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DRESS FOR SUCCESS OF SHREVEPORT–BOSSIER IS HOSTING ITS ANNUAL “RED HANGER” FUNDRAISING EVENT

Dress for Success of Shreveport–Bossier is hosting its annual “Red Hanger” fundraising event, September 30, from nual “Red Hanger” fundraising event, September 30, from 7pm to 9pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bossier City. Tickets as well as sponsorships are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 318-674-3509. The annual event honors the clients by calling 318-674-3509. The annual event honors the clients and the four programs—Confident Suiting, Women of the and the four programs—Confident Suiting, Women of the Workforce (W.O.W.), Professional Women’s Group (PWG), and Career Center—available to women in the community who enter and reenter the workforce. All proceeds for the Red Hanger Event will support the programs offered by Dress for Success Shreveport-Bossier.

THE BOSSIER ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS: “NYCTOPHILIA, LOVE OF DARKNESS” AND THE 3RD ANNUAL 12X12 SHOW “CONTAINED.”

These two very unique shows at the East Bank Gallery will run from October 1st- November 30th with an opening reception October 8th from 6pm to 8pm.

The Bossier Arts Council is located at 630 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, LA 71111.

For more information about the artwork, how to become a sponsor, or other Bossier Arts Council events, please visit www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310.

November 30th with an opening reception October 8th from 6pm to 8pm.

The Bossier Arts Council is located at 630 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, LA 71111.

For more information about the artwork, how to become a sponsor, or other Bossier Arts Council events, please visit www.bossierarts.org or call 318-741-8310.

LSU HEALTH LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT SHREVEPORT POSTDOCTORAL POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW FELLOW MABRUKA MABRUKA ALFAIDI PHD ALFAIDI PHD RECEIVES RECEIVES CAREER CAREER DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT AWARD FROM AWARD FROM AMERICAN AMERICAN HEART HEART ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION

Mabruka Alfaidi, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow in Patholo Mabruka Alfaidi, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow in Pathology at LSU Health Shreveport, has been selected as a recipi gy at LSU Health Shreveport, has been selected as a recipient of an American Heart Association Career Development ent of an American Heart Association Career Development Award. This prestigious award supports highly promising Award. This prestigious award supports highly promising healthcare and academic professionals in the early years of healthcare and academic professionals in the early years of their career by funding innovative research and training to their career by funding innovative research and training to assure the future success of the awardee as a cardiovascular assure the future success of the awardee as a cardiovascular independent scientist. independent scientist.

During this award’s funding duration of three years, Dr. During this award’s funding duration of three years, Dr. Alfaidi will complete her postdoctoral fellowship (which Alfaidi will complete her postdoctoral fellowship (which is also supported by the American Heart Association) and is also supported by the American Heart Association) and transition to a tenure track faculty position. She plans to transition to a tenure track faculty position. She plans to continue studying the mechanism by which heart disease is continue studying the mechanism by which heart disease is developed, particularly heart attacks, with a goal of creating developed, particularly heart attacks, with a goal of creating a small molecule inhibitor that can prevent endothelial dys a small molecule inhibitor that can prevent endothelial dysfunction from inside endothelial cells. Achieving this goal function from inside endothelial cells. Achieving this goal holds tremendous promise in the treatment and possible holds tremendous promise in the treatment and possible prevention of heart attacks. Funding from the AHA Career prevention of heart attacks. Funding from the AHA Career Development Award will also allow Dr. Alfaidi to open her Development Award will also allow Dr. Alfaidi to open her own lab and compete for more independent funding while own lab and compete for more independent funding while training a future generation of scientists. training a future generation of scientists.

LSU PRESIDENT WILLIAM F. TATE IV VISITS LSU SHREVEPORT, AIMS TO UNITE THE LSU CAMPUSES

LSU Shreveport hosted LSU President William F. Tate IV as part of its faculty and staff back to school festivities. Tate’s visit started with a meet-and-greet and open forum with LSUS faculty and staff, and concluded with a tour of the Cyber Collaboratory.

The visit was President Tate’s second of the calendar year after he toured the campus in May as part of the LSU presidential interview process. Chancellor Clark fondly recalled President Tate’s particular excitement about the Shreveport campus and how whether he was named LSU’s new leader or not, he wanted to return.

