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Dr. Michael Crawford earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in European History with a focus on the period of the Renaissance and Reformation and an emphasis on Spanish history during this time period. He previously earned a BA in International Studies from the University of Washington. His book The Fight for Status and Privilege…
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Dr. Jessica DeJohn Bergen earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southeastern Louisiana University and later completed a second Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a minor in African American History at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She went on to earn a Masterâs degree in History from the same institution…
Read Jessica DeJohn Bergen's Full BioDr. Brian E. Lee earned a B.A. from Rowan University, a master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He teaches courses on modern United States History and conducts research on the Kennedy Administration and civil rights. His current book project, A Matter of National Concern: The…
Read Brian Lee's Full BioMs. Kathy Jones graduated with a B.A. in History from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. She subsequently earned an M.A. in Public History from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, concentrating in museum studies. She has previously worked at various public history institutions including the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, the Central Arkansas…
Read Kathy Jones's Full BioMs. Christa Bell has been an instructor at McNeese since August of 2013. Originally from Alabama, she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern Mississippi. She worked in print journalism and public relations before earning a master’s degree in communication and organizational leadership from Gonzaga University. Christa is the faculty adviser…
Read Christa Bell's Full BioRobert L. Markstrom graduated with a Bachelorâs degree in Speech from the University of North Dakota in 1992. His passion for Speech and Debate activities led to a Masterâs Degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Directing Forensics from North Dakota State University. In 1997, Robert became the Director of Forensics and has held…
Read Robert Markstrom's Full BioMorgan LeBleu is the Assistant Director of Forensics as well as an instructor in the Department of Mass Communication. She earned her bachelorâs degree in Business Management and Masterâs of Business Administration from McNeese before earning a Masterâs degree in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University. Courses Taught:
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Tryfon Boukouvidis is an instructor of mass communication and the director of the University’s speech and debate team, also known as McNeese Forensics and McNeese Debate Council. Tryfon mainly teaches media writing courses. He has also taught introduction to communication strategies, intercultural communication, media history, and public speaking. Tryfon is a Ph.D. candidate at LSU…
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Amy has been a member of the faculty since the fall of 1998. She is currently an Assistant Professor and the advisor for sport and entertainment communication as well as student athletes within the department. She holds a Bachelors degree in criminal justice and a Masters degree in speech communication from the University of Louisiana at…
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Kameron Lunon teaches courses in Video Production, Public Speaking, and Writing. Originally from Arkansas, he received both his Bachelorâs Degree in Writing and Masterâs Degree in Digital Film from the University of Central Arkansas. Kameron is a professor by day and an all-around creative by night. He’s produced Audiobooks and hosts a horror movie review podcast. Heâs written and placed in…
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David Kay taught night and summer school speech classes at McNeese for 17 years (while also working as an area high school debate coach) before becoming a full-time faculty member in 2007. During his high school teaching career, Kay was named Louisiana Speech Teacher of the Year, Calcasieu Parish High School Teacher of the Year,…
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Lynn Reynolds serves as Chair of the Department of Visual Arts at McNeese State University and is Director of the McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition. A photographer and educator, Reynolds earned a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from the University of NebraskaâLincoln and a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts from McNeese State…
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Dr. Michael T. Smith is a Professor and serves as the Head of the Department of History. He earned his PhD in American History from Pennsylvania State University in 2005. Courses taught:
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Dr. Philippe Girard earned his BA in Political Sciences from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (‘Sciences Po’) and his MA and Ph.D. in History from Ohio University. A native of the French Caribbean, he specializes in the history of the Haitian Revolution. His most recent books are “A Day in Colonial Haiti” (2024) and…
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Dr. Johannes âHannoâ Bulhof earned his BA in Philosophy from the University of Texas and his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in logic, ethics, the history of philosophy, political philosophy, and modal metaphysics. Courses Taught
Read Johannes Bulhof's Full BioDr. Jarrette K. Allen earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University (BA â French), and graduate degrees from Louisiana State University (MA â French Studies) and Tulane University (MA, PhD â Linguistic Anthropology). He has taught at almost every educational level, in the US, France, and the Philippines. On the university level, he teaches…
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Kenneth Baskin received his BFA from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, and earned his MFA from the University of South Carolina. He is currently Professor of Art at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he teaches ceramics. Baskin has presented ceramic workshops, delivered lectures, and exhibited his ceramic sculptures in…
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Dr. Matthew A. Butkus earned undergraduate degrees from Georgetown University (BSLA – German/Philosophy) and the University of Pittsburgh (Psychology), graduate degrees from Duquesne University (MA – Philosophy; PhD – Health Care Ethics), and is a certified Healthcare Ethics Consultant (HEC-C) through the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities. He teaches for both the College of…
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Ms. Corliss M. Badeaux holds a Bachelor and Master of Arts in English and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Her research and writing interests include music ethnography and the history of independent recording studios. In addition to teaching, she serves as the Director of the Write to Excellence Center. Students seeking to…
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Jacob Dugas is an Associate Professor of Drawing and Printmaking in the Department of Visual Arts at McNeese State University. He holds an M.F.A. in Printmaking from the University of South Dakota and a B.A. in Visual Arts with concentrations in Printmaking and Graphic Design from McNeese. His courses emphasize critical thinking and the expansion…
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