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La Louisiane Podcast: How university students are revitalizing downtown Lafayette

What happens when the heart of campus meets the heart of the city? On this episode of La Louisiane, 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 September 5, highlighting student performances, community involvement and 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. Don’t miss it—tune in now to see how Ragin’ Cajuns spirit is building community downtown! Read More: https://louisiana.edu/news/lafayette-... 📰 Follow La Louisiane Magazine:   / lalouisianemag     / lalouisianemagazine   https://www.louisiana.edu/lalouisiane 🤟 Follow The University of Louisiana at Lafayette:   / officialullafayette     / ullafayette     / ullafayette   00:00 Introduction 01:20 What makes Ragin’ Cajuns Downtown Alive special 05:00 How UL students are driving downtown revitalization 09:45 Why “third spaces” matter for Lafayette’s future 14:00 The growing bond between UL and the community