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News & Events

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Browse our calendar of events for upcoming humanities programming at LEH's The Helis Foundation John Scott Center and around the state.

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2025 Bright Lights Winners

Dr. Noman C. Francis, former Xavier University of Louisiana president, named 2025 Humanist of the Year.

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Summer Intensive Teacher Workshop Announced, Applications Open Now

This summer LEH will host the third-annual Institute for Louisiana Culture and History intensive workshop, a national award-winning program for Louisiana social studies K-12 educators.  

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Black History Month Essay Contest with The Helis Foundation John Scott Center

We invite Orleans Parish high school juniors and seniors to celebrate Black History Month by participating in The Helis Foundation John Scott Center’s inaugural essay contest.

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LEH Distributes $60k in Support of Emergency Readiness and Mitigation

LEH, with the support of the State of Louisiana, has awarded $60,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit cultural organizations in support of emergency preparation and mitigation.

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