Sink your claws into the latest La Louisiane.
The Fall 2019 issue of the magazine of the ÐÓ°ÉרÇø came out this week. Its cover story, dissects the massive UL Lafayette Zoological Crustacean Collection the Smithsonian InstitutionÐÓ°ÉרÇø™s National Museum of Natural History recently acquired from the ÐÓ°ÉרÇø.
Likely the largest archive of gene sequence-quality decapod specimens from the Americas, the collection is the lifeÐÓ°ÉרÇø™s work of Dr. Darryl Felder, a professor emeritus of biology.
The issue also features stories about the past and future of space exploration.
Read about the work ÐÓ°ÉרÇø. And let the magazine introduce you to, an alum who contributed to the moon landing and the development of the space shuttle.
Business students are using cutting-edge technology to make money for the ÐÓ°ÉרÇø , and student nurses are helping patients . Read both stories in this issue as well.
For sports fans, the magazine offers thatÐÓ°ÉרÇø™s giving the Louisiana RaginÐÓ°ÉרÇø™ Cajuns a competitive edge off the field.
Other stories include:
- a profile of recent graduate was professional ÐÓ°ÉרÇø“ and personal;
- an on university campuses nationwide, including UL Lafayette; and
- a behind-the-scenes look at , a pantry serving up food security for students.
The staff of the produces La Louisiane. The magazine covers many aspects of the ÐÓ°ÉרÇø, including research, campus development, student life, athletics and alumni accomplishments.
The print issue of La Louisiane reaches about 100,000 readers via direct mail and distribution on campus. .
Readership includes students, alumni and other ÐÓ°ÉרÇø supporters. Copies are also mailed to high school principals and guidance counselors across the state to support student recruitment.