LSU Shreveport

Student Activities Board at LSUS is rolling out the welcome mat with their annual Week of Welcome (WoW)! 🎉 From the Happy to be Home kickoff to the First-Year Convocation, this week is all about creating lasting memories and building connections. Whether you're on campus or a virtual student, there's something for everyone. Welcome home, Pilots! 🏡
Learn more about WoW: https://www.lsus.edu/lsus-welcoming-students-home-during-first-week-of-classes

LSUS History professor Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze has joined the editorial team of the prestigious "War, Culture, and Society, 1750-1850" series. This international series expands our understanding of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars through a multi-disciplinary lens. 🇫🇷 Dr. Mikaberidze's expertise will help push the boundaries of this field, exploring the global impacts of these pivotal events. Congratulations, Dr. Mikaberidze! 👏
Read more: https://bit.ly/3M3kvJz

📷: Emily Feazel, R.W. Norton Art Gallery

Last week, we welcomed Charlton Meginley, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, to the LSU Shreveport campus. Secretary Meginley had the opportunity to view our Veterans' Circle and meet with current military students and our team at the LSU Shreveport Veterans Resource Center. We look forward to working with Louisiana's VA to continue being a military friendly campus. 🇺🇸

🍔 Ready to start dining like a Pilot this semester? LSUS students can now sign up for our tax-exempt, financial aid-eligible meal plans, debuting this fall!
Visit our Pilot Dining Dollars page to learn more: https://www.lsus.edu/student-life/pilot-dining-dollars

Navigating college as a first-generation student can be daunting, but LSUS is here to support every step of the way. Last Friday, we welcomed 18 first-generation students and their families to our First Gen Bridge to Success event. Our goal? To build strong relationships and ensure they feel confident and prepared for the journey ahead.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4dBVcdp

Ten nonprofit leaders from Shreveport have embarked on a transformative journey, supported by a grant from the Community Foundation of North Louisiana. The Institute for Nonprofit Administration & Research - LSUS is leading a series of workshops to help these leaders strengthen their organizations. From board development to fundraising, this program is set to make a significant impact on our local community.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3SJgIoz

Look at what our Design for Social Impact students created in collaboration with Providence House- Shreveport!

LSUS Digital Arts

We ❤️ these stickers! and at the Back to School Bash received these as thank you gifts.

Thanks to LSU Shreveport Design for Social Impact students for the design and The Sticky Brand for a great print job.

Aaron Adams is bringing new energy to LSUS's weightlifting program! With 12 student-athletes already recruited and more on the way, the future looks bright for LSUS Weightlifting. 💪🏋️‍♂️ Check out the inspiring journey of Adams and his team as they rebuild and restructure, all while maintaining LSUS's rich weightlifting legacy.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3SCoBwa

We're gearing up for our 2nd annual US@LSUS, our exclusive event for incoming freshmen. Class of 2028, this is your chance to set yourself up for a successful first day of class. This is a FREE event, but you must be registered by Friday, August 9th!
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/53ZcBWyXE9

LSUS has been accepted into the FirstGen Forward Network for 2024-25, highlighting our commitment to first-generation college students. With nearly half of our first-year students identifying as first-gen, we're dedicated to supporting their success through innovative programs and strategies. This recognition connects us with 429 institutions nationwide to better serve our students.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3SCiw2K

💪 LSUS will be back to full strength tomorrow, thanks to our amazing Facilities Team and contractors! Power has been restored to all buildings, and the boil advisory has been lifted. 🙌 Check your campus email for further details.

Hello, campus community! You may have received two Rave alerts about the following events happening on campus:

💧 A boil advisory has been issued by the City of Shreveport. Please do not use campus water fountains. If you are located in the southeast pressure zone, we advise taking necessary action to boil your water before consumption. (see instructions on image)
⚡ SWEPCO will cut power to the entire campus this weekend. Beginning Saturday, Aug. 3 at 7:00am through the evening of Sunday, Aug. 4, our repair teams will be working on the electric cabling that caused our UC, TC, and Facilities buildings to be without electricity this week. Please do NOT come to campus this weekend.

If you have any questions about these events, please DM us.

