UL Lafayette Guilbeau Center

Interested in learning how public history sites interpret the stories you have been learning about this Women’s History month?

The Guilbeau Center has 2 books in our collection to help you do just that! Check out “Interpreting the Legacy of Women’s Suffrage at Museums and Historic Sites” by Paige Harrington, or “Doing Women’s History in Public: A Handbook for Interpretation at Museums and Historic Sites” by Heather Huyck. Take a look at what other books are available for free check out at https://guilbeaucenter.com.

The Guilbeau Center is located in Griffin 518 and is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to 1:30.

The Guilbeau Center was busy recording the sessions for the Louisiana Historical Association conference last week here in Lafayette! This event brought together brilliant minds and conversations from around the world to discuss the variety of perspectives and facets in Louisiana history today.

The staff of the Center is taking a well-deserved break, so the Center is closed Monday and Tuesday, March 9 and 10. We will resume regular hours on Wednesday, March 11. Appointments outside of open hours can be arranged by emailing Guilbeau [email protected]

Black History Month might be over, but you can explore the variety of titles in the Map to Black Studies collection at the in . The Guilbeau Center has been happy to partner with the Gaines Center and Dr. Theodore Foster on growing this important collection that aims to strengthen the foundation of Black Studies at UL Lafayette and make these seminal works accessible to students and other researchers.

This image shows a small selection of books in the Map to Black Studies collection that were highlighted by the administrative staff of the History, Geography, & Philosophy department on Griffin 5th floor.

Say hello to another one of our newest staff members, Brittany! She is currently working at the Guilbeau Center as an Undergraduate Research Assistant. We are looking forward to a fun and productive semester working together! Take a second to read a little more about her below.

"My name is Brittany Hohensee and I am currently working toward an English Degree with a concentration in Literature and a minor in Secondary Education. I am excited to learn more about the Guilbeau Center and how it aids both the university and the public. I spend most of my free time traveling, taking photos and being creative in any way I can."

Come see us downtown Lafayette at PRIDE Block Party!!! Here till 5p.

Call for applications! Community Solidarity Fellowships for Fall 2025

We will be offering fellowships under two tiers: $500 mini grants for one-time events or short-term research needs and up to $4500 for long-term projects of 6 months to 2 years.

In order to support community-centered projects, applications from community organizations will be prioritized, but faculty, staff, and students are all eligible to apply!

Applications Due: November 7th at 5:00 pm

Required components include the following: completed application form; a resume or CV; a 500-750 word project proposal; and a detailed budget with a justification for the costs.

If you have any questions, reach out to the Guilbeau Center at [email protected] or call us at 337-482-5406. Get more information at with the link in our bio or visit https://guilbeaucenter.com/newsevent/fall-2025-community-solidarity-fellowships/

Come see us at the Birthday Bash at !!! Here till 4p.

Come & See what the Guilbeau Center has to offer. Join us at the Lafayette Tool Library Birthday Bash! Sat. Nov. 1, 1-4p Adopted Dog Brewing

Need elevator access to get to the Guilbeau Center Griffin Hall Room 518? Call us 337-482-5406 Ask for elevator assistance and we’ll send it down for you!

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