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LCU hosts free ACT prep for area high schoolers

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University recently helped more than 120 high school students prepare for the ACT with a test preparation course on campus. The course, which was sponsored and created by LCU in early February, was open to students in grades 9-12 from public, private and home schools across central Louisiana. Shaina Goudeau, associate vice president of the School of Nursing and Allied Health, and Cheryl Bullock, PTA administrative assistant, spearheaded the ACT event by engaging in conversations with district teachers and administrators, as well as high school students, on how to best meet the needs of the students and the community. Following conversations with students, Goudeau identified multiple aspects that mold students’ perceptions concerning ACT testing. “Although high school students are provided a quality education through district instruction, there remains a level of anxiety regarding the ACT standardized testing,” Goudeau said. “Students not only realize the significance of obtaining a good score for improved confidence and entry into college, but they also recognize that their score could translate into improved scholarship … [Read more...]

LCU to hold Spring Preview Day March 9

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU NEWS) - Louisiana Christian University will offer high school students information about what opportunities await them at its annual Spring Preview Day, March 9. All high school students in public, private and home school are encouraged to pre-register to attend the event on campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students and their parents will meet with faculty and current students and learn about academic programs, athletics and extracurricular activities. Attendees will also hear from current students about their experiences in major fields of study and what it’s really like to be a Wildcat. Interested students should sign up at the Preview Day registration form. Students who attend Preview Day will receive free lunch and LCU merchandise. All students who pre-register for Preview Day will have the $25 application fee waived. … [Read more...]

Investigation underway of substance left on envelope at Cypress Baptist

By Baptist Message staff BENTON, La. (LBM) – Law enforcement responded, Feb. 19, to an incident involving a powdery substance on an envelope that was sent to Cypress Baptist Church. According to KSLA-12 in Shreveport, law enforcement was on church property and an investigation by the FBI was underway. KTBS-3 in Shreveport reported that the FBI was investigating a powder substance that arrived on an envelope at the church on Monday. The church offices were evacuated and a Louisiana state police HazMat unit then investigated. Johnson's wife, Kelly, is a counselor and has an office at the church. She was not in the area at the time. Griffin Neal, spokesman for House Speaker Johnson, released this statement to the Baptist Message: “Earlier today, Speaker Johnson was made aware of a suspicious package sent to his home church in Louisiana. Speaker Johnson and the Johnson family thank U.S. Capitol Police, the FBI, the Louisiana State Police and the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office for taking swift action and handling the situation professionally. As the investigation is ongoing, we will refer all further questions to law enforcement handling this matter.” Cypress Baptist Pastor John Fream said the church was not … [Read more...]

Louisiana Christian University participates in Rural STEM Day

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University participated in the RECIPE for Rural STEM DAY at the LSUA Mega Shelter in Alexandria, Feb. 8. More than 1,300 central Louisiana fifth and sixth-graders interested in science, math, engineering and technology fields participated in the event. RECIPE for Rural STEM Day is a statewide initiative to promote STEM education to upper elementary-age students. RECIPE stands for Relevant, Educational, Career-minded, Impactful, Purposeful,  and Engaging. LCU’s Physical Therapy Assistant program, along with the Health and Exercise Science programs, attended and provided interactive games that correlated general anatomy and systems of the body with various basic healthcare assessments, said Associate Vice President of the School of Nursing and Allied Health Shaina Goudeau. Examples of planned activities included determining the effect of physical activity on heart rate, sensory nerve testing, grip strength assessments, and an anatomy versus body system matching game.  LCU faculty selected simple tasks and created fun games to allow a direct approach to science-based activities. The simplified method of active learning served to pique the curiosity of … [Read more...]

2024 National Collegiate Summit scheduled for May 1-3 in Tennessee

By Julia Bell, Special to the Message MEMPHIS, TENN. (LBM) -- Baptist collegiate ministry leaders from across the country will gather May 1-3 for the 2024 Collegiate Summit held near Memphis, Tennessee. The equipping event is held every three years and features valuable resources, well-known guest speakers, and networking opportunities for campus ministers and church college leaders looking to enhance their ministries to students. More than 700 participants are expected at the event, organized by the Baptist Collegiate Network. Planning Team Leader Ryan Scantling says participants can expect the interactive event to “help college ministry leaders capture God’s vision for their life and ministry, while forming layers of encouragement and accountability for it.” Collegiate Summit will be held at Collierville First Baptist Church, located in a Memphis suburb. Event activities begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, and conclude with a morning session on Friday, May 3. Guest speakers include Bill Elliff, Shane Pruitt, Dr. Tom Richter, Zane Pratt, and Paul Worcester. A new micro-conference for large church college ministry leaders has been added this year with breakout session topics designed to better equip these … [Read more...]