Fall 2024 UNIV 100 Showcase Projects

Category I: Creative Arts 

Project 1

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: UNIV 100 Project  
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Ella Hebert, Kirsten Stroup, Olivia Dazet, Victoria Reed, Skye Williams, Joel Klopfer, Shaniya Roy

Project Description: Students worked in groups to complete various activities on and off campus. They gained knowledge of campus resources and the city of Lafayette. The students presented their final product to their classmates. 

UNIV 100 Project 

Project 2

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: UNIV 100 Project 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Brittany Pierce, Savannah Smith, Matthew Beall, Hayes Wallace, Kaiya Brown, Noah Lasseigne, Owen Gaudet 

Project Description: Students worked in groups to complete various activities on and off campus. They gained knowledge of campus resources and the city of Lafayette. The students presented their final product to their classmates. 

UNIV 100 Project 

Project 3

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: A Quick Project, but Lasting Memories 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Kilah Comeaux, Nikolai Wilson, Antasia Jones, Reid Boutte, Emily Semar, Anthony Scott Wooters

Project Description: Students worked in groups to complete various activities on and off campus. They gained knowledge of campus resources and the city of Lafayette. The students presented their final product to their classmates. 

A Quick Project, but Lasting Memories 

Project 4

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: UNIV 100 Project 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Ava Damico, Stella Voorhies, Brogan Molaison, Jio Morales, Scout Romero, Omarius Colbert 

Project Description: Students worked in groups to complete various activities on and off campus. They gained knowledge of campus resources and the city of Lafayette. The students presented their final product to their classmates. 

UNIV 100 Project 

Project 5

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: UNIV 100 Project 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Emily DeSelle, Kaelyn Steele, Zach Schexneider, Landon Thibodaux, Jace Baldridge, Justin Dupuis

Project Description: Students worked in groups to complete various activities on and off campus. They gained knowledge of campus resources and the city of Lafayette. The students presented their final product to their classmates. 

UNIV 100 Project 

Project 6

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: Storyboard - First Semester of College
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Lauren Nguyen

Project Description: Students were asked to complete a storyboard of their semester of college and present it to the class.

Storyboard - First Semester of College 

Project 7

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: My First Semester Storyboard 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Alexis Lemaire 

Project Description: Students were asked to present a storyboard their first semester of college.

My First Semester Storyboard 

Project 8

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: Our First Semester at UL
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Zachary Jarrell, Bethany Johnston, Marley McQuade, Mykaysha Jones

Project Description: Snapshot of first semester organization, location, and sport event examples.

Our First Semester at UL

Project 9

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: First Year Experience at ULL
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Jaiyh Joseph, Zhi Gao, Sarah Lieux, Christian Mcfarlain, Jolie Jones

Project Description: Coverage of a few campus destinations.

First Year Experience at ULL

Project 10

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: Our Future Vision Board 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Madison Lenox, Aanajah Rhine, Gregory Liu, Jase Badeaux, Jackson Barry

Project Description: Vision of each member's future.

Our Future Vision Board 

Project 11

Course: Wanderlust, Wayfair Adventure 
Project Title: The Adventure Begins 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Leah Strother 

Project Description: The opportunities and obstacles of the college adventure portrayed in the symbolic representation of a hot air balloon...where it lands precisely is unknown. 

The Adventure Begins

Project 12

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: UNIV 100 Guide 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Charleigh McDuffie

Project Description: Students were tasked with creating a digital UNIV 100 Guide highlighting the resources, strategies, and insights essential for navigating their first semester of college. In developing their guides, students delved into essential topics such as time management, emotional intelligence, vulnerability, positive energy, self-perception, self-compassion, personality and career strengths.

UNIV 100 Guide

Project 13

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: College Life Characteristics 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Kennedi Taylor 

Project Description: Poster on the 5 characteristics of the College Life: Stress, Time Management, Health, Relationships, and Open-Mindedness. 

College Life Characteristics 

Project 14

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: Path to First Semester Success
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Andrew Angelle 

Project Description: Poster and paper on the 5 themes of college and how to succeed in each of them: Stress, Time, Health, Relationships and Motivation.

Path to First Semester Success

Project 15

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: Journey Through UNIV 100
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Hayley Waguespack 

Project Description: Mixed media sculpture representing the first semester of college freshman at ULL. This wire/paper mache displays aspects of college life and several of the characteristics we explored throughout the semester. 

Journey Through UNIV 100 

Project 16

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: Mentoring Incoming Freshman 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Neely Derouen 

Project Description: Creative poster board displaying motivational tips for incoming freshman. 

