Category: UP Archives
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First Graduation Tuesday
Posted: November 29, 2023
As our semester comes to a close, In 1953 Lamar State College of Technology held its first formal commencement for student candidates of Bachelor of Science degrees on a Tuesday evening.
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Groups Carry Victory Torch first tradition
Posted: November 13, 2023
In 1967, a member of the spirit and service organization tried to start a tradition of carrying a Victory Torch before the Homecoming football games.
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Tech Band, Majorettes Schedule Busy Season
Posted: November 08, 2023
In 1954, Lamar Tech band and only six Majorettes put on an amazing show for the Lamar-Northwestern Louisiana game.
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Homecoming: it's Big Red's Golden Year
Posted: November 01, 2023
In 1973, Lamar University celebrated its 50th birthday with a huge homecoming festival for all staff, students and alumni to enjoy.
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From pin-ups to portraiture
Posted: October 18, 2023
An archive compilation of photgrapher Frank Cricchio's early work before graduating from Lamar State College in 1957.
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Doc guest artist for BSO opener
Posted: October 11, 2023
In 1980, Stellar jazz trumpet player and retired director of The Tonight Show Orchestra, Carl Hilding "Doc" Severinsen, was a guest soloist with the Beaumont Symphony Orchestra.
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Workshop encourages minorities to enter field of engineering
Posted: October 04, 2023
In 1978, The College of Engineering hosted a second annual Golden Triangle workshop for high school counselors and science of mathematics teachers.
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Fall fashion is soft, layered
Posted: September 27, 2023
In 1977, Lamar observed Paris' fall fashion collection which displayed a brilliant mixture of classic designs that were both a lively and delightful contradiction.
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