Brief Happenings

Scholarship deadline approaching

Students have until Feb. 8 to apply for scholarships for the Spring semester.

Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office and should be returned there also. Students who have received other scholarships or awards, have extra-curricular involve-

ment or are members of organizations must attach a co-curricular activity reporting form, which is available at the Student Affairs Office or at www.nicholls.edu/osa, to each applica- tion submitted.

Crime reporting procedures to all employees and students

All employees and students are asked to contact University Police at (985) 448-4911 (Emer- gency) or (985) 448-4480 (Anonymous) with any information leading to the belief that a crime is occurring, has occurred or may occur on campus.

Employees and students may also file a report online though the Silent Witness Program at www.nicholls.edu/apps/police/anonymous_contact.php.

Honorary Doctorate nominations being accepted

All employees, students and alumni are invited to make nominations for the Honorary Doctorate award, which is the highest form of recognition offered by the University and is awarded for demonstrated excellence in the fields of public, affairs, the arts, sciences, hu- manities, business and philanthropy.

Recipients must be distinguished with achievements both relevant and appropriate to the University. Eligibility is restricted to persons of state, national or international statue. Nomi- nations should refer to the criteria set out in the Honorary Degree Policy.

Nomination forms are available at www.nicholls.edu/president/documents and should be submitted to Laynie Barrilleaux, vice president of academic affairs. The deadline is Jan. 20. Nominations will remain active for three years. The honorary degree will be awarded at spring commencement.

Dyslexia Center to host annual conference

The Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders will host its fourth an- nual conference, "Unmasking Their Potential, 2012," Jan. 28 in the Student Union.

The conference is open to parents, teachers, guidances counselors and anyone else interest- ed in making a difference in the lives of students with dyslexia. The conference will feature a variety of professional breakout sessions as well as a keynote address by Stephanie Gottwald, assistant director of the Center for Reading and Language Research at Tufts University.

Conference registration is $60 per attendee until Jan. 25 and $65 afterward. Full-time col- lege students will be admitted for $25 a person. On-site registeration is available. To learn more about the center, go to www.nicholls.edu/dyslexia or call (985) 448-4214.