Mentoring Incoming Freshman  

Project 17

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: Freshman Cajuns Win, Baby 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Eli Bergeron 

Project Description: Creative poster pointing out the 11 ways to win as an incoming freshman. 

Freshman Cajuns Win, Baby 

Project 18

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: College Life of a Freshman 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Percy Honore 

Project Description: Drawings of the college life of a first semester freshman.

College Life of a Freshman

Project 19

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: My First Fall Semester Experience
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Haven LaFleur

Project Description: Creative Fall poster on the first year experience.

My First Fall Semester Experience

Project 20

Course: Wanderlust, Wayfair Adventure 
Project Title: The Stress Test  
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Tanner Stephens

Project Description: Poster drawings on dealing with the first semester of college.

The Stress Test

Project 21

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: UNIV 100 Mastering the First Year Digital Guide 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Lexie Mulea 

Project Description: Students were tasked with creating a digital UNIV 100 Guide highlighting the resources, strategies, and insights essential for navigating their first semester of college. This guide is designed to be a dynamic resource, allowing students to continuously update and enhance it as they progress in their academic journey.

UNIV 100 Mastering the First Year Digital Guide 

Project 22

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: Available to Students 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Marianna-Jolie Dugas, Keyanie Key, Zachary Pack, Gabriel Wartelle, Michael Williams 

Project Description: Highlights of areas and services on campus.

Available to Students 

Project 23

Course: THE AMERICAN DREAM IN FILM AND MUSIC 
Project Title: Take Two
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Lindsey Bergeron, JNyla Foster, Kayleigh Fournet, Sebastian Lirette, Crystal Peters, Ja'kyra Whitfield 

Project Description: TAKE TWO: An older woman reminisces on her life and rediscovers her passion, she realizes success can be different for everyone. *NOTE: Final group project for "The American Dream in Film and Music" was an original video that explored the meaning of the American Dream for today's generation/college students.

Project 24

Course: THE AMERICAN DREAM IN FILM AND MUSIC 
Project Title: The Straight and Narrow 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Joscelyn Abshire, Alison Simon, Brittney Williams 

Project Description: THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW: One girl with two different fates; can she achieve the American dream? *NOTE: Final group project for "The American Dream in Film and Music" was an original video that explored the meaning of the American Dream for today's generation/college students. 

Project 25

Course: THE AMERICAN DREAM IN FILM AND MUSIC 
Project Title: James' Excellent Adventure 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Kaylee Daigle, James Fairchild, Riley Romero, Noah Schumacher

Project Description: JAMES' EXCELLENT ADVENTURE: James transcends time to explore what the American Dream means to various pop-culture figures, learning what it means to him along the way. *NOTE: Final group project for "The American Dream in Film and Music" was an original video that explored the meaning of the American Dream for today's generation/college students. 

Project 26

Course: VAMPIRES ARE US
Project Title: ...And They Were Tombmates 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Susannah Donoghue, Sydney Harrel, Steven Samuel Hoffpauir, Alexis Picarella 

Project Description: ...AND THEY WERE TOMBMATES: A vampire and a seminary student grapple with overcoming societal expectations and their own biases. How much are they willing to change about themselves in the name of true love? *NOTE: This year's VAMPIRES ARE US class participated in the 1st Annual "Vampires are Us" Film Festival! All students worked in groups to write, produce, direct, film, and edit an original 4 to 5 minute vampire short film.

Project 27

Course: VAMPIRES ARE US
Project Title: Vanished 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Blaise Bergeron, Kami Homan, Callie Levy, Ella Meche, Haley Rehm

Project Description: VANISHED: Four close friends are at a sleepover when they start to vanish. The remaining friend is left to wonder: who can be trusted? *Note: This year's VAMPIRE ARE US class participated in the 1st Annual "Vampires are Us" Film Festival! All students worked in groups to write, produce, direct, film, and edit an original 4 to 5 minute vampire short film.

Project 28

Course: VAMPIRES ARE US
Project Title: CHEAT SHEET 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Ashlee Blue, Adisyn Guidry, Logan Lockwood, Mason Venable 

Project Description: CHEAT SHEET: In order to avoid academic failure, a college students steals his professor's answer key to the next exam and is forced into a horror much more disturbing than failing. *Note: This year's VAMPIRES ARE US class participated in the 1st Annual "Vampires are Us" Film Festival! All students worked in groups to write, produce, direct, film, and edit an original 4 to 5 minute vampire short film.

Project 29

Course: Leadership (Taylor's Version)
Project Title: Leadership (Taylor's Version): The Anthology 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Julia Brashier, Jamaa'l Hunter, Ella Majnerick

Project Description: Students were assigned to find a common theme between at least four Taylor Swift songs. They could choose any theme that they wanted, other than the ones that we had discussed in class. This group chose 'revenge' as their theme and made visuals that aligned with each album that their song choices were on.

