Month: October 2017

McNeese student group receives grant to promote healthy lifestyles on campus

October 23, 2017

A $3,000 mini-grant to promote health on the McNeese State University campus has been awarded to the Students of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic organization in the Harold and…

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A woman and a young boy at home during the depression era.

McNeese SAGE Lecture Set

October 23, 2017

Dr. Maria Hebert-Leiter, an English lecturer at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa., will present a lecture titled “Images of Depression-Era Louisiana” at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in the McNeese…

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Statue of horse and rider in front of McNeese plaza.

McNeese sets priority deadline for scholarship applications for fall 2018

October 20, 2017

Nov. 15 is the priority deadline for 2018-2019 academic scholarship applications at McNeese State University. “High school seniors should begin the application procedures now for academic scholarships to McNeese,” said…

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Alan Heisser and Don Dixon of Cops and Jocks present a check to Jennifer Leger and Lance Guidry of McNeese.

McNeese Receives Donation for Football from Cops and Jocks

October 20, 2017

Cops and Jocks has donated $20,000 to McNeese athletics through the McNeese State University Foundation for football from its recent golf tournament held at L’Auberge Casino Resort. On hand for…

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Catherine Robbins, Dr. Judy Hand, and David Robbins stand with the bass flute.

Couple donate instrument to McNeese

October 20, 2017

David and Catherine Robbins, of New Orleans, have donated a bass flute valued at over $8,000 to the McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts after…

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Patricia Prudhomme of Banners accepts a check from Dana Keel of CITGO in front of CITGO sign.

Banners at McNeese Receives CITGO Donation

October 16, 2017

Banners at McNeese State University is annually supported by donations from area corporate sponsors. CITGO has donated $20,000 for the spring 2018 Banners program that runs this season from March…

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Senior Olympic Games members present a check to McNeese members in the Rec Center weight room.

McNeese Receives Scholarship Donation from Southwest Louisiana District Senior Olympic Games

October 16, 2017

The Southwest Louisiana District Senior Olympic Games has donated $10,000 through the McNeese State University Foundation to establish the Health and Human Performance Senior Games Award Scholarship. McNeese’s Health and…

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Students tossing candy and toys from moving parade float to the crowd.

2017 Homecoming Celebration Set

October 15, 2017

McNeese State University wants students, alumni and the community to “Stand Up Get Rowdy!” – this year’s theme for Homecoming 2017 scheduled Oct. 15-21. This year’s weeklong celebration includes an…

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Bill Gadberry and Greg Raymor of Coushatta present a check to Stephanie Clark of McNeese Alumni.

McNeese Alumni Association Receives Coushatta Donation for 2017 Homecoming Events

October 13, 2017

Coushatta Casino Resort donated $5,000 to the McNeese State University Alumni Association to help sponsor 2017 Homecoming week activities. On hand for the presentation are from left: Bill Gadberry, director…

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Up above view of McNeese band members in an M shape on the football field.

Lake Charles Toyota Gulf Coast Marching Band Championship

October 12, 2017

The McNeese State University Band Program will host the Lake Charles Toyota Gulf Coast Marching Band Championship Saturday, Oct. 28, in Cowboy Stadium in Lake Charles. Gates will open at…

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