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Convocation launches new academic year
Southeastern launched the 2013-14 academic year with its annual fall convocation for
faculty and staff on Friday (Aug. 16) at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts.
The convocation included a state of the university address by President John
L. Crain and the presentation of the President's Awards for Excellence, the university's
highest faculty and staff honors, as well as recognition of service of faculty and
staff who have been with the university for 25, 30, 40, 45 and 50 years.
Also recognized were faculty tenure and promotions, emeritus faculty designations
and donors who have established newly endowed professorships and scholarships.
Emeritus Faculty Awards were presented to the following: Emily Bond, Professor
Emeritus of Nursing; Barbara Hyde, Professor Emeritus of Nursing; Bonnie Lewis, Professor
Emeritus of Sociology; and Randy Moffett, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus
of Education.
Recognition of scholarships and professorships was given to The Doug Douglas
Endowed Professorship in Innovative Teaching, The Joyce Junghans Endowed Professorship
in Finance, The Joyce Junghans Endowed Professorship in Accounting, The Steve Cosse'/Murphy
Oil First Generation Scholarship, and The Myra LaRue First Generation Scholarship.
The university also unveiled its newly-redesigned web site, which will be launched
after Labor Day.
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1) Carrie Robinson , far left, of the Louisiana Board of Regents presents a check for $200,000 for Endowed Professorships to Vice President for University Advancement Wendy Lauderdale and President John L. Crain.
2) President John L. Crain recognizes Thomas Hogan for 50 years of service to the university.
3) Joyce Maynor is presented with a Southeastern blazer for 40 years of service to the university.
4) Mildred Bryant and Richard Louth are recognized for 35 years of service to the university.
5) From left, Keith Bancroft, Sid Guedry, Jr., Diana Laurent, and William Robison are presented with Southeastern watches for 30 years of service to the university.
6) Recognized for 25 years of service to the university were, from left, Timothy Baldwin, Elizabeth Berry, David Busekist, Norman German, David Hanson, Mary Lacour, Brian O'Callaghan, Thomas Lacour, Jr., Edgar Reyes, Mary Mocsary, and Camille Moniotte. Congratulating them is President John L. Crain.
Southeastern faculty, staff honored with President's Award for Excellence
Five members of the Southeastern faculty and staff were honored with the President's
Award for Excellence, the university's highest honor for employees, at Southeastern's
annual fall convocation on Friday (Aug. 16).
Receiving the awards were Jacqueline Guendouzi of Covington, the Knights of Babylon
Endowed Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Excellence in Research;
David Wyld of Hammond, the C.E. Laborde Professor of Management, Excellence in Teaching;
Alissa Mercurio Rowe of Mandeville, assistant professor and director of choral activities
in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Excellence in Artistic Activity; Joseph
Burns of Hammond, professor of communication, Excellence in Faculty Service; and Marcus
McMillian of Hammond, Excellence in Unclassified Staff Service.
A linguist, Guendouzi studies how people process language, applying her resesarch
to children, adults and people with brain injuries and dysfunctions. Her field of
study also includes gender differences in how men and women use language and communicate.
A native of Great Britain, she joined the Southeastern faculty in 2001. She is the
author of the book "Discourse Approaches to Dementia" and is currently collaborating
on projects with colleagues in the United States, New Zealand, Canada and the United
Kingdom.
Wyld was honored with his second' President's Award, having received the award
for excellence in research in 1998. Recognized as an innovator in teaching and willing
to try new approaches to reach his students, he places significant effort in keeping
courses highly relevant to modern business content and utilizing modern technology
and social media as part of instruction. He has been instrumental in helping students
get their papers published on the Internet, which helps those students improve their
chances for employment.
Rowe is the conductor of the Southeastern Concert Choir and has performed as
a soprano soloist nationally and internationally. A member of Southeastern's music
program since 2002, she currently serves as president of the Louisiana American Choral
Directors Association. Last year, she was recognized as the St. Tammany Parish Musical
Artist of the Year. Her colleagues praise her natural gift of motivating and inspiring
her students to strive for excellence and achieve their highest potential and artistry.
