Beyond 1894

Dr. Heath Tims loves Louisiana Tech. So much so that Tech XXII (affectionately dubbed "Techie") is a permanent four-legged family member in the Tims household. In this episode, Tonya Oaks Smith interviews Dr. Tims, an Associate Dean and a Professor in the College of Engineering and Science. He talks about his journey as both a student and a faculty member, his relationship with the campus, the challenges and competitions that often comprise the engineering programs, and, of course, what it's like to share a home with everybody's favorite loyal pup.

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This week we meet Kiarra Bombard, Student Government Association President, La’Dereka Christian, Black Student Union President, and Dalton Tackett, Union Board President. Kiarra, La’Dereka, and Dalton discuss their personal Louisiana Tech journeys and why they, as organization presidents, feel it is important to get involved during college. This episode was one Tech of a good time.

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In this episode, Tonya Oaks Smith talks cybersecurity with J.E. Barnes Professor of Computer Information Systems Dr. Tom Stafford. He recently had a new article, “Platform-Dependent Computer Security Complacency: The Unrecognized Insider Threat” published in IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

Stafford recently evolved the theory of Cybersecurity Complacency to describe the actions and views of well-meaning, but bumbling workers who unintentionally violate security. He'll tell you more about what you should or shouldn’t do to ensure the safety of your information on the web.

College of Business: https://business.latech.edu/

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This episode was recorded in the podcast studio at WRLDINVSN's newest headquarters, a massive warehouse in Ruston serving their day-to-day operations. Co-founders of the WRLDINVSN brand, Marlon Watts and Nicholas Clark, have a lot to say about Louisiana Tech University helping them turn a passion project into a million-dollar clothing company.

The 2019 Young Alumni of the Year talk with host Gavin Kelly about their time growing and learning as students, their overnight success that's really not-so-overnight, and why they've decided to plant roots in Ruston as they expand.

This interview was conducted in conjunction with the latest edition of 1894: The Louisiana Tech Alumni Magazine, in which the theme is passion. You can read Nick and Marlon's WLRDINVSN story from the magazine here.

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College of Liberal Arts: https://liberalarts.latech.edu/

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It will be an historic weekend in Ruston as the 71st Annual Louisiana Peach Festival coincides with the 2021 NCAA Baseball Championship Regional in Ruston. Tom Soto, Teddy Allen, Gavin Kelly, and Gabrielle Crockett discuss this past weekend's Conference USA tournament and the upcoming Ruston NCAA Regional. The hosts talk about Peach Festival events that fans can also attend when not at the tournament.

Tickets: https://latechsports.com/tickets

YouTube: Video of J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park

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For more information about the rebuilding of Louisiana Tech's athletic facilities, listen to episode 18 featuring Adam McGuirt and Teddy Allen.

Just another blue-ribbon afternoon at Louisiana Tech's Meat Science Lab over on South Campus, where every day's a holiday and every meal is a USDA-approved grand slam. This episode of Beyond 1894 is a bit hectic, sometimes loud, but very informative and never boring—in other words, it mirrors South Campus, where getting your hands dirty or having blood on your apron is a badge of honor. Today we visit with Dr. Mark Murphey, Academic Program Chair in Ag Sciences, and Emily Milbourn, a pre-vet graduate and former student in Dr. Murphey's “The Art and Science of Barbeque” class. This pre-Memorial Day podcast should serve as a starter kit check list about what you’re doing wrong around the grill and how you can improve. We talk fire control, cuts of meat (read Dr. Murphey’s Top 10 Favorite Steaks here), even how to enroll in the class.

You might need a seat belt: we’re in the office of Meat Lab Supervisor Gorden Reger, which is between the outside where students were grilling ribeyes and the chop shop where Reger was doing butcher instructions—except when he had to reach over us and take a phone call regarding an order for some meat. There are no days off here!, on this same piece of ground that Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards tweeted about after his visit May 7.

Want to take your next steps towards future success? Visit latech.edu/summer to learn more. 

To learn more about our Animal Science program, please visit: https://ans.latech.edu/agricultural-sciences-forestry/animal-science/

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This week we have a guest host, Dr. Les Guice. Louisiana Tech's president since 2013, Dr. Guice talks with Dr. Jeremy Mhire, a professor of political science and director of the Waggonner Center for Civic Engagement and Public Policy. Both first generation students from small Louisiana towns, they talk about the civil exchange of ideas, and the health of our university community, as well as their expectations for excellence that they share for Louisiana Tech students.

Want to take your next steps towards future success? Visit latech.edu/summer to learn more. 

To learn more about CompeteLA, visit competela.org. 

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First cousins and Spring 2021 graduates Ashley Nicole Hughes and Anna Claire Peel have roots in Louisiana Tech history more than a century deep.

This week we have a special episode featuring Melanie Peel and fifth generation graduates, her daughter Anna Claire Peel and niece Ashley Hughes. Teddy Allen talks to them about their family's history and what it means to be part of the Tech Family.

Want to take your next steps towards future success? Visit latech.edu/summer to learn more. 

To learn more about CompeteLA, visit competela.org. 

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This week we meet Dr. Donna Johnson, Assistant Vice President for Academic Advancement & Partnerships for Louisiana Tech University. She oversees the Louisiana Tech Academic Success Center in Bossier City, the Tech Barksdale Program, and the Tech Shreveport Center. 

Dr. Johnson discusses the importance of flexibility within education and providing pathways for students - traditional and nontraditional - to be able to meet their educational goals at their own pace. 

Want to take your next steps towards future success? Visit latech.edu/summer to learn more. 

To learn more about CompeteLA, visit competela.org. 

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This week we talk to Maddie Patton, 2019 graduate and current Associate Director of Development in University Advancement, about our upcoming Giving Day. Maddie explains the giving challenges and matching gifts, and how you can help by becoming a Giving Day Ambassador.

To give now through Giving Day on April 20, 2021, visit https://louisianatechgivingday.org/.

If you have questions about Giving Day or giving in general, please email [email protected].

 

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