Byron Patterson Archives - The Lion's Roar

Lights out

A power outage on Monday, Jan. 28 caused classes and most food services on campus to be cancelled by the afternoon.

February 5, 2019

On Monday, Jan. 28, the university and the surrounding Hammond area were impacted by a power outage. The power in several buildings on main campus was disrupted, and by 1:44 p.m., classes and most food services were canceled for the remainder of the day. Byron Patterson, director of the Physical Pla...

Tags: Amanda Kitch, Byron Patterson, Camryn Hughes, Entergy, Kaitlyn Hughes, Patrick Gipson, Physical Plant Services, Sabrina Anzalone

University digging into sustainability

The university has recently decided to further their green efforts. A committee, originally formed as an anti-litter initiative, is now looking to expand their plans by installing 220 geothermal wells. 90 of these wells are located on the north side of Ascension Hall, and the remaining 130 are to be installed where Zachary Taylor Hall once stood.

Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter

January 29, 2019

The university installed 90 geothermal wells on the north side of Ascension Hall with 130 currently being added at the former site of Zachary Taylor Hall. This sustainability effort began almost two years ago with funds from University Facilities Inc. Faculty anticipate the money saved from the geothermal w...

Tags: Alejandro Martinez, Ascension Hall, Byron Patterson, geothermal wells, Physical Plant, Sustainability Center, Zachary Taylor Hall