University Professors Association is investigating Ivor van Heerden’s dismissal
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has alerted the Chancellor of Louisiana State University (LSU) that, in its opinion, the firing of Professor Ivor van Heerden “raises significant issues of academic freedom, tenure and due process.” Two months ago, van Heerden, the former deputy director of the Louisiana State University (LSU) Hurricane Center filed […]
More details emerge on why Levees.org will love HBO’s TREME
We encourage all Levees.org supporters to watch the debut episode of HBO’s new series TREME starring John Goodman. (Readers may recall that John Goodman is a spokesperson for Levees.org and appeared in a 2007 public service announcement.) The Series Premiere of TREME is Sunday April 11, 2010 at 9pm CST on HBO. Rumor has it […]
“Home” wins Best Documentary again!
We just got word from Levees.org supporter Matt Faust that his short film ‘home’ has won best documentary at the Cleveland International Film Festival. ‘Home‘ artfully captures the spirit of families’ personal loss when the levees failed during Katrina. “This is a pretty big one, says Faust. “Hopefully this can lead to more opportunities.” Levees.org […]