🌟 Exciting News for LSUS Students! 🌟

Starting this fall, the LSUS Student Success Center is partnering with Knack to offer flexible, peer-led tutoring available anytime, anywhere! 📱📚

With the majority of our students working substantial hours, we know how important it is to have support that fits your schedule. Knack makes this possible by connecting you with LSUS peer tutors even on a Saturday night. 💬

For more info, click here: https://bit.ly/3LIeUrY

Starting the Fall 2024 semester, LSUS will offer Pilot Dining Dollars, a flexible student meal plan! Use your plan at The Port Grille, STACKS, and all campus vending machines. Enrollment begins TODAY! 🍕☕
More info 👉 https://bit.ly/4d5qv0b

📚 LSUS's early college programs are empowering high school students to kickstart their college careers! Yesterday, dual enrollment instructors gathered for a professional development day to better serve our growing student population. With record enrollments and impressive GPAs, these students are set up for success. Kudos to our dedicated instructors for making this possible!
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WIuTg5

As we continue to work on our power outages, please note that certain campus events are being rescheduled or moved to different locations. This includes the USACE Vicksburg District's Public Scoping Meeting, which will now be held in the Noel Memorial Library. Please refer to the campus map below or visit the USACE Vicksburg District's website for more information about this meeting: https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Project-Management/SW-Ark-Red-River-Nav-Channel-Extension/.

The Arc Caddo-Bossier Goldman School is growing, and LSUS’s Drs. Rosie Cooper and Margaret Gifford are providing essential training to enhance classroom management for teachers and staff in the Children's Services Division. We're excited to see our faculty working with local nonprofits on impactful initiatives like these.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WmB47V

Due to the power outage we will be closed this week!
If you have any questions please contact Rebekah Hensley at [email protected] or Emmanuel Sims at [email protected]!

LSUS' Technology Center, University Center & Physical Plant buildings are currently without power due to an electrical event underground yesterday. These three buildings will be without power all week. The face-to-face students, faculty & staff who utilize those buildings are encouraged to contact their supervisors for alternate school and work arrangements.

All other buildings and operations will continue as normal.

🏆 LSUS is celebrating another milestone! With 7,512 students enrolled this summer, we’ve set a new summer enrollment record, up 20% from last year. 📈 This success is thanks to our dedicated faculty, staff, and supportive community. Thank you to each Pilot who made this possible!
Read more: https://bit.ly/3SknbpG

Last week, we welcomed Supervisors Rebecca Boniol and Esperanza Moran to the LSU Shreveport campus! Chancellor Smith led our two Board of Supervisors and Student Representative Emily Otken on a tour of all the exciting areas on campus, like Dr. Vonny Salim's biology lab and the Student Success Center.

When Louise Linh Tran, a senior psychology major at LSUS, isn't helping her fellow students at the Student Success Center, she is advocating for them as a Postsecondary Policy and Advocacy Fellow with Complete College America. She's one of 12 students nationwide working to improve college completion rates and tackle education obstacles.
Read more about Louise's story: https://bit.ly/469lqS1

👮 This week, the LSUS campus was in its "D.A.R.E. Era" as we welcomed law enforcement officers to their 33rd LDOA Annual Training Conference! We hosted officers from all over the state including Caddo Parish Sheriff, Henry L. Whitehorn, for three days of comradery centered around D.A.R.E.

🦎 LSUS biology students Hayden Hanna and Jonathan Eubanks celebrated multiple firsts at the University of Michigan’s amphibians and reptiles conference. Their inaugural research project on Chilean gecko genetics earned them the George B. Rabb Undergraduate Poster Award. Competing against top schools, their work on genetic diversity stood out. Congrats to Hayden and Jonathan for putting LSUS on the map!
Read more: https://bit.ly/3zIJ5wC

🌟 Meet Lora Desdunes! 🌟

From earning an accounting degree at Louisiana Tech University to a master's from LSUS, Lora's passion for teaching led her to be named Teacher of the Year at Turner Elementary/Middle School - Pride of the Pines. She empowers her students to take ownership of their learning, creating a positive classroom environment. This fall, Lora brings her innovative methods to Midway Elementary Professional Development School, continuing to impact lives and inspire future educators. 🍎✨
Read Lora's story here: https://bit.ly/3xJORNK

Angela Myles, Coordinator for the LSUS Alumni Affairs & Association, joined the Partners in Policymaking program with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to speak up for her nonverbal daughter, Anais, but her mission has grown to support the entire community of individuals with developmental disabilities. "It's bigger than just my daughter. It must be about my community," Myles said.
Read more about her journey and dedication to inclusivity! https://bit.ly/4d5kjoy