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Communication, media studies professor publishes chapter in scholarly book
A Louisiana Tech assistant professor of communication and media studies has had a chapter published in “Building Bridges in Celebrity Studies,” a book published by Waterhill Publishing. Dr. Judith P. Roberts’ chapter, “Commodifying Celebrity:...
History student wins Louisiana Historical Association Rankin Prize
Louisiana Tech University history graduate student Caroline Hymel was honored recently at the annual meeting of the Louisiana Historical Association with the 2016 Rankin Prize. Hymel, who is from Kenner, Louisiana, earned the prestigious award...
Theatre department announces cast for ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’
Louisiana Tech University’s Department of Theatre is proud to announce the cast for its production of William Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” which is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 26-30, and 2:00 p.m. on May 1 in Stone Theatre at...
History department to co-host talk on women in the evangelical Christian church
In commemoration of Women’s History Month, Louisiana Tech University’s history department will co-host a discussion titled, “‘The Confident Woman’: Women’s Growing Authority in Evangelical Church,” by Dr. Charity Carney of Western Governors...
Auditions to be held for theatre production of “Love’s Labour’s Lost”
Louisiana Tech University’s Department of Theatre announces auditions for William Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” will be held at 7:00 p.m. March 14 in Stone Theatre, located in Louisiana Tech’s Howard Center for the Performing Arts....
Gamers Unite: Game Jam to be hosted at Louisiana Tech
Gamers and game designers, Louisiana Tech University faculty member Jerry Berg has the event for you this Friday night. Berg, an associate professor of design and interactive design, will host the first Louisiana Tech Game Jam at the School of...
Percussion ensemble schedules performance
"Strings Attached,” “Doors,” “Fandango 13” and “Fractalia” are just a few of the titles featured at the next Louisiana Tech University Percussion Ensemble concert. According to the ensemble's director, Dr. Gregory Lyons, “This will be one of...
Architecture professor publishes book
Louisiana Tech University Professor Guy W. Carwile and Karen Kingsley have recently completed a monograph titled “The Modernist Architecture of Samuel G. and William B. Wiener: 1920-1960, Shreveport, LA,” published by LSU Press. The book...
Waggonner Center to host CABL President Barry Erwin
The Waggonner Center for Civic Engagement and Public Policy at Louisiana Tech University will host Barry Erwin, president of the Counsel for a Better Louisiana (CABL) for a discussion on the state’s budget crisis and possible options for...
History Department to host talk on backlash against the Civil Rights Movement
In commemoration of Black History Month, Louisiana Tech University’s history department will sponsor, “The Southern Manifesto: Massive Resistance and the Fight to Preserve Segregation,” by Dr. John Kyle Day, an associate professor of history at...