Dove hunting, swimming, dancing, football games and history – these are the activities of Charles S. Gallien, the new assistant professor of history at Texarkana College.
Right now, reading historical works for “pleasure” engulfs his time, for he is preparing himself for work on his Ph.D. in history from Louisiana State University. He will begin studies this summer.
The thesis that he wrote for his MA in history will be published next year by the Louisiana Studies Institute. Entitled, “Melrose: A Southern Cultural and Literary Center,” the publication examines the history of Melrose Plantation, Natchitoches, La., from the French and Spanish periods through 1948.
A native of Louisiana, Gallien graduated with a BA and MA from Northwestern State of Louisiana, Natchitoches. Majoring in history and minoring in government, he was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, a national honor society, and Phi Kappa Phi, a national honor society.
While working on his masters, Gallien served as a graduate assistant instructor at Northwestern. Upon graduation he was a social science instructor for a year at Northwestern before coming to Texarkana College.
Gallien’s favorite phase of history is Modern European history. Accordingly, he has toured England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and France. He has also traveled to Mexico and over most of the United States.
For recreation Gallien enjoys hunting – especially doves and swimming. He classifies himself an avid football fan and both he and his wife enjoy dancing.