'Real Bulldog Pride' to rule during Homecoming

The theme “Real Bulldog Pride” will emerge during Homecoming activities at Louisiana Tech from Monday, Oct. 27, to Saturday, Nov. 1.Special events this year include the dedication of the Jim Mize Track and Field Complex at 10 a.m. Saturday and ribbon...

"THIS IS ONLY A TEST

Louisiana Tech’s Emergency Management Team will conduct a test of the Emergency Notification System on Thursday, Oct. 30, with text and voice messages going out to all those who have enrolled in the system.The test will coincide with a crisis event drill...

Costa Rica study abroad program meeting set

Louisiana Tech students interested in earning six hours of Spanish credit in Costa Rica should attend an informational meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 in George T. Madison Hall, Room 223.The study abroad program, which will last four weeks in the summer, is open to...

Architecture professor curates 'Explore India' exhibition

A Louisiana Tech architecture professor curated an exhibition of Indian art, architecture and culture that will run through the end of October at R. S. Barnwell Garden and Art Center in Shreveport. Titled “Explore India,” the exhibition is sponsored by...

Tech to present 'A Streetcar Named Desire'

Louisiana Tech will present a Southern classic, ‘A Streetcar Named Desire,’ from Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 and Nov. 5-8 in the Stone Theatre, located in Howard Auditorium on the Tech campus.All performances of the Pulitzer and Tony award-winning play written...

Louisiana Composers Consortium scheduled

Louisiana Tech’s music department will present a Louisiana Composers Consortium concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2.The concert will be held in the Recital Hall in the Howard Center for the Performing Arts and will feature pieces written by Dr. Joe L. Alexander, an...

Tech gains new eminent chair, professorships

Louisiana Tech received a check for $960,000 from the Board of Regents on Tuesday to match donations for a $2 million eminent scholar chair and four $100,000 professorships.The Herman A. ‘Dusty’ Rhodes Eminent Scholar Chair in engineering is Tech’s...

Tech chooses Homecoming Court

Louisiana Tech students have chosen a 14-member Homecoming Court to reign over weeklong festivities Oct. 27 through Nov. 1.Seven men and seven women will be spotlighted during events leading up to the Homecoming game in Joe Aillet Stadium. Kickoff for the match...

Tech's 2008 Alumna of the Year chosen

Louisiana Tech graduate Connie Martin Howard, of Ruston, will be recognized as the university’s Alumna of the Year during 2008 Homecoming activities, and six other alumni will also receive honors from their alma mater.Tech President Dan Reneau will make the...

Tech helps bring Disney Institute program to Shreveport

Sponsored locally by Louisiana Tech’s College of Business, the Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development program, the ‘Disney Keys to Excellence,’ to the Shreveport Convention Center on Tuesday, Oct. 28.The full-day event...