NEWS
Sigma Xi earns national First Place Chapter of Excellence Award
The Louisiana Tech Chapter of the Sigma Xi Research Honor Society earned the First Place Chapter of Excellence Award for outstanding chapter performance for the 2018-19 fiscal year at the national organization’s recent annual conference.
Cast announced for ‘Lend Me a Tenor’
Louisiana Tech University School of Theatre has announced the diverse cast of eight for its second production of the 2019-20 season, the comedy Lend Me a Tenor directed by Virginia Hirsch.
January New Frontiers speaker to focus on Parkinson’s Disease
Louisiana Tech University will welcome Dr. Karl Kieburtz for the fourth presentation of the 2019-20 New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. All are welcome to attend the seminar in Room 134 of University Hall; a reception will follow.
Construction Engineering Technology graduate continues to excel in construction management
What does it take to secure and lead multiple multimillion-dollar projects? For Louisiana Tech University alumnus Andrew Halbrook (Construction Engineering Technology ’13), the answer is a long one.
VISTA students’ work on display in ‘Synthesis’ exhibit at Masur Museum
Ten Louisiana Tech VISTA students will have their work displayed next to work by 26 professional artists from around the world beginning Thursday, Dec. 12, at a special exhibit at Masur Museum in Monroe.
Online Engineering and Technology Management and Industrial Engineering graduate degrees recognized as top programs in U.S.
Louisiana Tech University’s Engineering and Technology Management and Industrial Engineering Master of Science degrees have been named as top online programs in the U.S. by Intelligent.com.
‘Lend me A Tenor’ auditions set Wednesday, Dec. 11
Auditions for the Louisiana Tech School of Theatre’s production of the revised 25th Anniversary Edition of Ken Ludwig’s comedy, Lend Me A Tenor, are open to the public and are at 6 p.m. Dec. 11, in Stone Theatre.
University recognizes outstanding graduates
Each year, Louisiana Tech University honors Distinguished Alumni for their achievement in professional life, community life, and loyalty to the university. This year’s distinguished alumni were honored at a luncheon on Nov. 8 at the Davison Athletic Complex.
COLA Dean publishes chapter in new book
Dr. Donald P. Kaczvinsky, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and the George E. Pankey Eminent Scholar in English, recently published a chapter titled “Re-Joycing Tomorrow: Graham Swift, Artificial Insemination, and the Question of Literary Paternity” in Reading Graham Swift (Lexington Books).
Kinesiology professor aims to ensure every turkey tangos
In early 2019, Kinesiology Associate Professor Dr. Jean Chen and two physical education (PE) specialists from Lincoln Parish, published two articles based on their work creating resources for PE teachers that connect class activities to holidays. Chen, Tammy Schilling, and Jeanie Rowland wanted to broaden the experience students have in PE. Their collaboration has brought exciting and creative ideas to engage students in the classroom, while ensuring all students succeed at being physically active in and out of school settings.