Month: November 2019

Caitlyn Kudrecki, left, and Caitlin Burcham, right, are graduate interns with the Kay Doré Counseling Center at McNeese State University

Kay Doré Counseling Clinic at McNeese Offers Hands-On Training for Interns

November 18, 2019

McNeese State University students are the First Choice for employers seeking qualified candidates because of the work experience students earn while completing their degrees. Caitlyn Kudrecki and Caitlin Burcham, of Lake Charles, are both graduate students and counselors with the Kay Doré Counseling Clinic (KDCC) at McNeese. In this role, they have the opportunity to…

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Bridget McDaniel, top row third from left, with a class in Italy.

Faculty Spotlight: Bridget McDaniel

November 18, 2019

Bridget McDaniel is an Assistant Professor of Art. She holds a master’s degree in art history from Louisiana State University and the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece. She specializes in ancient sculpture and her research has been presented at numerous national and international conferences. Bridget has received multiple grants, endowed professorships, the…

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Will Scheufens, McNeese Police Chief, John Gill, McNeese Police Officer, and Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese President.

McNeese Police Save Lives

November 18, 2019

McNeese Police Officer John Gill was recently presented with a commendation from McNeese Police Chief Will Scheufens and a presidential coin for his heroic action that saved an infant’s life. While he was on duty during the Homecoming parade, a panicked gentleman jumped out of a vehicle and handed Officer Gill an infant who was…

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A pastel poster of the Louisiana Illustrators Exhibit

First Choice Artists

November 18, 2019

Four McNeese graduates are featured in the Louisiana Illustrators Exhibit currently on display at the Lake Charles Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center. The exhibit showcases over 100 children’s book illustrations published by All-Gator Bookbites, an independent company owned by 2001 graduate Tommie Townsley. Works by Candice Alexander, 2002, Erin Casteel, 2011, Kathern Peal,…

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Dr. Burckel and Jamison Trouth hold the first bottle of Yellowfin Geaux Pokes vodka.

Geaux Pokes Beverage Launches

November 18, 2019

McNeese fans now have a new favorite beverage with the launch of “Geaux Pokes,” a single estate vodka distilled by Yellowfin. Yellowfin Distillery was established in Sulphur in 2017 by 2007 engineering graduate Jamison Trouth. Currently, this new product is available at the distillery, but it will be on retail shelves soon. A portion of…

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On hand for the donation are from left, Ryan Navarre, dealer for Billy Navarre Automotive, Richard H. Reid, vice president for university advancement and executive vice president for the McNeese Foundation, Hazel Martin and Kay Martin McNutt, of Martin Automotive Group.

McNeese Receives Donation from Billy Navarre Auto Group

November 18, 2019

The Billy Navarre Auto Group has endowed a $100,000 scholarship through the McNeese State University Foundation to establish the Hazel and Edward Martin Scholarship to honor Edward G. Martin, former owner of Martin GMC, and his family for their longtime support of McNeese and its students.

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Ava Simmons headshot

Student Honored by National Council on Family Relations

November 18, 2019

McNeese family science student Ava Simmons was recently selected to receive the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) Honors designation in preparation for upcoming graduation. A fully online student who currently resides in Hawaii, Simmons is set to receive a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a concentration in family science in December 2019. The NCFR…

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CAMPP meats on display

McNeese CAMPP Meat Products Make Great Holiday Gift

November 18, 2019

This holiday season, McNeese State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences is offering a CAMPP Meats Gift Box that includes two 16 oz. rib-eye steaks, sea salt and coarse black pepper for $39.99. Dec. 6 is the deadline to order. Since 2012, the McNeese Center for Advancement of Meat Production and Processing (CAMPP) has provided valuable…

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Bovine Reproductive Physiology and Artificial Insemination School

November 18, 2019

Spots are still available for McNeese State University’s 16th annual bovine reproductive physiology and artificial insemination school to be held Nov. 17-20. Hosted by the College of Agricultural Sciences, this school is intended to train industry participants on best practices in bovine breeding. “Unlike many one-day clinics and schools where an instructor will demonstrate how…

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ABA and MBA ranking badges

First Choice for Online Graduate Education

November 11, 2019

McNeese’s psychology and business administration programs have been recognized with top national and state rankings for online learning excellence for graduate students. The master’s degree program in applied psychology ranks 12th in the nation by Online-Psychology-Degrees.org. Programs were ranked based on average cost of graduate attendance, recent U.S. News & World Report rankings and accreditation.   …

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