Leadership (Taylor's Version): The Anthology 

Project 30

Course: Leadership (Taylor's Version)
Project Title: Leadership (Taylor's Version): The Anthology 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Ryleigh Davis, Garett Dugal, Emma Domingue, Mack Mergist

Project Description: Students were assigned to find a common theme between at least 4 Taylor Swift songs. They could choose any theme that they wanted, it just could not be something that we already discussed in class. This group chose the theme of "literature references" and tied in lots of Taylor Swift easter eggs such as the volume on the spine of the book and connected their visuals of the lyrics to the actual literature it referenced. 

Leadership (Taylor's Version): The Anthology

Project 31

Course: Leadership (Taylor's Version) 
Project Title: Leadership (Taylor's Version): The Anthology 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Jackson Lastrapes, Madison Sibley, Drew South 

Project Description: Students were assigned to find a common theme between at least 4 Taylor Swift songs. They could choose any theme that they wanted, it just could not be something that we already discussed in class. This group chose the theme of "crime" and made their display look like a suspect board that connected all the songs references back to Taylor Swift.

Leadership (Taylor's Version): The Anthology 

Project 32

Course: Mastering the First Year 
Project Title: Vision Board 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Sophie Mader 

Project Description: Each student created a vision board of their journey before college, during college and after college. They incorporated 3 chapters worth of topics in each category (with the freedom to choose the topics they wanted to include).

Vision Board 

Project 33

Course: Mastering the First Year 
Project Title: Vision Board  
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Trinity Smith 

Project Description: Each student created a vision board of their journey before college, during college and after college. They incorporated 3 chapters worth of topics in each category (with the freedom to choose the topics they wanted to include).

Vision Board 

Project 34

Course: Mastering the First Year 
Project Title: Vision Board 
Category: Creative Arts
Student Contributors: Kassidy Smith 

Project Description: Each student created a vision board of their journey before college, during college and after college. They incorporated 3 chapters worth of topics in each category (with the freedom to choose topics they wanted to include).

Vision Board 

Category II: Creative Written Work

Project 35

Course: You Have to Talk 
Project Title: Phamily Digest 
Category: Creative Written Work
Student Contributors: Lauren Pham 

Project Description: Students designed their own magazine. This magazine is a representation of their first semester in college and provides all readers a little insight into what makes them unique.

Phamily Digest 

Project 36

Course: You Have to Talk 
Project Title: Freshman Appeal 
Category: Creative Written Work
Student Contributors: Elligant Johnson

Project Description: Students designed their own magazine. This magazine is a representation of their first semester in college and provides all readers a little insight into what makes them unique.

Freshman Appeal 

Project 37

Course: You Have to Talk 
Project Title: Learning to Rest 
Category: Creative Written Work
Student Contributors: Gracie Fontenot 

Project Description: Students designed their own magazine. This magazine is a representation of their first semester in college and provides all readers a little insight into what makes them unique.

Learning to Rest 

Project 38

Course: You Have to Talk 
Project Title: It Ends with Light
Category: Creative Written Work
Student Contributors: Ce'Maya Hayes 

Project Description: Students designed their own magazine. This magazine is a representation of their first semester in college and provides all readers a little insight into what makes them unique.

It Ends with Light

Project 39

Course: World of Business 
Project Title: Reflective Paper 
Category: Creative Written Work
Student Contributors: Caleb Vaughn 

Project Description: Students were asked to write a two-page reflective paper describing how they have personally experienced diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We acknowledged this experience may not always describe a positive or appropriate circumstance. 

Reflective Paper

Project 40

Course: Keys to Self-Publishing A Book 
Project Title: Blueprints for Success 
Category: Creative Written Work
Student Contributors: Emma Guillot 

Project Description: Throughout their first freshman semester, students penned 10 chapters in their journals. As the culmination of their coursework, they crafted a final project comprising three slides depicting a mock book's front and back cover information. These slides encompassed the front cover, a biographical summary accompanied by a photo, and a comprehensive overview of their mock book, serving as the conclusion to their UNIV coursework. 

Blueprints for Success

Project 41

Course: Keys to Self-Publishing A Book 
Project Title: Dead Nature 
Category: Creative Written Work
Student Contributors: Isabel Salazar 

Project Description: Throughout their first freshman semester, students penned 10 chapters in their journals. As the culmination of their coursework, they crafted a final project comprising three slides depicting a mock book's front and back cover information. These slides encompassed the front cover, a biographical summary accompanied by a photo, and a comprehensive overview of their mock book, serving as the conclusion to their UNIV coursework. 

