1996 News Release Archive
News releases appear in reverse chronological order.
December 1996
- Centenary to Host JACKOPIERCE Concert on Saturday, Jan. 25 in Gold Dome
- Centenary Student Government Association, Tau Kappa Epsilon Combine Efforts to Provide Christmas Trees for Needy Families
- Student Michael Farris Recognized for Contributions to Chemistry
- Centenary Names Jed Jones New Soccer Coach
- Centenary Kicks Off Christmas Festival with Service of Song & Candlelight, Campus Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 6; Public Invited
November 1996
- Magale Library Gallery Presents Photographs by David Mollenkamp Dec. 1-20
- Camerata Choral Group Presents Christmas Program on Monday, Nov. 25 at Centenary College
- Open House for Prospective Students and Their Families is Saturday, Nov. 23
- Centenary Kicks Off Christmas Festival with Service of Song & Candlelight, Campus Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 6; Public Invited
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Honors 31 Centenary Students in 1997 Edition
- 'Period of Adjustment' at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse Opens Nov. 14 for Seven-Performance Run
- Danish Broadcasting Official Allan Silberbrandt at Centenary during Week of Nov. 10
- Final Exhibit of Meadows Museum's 20th Anniversary Year: Portraits by Jean Despujols
- Meadows Museum Brochure Wins Award
- World Vista Foundation Chairman, Howard Doughty, to Speak Nov. 7 at Centenary
- Eighth Annual Leadership Conference and Reunion Luncheon Set for Nov. 5 at Centenary
October 1996
- Parents and Family Weekend, Nov. 1-3, to Feature Choir, Tower Dedication, Mini Courses, Egg Drop Contest, Open Houses and More
- Centenary to Host German Marshall Fund Fellow Allan Silberbrandt During Week of Nov. 10
- Works by Shreveport Artist Mitzi Hackenberg on Display at Magale Library Gallery Nov. 3-29
- 6th Annual HumptyFest Egg Drop Contest is Nov. 2 at Centenary
- Dan LaRosa, "The Humorous Hypnotist," to Perform Friday, Nov. 1 at Centenary
- Stanford University Professor Steven Chu to Speak Oct. 28 and 29 at Centenary
- Officials from Meadows Museum, Riverside Elementary Invited to National Conference on Art Museum/School Collaborations
- Indonesian Consul General to Open Exhibit of Children's Art from Java and Bali
- Noted Science Educator Robert Panoff to Present Two Public Lectures Oct. 17 at Centenary
- Centenary Wind Ensemble to Perform Oct. 9 in Hurley Auditorium
- Geology Professor from University of Washington to Speak Oct. 7 at Science Division Colloquium at Centenary
- Novelist George Garrett to Read at Centenary Convocation Oct. 10
- Centenary "Leading Ladies" Selected for 1996-97
- "Citation Show" of East Texas Fine Arts Association on Display in Magale Library Oct. 1-31
September 1996
- Centenary to Host 40 Members of Danish Association of Teachers of English Oct. 5-19
- Centenary, LSUS Students Plan "Midnight Madness Dance" for Sept. 28
- U.S. News Names Centenary among America's Best Colleges
- 'Little Women' Opens Season at Centenary's Marjorie Lyons Playhouse
- Centenary Announces 1996-97 Student Honor Court Members
- Highlights from President's Annual Report for 1995-96
- Memorial Service Set for Former Professor Tip Davidson
August 1996
- Magale Library Gallery to Present Shreveport Art Club's "Miniature Show"
- Annual Friends of Centenary Book Bazaar Turns 10; Special Celebration Planned Sept. 13-14 in Gold Dome
- 'Lynn Trefzger Vocal Illusions and Comedy' Public Performance for Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Hargrove Amphitheater, Centenary College
- Meadows Museum Showcases Corporate Art Collection of Commercial National Bank
- Carlton Collection of African Art Exhibit extended through October 16
- ABC News Science Editor Michael Guillen to Address President's Convocation Aug. 26 at Centenary College
- Final Drive-Through Book Donations Day is Friday, Aug. 2 for Friends of Centenary Book Bazaar Set for Sept. 13-14 in Gold Dome
- Continuing Education Offers 'Dog Days of Summer' Courses in August
July 1996
- Centenary Physics Major Conducts Summer Research at University of Pittsburgh
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Awards $45.4 Million Undergraduate Science Education at 52 Colleges and Universities; College Receives $600,000 for Biosciences, Research, Equipment
- Meadows Museum Announces its 1996-97 Calendar of Exhibits
- Centenary's Continuing Education Office to Offer Dog Days of Summer Workshops in August
- Centenary Dance Graduate is One of Five "Olympic Spirits" Who Will Rise Above the Crowd Olympics Opening Ceremonies July 19 in Atlanta
