SPRING 2008
Volume 84, Number 1

This issue celebrates the Tigers on the gridiron. They won the Southeastern Conference Championship against Tennessee and the Bowl Championship Series and Associated Press National Championship against Ohio State University. This issue also focuses on LSU teaming with the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer center to fight cancer. The effort, led by Dr. Kenneth Hogstrom, features the field of medical physics. The issue also highlights the nationally recognized School of Landscape Architecture. The magazine features LSU grad, Air Force three-star General Terry L. Gabreski. The Focus on Faculty article centers on Dr. Mark Batzer , professor of biological sciences.

Winter 2007
Volume 83, Number 4

This issue features the 21st Annual Tiger Band Reunion and the campaign for the new Tiger Band Hall. We also feature the Annual Scholars Banquet, the Las Vegas Sin City Tigers Alumni Chapter, U.S. Army Band member SFC Graham Breedlove and the LSU Rural Life Museum. The magazine also focuses on the Charles L. Barney Geology Field Camp, Opera Louisiana and former LSU footballer Robert “Bob” Smith’s patented Fire Blockade. Charles Barre recalls his close call in the Texas City explosion. This issue also highlights former Tiger, now-artist Jack Jaubert. Focus on Faculty centers on professor Dr. Gary Byerly.

Fall 2007
Volume 83, Number 3

This issue introduces new System President Dr. John V. Lombardi. We also feature the Purple and Gold Award winners, endowed scholarships and the renaming of the CEBA building as the Patrick F. Taylor Hall. We also focus on Karen Brack, a 1984 electrical engineering grad, and her work on Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner. Focus on Faculty features Dr. “Jerry” Kennedy. Another story announces the English Department collaboration with London’s Globe Theater to bring Shakespeare into teacher training. We also highlight the new Band Hall Project. This issue also notes the passing of LSU’s beloved mascot, Mike V.

Summer 2007
Volume 83, Number2

This issue features the Alumni Association Hall of Distinction’s seven inductees. We also focus on alumnus George Ruiz who manages the British Royal Collections for the royal family. The magazine takes a look at the Red Stick Animation Festival. The Alumni Profile focuses on Tom Sylvest, Jr., a cartoonist. Focus on Faculty profiles Dr. Robin L. McCarley, professor of chemistry. The Central Virginia Alumni Chapter is featured in the Chapter Spotlight. We also recognize Emmet and Toni Stephenson’s $25 million pledge to the Forever LSU campaign.