006
View a slide show featuring LSUE's Fall Commencement

Three Bengals Sign with College Baseball Squads
Three LSUE Baseball players have signed letters of intent with colleges during the early signing period for the 2008 season.

LSUE Rings in the New Year with 40th Anniversary Plans
LSUE Foundation is making plans for the University's 40th Anniversary.

LSUE offers online course on Photoshop
An online course at LSUE entitled "Photoshop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer" is being offered through the Office of Continuing Ed.

LSUE Commencement set for 3 p.m. Friday, December 22
Mickey Guillory, State Representative for District 41, will be the commencement speaker when LSUE holds fall graduation ceremonies at 3 p.m. Friday, December 22.

November 2006

Lachapelle Named President of SWASFAA
LSUE’s Director of Financial Aid, Jacqueline Lachapelle, took over as president of the Southwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

LSUE Spring 2007 Community Classes Announced
LSUE Continuing Education has announced the availability of its Spring 2007 Catalog of Community Courses.

Edwards Named National Player Of the Week
Renotta Edwards was named the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending November 24

LSUE offers Online Continuing Education Courses
LSUE has teamed up with Ed2Go and Gatlin Educational Services to offer hundreds of continuing education and leisure learning courses online.

SIFE on Kellogg's Cornflakes boxes
A photo of LSUE’s Students In Free Enterprise team appears on the back of boxes of Kellogg’s Cornflakes sold exclusively through Wal-Mart Stores.

LSUE Named to President’s Community Service Honor Roll
LSUE recognized for providing distinguished community service to Hurricane Katrina victims.

October 2006

Spring Registration Dates Announced
Early Registration Begins Nov. 6

Performing Arts Series Features Savoy
Ann Savoy and Her Sleepless Knights next in LSUE Performance Arts Series

Nursing Students Taught about Financial Responsibility
Financial Advisor James Tucker presented nursing students with an overview of investment practices.

Continuing Education Offering Trip to Copper Canyon
LSUE Offering Info Night on Copper Canyon Trip on Wednesday, October 11.

September 2006

Christopher Columbus goes on trial as part of the LSUE Performing Arts
"Christopher Columbus: The Shame in the Glory" is second production in LSUE Performing Arts Series.

Insurance Pre-Licensing Courses Initiated by LSUE
Continuing Ed offering two courses for those planning a career in insurance.

Computers for the Terrified
Continuing Ed offering new course for beginning computer users.

Math Instructor Comes Home
Mathematics instructor Todd Carrere once took remedial math courses at LSUE. Now he is teaching those exact courses.

Franklin takes helm of Nursing & Allied Health Division
Dr. Mary Anne Franklin has been named Head of the LSU at Eunice Division of Nursing and Allied Health.

LSUE Performing Arts Series Announces Fall Schedule
The LSUE Performing Arts Series has announced its fall 2006 program lineup.

August 2006

Students named to LSUE summer 2006 Chancellor’s List
LSU at Eunice has named 187 students to the summer 2006 Chancellor’s List in recognition of their academic achievements.

Dual Credit Program Offered to High School Students
LSUE is offering high school students at three local schools the opportunity to earn dual credit in Math and English courses.

Lights installed at LSUE Baseball Field
For the first time since the program was established in 1999, Louisiana State University at Eunice’s baseball team will play at night in Bengal Stadium.

LSUE Honors Learning Center Students with TCA Awards
LSUE students at the Learning Center of Rapids Parish receive Medical Billing and Coding Technical Competency Area award.

LSUE Respiratory Care Graduates Receive Pins
Twelve students participate in a pinning ceremony after completing the associate degree program in respiratory care.

July 2006

Over 100 Participate in Orientation
August orientation session draws 165 new students to campus.

LSUE Honors SHARP Participants
University officials honored 14 high school students participating in LSUE's SHARP Program.

Upward Bound Students Recognized
LSUE Upward Bound Program presented its participants with an academic incentive.

LSUE Offers Course on Serial Murder
Special course explores serial murder cases from Jack the Ripper to Derrick Todd Lee.

June 2006

New LSUE head of Div. of Sciences & Math
Dr. Renee Robichaux is the new head of the LSUE Division of Sciences and Mathematics.

Newsletter online: LSUE, home of champions
A special championship issue of Au Courant, the LSUE faculty and staff newsletter, is posted on LSUE's web site.

