Annual Caffery Competition: Submission Deadline March 5

The deadline to submit a paper for consideration in the annual Caffery Competition is coming up next Thursday, March 5. The Caffery Competition recognizes the most outstanding research paper using primary source materials held in the Special Collections, which includes the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection, Louisiana Collection, Rare Books Collection, Ernest J. Gaines Center, Cajun and Creole Music Collection, Microforms and U.S. Government Information.

Annual Mount Zion River Lake Cemetery Beautification

Help preserve the life, legacy, and graves of "those who have no marks": the former slaves and sharecroppers of Cherie Plantation, as well as acclaimed author Ernest J. Gaines.

Bring yardwork materials, paint brushes, brooms, shovels, and buckets if you have them. Food and drinks will be provided.

Saturday, Oct. 28 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Mount Zion Cemetery (6435 False River Rd) on the former Cherie Plantation in Point Coupee Parish.

To RSVP, contact Annalisa Smith at (504) 909-9537 or asmit662@uncc.edu.

April Library Events

Looking for something to do this April? We've got you covered.

From creative make & takes to interactive events, there's something happening all month long, but we're especially excited for Earth Week!

Come learn, create, and celebrate sustainability with us.

All Month Long:

  • Cardboard Butterfly Make & Take

April 1, 2026:

  • Easter Egg Make & Take | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

April 14, 2026:

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The purpose of the Audio/Visual Collection is to support the instruction and research needs of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette faculty and students. The A/V collection includes audio compact discs, 1/2" VHS video cassettes, DVD format, and more formats.

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