Dead Nature 

Project 42

Course: Keys to Self-Publishing A Book
Project Title: 11:59
Category: Creative Written Work
Student Contributors: Brenley Murry

Project Description: Throughout their first freshman semester, students penned 10 chapters in their journals. As the culmination of their coursework, they crafted a final project comprising three slides depicting a mock book's front and back cover information. These slides encompassed the front cover, a biographical summary accompanied by a photo, and a comprehensive overview of their mock book, serving as the conclusion to their UNIV coursework. 

11:59

Project 43

Course: OG Heroes of Christianity 
Project Title: Recap Paper on Solomon & Elijah 
Category: Creative Written Work 
Student Contributors: John Bergeron 

Project Description: For every two people we studied in class, students had to write a brief recap paper of what they learned about the two people and what they found interesting about them. 

Recap Paper on Solomon & Elijah 

Project 44

Course: Supernatural Bio 
Project Title: Envo 
Category: Creative Written Work 
Student Contributors: Morgan Callahan, Mateo Peterson  

Project Description: Students designed their own mythical creature (zombie, superhero, or both?), considering its biological probability, special abilities, and weaknesses. 

Envo 

Project 45

Course: Supernatural Bio 
Project Title: Weaponized Survival: A Weaponry Guide to Zombie Survival 
Category: Creative Written Work 
Student Contributors: Ivy Allen, Sarah Alleman 

Project Description: Students proposed a Zombie Apocalypse, then, formulated a scientific plan for how to survive the outbreak (ex. design a bioweapon against zombies). 

Weaponized Survival: A Weaponry Guide to Zombie Survival

Project 46

Course: Supernatural Bio 
Project Title: My Creature 
Category: Creative Written Work 
Student Contributors: Vincent Compos 

Project Description: Students designed their own mythical creature (zombie, superhero, or both?), considering its biological probability, special abilities, and weaknesses.

My Creature 

Category III: Humanities/Social Sciences 

Project 47

Course: Women's Empowerment 
Project Title: Invisible Women Project: Chapters 4&14
Category: Humanities/Social Sciences 
Student Contributors: Makenzie Brown, Teyion Cincore, Kameryn Thomas, Kaden McGuire, Taylor Corey, Ray'ven Chancellor 

Project Description: Students will work in small groups to read and present a selected chapter(s) from the assigned book on women's empowerment: Invisible Women Book by Caroline Criado Perez. Each group will analyze the character's main themes, arguments, and relevance to contemporary issues facing women

Invisible Women Project: Chapters 4 & 14

Project 48

Course: Women's Empowerment 
Project Title: Invisible Women: Chapters 8 & 16
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Byren Fazande, Jordan Tate, Bri Brown, Claudia Bond, Lily Pistorius 

Project Description: Students will work in small groups to read and present a selected chapter(s) from the assigned book on women's empowerment: Invisible Women Book by Caroline Criado Perez. Each group will analyze the chapter's main themes, arguments, and relevance to contemporary issues facing women. 

Invisible Women: Chapters 8 & 16

Project 49

Course: Women's Empowerment 
Project Title: Invisible Women: Addressing Gender Data Gaps 
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Faith Janes, Ramie Prather, Sophia Johnson, Rhylie Esthay, Mya Christoff

Project Description: Students will work in small groups to read and present a selected chapter(s) from the assigned book on women's empowerment: Invisible Women Book by Caroline Criado Perez. Each group will analyze the chapter's main themes, arguments, and relevance to contemporary issues facing women. 

Invisible Women: Addressing Gender Data Gaps 

Project 50

Course: You Have to Talk 
Project Title: The Story of Cancer Alley 
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Lester Taylor 

Project Description: Students chose a topic to research and present as a TedTalk to the class. This student created a website explaining The Story of Cancer Alley.

Project 51

Course: OG Heroes of Christianity 
Project Title: Biblical Person Profile: Jonah 
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors:  Kaya Wilson, Jayla Barnes, Sebastian Prevot, Treyton Hardy 

Project Description: Students researched a biblical person and created a one-page profile of pertinent information about their person. 

Biblical Person Profile: Jonah 

Project 52

Course: OG Heroes of Christianity 
Project Title: Biblical Character Presentation: Paul
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors:  Porter Mauney, Bailey Soileau, Dax Allen, Laila Dugar 

Project Description: Students researched a biblical person and presented their findings with a PowerPoint presentation.