Financial education program set for Gen X women
Wi$e Up, a program for Generation X women ages 22-35, is being offered by the LSUE Students In Free Enterprise Team and the Continuing Education Office on 6-9 p.m.July 24 & 31 and repeated Aug. 7 & 14. For details phone 550-1390 or check LSUE's web site.

LSUE has courses in geographical info systems
This fall, LSUE will offer the first of a series of courses in geographical information systems. GIS software provides a powerful way for business and government to view data needed for planning and decision-making.

Whitetail deer hunting class for ages 10-16
LSUE is offering the class 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31. Cost: $40. Contact Continuing Education, 550-1390, or download the registration form from the Continuing Ed section of LSUE's web site.

Fall orientation, sign-up session June 30
New, re-entry and transfer students who have applied for admission can attend orientation and EZ-REG registration for the fall on June 30.

LSUE prof receives NSF fellowship
Dr. Linda Langley received a National Science Foundation fellowship to study preservation of endangered languages. She is working to help preserve the Coushatta Indian language.

Four LSUE faculty members promoted
The faculty members and their new rank are Dr. Anthony Baltakis, professor of history; Dr. Maura Cavell, professor of English; Dr. Diane Fisher, associate professor of mathematics; Holly Bell, assistant professor of education and developmental studies.

Bengal baseball records online
The Bengal baseball team set many records in 2006. See the team and individual records on LSUE's web site.

LSUE World Series stories on the Internet
Internet links to newspaper stories included on LSUE's website, updated June 17.

LSUE Lady Bengal Softball records online
Team and individual records for the inaugural year of Lady Bengal softball are posted on LSUE's web site.

Ernest Gaines gives reading at LSUE
Celebrated author Ernest Gaines gave a reading and answered questions at LSUE June 7 during a summer institute for teachers supported by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. The reading was also open to the public. Photos on LSUE's web site.

Bengals receive awards at banquet
Among the recipients: Brandon Richey, MVP; Matt Berard, Defensive Player; Nate Duhe, MV Pitcher; Kyle Suire, Coach's Award; Josh Pomier, Academic Award; Paige Hodges, Outstanding Player Award. Photos on LSUE web site.

LSUE/TV World Series broadcast popular
Video from the broadcast also confirmed tournament officials' suspicions about bad calls made by one crew of umpires.

Join the Bengal Booster Club
Support LSUE athletics by joining the Bengal Booster Club. Annual dues: $25, checks payable to Bengal Booster Club, c/o LSUE Foundation, POB 1551, Eunice, LA 70535.

LSUE Bengals World Series Champs
The Bengals defeated defending champions Grand Rapids CC to win the 2006 NJCAA Division II World Series at USA Stadium in Tennessee. Photos are posted on LSUE's web site.

May 2006

GRCC defeats Bengals 11-6 Tuesday
The Bengals will now play Brookdale Community College 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in an elimination game, with the winner facing GRCC Thursday.

Bengals face World Series champs Tues.
LSUE will play three-time defending World Series champs Grand Rapids CC 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Bengals win second game in World Series
The Bengals defeated Elgin CC 5-1 Sunday. They will play in the winner's bracket of the NJCAA World Series 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Bengals hammer St. Louis CC 17-0
The Bengals won their first NJCAA Division II World Series game in 5 innings under the tournament 10-run rule. LSUE allowed only 2 hits.

Rad tech pinning ceremony held
21 students received pins. The Internet story includes a photo link.

Nursing prof gets teaching excellence award
Betty Jo Aguillard received the 2006 LSUE Teaching Excellence Award.

LSUE SIFE team national champs
For the fourth time, the LSUE Students In Free Enterprise team has won the National SIFE Championship. The annual competition was held May 21-23 in Kansas City, Mo.

Bengals headed to World Series
The first game is at noon Saturday, May 27, against St. Louis CC-Forest Park. Watch the games on LSUE/TV, Channel 54 on Charter cable in Eunice, Opelousas, Jennings, Church Point, or listen to KVPI AM 1050 or go to www.oldies925.com.

Apply now for summer at LSUE
Apply right away so you can sign up for orientation and EZ-REG registration held on May 31.

ACT prep workshops at LSUE June 2, 3
For details, contact the Continuing Education Office, 1-888-FOR-LSUE, ext. 390, or locally 550-1390.

