Speech forum participants to debate drug screening

The first speech forum of the fall semester will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom.

The resolution to be debated is “Resolved, that all citizens of Louisiana must submit to a drug screening test in order to be eligible to receive any entitlement program benefits.”

Attendees will hear student speakers present arguments for and against the resolution. Participants then have the opportunity to participate in an open forum before hearing rebuttals from each side and casting their votes either for or against the resolution.

CLA testing for undergraduates

The Quality Enhancement Plan Committee is looking for 300 student volunteers to take the Collegiate Learning Assessment, which evaluates critical thinking and writing abilities.

Scores will not be singled out for assessment purposes, and volunteers will receive their results and how they compare to students nationwide. The test takes 60-90 minutes and will be given as follows:

– Sept. 23: 9 a.m.

– Sept. 27-29: 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.

– Sept. 30: 9 a.m.

– Oct. 4-6: 9 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.

– Oct. 7: 9 a.m.

Call the Academic Testing Center at (985) 493-2599 to schedule a test day.

“Meet and Greet the Candidates” scheduled for Monday

The Student Government Association will host a meet and greet with local candidates on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Plantation Suite of the Student Union.

Candidates will be on hand to speak with faculty, staff, students and members of the surrounding community. Food will be served.

Campus concerns box provided to students, faculty and staff

People with concerns about campus can fill out provided forms in Ellender Memorial Library and enter them into the campus concerns box.

The Social and Community Concerns Committee will address all concerns. If anyone has questions, please contact Amanda Fremin at (985) 448-4022 or [email protected].

Self-Defense classes begin Wednesday

Self-defense classes will be offered to female students, faculty and staff free of charge on Sept. 28 to Sept. 30.

Classes will be held in the Lafitte Room on Sept. 28 and the Plantation Suite on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Anyone wishing to register may call Student Services at (985) 448-4080.