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News from December 2022

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Director of the U.S. Census Bureau visits Xavier, offers words of wisdom to Xavierites seeking positive change

By Press releases submission | Dec 22, 2022

Building initiatives to encourage more Black and brown students to become more involved and aware of government policy, Xavier University of Louisiana hosts many events that promote the educational aspect of the nation’s democracy.

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New Members and Officers Elected to Xavier University of Louisiana Board of Trustees

By Press releases submission | Dec 22, 2022

Xavier University of Louisiana has elected three new members to its Board of Trustees for three-year terms; Dr. Michelle Dipp, Sister Jane Nesmith, S.B.S. (‘72), and Ms. Carita S. Walker (‘93). Sister Stephanie Henry, S.B.S., Xavier’s newly elected President of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (‘00), was also named to an ex-officio board position.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Louisiana during week ending Dec. 17

By Pelican State News | Dec 21, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Louisiana in the week ending Dec. 17, making up less than 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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10 people die from kidney disease in Louisiana during week ending Dec. 17

By Pelican State News | Dec 21, 2022

There were 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Louisiana in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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Flying Needles

By Press releases submission | Dec 21, 2022

Knitting and crocheting group is open to anyone wanting to learn a new craft or share their talents.

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Crosby co-authors GIS textbook

By Press releases submission | Dec 20, 2022

Dr. Michael Crosby, Louisiana Tech Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry, has co-authored Geographic Information System Skills for Foresters and Natural Resource Managers, a 414-page paperback textbook published by Elsevier.

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Division promotes Milan to Comptroller for University Advancement

By Press releases submission | Dec 19, 2022

Louisiana Tech University’s Division for University Advancement recently named Allison Milan Comptroller for the Division.

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Bubble Art (ages 6-8)

By Press releases submission | Dec 18, 2022

Children ages 6-8 are invited to blow bubbles with neon food coloring on prepared paper.

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Stuffed Animal Tea and Sleepover

By Press releases submission | Dec 18, 2022

Children of all ages are invited to bring a stuffed animal for a special Stuffed Animal Tea.

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Wit Lits Book Club

By Press releases submission | Dec 18, 2022

Wit Lits Book Club meets at Abita Springs Library every third Wednesday at 10:30.

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13 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Louisiana during week ending Dec. 10, 2022

By Pelican State News | Dec 17, 2022

There were 13 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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President Fitts declares State of the University “excellent” in annual address

By Press releases submission | Dec 17, 2022

“Excellence” was the theme of President Michael A. Fitts’ State of the University addresses, which were held last week in front of enthusiastic crowds of Tulanians on both the uptown and downtown campuses.

Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus

By Press releases submission | Dec 16, 2022

Come to Story Hour an get your photo taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus!

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18 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Louisiana during week ending Dec. 10, 2022

By Pelican State News | Dec 16, 2022

There were 18 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Louisiana in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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126 people die from diseases of the heart in Louisiana during week ending Dec. 10, 2022

By Pelican State News | Dec 15, 2022

There were 126 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Louisiana in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 24.4% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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2020: Which not-for-profit executives earned the highest salaries in Louisiana?

By Pelican State News | Dec 15, 2022

The 10th highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Louisiana was paid by Opelousas General Health System Physician Practices, Inc., according to Non-Profit Light.

Origami Bells Passive Program

By Press releases submission | Dec 15, 2022

Ring in the holiday season with this origami version of traditional German Bells.

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CDC estimates 204 people age 85 and older in Louisiana died during week ending November 26

By Pelican State News | Dec 14, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 204 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending November 26.

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2020: Which not-for-profit executives earned the highest salaries in Louisiana?

By Pelican State News | Dec 14, 2022

The ninth highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Louisiana was paid by New Orleans Country Club, according to Non-Profit Light.

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115 people die from cancer in Louisiana during week ending Dec. 10, 2022

By Pelican State News | Dec 14, 2022

There were 115 deaths from cancer reported in Louisiana in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 22.2% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.