The graduate coordinator for the Organizational Communication program, Burns
has been a member of the faculty since 1999. Early in his tenure, he became involved
in the Faculty Senate, serving the group as its webmaster, vice president, and as
president for two years. As a former radio disc jockey, Burns is particularly known
as the developer and main host of Rock School, a weekly program on KSLU, Southeastern's
FM radio station, which has been recognized with two International Communicator Awards
for Excellence.
McMillian is the student technology services coordinator in the Office of Technology
and a 2003 graduate of Southeastern's computer science program. McMillian works in
several volunteer capacities, serving as an advisor for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity,
and mentoring at-risk children and young men through his church. On his own time,
Mr. McMillian underwent police training and currently serves as a reserve deputy with
the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. He is a member of the Sheriff Office's Cyber
Crimes Task Force, working numerous sting operations to put child predators behind
bars. For his efforts, he was recognized by the Sheriff's Office as the Coordinator
of the Year in 2011.
RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE – Southeastern President John L. Crain, right, recognized faculty and staff with the President's Award for Excellence at the university's annual Convocation Friday. Honored were, from left, David Wyld, Excellence in Teaching; Jacqueline Guendouzi, Excellence in Research; Alissa Mercurio Rowe, Excellence in Artistic Activity; Joseph Burns, Excellence in Faculty Service; and Marcus McMillian, Excellence in Unclassified Staff Service.
Full time and retired faculty and staff to receive season ticket discount for football
Southeastern full time and retired faculty and staff can receive a 20% discount on
football season tickets. Call the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at 985-549-5466
for details.
The fifth annual Lionpawlooza was held Friday night (Aug. 16) as part of downtown Hammond's Hot August Night. The event included Lions Fan Day and the traditional pep rally, which launched the Lions' 2013-14 athletics season.
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1) Head Football Coach Ron Roberts address the crowd and builds excitement with members of his team to officially kick-off the 2013-14 athletic season.
2) Members of the cheerleading squad lead the crowd in Southeastern cheers and chants to build enthusiasm.
Students begin college career with Traditions at Southeastern
Southeastern students will once again have the opportunity to begin a new semester
getting to know their peers and all that the university has to offer thanks to "Traditions."
"Traditions provides new and returning students with various programming and
information to assist them in making Southeastern their home away from home," said
Vice President for Student Affairs Marvin Yates. "Students have the opportunity through
Traditions to get to know each other and the campus and become comfortable with the
routine of campus life.
"Students who become engaged with their institution early in their college careers
generally perform better academically and socially," added Yates. "We see this as
a way of engaging new and returning students at Southeastern."
Traditions began Sunday, Aug. 18, with Move-In Mane-ia, where students checked
in at their designated move-in time and receive Traditions materials. Additionally
on Sunday, the students enjoyed a luau, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board,
with Lion Legacy and Southeastern's student organizations.
On Monday, Aug. 19, University Housing, Hall Council and Department of Recreational
Sports and Wellness hosted a Fiesta Party at 7:30 p.m. at the Pennington Student Activity
Center.
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, students will be able to participate in concurrent activities
happening all over campus, such as a pastalya lunch, bar-b-q socials and volleyball
tournament. These events will be hosted by recognized student organizations.
Also on Tuesday the Student Government Association presents Grubin' Lion Style,
which is co-sponsored by Campus Dining and the Center for Student Excellence. The
event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Cayman Café. Students will have the
opportunity to enjoy free lunch with student leaders and get to know university administrators
and academic advisors.
Tuesday features with Strawberry Jam, the official semester kick-off party in
Friendship Circle. Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Athletics, Strawberry
Jam is scheduled from 6 – 8 p.m. and includes music provided by a DJ, free pizza and
drinks, t-shirts and giveaways.
