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Letter from GSU President
LETTER FROM THE GSU PRESIDENT
Greetings: On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of Grambling State University, I extend a hearty welcome to each of you attending the Homecoming 2020 Reunion of Alumni Artist. I commend the members of the planning committee for orchestrating this outstanding event. I am certain that it will prove to be enjoyable. I want you to know that we are delighted to serve as one of your hosts for the Reunion of Alumni Artist from SUSLA and GSU.
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Again, welcome. I hope you will enjoy your stay in North Louisiana and all that this region has to offer.
Sincerely, Richard J. Gallot, Jr., JD President
OVERVIEW
The “HOMECOMING” program identifies, celebrates, documents, and re-engages the Professional Performers and Visual Artists who are Alumni of Southern University-Shreveport or Grambling State University, the two great HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) in Northwest Louisiana.
The overarching goal is to reinvigorate the rich tradition and reputation of the Arts Programs at both Universities. This dynamic “semester” includes Long-Term Residencies with selected Visual and Performing Alumni Artists and Production Artists. The MASTER Classes and Workshops by Alumni take a “deep dive” into the “how to” skills in each Art Discipline. This Catalog shares the stories of the Alumni who are Professional Artists. The finale element is our HOMECOMING WEEKEND centered on the opening of a Major Exhibition of the Visual Artists to be featured at ARTSPACE and a Virtual Performance by the outstanding Performers who are Alumni of the Universities.
With the re-engagement of the Alumni Artists into the life of the university and community it is anticipated that the enrollment in the Fine Arts Programs at SUSLA and GSU will increase as will the infrastructure (faculty, space and supplies/equipment) and the community- external–support. This effort salutes the legacy and encourages the revitalization of Northwest Louisiana’s HBCU Arts Programs.
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