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Autumn 2006 LSUS News Headlines

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Dr. Lacy and Edie Williams fund
LSUS Circle of Excellence Plaza (Page 1)

Vannie Thompson
LSUS unveiled plans in late October for the Dr. Lacy and Edie Williams Circle of Excellence Plaza, the largest single privately funded capital project in the university’s 40-year history.

‘Field trip’ to Germany a unique educational experience (Page 1)

Bridget Rutherford
Just after arriving in Germany, I quickly scurried across the Hamburg Airport in search of my waiting German acquaintance, anticipating the adventures ahead. As I rushed with excitement from the baggage area, I spotted a familiar sight that was at the same time a unique experience. My eyes were quickly overwhelmed with the native German surroundings, and lit with excitement when I depicted my name written in English on a sign in this German setting. My adventure had begun!

LSUS weightlifters reign as 2006 National Collegiate Champions (Page 2)

Weightlifting is considered a collegiate “club” sport because the only intercollegiate competition is conducted by USA Weightlifting at its regional meets and national championships. Those national championships were hosted in August by the LSUS USA Weightlifting Development Center, and LSUS lifters emerged as the 2006 National Collegiate Champions.

Lady Pilots sign seven new players;
three of top four scorers returning (Page 3)

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Lady Pilots head basketball coach Ronnie Howell has signed seven new players to the 2006-07 roster.

Pilots ranked #2 in nation;
picked to win GCAC again (Page 3)

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LSUS head men’s basketball coach Chad McDowell says the Pilots are “looking forward to another great season of exciting basketball.” He also has an answer for fans wondering how he plans to replace the handful of players he lost to graduation from the 2005-06 team that won the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference regular season and tournament championship trophies.

Campus Briefs (Page 4)

Piatigorsky Concert (Photo) (Page 5)

Thank You, Mr. President (Photo) (Page 5)

McCotter named CBA Executive-in-Residence (Page 5)

Former BellSouth executive Kevin McCotter has been an Executive-in-Residence in the LSUS College of Business Administration during the fall 2006 semester. He is also a member of the college’s Board of Visitors.

Screenplays Coming (Photo) (Page 5)

Weather or Not? (Photo) (Page 5)

Red River Radio launches correspondent program (Page 5)

Red River Radio has launched a new program designed to get communities involved in producing local news.
Through the community correspondent program, volunteers in the listening region can report on events that are happening in their communities. Community correspondents are able to assist in every phase of the news gathering process, according to Kate Archer, Red River Radio’s news producer who developed the program.

Bird's-Eye View of the Universe (Photo) (Page 6)

Freeman & Custis +200 (Photo) (Page 6)

Learning with 'WETMAAP' (Photo) (Page 6)

Master’s program incorporates interdisciplinary concentrations (Page 6)

The LSUS master’s degree offered through the Computer Science Department has been revised to incorporate interdisciplinary concentrations in business administration, biomedical informatics and computer science.

Prepping for the Future (Photo) (Page 6)

Archives and Special Collections sets historical essay competition (Page 7)

LSUS Archives and Special Collections seeks entries in its second annual historical essay competition.

CBA Board of Visitors raises excellence funds (Page 7)

The College of Business Administration and its Board of Visitors has launched a Council of Excellence drive to raise funds for retaining and recruiting outstanding faculty.

Career Fair Packs House (Photo) (Page 7)

Financial Independence (Photo) (Page 7)

India Winners (Photo) (Page 7)

Scholarships allow students to pursue their dreams (Page 8)

When a student doesn’t have the money to begin or continue his or her college education what can they do? One way to pursue their dream is receiving a scholarship. The cost of a quality education continues to grow. Now, more than ever, scholarships are needed to recruit and retain students.

President’s Message
LSUS educational values unchanged
since opening doors for classes in ‘67 (Page 8)

B. Bruce Simon
LSUS Foundation President

Fall is under way at LSUS as the university begins a year-long celebration of 40 years of excellence since its founding date in 1967. And, the LSUS Foundation is busy accomplishing its mission! While I send a sincere thank you to all current Foundation members for their continued support, I sincerely invite new friends, alumni and community leaders to join our efforts and become part of this 40-year celebration of academic excellence at LSUS. Your help is essential to future growth and will pay big dividends as an investment in our future leaders.