Traditions will conclude on Wednesday, Aug. 21, the first day of classes, with
First Day Q&A. Scheduled at 7 a.m. in the Student Union Mall, students can stop by
the Traditions tent to get answers to all their first day questions.
For more information about Traditions, go to southeastern.edu/traditions.
Professor receives Distinguished Herpetology Award
Southeastern snake and salamander expert David Sever has been honored with the Distinguished
Herpetologist of the Year Award presented by the international association Herpetologists'
League.
Sever, the Kenneth Dyson Endowed Professor and former head of the Department
of Biological Sciences, was presented the award at the annual Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists
and Herpetologists held recently in Alberquerque, N.M. At the meeting Sever presented
an invited address and has been asked to author the lead paper in a future issue of
the League's journal "Herpetologica."
"The recognition of Dr. Sever as the Distinguished Herpetologist of the Year
is well-deserved," said Christopher Beachy, head of the Department of Biological Sciences.
"Sever's international expertise in reproductive anatomy of vertebrates is unquestioned.
In terms of number of scientific publications and grants, he is simply prolific. It
is difficult to name anyone who has written and worked more in this area. From my
perspective as a professional and as editor of a journal that publishes herpetological
work, I consider Dr. Sever one of the most important salamander biologists in history."
A member of the Southeastern faculty since 2004, Sever is known widely for his
research into the sexual characteristics of salamanders and snakes. He is the recipient
of several National Science Foundation Grants and co-edited the text "Reproductive
Biology and Phylogeny of Snakes," a heavily illustrated 759-page text.
HERPETOLOGY HONORS – David Sever, professor and former head of the Department of Biological Sciences at Southeastern, handles a copperhead snake used in his research. Sever was honored with the Distinguished Herpetologist of the Year Award presented by the Herpetologists' League, an international association.
Southeastern counseling programs accredited
Three counseling programs at Southeastern have been nationally accredited by the Council
for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The programs, each leading to a master of education degree, are concentrations
in clinical mental health counseling; marriage, couple and family counseling; and
school counseling. Each was approved by CACREP for eight years through 2021. The programs
are offered through the College of Nursing and Health Sciences in the Department of
Health and Human Sciences.
“Accreditation represents affirmation by a national body that these programs
meet the standards of quality and demonstrate a commitment to the highest academic
standards,” said Ann Carruth, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
“It is an important part of the reputation of a program, and it is what students frequently
look to when selecting a program for advanced study.”
The accreditation decision was based on a self-study of the programs performed
by the institution, an extensive review of the programs by the CACREP Board of Directors
and a site visit by CACREP reviewers.
Beachy named head of Biology
Christopher K. Beachy has been named head of the Department of Biological Sciences
at Southeastern.
Previously a professor of biology at Minot State University in Minot, N.D., since
2005, Beachy specializes in herpetology with a particular interest in salamanders.
A member of the faculty there since 1998, he served as chair of the Department of
Biology from 2004 to 2007. He has also served on the faculties at Clarke College in
Dubuque, Iowa, Jamestown College in Jamestown, N.D., and Western Carolina University
in Cullowhee, N.C.
"We are delighted that such an accomplished scholar and educator as Dr. Beachy
has chosen to lead the Department of Biological Sciences," said Daniel McCarthy, dean
of the College of Science and Technology. "I am confident that his energy and talents
will prove to be a great asset to the department, especially for our students."
"I am excited about the opportunity here at Southeastern," said Beachy. "The
biology faculty at Southeastern is well recognized for the good scientific work they
do, and I see my role as helping them make things happen, including finding new and
diverse funding opportunities."
The current editor of "Copeia," the journal of the American Society of Ichthyologists
and Herpetologists, Beachy serves on the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee
of the Society. He is the author of numerous scientific articles and lectures widely
at symposiums and scientific meetings. At Minot State, he was named the Faculty of
the Semester in 2006, awarded the Essence of Excellence Award in 2004, and received
the Minot Board of Regents Faculty Achievement Award as Professor of the Year. In
1993, he was named Professor of the Year at Jamestown College.
