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The University of Louisiana Monroe has announced Nicholas Bratcher, DME as the new Director of the School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA).

The University of Louisiana Monroe is proud to announce the hiring of Nicholas Bratcher, DME as the new Director of the School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA). In addition to his administrative duties as Director for the School of VAPA, Dr. Bratcher will serve as the Coordinator for Music, conduct the ULM Wind Ensemble, and teach graduate courses in music education as a tenured Professor of Music.

For those unable to attend in person, the concert will be live-streamed on the ULM VAPA YouTube channel. A post-concert gathering will take place at Enoch’s Pub and Grill in Monroe.

The ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts is set to host “In Memoriam: Dr. Derle R. Long,” on Tuesday, November 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Brown Auditorium on the campus of ULM. VAPA students, faculty, and staff, as well as ULM administrators and alumni will honor Dr. Long’s lasting contributions to the University and the community. The event is free and open to the public.

The ferry had been in operation for seven years. Now, federal officials say it unsafe and poses a threat to the environment. Service will not resume until the state provides the necessary documentation to operate a small passenger vessel.