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• ULM shuffles classes after building fire

  June 14, 2012 10:18 AM

  MONROE, La. (AP) - The University of Louisiana at Monroe's George T. Walker Hall will be closed until at least early next year as a result of damage sustained from a Tuesday fire. The News-Star reports nobody was injured in the two-alarm fire that began in a first floor custodial... more »

• Free Computer Classes at the South Regional Library

  March 27, 2012 10:39 AM

  Free Computer Classes at the South Regional Library Lafayette - The Lafayette Public Library is offering free computer classes beginning April 2nd at the South Regional Library. Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will offer morning and afternoon classes in Basic Computing, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Power Point (class meets for... more »

• Iberia Parish Offers Continuing Ed Classes to Seniors Play Video

  January 6, 2012 9:18 AM

  Iberia Parish will be hosting continuing education classes through the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for individuals 55 and older. We are offering two life writing courses and two art classes. Classes will be held at the Iberia Parish Library beginning on January 24th. For more information, call 364-7024 or... more »

• ACLU still pushing case against single-sex classes

  September 21, 2011 7:00 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A federal judge in Lafayette is considering whether to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Vermilion Parish's segregation of the sexes at a public school. Parish school officials say the case is moot and should be dismissed because the school board voted to end the single-sex classes at... more »

• You Gotta Move- Lafayette Parks & Recreation

  February 9, 2011 9:25 AM

  You Gotta Move Goes Red is well into its second week. I found out that Lafayette Consolidated Government offers some great options to help you move! Director of Parks and Recreation Gerald Boudreaux says the programs and parks are a commitment on the part of the government to help people... more »

• UL Continuing Education Classes Offered in December

  November 12, 2010 11:36 AM

  LAFAYETTE - UL Lafayette has the following Professional Development courses scheduled for December. For more information or to register, call UL Lafayette Continuing Education at (337) 482-6386. To register online go to www.ce.louisiana.edu. ο Residential Contractors Seminar: Dec. 3, Fri., 8 a.m. - noon, Fee: $59. ο Public Speaking:... more »

• UL's New $50 Class Drop Fee

  August 26, 2010 5:32 PM

  It will cost UL students 50 dollars to drop a class, starting this semester. The new policy says those with 0-29 hours earned (freshmen) and 30-59 hours earned (sophomores) will be allowed 1 to 2 drops without a fee, with no more than 3 in the first 59 hours.... more »

• ACLU's appeal set on single-sex classes

  August 25, 2010 9:37 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals set oral arguments for Oct. 5 to consider the ACLU's appeal of a federal district judge's decision to allow single gender classes to continue at a Kaplan middle school. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the... more »

• Acting Up (in Acadiana) Classes For Fall Semester

  August 3, 2010 6:55 PM

  Acting Up (in Acadiana) announces that its classes begin the week of September 13th. Registrations will be accepted through the end of September for the fall semester. Acting classes are available for students ages 7-adult. Students will perform a public showcase in January. All activities take place at the Acadiana... more »

• Single-Gender Classes At Kaplan Middle School Challenged

  June 9, 2010 11:15 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The U.S. Department of Justice has sided with the American Civil Liberties Union in its challenge of single-gender classes at a Kaplan middle school. In April, U.S. District Judge Richard Haik denied the ACLU's motion to stop single-sex classes at Rene Rost Middle School and set... more »

• Classes For Volunteers To Help Oil Spill Efforts

  May 12, 2010 3:30 PM

  BP is holding free classes this week at the Berwick Civic Complex for anyone interested in volunteering to help with the Gulf of Mexico's oil spill efforts. Two-hour classes will be held twice daily, Monday through Friday, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Participants will be given an overview of... more »

• Classes At Westside Elementary Cancelled After Second Power Outage

  January 12, 2010 3:53 PM

  Classes were out at Westside Elementary in Scott, following a second day of power problems. On Monday, an early morning wreck knocked out power for several hours at the school, but students remained in class. The power went out again at 6:30 AM on Tuesday, so classes were cancelled. more »

• UL upward bound classes canceled

  December 4, 2009 11:48 AM

  Upward bound classes at ul have been cancelled for saturday. more »

• Classes offered at Ville Platte Arboretum

  October 29, 2009 12:57 PM

  PINE NEEDLE BASKET CLASS SET FOR NOVEMBER 14 AT THE LOUISIANA STATE ARBORETUM VILLE PLATTE - Learn how to make a pine needle basket on Saturday, November 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Louisiana State Arboretum in Ville Platte. Participants will learn the basic... more »

• Surviving the Holidays

  October 21, 2009 3:03 PM

  "Surviving the Holidays" is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people with hurts, habits, and hang-ups or for those facing the holidays after the loss of a loved one or a separation or divorce. The seminar will be held on Sunday, November 15, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist... more »

• AcA Arts In Education Offers Adventures For Educators

  October 8, 2009 10:11 AM

  October Professional Development Workshop LAFAYETTE, LA - The AcA's Arts In Education Program is hosting Professional Development Workshops to help expand teachers' understanding of the visual and performing arts and help to reinforce classroom curricula. This month's workshops will feature Judy Thibault Klevins talking about the Kennedy Center's approach... more »