LSUE awards 153 degrees
LSU System President William L. Jenkins was the commencement speaker when LSUE awarded 153 degrees at the annual spring graduation ceremony.

Bengals win Region 23, on to World Series
LSUE defeated Itawamba Community College 6-5 in the Region 23 title game May 18. The Bengals will be one of 8 teams in the NJCAA World Series May 27-June 2 in Millington, Tenn.

Bengals in championship game 1 p.m. Thursday
The LSUE Bengals defeated Itawamba Community College 10-0 Wednesday afternoon in the Region 23 tournament.

LSUE SIFE team headed to national competition
After winning the regional championship, the SIFE team will be competing May 21-23 in Kansas City, Mo.

Bengals win second game in regional playoff
After Tuesday's 9-3 defeat of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, LSUE is 2-0 in the tournament. LSUE faces Itawamba Community College at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the winner's bracket playoff.

LSUE commencement 10 a.m. May 20
LSU System President William L. Jenkins will be the commencement speaker.

LSUE/TV added on Charter Cable systems
Go to Channel 54 on Charter Communications Cable systems in Eunice, Opelousas, Church Point, Jennings, and surrounding areas.

Bengals win first game in regional playoff
The LSUE Bengals defeated Southwest Mississippi Community College 8-0. LSUE will play again 4 p.m. Tuesday (May 16).

Lady Bengals eliminated from playoffs
The LSUE Lady Bengals were eliminated from the Region 23 NJCAA softball tournament when they lost to Northeast Mississippi Friday. On Thursday in their first tournament game, LSUE defeated Northeast 5-2, but then later were defeated 7-11 by host team Copiah-Lincoln.

LSUE offering ACT Tuesday, May 23
The test, which is intended only for students planning to attend LSUE, will start at 8 a.m.

Bengals headed to regional playoff May 15-18
The LSU at Eunice Bengals hope that the momentum from their sweep of a three-game exhibition series against Southern University will continue in the regional playoff May 15-18 in Fulton, Miss. Five other strong teams are in the tournament.

Lady Bengals headed to Region 23 post-season tourney
The first game is at noon May 11 against Northeast Mississippi Community College.

Bengals sweep series against Southern Jags
The LSUE Bengals swept a 3-game exhibition series against the Southern University Jaguars May 6 and 7 in Baton Rouge, winning a Saturday doubleheader 14-2 and 8-2 and taking Sunday's game 9-7.

LSUE students honored at annual convocation
LSUE students received awards for academic achievement and service during the annual Honors Convocation May 3.

Orientation, early registration for new students May 31 at LSUE
Apply for admission now so you can sign up for orientation and EZ-REG registration on May 31.

Two LSUE softball players named to all-regional team
Megan Beard and Sloane Laiche have been named to the All-Region 23 Division II team.

April 2006

Summer enrichment classes scheduled at LSUE
The Little College on the Prairie offers a variety of enrichment opportunities for children ages 3 to 16. For more information call 550-1390.

Lady Bengals split doubleheader with East Mississippi
The Lady Bengals end the regular season 19-17 overall, 8-4 against Division II teams.

LSUE Bengals defeat BRCC 7-6 in 12 innings
The LSUE Bengals rallied to tie the Baton Rouge Community College Bears 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth and then finally added one more run in the twelfth inning to gain a 7-6 win Sunday afternoon at Bengal Stadium.

Bengals sweep doubleheader against Delgado
The LSU at Eunice Bengals outplayed the Delgado Community College Dolphins Tuesday afternoon at Bengal Stadium, sweeping a doubleheader 3-0 in the opener and 6-1 in the second game.

Lady Bengals split doubleheader in Galveston
The LSU at Eunice Lady Bengals split a doubleheader on the road against Galveston College in Texas Monday afternoon, losing the extra-innings first game 1-2 but coming back to take the second game 4-0.

LSUE nursing director appointed to State Board
Bonnie Johnson, director of the nursing program on the LSU at Eunice campus, has been appointed to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

PTK Honor Society inducts new members
Thirty LSU at Eunice students have been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society that recognizes the achievements of students at two-year colleges.

LSUE Bengals sweep Jones County Jr. College
The LSU at Eunice Bengals won both scheduled 7-innings games Friday afternoon against the Jones County Junior College Bobcats from Ellisville, Miss.