A resident of Hammond, Beachy holds a doctorate in environmental and evolutionary
biology from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, a master's degree from Western
Carolina University, and a bachelor's degree from The College of Wooster in Wooster,
Ohio.
Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center to host Lion Cub Fan Day
The Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center in downtown Hammond will host Southeastern’s
Lion Cub Fan Day for the university’s littlest fans on Friday, August 23.
The event is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. and will feature members of the Lions
Football Team, Lionettes and cheerleaders who will lead the children present in various
activities, including cheer and chant practice, Lion artwork and storytelling with
Lion and football themes.
“Every month at the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center we host several fun
and educational programs where the children and the adults can learn different things
while playing,” said Anette Kirylo, executive director. “We are very excited to support
and host the Southeastern Lions Cub Fan Day.
“There are not many chances where a child gets an opportunity to interact and
be so close to a real football player,” she added, “so we are very excited to meet
the players and learn from the whole team. It’s going to be such a fun time!”
Kirylo said the children will also have the opportunity to take pictures, receive
an autograph, play and maybe even have the team show off some of their secret football
moves and plays.
Every child will receive a Lion giveaway and posters. Some lucky little Lions will
take home special prizes too. Additionally, parents will have the opportunity to save
$160 on the purchase of the Family Pack Tickets for the Lion football season. The
Family Pack is $200 for two adult and two youth tickets in general admission and select
reserved bleacher sections for all six homegames. Thursday, Aug. 29, is the Lion’s
home opener.
For more information about Lion Cub Fan Day, contact Kirylo at 340-9150. For
more information about Lion Football tickets call 549-5466.
Southeastern inks agreement with Panama's Free Trade Zone
Southeastern is the first U.S. university to enter into an agreement with the Free
Trade Zone of Colon, Panama, making the university the zone’s educational partner.
The agreement, signed by College of Business Dean Randy Settoon and Luis G. Gomez,
president of the Free Trade Zone Association of Colon, will provide opportunities
for executive and professional development for the zone’s more than 3,000 international
companies, their executives and 33,000 workers. Other opportunities, according to
Settoon, include exchange programs, international internships and trade missions with
the second largest free trade zone in the world.
The zone has imports and exports surpassing $5 billion annually and a market
of more than 525 million consumers in Central and South America and the Caribbean.
“We are pleased to have Southeastern as a partner,” said Gomez at the signing
in early August in Colon. “It will provide a new dimension for the association to
expand activities for their member corporations and for the country of Panama.”
Settoon noted the Southeastern College of Business has provided professional
development training for business and governments in Central America and has served
as a liaison for trade missions over the past decade through its Hispanic Business
Institute. He said the new agreement opens the door for greater opportunities
for Southeastern students and faculty, especially those interested in international
business.
Aristides Baraya, director of the Hispanic Business Institute, said the institute’s
mission is to create venues for active engagement between business leaders in Louisiana,
Latin America and Southeastern’s business students and faculty.
“This partnership is another of many we have forged with the purpose of creating
an appreciation of the diversity of culture, business practice and the importance
of social responsibility,” he said.
“To be considered the zone’s educational partner and to provide unique learning
experiences first-hand through joint activities with our new international corporate
partners – at one of the most strategic points along the global trade route – is without
a doubt something of which we are very proud,” Settoon added.
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT REACHED – College of Business Dean Randy Settoon, right, and Luis G. Gomez, president of
the Colon Free Trade Zone Association, sign a memorandum of understanding that establishes
a cooperative program between the two groups. The agreement provides for Southeastern
to offer executive and professional development opportunities for the zone’s international
companies, executives and workers.
Southeastern professor receives Phi Kappa Phi literacy grant
Cynthia Elliot, a professor in the Southeastern Department of Teaching and Learning,
has been awarded a 2013 literacy grant of $2,500 from Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s
oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Elliot, who has taught at Southeastern for 18 years, is one of 14 recipients
nationwide to receive the award and was the 2011 recipient of the Southeastern President’s
Award for Excellence in Faculty Service.