Chancellor Clark said, “President Tate was asked during his interview what made the greatest impact on him out of all the things he saw and experienced while learning about the LSU system, and without hesitation, he said it was when his inner ‘geek’ came out at the LSU Shreveport Cyber Collaboratory. His acknowledgement of and desire to be a part of the Shreveport campus means a lot to us, and we’re excited to welcome him back.”

President Tate’s presidency began on July 1, and he utilized his return to the Shreveport campus to encourage and inform.

“I know I’m excited about partnering with Chancellor Clark about things we can do systemwide to add value here in Shreveport, add distinctiveness to Shreveport that will link us to other parts of the system so that we look better to the outside world with the LSU flag flying”, President Tate said. “So, I think that’s a big part of what the strategy has to be going forward. We look better when we’re united.”

The LSUS Foundation organized the visit by ensuring a seamless schedule and experience for President Tate.

“It was a pleasure to host President Tate for his second visit to our campus, first as a candidate and now as our system president,” Executive Director of the LSUS Foundation Laura Perdue said. “We are especially excited for his focus on scholarships which has long been a priority for the foundation.”

Faculty and staff were part of the gathering both in-person and virtually. Community members from the LSUS Foundation Board of Directors, the Noel Foundation and the Education Committee of the Committee of 100 were also in attendance.

LSU Shreveport hosted LSU President William F. Tate IV visit started with a meet-and-greet and open forum with after he toured the campus in May as part of the LSU presinot, he wanted to return. his interview what made the greatest impact on him out of all the things he saw and experienced while learning about the inner ‘geek’ came out at the LSU Shreveport Cyber Collabo Shreveport campus means a lot to us, and we’re excited to wel

President Tate’s presidency began on July 1, and he utilized his return to the Shreveport campus to encourage and inform. Clark about things we can do systemwide to add value here in Shreveport, add distinctiveness to Shreveport that will link us to other parts of the system so that we look better to the out side world with the LSU flag flying”, President Tate said. “So, I think that’s a big part of what the strategy has to be going for

The LSUS Foundation organized the visit by ensuring a

“It was a pleasure to host President Tate for his second visit to our campus, first as a candidate and now as our system president,” Executive Director of the LSUS Foundation Laura Perdue said. “We are especially excited for his focus on scholarships which has long been a priority for the foundation.”

Faculty and staff were part of the gathering both in-person and virtually. Community members from the LSUS Foundation Board of Directors, the Noel Foundation and the Education Committee of the Committee of 100 were also in attendance.

LSUS PSYCHOLOGY AND BUSINESS PROGRAMS LSUS PSYCHOLOGY AND BUSINESS PROGRAMS RANKED 2ND MOST AFFORDABLE IN LOUISIANA RANKED 2ND MOST AFFORDABLE IN LOUISIANA

The Psychology and Business programs at LSU Shreve-The Psychology and Business programs at LSU Shreveport have been ranked #2 in the state for affordability port have been ranked #2 in the state for affordability by by UniversityHQ, a leading independent organization offer-UniversityHQ, a leading independent organization offering resources for prospective college students. Fellow purple ing resources for prospective college students. Fellow purple and gold campus, LSU Alexandria, was ranked number 1. Na-and gold campus, LSU Alexandria, was ranked number 1. Nationally, the LSUS Psychology program was ranked #29 and tionally, the LSUS Psychology program was ranked #29 and the Business program was ranked #43. the Business program was ranked #43.

“The business department is proud to lead business pro-“The business department is proud to lead business programs in affordability without sacrificing the academic quality grams in affordability without sacrificing the academic quality people have come to expect from LSUS,” Interim Dean of the people have come to expect from LSUS,” Interim Dean of the College of Business Dr. Mary Lois White said. “Our goal is to College of Business Dr. Mary Lois White said. “Our goal is to provide students from diverse backgrounds access to state-ofprovide students from diverse backgrounds access to state-ofthe-art resources, instruction, and mentorship from indus-the-art resources, instruction, and mentorship from industry-leading faculty.” try-leading faculty.”

Dean of the College of Education and Human Develop Dean of the College of Education and Human Development Dr. Dennis Wissing added, “I am so proud of our dedicat ment Dr. Dennis Wissing added, “I am so proud of our dedicated faculty and staff of the Department of Psychology, and espe-ed faculty and staff of the Department of Psychology, and especially our graduates. We proudly offer a high-quality degree at cially our graduates. We proudly offer a high-quality degree at an affordable cost.” an affordable cost.”