Biblical Character Presentation: Paul

Project 53

Course: Thriving with PRIDE 
Project Title: Are there Significant Differences in Academic Performances Between LGBTQ+ and Non-Members as Students?
Category: Humanities/Social Science
Student Contributors: Madison Miley, Jayda Alexander, Mallori Bouton, Neo Gonzales, Alyssa Kennedy 

Project Description: Students in the UNIV - Thriving with PRIDE course collaborated on a group project to explore the question: "Are there significant differences in academic performances between LGBTQ+ students and their non-LGBTQ+ peers?"

Are there Significant Differences in Academic Performances Between LGBTQ+ and Non-Members as Students? 

Project 54

Course: Thriving with PRIDE
Project Title: Are LGBTQ+ Students Getting Enough Support from Colleges?
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Dionna Threlkeld-Defils, Ta'Nia Williams, Vallen Power

Project Description: Students in the UNIV - Thriving with PRIDE course collaborated on a group project to explore the question: "Are LGBTQ+ college students adequately served by existing campus resources and support services, and what improvements could be made to better meet their needs?"

Are LGBTQ+ Students Getting Enough Support from Colleges?

Project 55

Course: Thriving with PRIDE 
Project Title: Campus and College Climate Inclusivity 
Category: Humanities/Social Science
Student Contributors: Raymond Bardales, Hayden Burrell, Jordan Grantham, Claire Kissel, Keimarii Mitchell

Project Description: Students in the UNIV - Thriving with PRIDE course collaborated on a group project to explore the question: "How do LGBTQ+ college students perceive the overall campus climate in terms of inclusivity, safety, and acceptance?"

Campus and College Climate Inclusivity 

Project 56

Course: Thriving with PRIDE
Project Title: LGBTQ+ College Students Experiences of Discrimination & Harassment 
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Zoey Berzas, Carson Duhon, Arionna Hill, Jaeden Lee

Project Description: Students in the UNIV - Thriving with PRIDE course collaborated on a group project to explore the question: "What are the most common forms of discrimination and harassment faced by LGBTQ+ colege students, and how do these experiences impact academic and social lives?"

LGBTQ+ College Students Experiences of Discrimination & Harassment

Project 57

Course: Thriving with PRIDE
Project Title: LGBTQ+ College Students Social Connections & Community 
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Christi LaCour, Kennedi Beal, Adric Davis 

Project Description: Students in the UNIV - Thriving with PRIDE course collaborated on a group project to explore the question: "What are the primary challenges and opportunities for LGBTQ+ college students in forming social connections and finding a sense of community on campus?"

LGBTQ+ College Students Social Connections & Community

Project 58

Course: Thriving with PRIDE
Project Title: LGBTQ+ College Students Mental Health & Well-being 
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Yazan Abdelghani, Angelle Bonin, TyAnna Dupree, Rhianna Jackson, Krislyn Mendoza 

Project Description: Students in the UNIV - Thriving with PRIDE course collaborated on a group project to explore the question: "How do LGBTQ+ college students perceive their overall mental health and well-being compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers?"

LGBTQ+ College Students Mental Health & Well-being

Project 59

Course: Understanding Mental Illness 
Project Title: Destigmatizing Mental Illness
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Understanding Mental Illness Class 

Project Description: Students came up with survey questions geared towards experiences and stigmas associated with mental illness and asked peers to complete it.

Destigmatizing Mental Illness

Project 60

Course: You Got This!
Project Title: Physical Disabilities and their Psychological Impact 
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Cameron Broussard 

Project Description: Living with a physical disability is so much more than just dealing with the physical struggles. It's about the emotional challenges that come with it too, like feel isolated, frustrated, and even struggling with confidence. But, if we take the time to really understand how physical limitations affect someone emotionally, we can help make a big difference in their life. Taking care of someone's emotional needs is just as important as helping with their physical ones; and when we address both, we're helping people to live their best lives. 

Physical Disabilities and their Psychological Impact 

Project 61

Course: The Power of Storytelling 
Project Title: A Systematic Approach to Changing School Culture: The Caring Corner 
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Benjamin Mouton 

Project Description: Benjamin's paper discusses the importance of support groups in schools to address the emotional challenges of bullying and social exclusion. It starts with a personal story of a boy bullied for playing with dolls, highlighting the negative impact of societal expectations. The author proposes "The Caring Corner," a support group where students can share experiences, build empathy, and learn coping strategies. 

The Caring Corner Presentation 

A Systematic Approach to Changing School Culture: The Caring Corner Paper 

Project 62

Course: The Power of Storytelling
Project Title: Meditation for the Young Mind
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Graciela Rodriguez

Project Description: Gracie's paper highlights how mindfulness and meditation can help children with ADHD improve focus and emotional regulation. Drawing from personal experience, the author proposes Peace and Patience, a community-led initiative offering weekly sessions of meditative walking, mindfulness practices, and group discussions. 

