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Science professor publishes book detailing order in Earth’s systems

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – A new book written by Louisiana Christian University Professor of Chemistry David Elliott examines the distinctive attributes of God’s Creation to illustrate the precision of Earth’s systems. “Air, Earth, Fire, and Water: A Glimpse of the Created Earth” details the orderly structure and measurable processes found in all of creation, Elliott said. Published in July by iUniverse, the book illustrates the character of God through the science of the Earth’s domains: Air (the heavens and the atmosphere), Earth (geosphere), Fire (energy) and Water (hydrosphere and biosphere). The four spheres collectively sustain life on Earth, converging at the soil, from which God made living beings, notably humans, Elliott said. “These four domains and their interdependence guide the reader to see that the visible creation was placed before us to help us perceive the invisible Kingdom of God,” Elliott said. Elliott said the idea for this book began in 2005 when he began teaching at LCU, after a 25-year career in industry. He was teaching an introductory environmental science course for non-majors and using a secular textbook. “I taught using it for two to three years but then … [Read more...]

Lucky joins Louisiana Christian as enrollment director

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University has announced Jana Lucky as its executive director of enrollment management. Lucky brings more than 30 years of experience in collegiate enrollment and recruitment, retiring in 2023 from Northwestern State University as director of enrollment management. “We are thrilled to welcome Jana Lucky to Louisiana Christian University as our new executive director of enrollment management,” said LCU President Mark Johnson. “Jana brings a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of this region, and a passion for students that shines through in everything she does. Her data-driven approach, combined with her ability to put a personal touch above a transactional one, will be invaluable as we strengthen our enrollment strategies and reimagine the future of LCU.” A Shreveport native, she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism with a public relations emphasis from Northwestern State in Natchitoches. She began her career as a recruiter for the university, then moved up through the ranks of enrollment management. Lucky, in 2003, earned her master’s degree in student personnel services with an emphasis in administration. After her 2023 … [Read more...]