Month: October 2019
Dr. Gerard Ornas Jr. is an Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences and received his Doctorate in Mathematics from Texas Tech University. He came to McNeese in 2003 and has received two enhancement grants and several endowed professorships, which were used to upgrade and improve student study labs and supply new technology and materials for in-class participation. …
Read MoreMcNeese State University will hold a free workshop titled “Spruce Up Your Holiday Marketing Plan” from 11 a.m.-noon on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Calcasieu Parish Library Meeting Room, 301 W. Clause St., Lake Charles. The workshop is sponsored by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese and co-sponsored by Grow With Google. At…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free senior recital by Ju Kim, clarinet, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Squires Recital Hall. Lina Morita will accompany on piano. Kim will perform “Five Bagatelles, Op. 23” by Gerald Finzi, “Concerto in A major” by…
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Banners at McNeese State University is annually supported by donations from area corporate sponsors. Knight Media Printing recently donated $6,000 to Banners for its cultural season.
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IBERIABANK has committed $100,000 to McNeese State University for the First Choice Campaign, as well as student scholarships, a business classroom renovation, athletic sponsorships and an employee awards program. The newly established McNeese President’s Awards for Excellence, sponsored by IBERIABANK, will recognize employees in both academic and non-academic areas. The nomination criteria for faculty includes…
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Dr. Jack Eaddy Jr. has been named assistant director of bands at McNeese State University. Eaddy received his bachelor’s degree in music education from Florida State University, his master’s degree in wind conducting from the University of Georgia and his Doctorate of Musical Arts in wind conducting from the University of North Texas. Prior to…
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History and political science students had a unique opportunity to meet a member of Congress and ask questions on a wide variety of topics during an hour-long conversation with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy. Senator Cassidy gave the students an overview of his path from physician and medical school faculty member to public service. He also…
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Christal Williams is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Southern University and her master’s degree in nursing education from Lamar University. She holds a Juliet Hardtner Women in Science and Technology Endowed Professorship that has allowed her to gain new…
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McNeese students, faculty and staff and the Lake Charles community enjoyed live music, games and food truck fare at the first Pokes in the Oaks celebration hosted by the Student Government Associaton. McNeese’s Zyde-Pokes, Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Crush, and the Chris Crump Trio kept that music playing while the crowd danced and participated…
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The College of Business hosted an open house for all business majors and potential business majors to learn about professional organizations, upcoming career development workshops and internship opportunities. Faculty members were on hand to set up spring advising appointments and offered materials for students to make a plan for next semester.
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