Meditation for the Young Mind Paper 

Meditation for the Young Mind Video

Project 63

Course: The Power of Storytelling
Project Title: Safe but Illiterate: Fighting Censorship in the Lafayette Public Library System 
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Aria Chance 

Project Description: Aria's project examines the impact of censorship policies in the Lafayette Public Library, focusing on minors restricted from accessing resources due to automated card limitations. Through narrative storytelling techniques and research, the author critiques these policies and advocates for media literacy as a solution, emphasizing education over restrictions. The animation included in the digital piece is the author's original work. 

Safe but Illiterate: Fighting Censorship in the Lafayette Public Library System Paper 

Project 64

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: Semester Final Project 
Category: Humanities/Social Science 
Student Contributors: Amelia Cowart

Project Description: Over the semester, students participated in self-reflection activities and career direction assignments. Their work culminated in final papers and presentations detailing their career choices and the paths forward to meet their goals.

Semester Final Project 

Category IV: Leadership/Service 

Project 65

Course: Life Beyond College 
Project Title: My Dream Job
Category: Leadership/Service 
Student Contributors: Libby Pelloquin

Project Description: Students were tasked with an individual project in which they had to simulate the job service process. This included a self-assessment, desired job position, company, regulations, resume creation, interview questions, and a retrospective. Students had to find an actual job posting and job description to ensure the company's values aligned with their own. The purpose of the project was to give them an idea of what the job search process looks like and the ability to research skills, certifications, and requirements for the job they hope to get after college.

My Dream Job

Project 66

Course: Life Beyond College 
Project Title: My Future Job
Category: Leadership/Service 
Student Contributors: Jillian Michel 

Project Description: Students were tasked with an individual project in which they had to simulate the job search process. This included a self-assessment, desired job position, company, regulations, resume creation, interview questions, and a retrospective. Students had to find an actual job posting and job description to ensure the company's values aligned with their own. The purpose of the project was to give them an idea of what the job search process looks like and the ability to research skills, certifications, and requirements for the jobs they hope to get after college.

My Future Job

Project 67

Course: Life Beyond College
Project Title: Dream Job Project 
Category: Leadership/Service 
Student Contributors: Kirsten Hebert  

Project Description: Students were tasked with an individual project in which they had to simulate the job search process. This included a self-assessment, desired job position, company, regulations, resume creation, interview questions, and a retrospective. Students had to find an actual job posting and job description to ensure the company's values aligned with their own. The purpose of the project was to give them an idea of what the job search process looks like and the ability to research skills, certifications, and requirements for the jobs they hope to get after college. 

Dream Job Project

Project 68

Course: Mastering the First Year 
Project Title: Roots & Rebuild 
Category: Leadership/Service 
Student Contributors: Riley Fournier 

Project Description: In my UNIV 100 class, we learned about the importance of philanthropy and about the various nonprofits in Acadiana. Our final project was to create our own nonprofit business plan and a presentation. My nonprofit business is called Roots & Rebuild. Roots & Rebuild mission is to cultivate an inclusive and sustainable garden that supports local food insecurity and brings others together through hand on gardening, education and collaboration.

Roots & Rebuild

Project 69

Course: Mastering the First Year 
Project Title: Healing Hearts 
Category: Leadership/Service 
Student Contributors: Matthew Guedry, Kaylee Collins

Project Description: In our UNIV 100 class, we learned about the importance of philanthropy and many different nonprofits in Acadiana. Our end of term project was to create our own nonprofit business plan and a presentation. Our nonprofit we created is called Healing Hearts. Our mission is to help families grieve the loss of a small child. We plan to provide opportunities for therapy, group counseling, social activities and unity through shared experiences.

Healing Hearts 

Category V: Research Papers

Project 70

Course: Mastering the First Year 
Project Title: Inside the Mind of a First Year College Student 
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Ashley Allen, Zavean Jones, Nyx Averett, Rylee Corcoran, Nick Hoppe

Project Description: Research paper on something that impacts how well a student masters their first year.

Inside the Mind of a First Year College Students 

Project 71

Course: Mastering the First Year 
Project Title: Modern Day Obstacles for College Students 
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Marlon Garcia, Josh Chou, Issac Billedeaux, Diego Guzman, Xyan Dobard 

Project Description: Group journal with research papers about something that impacts how well a student masters their first year.

Modern Day Obstacles for College Students 

Project 72

Course: Mastering the First Year 
Project Title: Beyond the Books
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Aidan Wieber, Nathaniel Ortego, Gabrielle Dantley, Bella Biddick, Taylor Mason

Project Description: Group journal with research papers about something that impacts how well a student masters their first year.