The grant, Elliot said, will be used to support the Imagination Library Project,
an early literacy initiative. As part of the project, children living in Tangipahoa
Parish will receive a new, age-appropriate book in the mail each month. The program
encourages parents to read with their children during the preschool years and aims
to foster a love of reading.
“The Phi Kappa Phi grant is a wonderful contribution to the larger Tangipahoa
community endeavor to provide young children from birth to age five with their own
library, at no cost to the family, regardless of income. The Imagination Library Project
has an early literacy focus with support from various agencies in Tangipahoa Parish,”
she said. “Once the project begins in Tangipahoa Parish, the hope is that the children
will be served for many years to come. It would be awesome for the Imagination Library
opportunity to become part of the early literacy culture for the community.”
Elliot said the Imagination Library Coalition includes the United Way of Southeast
Louisiana, the Department of Teaching and Learning at Southeastern, Child Advocacy
Services, the Hammond Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, the Louisiana Children’s
Discovery Center, Tangipahoa Parish Schools, Hammond City Court, Leaders Impacting
Tomorrow's Leaders (LITT), and Regina Coeli Head Start.
“The university is pleased to be a part of such an important early literacy initiative
in the community,” Elliot added.
The Imagination Library Coalition is in the process of raising $25,000 to begin
the program this fall. For one child to receive books for one year the cost is $30.
The total cost per child for five years is $150, which will enable a child to receive
a new book every month until his or her fifth birthday, Elliot said.
To make a donation, contact Jamie Burchfield at the United Way Tangipahoa regional
office, 985-264-5344.
The Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Grants program was initiated in 2003 to provide an
opportunity for campus chapters and individual members to champion literacy initiatives
in their communities. Drawing from a multi-disciplinary society of students and scholars
from large and small institutions, applicants are encouraged to consider literacy
projects that have creative relevance to their disciplines and to the needs of their
communities.
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest
and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The Society
has chapters on more than 300 select colleges and universities in North America and
the Philippines.
Truitt to serve as President of Louisiana Association of Colleges and Employers
Keri Truitt, assistant director of student employment in Southeastern’s Office of
Career Services, has been inducted as president of the Louisiana Association of Colleges
and Employers (LACE) for the 2013-2014 year.
“LACE provides a meaningful connection between members of college career services
and employer representatives who recruit on college campuses,” Truitt said. “The primary
purpose of LACE is to afford professionals opportunities to discuss issues, trends
and best practices within their professions, to support the relationships between
colleges and employers and to create relationships that encourage the free exchange
of ideas related to recruiting and hiring in Louisiana.”
A Southeastern alumnus with a master of education degree in counselor education,
Truitt has served in her current position at Southeastern for five years and has also
served LACE as the Technology Chair and President-Elect.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology
from LSU.
Industrial Technology receives donation from alumnus
The Department of Industrial Technology has received a donation of various cemented
carbide machining inserts from Corey J. Anderson.
Anderson is a former student of the industrial technology program and is now
an operations specialist with Deepwater Gulf of Mexico S.B.U. / Chevron North America.
He and his father were the owners of Corbil Inc., which has since closed due to the
retirement of his father. Corbil Inc. was a distributor of machining inserts and tooling
on the northshore.
“We are very thankful to have alumni who are constantly trying to promote and
help the IT program and our students,” said Instructor of Industrial Technology Anthony
Blakeney.
The inserts will be used in the Machine Tool Course (IT 351) and CAD/CAM IT 442.
The estimated value of the inserts is over $11,000.
