Campaign: LSU’s inaugural Giving Day, with some proceeds going toward its $1.5 billion “Fierce for the Future Campaign,” is tomorrow from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. The university is asking for donations to count toward a goal of 1,860 donors in 24 hours. The 1,860 donor goal for LSU Giving Day honors the founding year of LSU. April 30 is the anniversary of the dedication of the Baton Rouge campus on April 30, 1926. Read the full announcement.
Waterways: Nicholls State is partnering with the state Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to create a new coastal studies center that will design models to aid coastal protection projects in the state, specifically in the Terrebonne and Atchafalaya basins. Read the full story from The Courier.
Free download: Louisiana residents who want to carry their driver’s license on their smartphones can download the LA Wallet app and activate their licenses for free through the end of May. LA Wallet was created in a 2016 state law by Baton Rouge state Rep. Ted James. It offers a digital version of the Louisiana driver’s license, allowing motorists an option aside from carrying a physical license. The app normally requires a $5.99 charge to activate a license. Read the full story.
