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24 Boyd Professor: The Pinnacle of Recognition Among LSU’s many accomplished and highly respected faculty, the pinnacle of recognition is the Boyd Professorship. Established in 1953 and named for two brothers, David and Thomas Boyd, who were instrumental in setting Louisiana State University on a path toward acclaim, this professorship is unique in that it is conferred on the recipients for life. As of Spring 2012, nearly sixty years since it was created, only sixty-nine individuals have been named Boyd Professors. Brenda Macon profiles five of these highly accomplished faculty members, and University photographer Jim Zietz shares photographs of those in the Boyd Professors gallery in Thomas Boyd Hall.
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34 Human Sciences & Education: Creating Change Change is a part of any college campus, and this summer a major one took place at LSU. On July 1, six University units realigned to create the new College of Human Sciences & Education. Through this reorganization of resources, LSU has created a high-profile college that will have a major impact on the quality of life of the citizens of Louisiana in the areas of social and human sciences. Billy Gomila explains the realignment and what it means for LSU and Louisiana.
In Each Issue 1 A Message from the Chancellor 4 President’s Message 6 LSU Alumni Association News 38 Around Campus 50 Focus on Faculty 52 Focus on Research 54 Locker Room 62 Tiger Nation On the Cover: LSU Boyd Professors Dinos Constantanides, William Pryor, Isiah Warner, Thomas Klei, George Voyiadjis, William Cooper, Robert O’Connell, Meredith Blackwell, Jesse Walker, Mark Batzer, Gerald Kennedy, and Jimmie Lawson. Photo by Jim Zietz. Cover design by Chuck Sanchez, STUN Design.
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Editorial Assistants Patti Garner; Brenda Macon, Copy Editor; Katie McCrocklin, Student Intern Contributors Ashley Berthelot, Ronette King Boshea, Sarah Clayton, Billy Gomila, Emily Herrington, Bud Johnson, David Krueger, Kent Lowe, Brenda Macon, Norm Marcocci, Katherine McCrocklin, Susie Breaux McShea, Judson Moore, Ben Wallace Photography Phillip Cancilleri, Mark Claesgens, Ray Dry, Steve Franz, Johnny Gordon, Kelly Hotard, Larry Hubbard, Jim Nelson, Eddy Perez, Collin Richie, Brandli Roberts, Morgan Searles, Jim Zietz Printing Baton Rouge Printing Editorial and Advertising Office LSU Alumni Association 3838 West Lakeshore Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4686 225-578-3838 • 888-RINGLSU www.lsualumni.org / e-mail: jackie@lsualumni.org LSU ALUMNI MAGAZINE is published quarterly in March, June, September and December by the LSU Alumni Association. A contribution of $50 or more for an annual subscription includes membership in the Alumni Association. Letters to the editor are encouraged. Please write to the address listed above. LSU ALUMNI MAGAZINE reserves the right to edit all material accepted for publication. Publication of material does not indicate endorsement of the author’s viewpoint by the magazine, the LSUAA or LSU. © 2012 by LSU ALUMNI MAGAZINE. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LSU ALUMNI MAGAZINE, 3838 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4686 The mission of the LSU Alumni Association is to protect, promote, and foster the welfare of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and to create and nurture mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni and friends. The Association, using the talents and resources of alumni and friends of Louisiana State University, supports the University in pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and public service to future and current alumni. NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael H. Woods Chair, Shreveport, La. Jack Andonie Chair-Elect, Metairie, La. Guy Campbell III Past Chair, Monroe, La. Scott L. Anderson, Monroe, La. Ted A Martin, Baton Rouge, La. Mary Lou Applewhite, New Orleans, La. Louis R. Minksy, Baton Rouge, La. Jon D. “Jay” Babb, Baton Rouge, La. Richard C. “Ricky” Oustalet, Jennings, La. Gil Rew, Mansfield, La. J. Hals Benhard, Palmetto, La. Beverly Shea, New Iberia, La. C. A. “Buddy” Brice III, Biloxi, Miss. John T. Shelton, Jr., Houston, Texas Gregg Cordaro, Baton Rouge, La. Carl J. Streva, Morgan City, La. Theresa M. Gallion, Tampa, Fla. Susan K. Whitelaw, Shreveport, La. Ronald M. Johnson, Baton Rouge, La. Lodwrick M. Cook, Director Emeritus Jan K. Liuzza, Kenner, La. Sherman Oaks, Calif.