December 2001

LSUS to confer 255 degrees 12/17/01
LSU in Shreveport will confer 255 degrees at the university’s commencement exercises Wednesday at Expo Hall in Shreveport. U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., is scheduled to deliver the commencement address.

Book-signing set for LSUS professor 12/13/01
LSU in Shreveport English Professor Dorie LaRue will be at Barnes & Noble Booksellers Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. to sign copies of her new novel, “Resurrecting Virgil.”

Original LSUS faculty member to retire 12/06/01
Dr. Selvestion Jimes, professor of biological sciences and one of two original LSU in Shreveport faculty members still active at the local university, will retire at the end of the current academic semester.

LSUS director earns Ph.D. 12/06/01
Marguerite Plummer, an assistant professor of history and director of the Pioneer Heritage Center at LSU in Shreveport, has successfully completed the requirements for a doctorate in humanities - history of ideas from the University of Texas at Dallas.

November 2001

LSUS students to be in 2002 Who’s Who 11/30/01
A dozen LSUS students have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders, and will be included in the 2002 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students In American Universities And Colleges.”

Concert band plans LSUS program Sunday 11/28/01
The Shreveport Metropolitan Concern Band at LSU in Shreveport will present its annual Chancellor’s Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 2).

More than 400 debaters to invade LSUS 11/15/01
Debaters from nearly 40 schools nationwide - more than 400 of them - will invade the LSU in Shreveport campus Friday and Saturday for the 27th Annual Red River Swing. This year’s participation is more than double the normal number of entrants.

LSUS professor writes award-winning novel 11/13/01
LSU in Shreveport English Professor Dorie LaRue’s new novel, “Resurrecting Virgil,” was an award winner even before it was released. The book, published by Backwaters Press, won the 2001 Omaha Prize, given annually for an unpublished novel.

LSUS fund-raiser aimed at scholarships for nonprofits 11/08/01
Employees and volunteers of local nonprofit organizations will be among the beneficiaries of a fund-raising effort being conducted by the Nonprofit Administration Programs at LSU in Shreveport.

LSUS names new public relations director 11/08/01
LSU in Shreveport has named veteran public relations practitioner and journalist Gregg Trusty as its director of media and public relations.

Institute, sheriff partner for firearms training 11/07/01
The Louisiana Community Policing Institute, part of the LSU in Shreveport system, has formed a partnership with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office to provide firearms training for law enforcement officers in the northern part of Louisiana.

LSUS professor receives research award 11/02/01
Dr. Helen C. Taylor, a professor of English at LSU in Shreveport, and director of its Master of Liberal Arts program, has been selected as the recipient of the 2001 Faculty Research Award sponsored by the International Lincoln Center for American Studies. The subject of her proposal is “Integrating the LSUS MLA Program with the International Lincoln Center’s annual Washington, D.C., Mini-Semester.”

October 2001

LSUS conference to discuss array of topics 10/31/01
Mad scientists, weather, interplanetary excursions and cracks in the cement of the universe will help stretch the imaginations of those attending an enlightening conference on the LSU in Shreveport campus Nov. 9-10.

Tolkien book topic of LSUS discussion 10/31/01
J. R. R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” will be the topic of an informal coffeehouse discussion on the LSU in Shreveport campus Friday (Nov. 9). The discussion, sponsored by the Pilots’ Cru - the LSUS campus chapter of Campus Crusade for Christ - and the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, will be led by Dr. Ralph Wood, of Baylor University.

New Institutes Established 10/30/01
The approval of two new institutes on the LSUS campus will support the university’s efforts to offer new programs which reflect its expanded role as the regional university serving Northwest Louisiana.

Nominations Sought for Alumnus of the Year 10/30/01
The LSUS Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the annual “Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award” to be presented at the up-coming Spring Commencement ceremonies.

George A. Khoury, Jr. Funds Second Professorship 10/30/01
Shreveport native George A. Khoury, Jr. has donated $60,000 to create the George A. Khoury Professorship in American Humanics.

LSUS Alumni Association Annual Fund Strives for New Heights 10/30/01
A Message from Glenda Erwin, Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, Alumni and Community Relations
The 2001-02 LSUS Alumni Association membership campaign will continue to be part of the university's annual fund appeal. The 2000-01 campaign provided an opportunity for many alumni to contribute to the Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund in addition to paying annual membership dues. The Alumni Association would like to expand the designated choice for donations to include other endowed and unrestricted Foundation funds.

