THIBODAUX – Edison Chouest Offshore, a vessel service company based in Galliano, La., recently donated $100,000 to the Nicholls State University College of Business Administration.

 The gift will supplement the Capstone Fund, a permanent endowment established in October 2006. The interest earned from the endowment will be used at the discretion of the dean, under the direction of the college’s executive advisory board, to address the college’s greatest needs – including student development, scholarships, faculty/staff development, equipment and software.

“As a 1989 accounting graduate of Nicholls State University, I am proud to represent two generations of Chouest family members who claim Nicholls as their alma mater,” said Dionne Chouest, general counsel for Edison Chouest Offshore and member of the College of Business Executive Advisory Board.

By: Bobby Fletcher

April is the month that most outdoor plants growing in your landscape should be in full swing. It is also the month that you can fertilize your lawn! Many of you have been waiting patiently to do this and I commend you for waiting. You will have less disease and insect problems in your lawn by waiting until now to fertilize.

April is your last chance to apply dormant oils on your outdoor plants to control scale insects. Use the oils on camellia, hollies, variegated privet, magnolias and gardenias. Oil sprays are safe only when the temperature is below 85 degrees. So, if you miss April, you'll have to wait until late October or early November to apply them. Horticultural oils or summer oils are safer to use during the time of year when warm weather prevails.

April is the time to prepare hanging baskets. Many plants grow well and look good in baskets, but ferns are probably the most highly prized. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are especially attractive in these hanging planters.

By: Barton Joffrion

County Agent, LSU AgCenter

Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service

This palm is a common palm in the area that has been 

around for awhile. The scientific name is Sabal palmetto

and is native to Florida.

Cabbage palms may reach a height from 50-80 feet here but they usually average around 25 feet.  We actually had one next to my office that was between 30-35 feet.  Sometimes the trunks may be covered with the crisscross pattern of old leaf bases, but most have smooth, thin trunks usually less than 12 inches in diameter.

THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University will offer the following, non-credit activities for youth throughout the upcoming summer months:

Academic Enrichment Program

This program encourages learning in a creative environment and focuses on science, social studies, language arts, mathematics, art and physical education. There will be no promotions or failures. Nicholls education majors will utilize these classes for observation and participation activities under the direction of credentialed supervising teachers. A mandatory parent orientation will be held Wednesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. in Peltier Auditorium. This program will meet five days a week for seven weeks.

Thibodaux - Student athletes at Nicholls State University are distinguishing themselves in the classroom, according to information released today by the National Collegiate Athletic Association on the academic progress rates of nearly 6,272 Division I teams. 

Not only were Nicholls’ athletics teams among the majority of Division I organizations that received no sanctions associated with progress rates – Nicholls was the only Southland Conference institution to receive no penalties.

“We are delighted that our teams continue to improve academically,” said Rob Bernardi, athletics director. “Our escalating APR scores are a clear indication of our progress.”