2008 Woodie Awards
In light of the Nov. 4 elections, it is time for New Orleans citizens to become more aware of statewide and local politicians. Political awareness allows New Orleanians to make educated votes on Election Day. The people spotlighted here represent Louisiana in a way that national leaders cannot; they know the issues most prominent in the state and they interact with the community on a regular basis.
Police Chief: Danny Lawless An NOPD veteran of 36 years, Danny Lawless is well-equipped for his job as Police Chief of the Tulane University Police Department. In charge of public safety on campus, he plans to reduce the campus crime rate next year through crime mapping, a process that puts resources into solving crimes and also preventing them from happening again.
In light of the Nov. 4 elections, it is time for New Orleans citizens to become more aware of statewide and local politicians. Political awareness allows New Orleanians to make educated votes on Election Day. The people spotlighted here represent Louisiana in a way that national leaders cannot; they know the issues most prominent in the state and they interact with the community on a regular basis.
Outreach Tulane brings the Tulane community together by providing students the chance to get involved in community service projects throughout New Orleans. This year, Outreach will take place Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program has been a success in past years, drawing over 1,000 student volunteers in 2007.
Vital Signs art show at Newcomb Gallery The Vital Signs art show, which runs until October, will be at Newcomb Gallery from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. today. The show features 30 artists' remakes of classic types of art using modern technology. Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Slip and Slide Contest The Intervarsity Christian Fellowship will be hosting a Slip and Slide contest on Newcomb Quad from 7 p.
Rice visits Baghdad to discuss deal Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice traveled to Baghdad Thursday in an attempt to negotiate a deal with Iraqi prime minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki. The resolution would govern the presence of U.S. troops in Iraq. Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari stated that all major issues had been discussed.
Off-Campus Bicycle Theft A student reported Aug. 1 that her bicycle was stolen from the porch of a friend's residence on Pine Street between 12 p.m. July 29 and 8:45 a.m. July 30. A bike of the same model but a different color was left in its place. Theft TUPD met with the reporting person on July 23 in response to a report of 14 missing photographic prints from Jones Hall.
Every year, incoming freshmen are invited to participate in a pre-orientation program, the NOLA Experience, which serves as an introduction to New Orleans and Tulane prior to Welcome Week. This year, 160 students were accepted into eight different tracks with varying focuses, including environmentalism in Louisiana, New Orleans food and culture and newspaper production.
The French Quarter - Vieux Carre Arguably the most famous¬ ¬- or infamous - neighborhood of New Orleans, the French Quarter boasts some incredible history. Exhibiting the influences of early French colonization, Spanish settlers and the boozy modern tourist trade, the Vieux Carre has something for almost everyone.
With 1,600 members, the Tulane Class of 2012-2013 comes to campus with high expectations and higher GPAs and SAT scores than any class before it. Two factors appear to have contributed to the 17 percent increase. First, applicants showed a strong desire to help rebuild New Orleans after Katrina.
Tulane witnessed the completion of several renovations over the summer. Construction projects included visual and structural work on several dorms around campus and the removal of the Bubble outside of Wall Residential College. The now-empty patch of dirt upon which the Bubble once stood will be turned into green space, said Sylvester Johnson, the associate vice president of facilities.
