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School of Architecture professor lands cover of national journal
An article by Guy Carwile, professor of architecture at Louisiana Tech University, on the history of the Jack Tar Hotel in Galveston, Texas and its innovative and progressive “poolscape” concept is featured on the cover of the spring 2011...
Hamrick displays work across country
Louisiana Tech’s coordinator of photography has recently had his work displayed in a New York book fair and at an exhibition in Oregon. Three of Frank Hamrick’s books, “Harvest,” “Chasing the Sun,” and “Found Objects,” were included in the...
Dean to speak at Tech’s summer commencement
Louisiana Tech’s summer graduation ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 in the Thomas Assembly Center. Dr. Edward Jacobs, who served as dean of the College of Liberal Arts from 1997 until this year, will be keynote speaker. Jacobs,...
Hurtig returns from French conference in Canada
Dr. Dolliann Margaret Hurtig, an associate professor of French, represented Louisiana Tech at the 84th annual convention of the American Association of Teachers of French in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Hurtig and Joyce Beckwith, director of...
Journalism professor elected to statewide office
Dr. Elizabeth Barfoot Christian, an assistant professor of journalism, has been elected to serve as vice president of Louisiana Press Women for the 2011-2013 term. “I am excited to be able to get involved in service to this organization,”...
Crooks introduce B&B Theatre in Ruston
As part of a new venture, B&B Theatre, Louisiana Tech faculty member Paul Crook and his wife Mary Fran Crook will unveil their production of Graceland. Paul Crook, an associate professor of performing arts, said B&B Theatre stands for...
Journalism department wins nine awards in national competition
Tech journalism has earned national recognition by earning nine awards from the National Federation of Press Women. The NFPW has announced its 2011 Communications Contest winners. Ashley Dison, a May 2011 journalism graduate from Spearsville,...
Echoes of Professor Robert C. Snyder Sr.: An Influence for the Ages
His words are the voice you keep hearing; his lessons the wisdom you lean on; his classroom the one you’ve never quite left. He’s the little book you always keep in your pocket. Robert C. Snyder Sr., “Mr. Snyder” to thousands of Louisiana Tech...
School of Art receives reaccreditation
Louisiana Tech’s School of Art collected another decade of accreditation this year, and Jonathon Donehoo said it reflects the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the school. Donehoo, director for the School of Art, said it is not...
Christian awarded best-edited book for Rock Brands; earns six first place nods from LPW
Dr. Elizabeth Barfoot Christian, an assistant professor of journalism, was awarded six top spots in this year’s Louisiana Press Women Communications Contest. Christian, who published her first book in December, won first place for book edited...