McNeese State University students and alumni can meet with representatives from Balfour Aug. 20-22 in the McNeese Bookstore during the Official Ring Week where they can see the rings up-close, have their fingers sized and ask questions about the Official Ring program.

A Balfour representative will be available from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 20 and from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 21-22 and orders can be placed at the bookstore or persons can go online at www.balfourcollege.com.

Those purchasing a ring will have the opportunity to participate in the fall ring presentation ceremony scheduled for Nov. 9, where alumni and students will receive their rings in a ceremony detailing the meaning and symbolism of the ring.

The McNeese Official Ring is available to all alumni, undergraduate students having earned a minimum of 75 hours while pursuing a baccalaureate degree, and degree candidates for the associate, master¹s or specialist degree.