Month: March 2019

Harp recital set at McNeese

March 20, 2019

The Louisiana Chapter of the American Harp Society is presenting a free spring recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in the McNeese State University Band Hall. The program is sponsored by the W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts at McNeese. The program will include works by composers Henriette Renié, Emmett Adams, Cesar…

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Richard H. Reid, vice president for university advancement and executive vice president of the foundation, Dr. Matthew Aghili, associate dean of the McNeese College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Karen and Ken Chamberlain. Karen’s grandfather is the late Dr. Thomas S. Leary, McNeese’s third president whose portrait is in the background.

McNeese Receives Donation From Past President’s Granddaughter & Husband

March 15, 2019

Karen and Ken Chamberlain have donated $75,000 to establish the Karen and Ken Chamberlain Scholarship for students of all majors and add funds to the Dr. Thomas S. Leary Past President Engineering Scholarship through the McNeese State University Foundation. Karen, a management graduate of McNeese, is the granddaughter of McNeese’s third president – the late…

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Autism Asperger's Project Poster

McNeese Theatre Finale

March 14, 2019

The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present the spring theatrical production, “The Autism/Asperger’s Project,” March 20-24 at Tritico Theatre. Times are 7:30 p.m. March 20-23 and 2 p.m. March 24.   The season’s finale continues McNeese Theatre’s effort to bring a special understanding to something that is misunderstood.…

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Multicultural Week at McNeese

March 14, 2019

Several activities have been planned for students as part of Multicultural Week March 19-21 on the McNeese State University campus. The event is sponsored by the McNeese Multicultural Programming Office. Scheduled events include: Tuesday, March 19 6 p.m. – World Wide Talent Night Parra Ballroom Hosted by Student Life Coalition Wednesday, March 20 Noon –…

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A Celtic Pilgrimage Poster

Banners at McNeese Offers Free Documentary Screening

March 13, 2019

A free documentary screening, “A Celtic Pilgrimage With John O’Donohue,” will be presented featuring the inspirational Irish poet, philosopher and theologian, John O’Donohue,  at 3 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, in Stokes Auditorium of Hardtner Hall as part of the 2019 Banners at McNeese State University Cultural Season. The late John O’ Donohue…

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Jazz'n Bossa Poster

McNeese Banners Hosts Leif Pedersen’s Jazz ‘n Bossa

March 13, 2019

Lake Charles will experience a night of new wave and classic jams with Leif Pedersen’s Jazz ‘n Bossa at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in McNeese State University’s F.G. Bulber Auditorium as part of the 2019 Banners at McNeese season.      Audiences are sure to be swept away by a night of classic jazz and Bossa…

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Steve DeRouen, left, vice president of the Lake Charles Region of ISC Constructors, LLC, and McNeese President Dr. Daryl V. Burckel

ISC Constructors Donates to McNeese First Choice Campaign

March 12, 2019

ISC Constructors, LLC, has donated $30,000 to the First Choice Campaign at McNeese State University. Local industry partners and contractors are investing in McNeese and the future of Southwest Louisiana through this initiative to raise $1 million per year for the next three years. ISC Constructors will contribute $10,000 per year over the three-year period…

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Farmina Islam, left, an engineering major, and Michelle Andrepont, a health and human performance major, are both Horatio Alger William J. Doré Louisiana Scholarship recipients at McNeese State University

McNeese Offers Horatio Alger William J. Dore’ Louisiana Scholarships

March 11, 2019

Twenty-eight students are currently attending McNeese State University thanks in part to the Horatio Alger William J. Doré Louisiana Scholarship. This award is changing the lives of students by allowing them to invest in their education without worrying about the financial burden many families face to pay for college, according to Ralynn Castete, scholarships director…

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Students stand in line to have their cap and gown photo taken

2019 Spring GradFest

March 11, 2019

GradFest Spring 2019 will be held for graduating students at McNeese State University from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, in Parra Ballroom in the Holbrook Student Union Annex (New Ranch). The McNeese Alumni Association sponsors this event. Gradfest is a “one stop shop” to help prepare students for graduation. Students can…

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2019 McNeese Greek Week

March 11, 2019

Greek Week gets underway at McNeese State University March 11-15 as 15 Greek sororities and fraternities representing more than 500 students prepare for a week of activities, sponsored by the Greek Unity Board. This year, in addition to daily events, Greek Week’s Change Wars will be held Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 2…

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