Beyond the Books

Project 73

Course: You Got This!
Project Title: Mitigating the Threat AI Poses to Human Artists 
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Layla Semien 

Project Description: In asking how the dangers of AI artwork can be mitigated to ensure that human artists can maintain their individuality and appeal in the creative field, I intent to find out what resources or limits are put in place to keep human-made artwork protected from AI. The creation of AI art runs on human input, which essentially means that AI art is more of a fusion of art that has been trained to create than something original. 

Mitigating the Threat AI Poses to Human Artists Research Poster

Mitigating the Threat AI Poses to Human Artists Research Paper 

Project 74

Course: History Reframed 
Project Title: Collective Memory and Photography 
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: History Reframed Class 

Project Description: Research on Collective Memory and the college experience.

Collective Memory and Photography 

Project 75

Course: LLC - Healthcare Innovators 
Project Title: Mental Health Self-Care 
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Kapri Clark, Isaac Lewis, Alana Rogers 

Project Description: What is self-care? Why is self-care important? The Healthcare Innovators LLC broke up into groups to research various self-care topics. The point of this project was to expand students' knowledge of self-care, and but also utilize creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and research. Students were expected to have at least three internet sources and a book source. Prior to completing this project, the class visited with a librarian who showed them how to utilize the Library Search database.

Mental Health Self-Care

Project 76

Course: Mastering the First Year 
Project Title: Race and Gynecology: How It Impacts Black Women in 猫咪社区官网 
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Alaya Dauphiney

Project Description: Research on the history of Black women being mistreated in the medical field in 猫咪社区官网.

Race and Gynecology: How It Impacts Black Women in 猫咪社区官网

Project 77

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: The Evolution of Art Painting
Category: Research Papers
Student Contributors: Kaitlyn Black

Project Description: The evolution of painting and the painting materials and tools from ancient time to the present day.

The Evolution of Art Painting

Project 78

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: The History and Progression of Western Medicine (Timeline of Western Medicine in the World)
Category: Research Papers
Student Contributors: Matthew Souquet, Agustin Tarazona

Project Description: The significant periods in which the medical world had breakthroughs of new treatments and medicines that helped people.

The History and Progression of Western Medicine

Project 79

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: An Overview of How DNA Was Discovered  
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Nina Theriot 

Project Description: The story of how people discovered DNA.

An Overview of How DNA Was Discovered

Project 80

Course: Mastering the First Year
Project Title: Genetic Modification
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Carson Short, Andrew Cart, Hunter Kennedy  

Project Description: A study exploring whether chickens are descended from dinosaurs.

Genetic Modification

Project 81

Course: Mastering the First Year 
Project Title: How Technology Increases College Students' Productivity 
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Cade Neuville

Project Description: Research on the pros and cons of using AI tools can improve college students' productivity.

How Technology Increases College Students' Productivity 

Project 82

Course: World Culture and Clothing 
Project Title: Explanatory Case Study of Thailand Culture & Clothing
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Aubrey Doucet, Cameron Robin

Project Description: Students researched a country identifying primary, secondary and tertiary sources. Analyzed cultural components and identified current clothing worn in the country and drew conclusions as to why people wore the clothing they did in the given country. Power Point slides were made for conference presentations.

Explanatory Case Study of Thailand Culture & Clothing

Project 83

Course: Mastering the First Year 
Project Title: Explanatory Case Study of Vietnam Culture & Clothing 
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Emilie Vu 

Project Description: The student researched a country identifying primary, secondary and tertiary sources. Analyzed cultural components and identified current clothing worn in the country and drew conclusions as to why people wore the clothing they did in the given country. Power Point slides were made for a conference presentation.

Explanatory Case Study of Vietnam Culture & Clothing

Project 84

Course: World Culture and Clothing 
Project Title: Explanatory Case Study of Romania Culture & Clothing
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Claire Trahan 

Project Description: The student researched a country identifying primary, secondary and tertiary sources. Analyzed cultural components and identified current clothing worn in the country and drew conclusions as to why people wore the clothing they did in the given country. Power Point slides were made for a conference presentation.

Explanatory Case Study of Romania Culture & Clothing

Project 85

Course: World Culture and Clothing 
Project Title: Explanatory Case Study of The Ivory Coast Culture & Clothing
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Parker Inzerella 

Project Description: The student researched a country identifying primary, secondary and tertiary sources. Analyzed cultural components and identified current clothing worn in the country and drew conclusions as to why people wore the clothing they did in the given country. Power Point slides were made for a conference presentation.

