Sink your claws into the latest La Louisiane.
The Fall 2019 issue of the magazine of the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ came out this week. Its cover story, dissects the massive UL Lafayette Zoological Crustacean Collection the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History recently acquired from the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬.
Likely the largest archive of gene sequence-quality decapod specimens from the Americas, the collection is the life’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 Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬. 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 Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ , and student nurses are helping patients . Read both stories in this issue as well.
For sports fans, the magazine offers that’s giving the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns a competitive edge off the field.
Other stories include:
- a profile of recent graduate was professional – and personal;
- an on Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ 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 Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬, 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 Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ supporters. Copies are also mailed to high school principals and guidance counselors across the state to support student recruitment.