Although not as popular today as in earlier years, the ideas behind the Chautauqua movement still show up in universities, art and science organizations, and state programs as well. Faculty members at the University of Louisiana at Monroe felt that 2000 was the right time for their version of this idea known as the Chautauqua Nexus. Well the faculty members wanted the name to express many things in just a few memorable words. Chautauqua has long been recognized as a meeting or assembly of people for intellectual stimulation through mediums such as lectures, music, presentations, and others. However, based on the existing talent in our community and at our University, the purpose of the nexus is to bring people of different backgrounds together and thereby further ULM's potential to serve as a regional center for cultural and intellectual exchange.
Nexus expresses the ideas of a core, center, or connection.
Their discussions take place in the Student Union Building, which has long been the center of the University for students and faculty to hang out, talk, have lunch, or hold meetings. The name suits this group to perfection. They have certainly shown their ability to produce intellectually stimulating programs through music, poetry, and presentations. They have also proven how well connected they plan to be by reaching out not only to other faculty members, but also to students and the surrounding community. Come join in Please come and join the Chautauqua Nexus at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.