Explanatory Case Study of The Ivory Coast Culture & Clothing

Project 86

Course: World Culture and Clothing 
Project Title: Explanatory Case Study of Benin Culture & Clothing
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: River-Rayne Robinson

Project Description: The student researched a country identifying primary, secondary and tertiary sources. Analyzed cultural components and identified current clothing worn in the country and drew conclusions as to why people wore the clothing they did in the given country. Power Point slides were made for a conference presentation.

Explanatory Case Study of Benin Culture & Clothing

Project 87

Course: World Culture and Clothing
Project Title: Explanatory Case Study of Burundi Culture & Clothing 
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Grayson Gillies 

Project Description: The student researched a country identifying primary, secondary and tertiary sources. Analyzed cultural components and identified current clothing worn in the country and drew conclusions as to why people wore the clothing they did in the given country. Power Point slides were made for a conference presentation. 

Explanatory Case Study of Burundi Culture & Clothing

Project 88

Course: World Culture and Clothing
Project Title: Explanatory Case Study of Nambia Culture & Clothing
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Lilyana Brocato 

Project Description: The student researched a country identifying primary, secondary and tertiary sources. Analyzed cultural components and identified current clothing worn in the country and drew conclusions as to why people wore the clothing they did in the given country. Power Point slides were made for a conference presentation. 

Explanatory Case Study of Nambia Culture & Clothing 

Project 89

Course: World Culture and Clothing
Project Title: Explanatory Case Study of Serbia Culture & Clothing
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Kate Acosta 

Project Description: The student researched a country identifying primary, secondary and tertiary sources. Analyzed cultural components and identified current clothing worn in the country and drew conclusions as to why people wore the clothing they did in the given country. Power Point slides were made for a conference presentation. 

Explanatory Case Study of Serbia Culture & Clothing 

Project 90

Course: World Culture and Clothing
Project Title: Explanatory Case Study of Ukraine Culture & Clothing
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Anthony Burley 

Project Description: The student researched a country identifying primary, secondary and tertiary sources. The student analyzed culture components and identified current clothing worn in the country and drew conclusions as to why people wore the clothing they did in the given country. Power Point slides were made for a conference presentation.

Explanatory Case Study of Ukraine Culture & Clothing

Project 91

Course: World Culture and Clothing
Project Title: Explanatory Case Study of Kazakhstan Culture & Clothing 
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Emily Gary 

Project Description: The student researched a country identifying primary, secondary and tertiary sources. Analyzed cultural components and identified current clothing worn in the country and drew conclusions as to why people wore the clothing they did in the given country. Power Point slides were made for a conference presentation.

Explanatory Case Study of Kazakhstan Culture & Clothing

Project 92

Course: World Culture and Clothing
Project Title: Explanatory Case Study of Finland Culture & Clothing
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Maci Pellerin

Project Description: The student researched a country identifying primary, secondary and tertiary sources. Analyzed cultural components and identified current clothing worn in the country and drew conclusions as to why people wore the clothing they did in the given country. Power Point slides were made for a conference presentation.

Explanatory Case Study of Finland Culture & Clothing

Project 93

Course: LLC - Healthcare Innovators 
Project Title: Physical Self-Care
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Tara Zielinski, Clare Kirsch, Will Reinhardt

Project Description: What is self-care? Why is self-care important? The Healthcare Innovator LLC broke up into groups to research various self-care topics. The point of this project was to expand each student's knowledge of self-care, and but also utilize creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and research. Students were expected to have at least three internet sources and a book source. Prior to completing this project, the class visited with a librarian who showed them how to utilize the Library Search database.

Physical Self-Care

Project 94

Course: LLC - Healthcare Innovators 
Project Title: Self-Care Sanctuary: Feel to Heal
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Daejah Johnson, Mya Duncan

Project Description: What is self-care? Why is self-care important? The Healthcare Innovators LLC broke up into groups to research various self-care topics. The point of this project was to expand each student's knowledge of self-care, and but also utilize creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and research. Students were expected to have at least three internet sources and a book source. Prior to completing this project, the class visited with a librarian who showed them how to utilize the Library Search database.

Self-Care Sanctuary: Feel to Heal

Project 95

Course: LLC - Healthcare Innovators 
Project Title: Spiritual Self-Care
Category: Research Papers 
Student Contributors: Amanda Hilton, Shynee Robinson, Janyiah West

Project Description: What is self-care? Why is self-care important? The Healthcare Innovator LLC broke up into groups to research various self-care topics. The point of this project was to expand each student's knowledge of self-care, and but also utilize creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and research. Students were expected to have at least three internet sources and a book source. Prior to completing this project, the class visited with a librarian who showed them how to utilize the Library Search database.

Spiritual Self-Care