LSUS NOEL MEMORIAL LIBRARY FEATURES LSUS NOEL MEMORIAL LIBRARY FEATURES “CARTOGRAPHIC CURIOSITIES” HISTORICAL MAP “CARTOGRAPHIC CURIOSITIES” HISTORICAL MAP EXHIBIT, FIRST SINCE EARLY 2020 EXHIBIT, FIRST SINCE EARLY 2020

The James Smith Noel Collection, located on the third The James Smith Noel Collection, located on the third floor of the LSUS Noel Memorial Library, unveiled its latest floor of the LSUS Noel Memorial Library, unveiled its latest exhibit, Cartographic Curiosities” on August 23 which will be exhibit, Cartographic Curiosities” on August 23 which will be available to the public through October 15. Guests are welcome available to the public through October 15. Guests are welcome to visit from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. to visit from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The exhibit showcases cartography featuring maps from The exhibit showcases cartography featuring maps from around the world dating from the sixteenth to the nineteenth around the world dating from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. Maps have served as detailed visual representations century. Maps have served as detailed visual representations of the human desire to explore and learn. From oblique city of the human desire to explore and learn. From oblique city views, to the creation of orderly grids, to elaborate charts views, to the creation of orderly grids, to elaborate charts plotting travel to distant lands, maps have grown in scope and plotting travel to distant lands, maps have grown in scope and complexity alongside humanity. complexity alongside humanity.

Per state recommendations, guests are asked to wear a Per state recommendations, guests are asked to wear a mask or face covering at all times while on the LSUS campus. mask or face covering at all times while on the LSUS campus.

For more information, contact Martha Lawler at 318-798For more information, contact Martha Lawler at 318-7984163 or martha.lawler@lsus.edu. 4163 or martha.lawler@lsus.edu.

MCCARY’S JEWELERS CELEBRATES 80 YEARS

McCary’s Jewelers opened in 1941 in a rented space, shared with a local barber shop at 410 Milam a local barber shop at 410 Milam Street. With $500 and a few pieces of loaned jewelry equipment, the McCary’s family started what was primarily a watch sales and repair business for the trolley drivers. 80 years and four locations later, the fourth-generation family-owned business is leading the industry in jewelry trends and exclusive lines, custom designs, in-house engraving and one of the finest diamond and gem collections in the area.

New branding orchestrated the progressive positioning of the business into the 21st Century. The family made a concerted effort to pay homage to the humble beginnings that were the foun-fort to pay homage to the humble beginnings that were the foun dation for today’s progress. The logo symbolizes the infiniteness dation for today’s progress. The logo symbolizes the infiniteness of the generational, family business and the sophistication and of the generational, family business and the sophistication and professionalism of the team. McCary’s Jewelers is one of few, local jewelers recognized as an American Gem Society store.

McCary’s celebrates 80 years with special celebrations in September and October. mccarys.com LSU Health Shreveport for 15 years, and has now expanded to a downtown location in the Chase Building at 400 Texas Ave

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY EXPANDS

The University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy has maintained a campus close to its practice site at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport for 15 years, and has now expanded to a downtown location in the Chase Building at 400 Texas Ave-

ROTARY CLUB INDUCTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROTARY CLUB INDUCTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Rotary Club of Shreveport recently inducted the The Rotary Club of Shreveport recently inducted the 2021–22 Board of Directors. Rotary Club of Shreveport is a 2021–22 Board of Directors. Rotary Club of Shreveport is a member of Rotary International, an association of Rotary member of Rotary International, an association of Rotary clubs throughout the world. The board is guided by club prin-clubs throughout the world. The board is guided by club principles that have been developed over the years to provide Ro-ciples that have been developed over the years to provide Rotarians with a strong, common purpose and direction. tarians with a strong, common purpose and direction.

Executive Committee

President – Lawrence Calhoun President-Elect – Mark W. Snow Vice-President – Martha Marak Secretary-Treasurer – Greg Lott Immediate Past President – Laurie Bowell

Club Directors

Raise & Give – H. Chris Stokes Vocational Service – Nancy P. Alexander Youth Service – Linda K. Broderick Club Service – Mark C. Crews Community Service – Katherine C. Dorroh International Service – Leslie H. Quinn Membership Service – Dianne M. Clark

Rotary Foundation Chair - William E. Nolan

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