Southeastern in the news
Action News
Professor Hyde honored by Historical Foundation
http://www.actionnews17.com/News/All/TabId/99/ArtMID/494/ArticleID/7413/Professor-Hyde-honored-by-Louisiana-historic-foundation-.aspx
Williams named interim director of SLU Lab School
http://www.actionnews17.com/News/All/TabId/99/ArtMID/494/ArticleID/7410/Pat-Williams-named-interim-director-of-SLU-Lab-School.aspx
Longtime educator returns to school for Southeastern
http://www.actionnews17.com/News/All/TabId/99/ArtMID/494/ArticleID/7520/1st-Day-Longtime-educator-goes-back-to-school-for-Southeastern.aspx
UL System President: No whining, SLU will operate within cuts
http://www.actionnews17.com/News/All/TabId/99/ArtMID/494/ArticleID/7557/UL-President-No-whining-SLU-will-operate-within-cuts.aspx
Friday's convocation launches new academic year at SLU
http://www.actionnews17.com/News/All/TabId/99/ArtMID/494/ArticleID/7554/Fridays-Convocation-launches-new-academic-year-at-SLU.aspx
Associated PressBeachy named head of biology
http://www.ktbs.com/story/23168786/beachy-named-head-of-biology-at-southeastern-la
BR AdvocateLions fan day, pep rally set August 16
http://theadvocate.com/news/livingston/6712044-123/lions-fan-day-pep-rally
Historical association honors SLU's Hyde
http://theadvocate.com/news/livingston/6679961-123/historical-foundation-honors-slus-hyde
Lab school names interim director
http://theadvocate.com/news/livingston/6680073-123/lab-school-names-interim-director
SLU programs get accreditation
http://theadvocate.com/news/livingston/6712012-123/slu-programs-get-accreditation
SLU offers QuickBooks program
http://theadvocate.com/news/livingston/6722601-123/slu-offers-quickbooks-program
SLU professor receives $2,500 literacy grant
http://theadvocate.com/news/livingston/6722601-123/slu-offers-quickbooks-program
SLU's Truitt named to lead state group
http://theadvocate.com/news/livingston/6722532-123/slus-truitt-named-to-lead
Coral sightings in Crowley high but not an outbreak
http://theadvocate.com/news/acadiana/6824653-123/coral-sightings-in-crowley-high
Dayne Sherman BlogWe have a leadership crisis
http://daynesherman.blogspot.com/2013/08/guest-column-by-dr-james-d-kirylo.html
Hammond Daily StarLayoff notices sent to Southeastern employees
http://www.hammondstar.com/news/local/article_6e5bf9c6-ff23-11e2-8067-0019bb2963f4.html
Student Union slated for completion in '14
http://www.hammondstar.com/news/local/article_9b86af1e-ffe5-11e2-a3b8-0019bb2963f4.html
UL System President speaks at Kiwanis
http://www.hammondstar.com/news/local/hammond/article_e5e7c930-04a4-11e3-9e1b-0019bb2963f4.html
Thousands enjoy Hot August Night
http://www.hammondstar.com/news/local/hammond/article_0ab4adb4-07c0-11e3-9cbf-001a4bcf887a.html
Crain address faculty at 2013 convocation
http://www.hammondstar.com/news/local/hammond/article_408a6c26-07c0-11e3-ac55-001a4bcf887a.html
NBC 33 (Baton Rouge)Southeastern students worried about layoffs
http://www.nbc33tv.com/news/education/students-at-southeastern
N.O. CityBusinessSoutheastern links with Panama Free Trade Zone
http://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2013/08/19/southeastern-links-with-panama-trade-zone/
N.O. Times Picayune
Back to school Scorcher Torcher planned Aug. 16 at Southeastern
http://www.nola.com/community/st-tammany/index.ssf/2013/08/back-to-school_scorcher_torche.html
Shreveport Times‘Stop outs’ sought to complete college degrees
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20130805/NEWS01/308050007/-Stop-outs-sought-complete-college-degrees?nclick_check=1
This Week in Athletics
The 2013-14 Southeastern Athletics season officially opens this week with the first
women’s soccer match on Friday.