Sciences Faculty Awards (Photo) (Page 8)

2006 RiverBend Revue Pilots of the Year (Photo) (Page 9)

Scholarships Established to Honor All Pilots of the Year (Photo) (Page 9)

Selber and Elrod professorships receive Regents’ matching funds (Page 9)

The Louisiana Board of Regents presented checks representing matching funds for two LSUS endowed professorships in joint ceremonies in late August on the campus of Southern University – Shreveport.

‘Love LSUS Style’ contest a 40th Reunion highlight (Page 10)

Calling all married couples (“alumniweds”) who met and fell in love during your years at LSUS!

Alumni Association adds panels to University’s Wall of Honor (Page 10)

The LSUS Alumni Association and LSUS Foundation recently co-sponsored and unveiled an alumni addition to the University’s Wall of Honor. Distinguished Alumni award recipients from 1985 to the present and Alumni Board presidents from 1979 to the present are featured in the new section. The dedication plaque reads, “In honor of those alumni who have given generously of their time, talents and resources to LSUS, thereby using their degrees and leadership skills to serve their communities and promote excellence in education.”

First Alumni Directory set for distribution next fall (Page 10)

Have you ever wondered about a classmate and how you could reconnect after many years have passed and you’ve gone your separate ways? Beginning in 2007, you’ll be able to!

LSUS Homecoming ‘voyage’ ready to sail in February 2007 (Page 11)

Wow! There are tons of opportunities scheduled over four full days for alumni and students to help celebrate LSUS’ upcoming 40-year anniversary. Alumni will receive invitations in the mail in early 2007 and may also view homecoming information and register online on the Alumni Association’s new Web site at www.lsusalumni.org.

New Alumni Association Web site a big hit (Page 11)

If you haven’t had a chance to visit www.lsusalumni.org recently, you’re missing a great opportunity to stay connected with LSUS. The Alumni Association’s new Web site features numerous links to LSUS campus resources such as colleges, calendars, the Career Center and Continuing Education, as well as links to area resources like the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra and Louisiana Boardwalk.

From the Captain’s Desk
..Exciting projects fill calendar as 40th Anniversary approaches (Page 11)

Randy Brown
Alumni President

I would like to begin by saying what a pleasure it is to be serving as your LSUS Alumni Board President for this year. We have an enthusiastic Alumni Board and our new year is off to a great start! We have many exciting projects and activities under way.

Buy a Brick (Architect's Design) (Photo) (Page 11)

Plans unveiled in October
for Lacy & Edie Williams
Circle of Excellence Plaza (Page 12)

Dr. Vincent J. Marsala
With the beginning of classes this semester, LSUS entered its 40th year of service to the Ark-La-Tex, providing academic excellence, cultural enhancement and economic development to what was and remains the most underserved metropolitan area in Louisiana.

Dr. Lacy and Edie Williams Circle of Excellence Plaza
(Ground-Level Photorealistic Rendering) (Photo) (Page 12)

Dr. Lacy and Edie Williams Circle of Excellence Plaza
(Aerial Photorealistic Rendering) (Photo) (Page 12)

India & Globalization (Photo) (Online Extra Page 1)

Retirements (Photo) (Online Extra Page 1)

MicroSuite Database System Deployed
at the LSUHSC’s Affymetrix Core Facility (Online Extra Page 1)

Drs. Urška Cvek and Marjan Trutschl, assistant professors in the Department of Computer Science have been working with their students and Dr. John Sixbey, Dr. Rona Scott and Paula Polk (all LSUHSC) over the past two years to create a comprehensive database system for the Affymetrix Core Facility at LSUHSC-Shreveport. Their current students Brent Nycum, Phillip Kilgore, and former students Cade Cannon, Getachew Gebregziabher and Ashico Wilson were part of the team that designed and implemented the system.

Soaring in Circles (Photo) (Online Extra Page 1)