- Centenary Leadership Class Mobilizes to Construct Patrick Peavy Jr. Memorial Climbing Tower
- Magale Library Gallery Presents "Realism to Abstraction" Exhibit July 31-Aug. 29
- Annual Friends of Centenary Book Bazaar Turns 10; Special Celebration Planned Sept. 13-14 in Gold Dome
- Drive-through Book Donations Day is July 5 for Friends of Centenary Book Bazaar
June 1996
- TAAC Student-Athletes Set Conference Mark -- Centenary Earns All-Academic Championship
- Make Plans Now for Next Year's Alumni Weekend on March 13-15
- Katherine Turner Cheesman, Jimmy Turner to Organize 50th Reunion for Class of '47
- Centenary's Chaney and LSU's Nyberg awarded "Winning for Life" Scholarships in Region
- Centenary Alums: Where Are They Now? Keith Stegall: His "Passages" Emerge
- Remembering Walter T. Colquitt, Jr., '27 DDS (1905-1996)
- Mark Linden joins Centenary College as New Baseball Coach
- ABC News Science Editor Michael Guillen to Speak at Centenary Aug. 26
- Alumni Plan Trip to China in May 1997
- Four Business and Civic Leaders Elected to Centenary Board of Trustees
- Dr. Robert Ed Taylor, Chaplain for 35 Years, Retires
- Centenary Receives Gift of African Art
- Drive-through Book Donation Day is Friday, June 7
- Atlanta Alumni Chapter of Centenary College Sets Picnic, Reunion June 8 at Murphy Candler Park
- Summer Registration is June 3 at Centenary College; High School and Summer-Only Students Sign Up by May 27
May 1996
- Tennessee Williams Comedy/Drama at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse
- Canton, N.Y. Dean to join Centenary College Administrative Staff as Dean of Enrollment Management
- Eminent Vision Researcher and Centenary Alumna Dr. Dianna A. Redburn to Speak at Centenary College Commencement on Saturday, May 4
- Centenary Names 221 Students to Spring Semester Dean's List
- Deadline is May 13 for High School Juniors and Seniors to Register for Introduction to Law Summer Program at Centenary June 23-28
- 209 Graduates Receive Diplomas at Centenary Commencement May 4
- Jungian Authority to Give Public Lecture at Centenary
- Book Donations Being Accepted May 3 under Striped Tent
April 1996
- 201 Outstanding Students Receive Awards During Centenary's Honors Convocation
- Novelist Paul Auster to Receive Corrington Award for Literary Excellence
- Rice University History Professor to Speak at North Louisiana Historical Association Meeting April 27 at Centenary
- Hurley Chamber Orchestra to Present Spring Concert April 16 at Caddo Magnet High School
- Shenandoah Shakespeare Express at Centenary in April
- Drive-through Book Donation Drive is April 12 under the Maroon-and-white Tent; Other drives set for first Fridays May - August
- Annual Physics Circus to Feature Walking on Glass, Bed of Nails and More
- Centenary, Community Resource Partnership Network to Host "Pathways to Prevention" Teleconference April 17
- Intramural All-Stars from Centenary, LSU-S to Meet For Game Prior to Captains Game on April 24
- Chemistry Faculty, Students Attend National ACS Meeting
March 1996
- Founders' Day Features Inauguration of Beaird Chair of Philosophy, Installations in Woolf Chair of Geology and Grayson Chair of Chemistry
- Four Inducted into Centenary Athletic Hall of Fame
- 'Radical Feminist Philosopher' to Speak Monday, March 25
- Centenary Student Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
- 'Predicting Views of African Americans' is Topic of March 28 Convocation in Kilpatrick Auditorium
- Chamber Ensemble from University of North Texas to Present Public Concert March 13 at Centenary
- Centenary Alumni Association Honors Leonard M. Riggs Sr. with Alumni Loyalty Award; Ceremonies Held March 21
- Centenary Alumni and Family Weekend March 21-24 Offers Programs for Whole Family
February 1996
- February 28 is Deadline for Centenary Muses Essay Contest
- Centenary President Kenneth L. Schwab Elected to NAICU Board of Directors
- Magale Library to Host Public Lecture"The Myth, Magic and Meaning of Dreams"; Fribley Dreams Study Shelf to be Dedicated
- 'Myth Emily Dickinson' is Topic of Feb. 22 Public Convocation at Centenary; Dr. Elliot Engel to Speak
- Fulco Steps Down, Stuart Takes Over as Centenary Golf Coach
January 1996
- Centenary Names 245 Students to Fall Dean's List
- Churchill's Later Years Subject of Lecture Series to be Taught by Dr. Donald Webb in February
- Pianist Melanie Foster Taylor to Present Faculty Recital Feb. 11 at Centenary
- Memorial Service Held for Dr. Mary Warters
- New Eminent Scholars Chair to Honor Civic Leader Mary Amelia Douglas-Whited
- Tenor From Centenary Captures $1,600 in Prizes, 2nd Place at Regional Met Opera Auditions