The Lady Lions will open the season under the lights, hosting Jackson State at
7 p.m. in Strawberry Stadium. LionVision subscribers will be able to view a live stream
of the match at LionSports.net. Admission is free to all Southeastern home soccer matches.There are also several
off the field events to help kickoff the 2013-14 season. On Tuesday, Southeastern
Athletics and the Division of Student Affairs partner to present Strawberry Jam at
6 p.m. in Friendship Circle.
The first 1,000 students will receive free t-shirts and free pizza will also be served.
The event opens with a 6 p.m. pep rally. Head football coach Ron Roberts will address
the student body, followed by the introduction of the other teams and head coaches.
After the pep rally, pizza will be served and various interactive activities
will be available for students. Students will also have the opportunity to interact
with Southeastern student-athletes and coaches.
The Louisiana Children's Discovery Center in downtown Hammond will host Southeastern
Louisiana University's Lion Cub Fan Day for the university's littlest fans on Friday.
The event is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. and will feature members of the Lions Football
Team, Lionettes and cheerleaders who will lead the children present in various activities,
including cheer and chant practice, Lion artwork and storytelling with Lion and football
themes.
Also on Friday, the Touchdown Club, the Southeastern Louisiana football program’s
arm of the Lion Athletics Association, will kick off its 2013 membership drive with
its first event at 6 p.m. in the Football Squad Room in the Dugas Center.
The event is free with food and drinks served. All current Touchdown Club members
and prospective members are encouraged to attend. Southeastern head coach Ron Roberts
and his staff will give an official preview of the 2013 season.
Attendees will also be able to enjoy a tour of the football facilities. Many
of the improvements were the results of the commitment shown by the membership of
the Touchdown Club.
For ticket information on all Southeastern athletic events, contact the Southeastern
Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-LION (5466) or visit LionSports.net.
Tuesday, August 20
Strawberry Jam, Friendship Circle, 6 p.m.
Friday, August 23Women’s Soccer, vs. Jackson State, Strawberry Stadium, 7 p.m. (LionVision)Lion Cub Fan Day, Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center, 5 p.m.Touchdown Club Kickoff, Football Squad Room – Dugas Center, 6 p.m.
Southeastern home events in bold
Professional activities
Charles Elliott (History and Political Science) presented “A Rebel Blitzkrieg Stumbles: Command Decisions
in the Baton Rouge Campaign of 1862” for the Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration
Speaker Series sponsored by the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area in partnership
with the National Park Service and the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation
and Tourism, at the West Baton Rouge Museum in Port Allen on Thursday, Aug. 8. Elliott
is also leading “Remembering the War of the Rebellion: Sesquicentennial Readings in
First-person Civil War Narratives,” a three week discussion program sponsored by the
Lehmann Institute of American History in partnership with the Assumption Parish Library
in Napoleonville on Aug. 15, 22, and 29.
Dr. Logan Place (Music) taught his sixth year this summer at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake,
Mich. Blue Lake is a summer camp for the arts geared for high school and junior high
school students. The camp annually serves over 5,400 campers. Blue Lake has over 175
performances every summer and ran from June 26 to Aug. 18.
Robert R. Kraemer (Kinesiology) attended the annual American College of Sports Medicine meeting in
Indianapolis, Ind. (May 29- June 1) and presented a research poster titled “Eccentric
and concentric contractions on RPE during knee extension at different loads and durations.”
Co-authors on the presentation included Dan Hollander (Kinesiology) and Mike Asooheh (Computer Science and Industrial Technology) and former students Demetra Dantzler,
Jenn Worley. Kraemer was also notified that a manuscript, “No effect of menstrual
cycle phase on glucose and glucoregulatory endocrine responses to prolonged exercise,”
will be published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology in September, 2013. Coauthors included former students, Nancy Dardis-Webb, Jenn Worley,
Sharon Rogers, and Michelle Francois.
ByLion is published weekly online (bi-weekly during the summer session) for the faculty and staff of Southeastern Louisiana University. Send submissions to publicinfo@southeastern.edu, SLU 10880, fax 985-549-2061, or bring to University Marketing and Communications Office in East Stadium. Submission deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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