LSUS Graduate Finds Success Litigating Landmark Cases 10/30/01
Mark Blane, an LSUS graduate and attorney with Hiden, Rott & Oertle, has made a name for himself handling high profile cases only three years out of law school.

Former and Current Graphic Arts Students And Graduates Produce Award Winning Work 10/30/01
The graduates of the LSUS Graphics Arts program have gained a strong reputation for being well trained and creative graphic artists under the guidance of Jason Mackowiak, assistant professor in the Department of Fine Arts.

LSUS Receives $863,561 to Provide Training for General Electric 10/30/01
The LSUS Division of Continuing Education and Public Service has received a grant totaling $863,561 from the Louisiana Department of Labor through the Louisiana Incumbent Worker Program to help the Shreveport General Electric Commercial Transformer Plant upgrade employee skills and create new jobs.

Noel Memorial Library Archives Northwest LA Boy Scout Records 10/30/01
The Norwela (Northwest Louisiana) Council of Boy Scouts has donated their records to the LSUS Noel Memorial Library, Archives and Special Collections.
The records document the history of scouting in the nine-parish Northwest Louisiana area.

Rush appointed to Blue Ribbon Commission 10/25/01
Dr. Gary Rush, PreK-16+ coordinator at LSU in Shreveport, was recently appointed to Louisiana’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence.

LSUS RiverBend Revue Honors Norman and
Peggy Kinsey 10/24/01
The LSUS Alumni Association and the LSUS American Humanics Program hosted the 2001 RiverBend Revue on Wednesday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Harrah’s Hotel Ballroom.

Alumni Association Welcomes New Board Members 10/24/01
The LSUS Alumni Association elected new board members at its annual Alumni Association meeting held in May.

Michael H. Woods Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year 10/24/01
The LSUS Alumni Association presented Michael H. Woods with the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award during commencement ceremonies held in May. The award honors LSUS graduates who have distinguished themselves through service to the university and their communities. Last year’s honoree was Margaret W. Kinsey, class of 1984.

September 2001

LSUS to Host Community Forum on the Recent Terrorist Attacks 09/26/01
LSUS will host a community forum on Thursday, September 27 to examine the recent terrorist attacks on the U.S. from a historical, political and military perspective. The forum will be held at 6:30 pm in the University Center Theater.

The Louisiana Community Policing Institute Offers Free Classes For Community Members and Law Enforcement Officers 09/25/01
Since its inception in 1997, the Louisiana Community Policing Institute (L.C.P.I.), a department of Louisiana State University in Shreveport's Continuing Education Division, has provided training to thousands of community members and law enforcement officers throughout the state. This program is funded by the United States Department of Justice and classes are free of charge.

Southwest Shreveport Rotary Club to Sell Jambalaya Dinners Saturday, October 6 at Sam's Club to Raise Funds for LSUS Scholarship 09/21/01
The Southwest Shreveport Rotary Club will host a jambalaya dinner fundraiser on Saturday, October 6 in the parking lot of Sam's Club on Jewella Avenue.

LSUS American Humanics Program to Hold a Makeshift Memorial at Caddo Parish Courthouse 09/18/01
The LSUS American Humanics Student Organization will host a makeshift memorial at the Caddo Parish Courthouse on Tuesday, September 18 at Noon in response to the recent national tragedy.

LSUS Receives $400,000 Grant From the National Science Foundation to Provide Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarships for Students 09/13/01
Louisiana State University in Shreveport has received a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund a university project which will provide scholarships for LSUS students to enable them to pursue degrees in computer science, engineering, and mathematics.

LSUS International Lincoln Center to Host Luncheon and Lecture by Acclaimed Historian John Barry as Part of Its Distinguished Lecture Series 09/03/01
LSUS International Lincoln Center Distinguished Lecture Series will host a luncheon and lecture featuring nationally renowned historian John Barry on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at Noon in the Harrah's Hotel Ballroom.

LSUS American Studies Program to Host Renowned Historian Michael Beschloss for Annual Lincoln Lecture Friday, October 19, 2001 09/03/01
The Louisiana State University in Shreveport American Studies Program will host the lecture "The Lincoln Legacy" featuring nationally renowned presidential historian Michael R. Beschloss on Friday, October 19, 2001 at 9 a.m. in the LSUS University Center Theater.

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