J. K. Haynes, dean of science and mathematics at Morehouse College in Atlanta will visit Baton Rouge on April 7 and April 8 to speak to students at LSU and Southern University campuses about the importance of research in their academic career.

Randy Duran, director of the LSU Office of Undergraduate Research, said, “Dean Haynes’ visit will serve as motivation for many students across the state.”

Haynes’ first presentation, titled “Research as a Quintessential Means of Achieving the Goals of a Liberal Arts Education,” is the fourth installment in the Undergraduate & Graduate Student Research Training Workshop Series sponsored by LSU’s Office of Undergraduate Research, LSU’s Office of Strategic Initiatives and Southern University. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, in the Life Sciences Building Annex Room A101.

Before his talk, Haynes will be honored with an undergraduate research poster presentation, highlighting work from minority students at LSU and universities across Louisiana.

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The 36th Anniversary DeBose National Piano Competition and Festival will be held April 15 and April 16 at Southern University and  Scotlandville Magnet High School. 

The event will feature piano competitions, recitals, and an artist recital featuring concert pianist and first runner-up in the 2000 Miss America Pageant Jade Simmons. 

April is National Greyhound Adoption Month. It's a Grey Area Greyhound Adoption wants to spread the word about how wonderful greyhounds are as family pets. 

Greyhounds are gentle, affectionate, quiet dogs. They are a large breed, with a short tight coat, that requires very little grooming. Most greyhounds get along great with cats, other dogs, and small children. They are big couch potatoes who spend more time sleeping than anything. They do not require a lot of room or a lot of exercise, but they do need to be in a fenced yard or on a leash when outside. 

Most of the dogs in the program are between two and five years old. They are usually retired racers who are seeking adoptive homes.

For more information about how you can bring one of these wonderful dogs into your family or about upcoming events, please visit  www.itsagreyarea.com or www.facebook.com/itsagreyarea