Louisiana College News

Pineville, LA…The Louisiana College Music Department announces the winners of the 2010 Caudell Cup Competition which took place on March 6, 2010 on the campus of Louisiana College. First place winner was Benjamin Reinehart, a junior at Southeastern Louisiana University studying under Dr Kenneth Boulton. Reinehart was awarded the prestigious Caudell Cup, as well as a cash prize of $400.  Additionally, Reinehart will have the honor of performing for the Pineville Kiwanis Club during one of their 2010 spring meetings.

Winning second place and a cash prize of $250, was Jana Kracjiova, a senior from Northwestern State University. Kracjiova studies under Dr. Francis Yang. Third place winner was Paul Holmes, a Louisiana College freshman. Holmes studies under Ms. Mei-En Chou, instructor of music and artist-in-residence at Louisiana College. He was awarded a $150 cash prize.

Pineville, LA. … The Louisiana College Department of Social Work and the LC Social Work Club is sponsoring “Toms Shoes Abroad.” For every pair of TOMS shoes purchased TOMS Shoes Company donates a pair of new shoes to a child in need.

Shoes have to be pre-ordered by March 19^th and the cost per pair of shoes is $44 plus $1 for shipping. The white canvas shoes will be available for pick-up at 2 p.m. on April 26^th in the Granberry Conference Center on the campus of Louisiana College.

“LC students, faculty, staff and central Louisiana community members are encouraged to participate,” said Sara Rush, President of the Social Work Club. “This is a great way to directly impact the life of a child in need.” Bethany Branim, treasurer of the Social Work Club agrees, “I encourage everyone to get involved, you know that your purchase will make a difference.”

To learn how church groups and other non-profit organizations can get involved contact the Office of College Communications at (318) 487-7194.

Pineville, LA…Louisiana College Office of Student Development is hosting the 2010 Career Fair on Thursday, March 11^th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Granberry Conference Center.   The fair is expected to draw representatives from many types of businesses and professions, including:  medical, law, education, television, radio, hospitality, military, government agencies, banking, and more.  In the past, employers from across Louisiana and Texas have participated.

This year’s fair will provide students the opportunity to present resumes, practice interview skills and network.  While all students are invited to attend, juniors and seniors are especially encouraged.  Students attending the fair should dress professionally, as they would for a job interview.

For further information about the 2010 LC Career Fair, please contact the Office of Student Development: 487-7134 or email: roux@lacollege.edu.

Dr. Pamela Mia Paul

In addition to being awarded the Caudell Cup, the first prize winner in the competition will also receive a cash prize of $400. The second place winner will receive a $250 award and Third place will receive $150. Additionally, the winner of the Caudell Cup will be invited to perform during one of the Pineville Kiwanis Club meetings this spring.

Judging this year is Dr. Pamela Mia Paul, recognized internationally, both as a performer and teacher from the University of North Texas. Following the competition at 6pm, Dr. Paul will hold Master Classes for LC piano students; these are open to public to observe.

For further information, you may contact the Louisiana College Department of Music at 487-7336.

Lady Cats leave for Tournament

One could easily argue that the virtual journey began three years ago when Janice Joseph-Richard initially came home to coach her alma mater.

A throng of students, faculty and Louisiana College administration — among them, LC President, Dr. Joe Aguillard, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Michael Travers, Vice President for Business Affairs, Randall Hargis, Vice President for Student Development, Dr. Peggy Pack and Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Timothy Lynn Johnson, gathered outside H.O. West Field House to see the reigning American Southwest Conference Champs off. The Lady Cats will bus from Pineville to New Orleans before flying out of Louis Armstrong International Airport to Denver and then to Oregon where, Friday at 9 p.m. central time, they will take on the defending national champs from George Fox.

The Wildcat, Louisiana College’s on-campus newspaper, was on hand for all the festivities. To see video, photos and stories regarding today’s stories please visit www.wildcatsmedia.com.

KZLC, Louisiana College’s on-campus radio station, found both online and on the local FM dial at 95.5., will carry the game live. To access KZLC online, visit www.lacollege.edu/kzlc/index.aspx.

George Fox University, the host school, will also provide live stats and video of the contest.

For the live video, please visit www.secure.stretchinternet.com/demo/games.php

For live stats, please visit www.athletics.georgefox.edu/livestats/index.

To hear the George Fox broadcast of the game please visit www.georgefox.edu/offices/asc/kfoxradio.

Live links to all the above pages can be found at www.lcwildcats.net.

 Listen LIVE on KZLC.

Watch LIVE here.

Live Stats here

Pineville, LA…Louisiana College Athletic Director, Tim Whitman, has announced that Louisiana College will host the 2010 ASC East Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament February 26-28 in the H.O. West Field House.  This is a huge honor for the college and comes after the Lady Cats cinched the ASC East title in a 62-61 overtime win against Mississippi College’s Lady Choctaws. 

Lady Wildcat Head Basketball Coach Janice Richard explains, “It has been an exceptional year for us and we are so excited about our win over the Lady Choctaws and the upcoming ASC Conference.” 

The Lady Wildcats will play during the conference tournament at 7p.m.   Tournament games will be streamed live on LC’s radio station, KZLC, as well as video streamed online.

“Although you can go to our website, I encourage everyone in our community to come out and watch the games live,” said Coach Richard.

Tickets for the tournament are $5 for adults and $3 for students and are available at the door each day of the tournament. 

For updated tournament information, please continue to check the official LC Athletic webpage at www.lcwildcats.net.  

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