Day 2️⃣ of the Scholarship First bus tour took LSU President William F. Tate IV to Winnfield to tour a logging facility and learn more about the industry with Rep. Jack McFarland. That was followed by lunch and a look at the state's rich political legacy at the Louisiana Political Museum. Next up was Fort Johnson in Vernon Parish for a briefing on training provided at the U.S. Army installation, followed by a visit to NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in Arnaudville, an educational organization dedicated to fostering a living culture using a combination of art, music, dance and Louisiana French. The day wrapped up with food and music at an Acadiana reception at Bayou Teche Brewing.🚌▶️: https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2024/10/15bus-tour-day2-dispatches.php
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