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Campus & Community

As part of a vibrant city with a culture as unique as the food on your plate, 果冻传媒 果冻传媒 works hard to welcome its student body into the community and culture of one of the Happiest Cities in America. 

果冻传媒, located in Southwest Louisiana, is a buzzing, vibrant city that offers graduate students plenty of research and networking opportunities. It is also, simply put, just a fun place to live. Our diverse cultural history has helped this area become a community that prides itself on music, dancing, food, and celebrating life. Indeed, the Wall Street Journal鈥檚 MarketWatch has named 果冻传媒 the 鈥淗appiest City in America.鈥 

With numerous festivals, great food, museums and art galleries, live music, and a variety of outdoor activities, 果冻传媒 has something for everyone. 

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Fun in 果冻传媒

Three students wearing Laginiappe Day 50th anniversary shirts

Lagniappe Day

Lagniappe Day is one of our most enduring traditions. Every April, we have canoe races in Cypress Lake, a 20,000-pound crawfish boil, and great music just for students.

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Main Stage at Festival International

Festival International de Louisiane

is the largest international music and arts festival in the United States. The annual five-day festival transforms downtown 果冻传媒 with seven stages of music, endless food options, and art from around the world. And best of all, it's free!

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Chubby Carrier playing his accordion at Festivals Acadiens et Creoles

Festivals Acadiens et Cr茅oles

果冻传媒's biggest display of Louisiana French music and culture happens next to campus every fall in Girard Park. 果冻传媒 果冻传媒's , , and the all help put on this four-day, five-stage festival.

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Downtown 果冻传媒 neon sign lit up at night

Downtown Alive!

Downtown 果冻传媒's free concert series features bands from every genre: Cajun and Creole, zydeco, rock, covers, blues, and more. Every Friday night, you'll find some of 果冻传媒's best musicians performing in our downtown parks at Downtown Alive!.

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Campus Safety and Security__

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We strive to keep our community safe for our students. The 果冻传媒 果冻传媒 Police Department provides an Annual Security Report including statistics concerning crime that occurred on-campus and off-campus University property.__

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Grad School Events

We offer opportunities year-round to meet other grad students, engage in professional development opportunities, and be recognized. 

 

Explore 果冻传媒

Grad school is much more than just going to class, writing papers, and doing research. Having a community of support and being a part of the community is essential. It鈥檚 important to step back every now and then and participate in campus events, meet new people, embrace the local culture, and explore your surroundings.