LSUE nursing grads post highest pass rate
LSU at Eunice nursing graduates had the highest 2005 pass rate in the state on the examination to become registered nurses, higher than any other program at either 2-year or 4-year colleges.

LSUE program gets good review by national expert
The Pathway to Success Program is "easily one of the best in the State of Louisiana."

Lady Bengals win final home game of inaugural season
Article includes photo link.

Lady Bengals final home games April 5 against Miss. Gulf Coast
After the March 25 victories over Co-Lin, the Lady Bengals are assured of a spot in the Region 23 Division II post-season tournament.

Bengals sweep series against Laredo Community College

March 2006

March Bayou Bengal articles online
Stories from the March issue of the Bayou Bengal student newspaper are now online.

LSUE professor named Fulbright Scholar
Dr. Anthony Baltakis has been named a Fulbright Scholar, a prestigious honor given to top university professors who are sent overseas to lecture at universities around the world.

LSUE offering summer program for 'brightest and best'
The program is open to graduating high school seniors and superior juniors who qualify to be LSUE Honors Students.

Orientation, early registration for new students April 24 & 25
Apply now so you can reserve your spot in orientation and participate in early registration.

LSUE Lady Bengals sweep Saturday doubleheader
After the double win, the Lady Bengals are now 16-14 for the season.

Alaska's Fiddling Poet at LSUE April 6
Ken Waldman, Alaska's Fiddling Poet, will perform in the LSUE Health Technology Building auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, accompanied by two Acadiana musicians.

LSUE District Rally winners posted on-line

LSUE Community Day April 22
Find out more about the many activities on campus during LSUE Community Day April 22. You can also download a booth reservation form to sponsor an activity.

LSUE Lady Bengals split doubleheader in Mississippi

LSUE Bengals split doubleheader with Wharton Jr. College

Lady Bengals win doubleheader against East Mississippi CC

LSUE students in science, math, technology can benefit from new program
A new collaborative program with McNeese can benefit students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Lady Bengals win 2, lose 2
The Lady Bengals swept a doubleheader against Lamar State College-Port Arthur Thursday at Lady Bengal Field. On Friday, LSUE was swept by Bossier Parish Community College.

LSUE Bengals sweep doubleheader against Lon Morris College
The Bengals won 4-3 and 5-1. The infield had four double plays in the second game.

Creole music at LSUE 7 p.m. Friday, March 17
Creole French music that is at the root of today's Zydeco will be featured in a program in the Performing Arts Series.

February 2006

Student receives Valor Award for hurricane mission
Donald Pickney, a law enforcement officer at the VA Medical Center in Alexandria, received the VA's Valor Award for his part in a rescue mission to New Orleans after Katrina.

Southern-Shrevport defeats Lady Bengals 71-70
The Lady Bengals basketball team lost to Southern University-Shreveport Tuesday night, 70-71. They will play in the 2-year college state championship game Feb. 24 in Bossier City. On March 3-4, they will compete in the NJCAA regional tournament in Kansas City.

Lady Bengals softball team wins first-ever home games
The Lady Bengals softball team defeated Louisiana College 6-5 and 6-2 (includes photos).

Bengal baseball team now 8-2 for the season
The Bengal baseball team swept a doubleheader against Co-Lin Feb. 18, now 8-2 for season

LSUE Lady Bengals home softball opener 1 p.m. Friday
The LSUE Lady Bengals softball team will make their home debut in a doubleheader 1 p.m. Friday against Louisiana College.

LSUE offers Mardi Gras info for rural Acadiana
Go to the link to check out schedules for area Mardi Gras activities.

Actor to portray Mark Twain at LSUE March 4
Mark Twain, the American writer who first brought his dry humor to overflowing lectures halls around the world more than a century ago, will offer his wit and wisdom on the LSU at Eunice campus 7 p.m., Saturday, March 4, as impersonated by actor Bill Oberst Jr.

December 2005

Evening classes set at LSUE, Opelousas, Rayne, Crowley
LSU at Eunice is offering evening classes this spring on the LSUE campus and at off-campus locations in Opelousas, Rayne and Crowley.

LSUE commencement set 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16
Roderick "Rod" K. West of New Orleans, chairman-elect of the LSU Board of Supervisors, will be the commencement speaker when LSU at Eunice holds fall graduation ceremonies.