Well leave this program for live coverage of the u. S. House. Today members are considering legislation to combat antisemitism on College Campuses. Live coverage of the u. S. House here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me. Holy and eternal god, on the occasion of the 235th anniversary of the appointment of the first chaplain to congress, i offer this prayer in thanksgiving to you and to our countrys forbearers who to under it both fit who found it both fit and necessary to open each legislative day since 1789 with prayer. Repeating the sentiments of George Washington in his first address shared with the house of representatives on that same day, we offer our fervent supplications to that almighty being who rules over the universe, who presides in the counsels of nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect the. That his ben diction macons crate to the liberties and
BATON ROUGE – LSU junior Alexia LaGrone has been named a Udall Scholar by the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation. The Lafayette native was one of 55 students from 42 colleges and universities to have been selected as 2021 Udall Scholars. A 20-member independent review committee selected this year’s group of Udall Scholars on the basis of commitment to careers in the environment, Tribal public policy, or Native health care; leadership potential; record of public service; and academic achievement.
Each scholarship provides up to $7,000 for the Scholar’s junior or senior year. Since the first awards in 1996, the Udall Foundation has awarded 1,788 Scholarships totaling over $9.1 million.
Honors senior Taylor Goss uses his calling for music and business mindset to bring awareness to social issues. Pursuing a dual degree in music and entrepreneurship, Goss uses his studies to bridge the gap between the arts and activism. Some of his work has included learning the slide guitar and breaking genre barriers.
âIâm called toward music and an interest with policy and politics, especially coastal wetlands issues,â Goss said while working on his senior thesis focused on artist activism.
Goss joined the Honors Collegeâs Louisiana Service and Leadership (LASAL) which is designed to confront issues affecting Louisiana, such as coastal and wetland loss. Through the program, Goss met with different majors and pushed his inclination for interdisciplinary work.