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Baton Rouge, La. – Southern University Agricultural Research and
Extension Center on Wednesday, September 19 held its first joint Back-to-School
Summit at the Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette. The event brought together approximately
two thousand 8th grade students from six surrounding parishes.
Students from St. Landry, Lafayette, Vermilion, St. Martin, Pointe Coupee, and
Evangeline were exposed to several motivational speakers on the topics of
bullying, self-esteem, abstinence, and "Discovering the Winner in YOU."
Participants enjoyed two musical performances by 16-year old Recording Artist
Shalyric Self. They also won several door prizes including safety helmets,
musical headphones, and educational materials. A member of the SU Admissions Office
was on hand to share information about the university.
Event attendees and the public have provided lots of
positive feedback on the success of the summit. Participating students reported
that they enjoyed the Back-to-School Summit.
When asked if she enjoyed the summit, Heather Gilmore from
Lafayette Parish stated, "It was very fun and I liked the prize drawings
and the speakers!"
The event was organized by the Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives, a
satellite entity of the SU Ag Center whose mission is to conduct basic and
applied research and to disseminate information to the citizens of Louisiana in
a manner that is useful in addressing their scientific, technological, social,
economic and cultural needs. Dr. Wanda Burke serves as director of the Center.
For further detail, contact Meloni Hutchins at (225)771-2242
or via email meloni_hutchins@suagcenter.com
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Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
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