Host Marie Elizabeth Oliver sits down with Candice Dazet, UL Lafayette’s assistant director of student engagement, and Kevin Blanchard, CEO of Downtown Lafayette, to talk about the growing connection between the University and downtown. They dive into the upcoming, third annual Ragin’ Cajuns Downtown Alive! event on Sept. 5, and discuss why “third spaces” like Parc Sans Souci are vital for bringing people together.
From revitalizing downtown to keeping the next generation rooted in Lafayette, this conversation explores how UL Lafayette students are shaping the future of the city.
Read a transcript of the conversation.
