Center for Louisiana Studies

New Title, UL Press: Riding on the Ether Express

The Center for Louisiana Studies publishes the newest title in its lineup: UL alumnus' Dave Pierce's Riding on the Ether Express, about his experiences in theatre with the Pasadena Playhouse, and in radio as Rock 'n' Roll shifted to FM broadcasting. Pierce worked for what was the #1 FM station in the Los Angeles market, along with celebrites such as Dr. Demento, Harry Shearer, & Charles Laquidara.

Poet Laureate Booksigning April 22

UL Professor Emeritus Darrell Bourque, only the second Poet Laureate of Louisiana, will read and sign copies of his latest release.

The Center for Louisiana Studies, University Press & Louisiana Research Center

Dupré Library hosts one of the best-kept secrets on the UL Campus: a rapidly growing UL press and internationally respected research center.

Interview with Basketball's Robert Lee

Ragin' Cajuns Head Basketball Coach Robert Lee talks with ultoday.com about coaching, kids, Lafayette, and building a program the right way.

Dr. Ted Kozman, Director of The Industrial Assesment Center

Before coming to UL, Ted Kozman was Project Director for the largest superconductor magnets ever built. He now teaches at UL, and advises Louisiana industry on how to make their facilities more energy efficient. He directs The Industrial Assessment Center, which was just named a National Center of Excellence by the US Department of Energy.

Interview with Dr. Billy Ray Stokes, Part I

ultoday.com interviewed Dr. Stokes, the man charged with developing and directing the Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development, soon to begin construction in the UL Research Park. In the first half of the interview, Dr. Stokes talks about the progress of the Center to date.

Dr. Julia Frederick, Director of UL's Honor Program

UL's Honors Program is the largest in Louisiana, and perennially sweeps awards at the state's annual Honors Convocation, including the Quiz Bowl Trophy. As is true of so many of UL's programs, Honors is built from, and on, a very different foundation than traditional universities use, one of service and inclusion: to the students it serves, to the University as a whole, to the community, and to the world.

Interview with Elizabeth Brooks

A few years ago, a student stepped up to work towards making the UL "Horse Farm" a public park for the whole community. While a fierce argument raged through the community, fueled by divisive media commentary, the student heading the effort was meeting politely with President Authément, who welcomed both the student activism and the independence of thought and diversity of opinion, with the open-mindedness, tolerance, and collegiality that the life of the mind demands. She talks about her experiences with ultoday.com.