Month: January 2020

McNeese Seal under oak trees

Fall 2019 Honor Roll

January 15, 2020

The McNeese State University Honor Roll for the 2019 fall semester has been announced. The honor roll lists undergraduate students earning at least a 3.0 or B average while carrying 12 or more semester hours.             Honor Roll is as follows: LAKE CHARLES: Elaine Patricia Abshire, Nicholas R. Abshire, Rachel C. Ackman, Claire E. Adams,…

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Enigmatic Stream Book Cover

SAGE Lecture Series Returns with “Enigmatic Stream: Industrial Landscapes of the Lower Mississippi River”

January 15, 2020

As part of the spring 2020 SAGE series, author and photographer Richard Sexton will present a lecture titled, “Enigmatic Stream: Industrial Landscapes of the Lower Mississippi River,” at 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27, in the McNeese State University SEED Center. Based on the book by the same title, Sexton’s lecture explores the section of the…

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Statue of horse and rider in front of McNeese plaza.

Fall 2019 President’s Honor List

January 15, 2020

The President’s Honor List for the fall 2019 semester at McNeese State University has been announced. To be on the President’s Honor List, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average or better while carrying at least 15 semester hours. A senior eligible for graduation but carrying less than 15 hours…

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On hand for the donation are (from left to right): Dr. Mitchell Adrian, McNeese provost and vice president for academic affairs and enrollment management; Dr. Tim Hall, college dean; Ron McGinley, managing director for the Angels of Southwest Louisiana; and Angela Queenan, foundation board member.

McNeese Receives Donation to Establish Ham Scholarship

January 14, 2020

The Angels of Southwest Louisiana organization has donated $15,000 through the McNeese State University Foundation to establish the Russell Ham Memorial Scholarship in the College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics in memory of McNeese chemistry professor Russell Ham.

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Large oak trees cover the front of the Thrive 2020 calendar

First Choice Artists

January 14, 2020

Four photos from the 2020 Thrive Magazine Calendar are the work of three McNeese graduates and one current student. January features the work of Liz Sanders, a 2006 mass communications graduate. Wendy Boyett, a 2007 art education graduate, created a Mardi Gras acrylic on canvas for February. The April photo is a Parliament of Owls…

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A collage of photos showcasing the fun activities at Unlock Education

Third Annual Unlock Education Event Set at McNeese

January 14, 2020

The Department of Education Professions at McNeese State University will host its third annual “Unlock Education” event for high school juniors and seniors Friday, Jan. 17. The event allows students in the five-parish area to get a first-hand look at what it takes to be a teacher. This year students will participate in escape room…

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Student with laser tag gun

Welcome Back Week Set at McNeese

January 13, 2020

The McNeese Student Life Coalition has teamed up with other on-campus organizations to host a huge welcome back party for returning and incoming students. Monday, Jan. 13 – Monday Fun Day11 a.m. – 1 p.m.QuadEnjoy free food and drinks, play some video games with friends, take a selfie in our photo booth  and make a…

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On hand for the presentation are from left to right: Dwight Bertrand, Instructor of Agricultural Sciences; Dr. Chip LeMieux, College Dean; E.F. Hunter III, Fritz Lang Foundation Representative and Adjunct Professor in the McNeese College of Business; and Nicole Jimenez, Special Projects Assistant in the McNeese Office of University Advancement.

McNeese College of Agricultural Sciences Receives Donation

January 6, 2020

The Fritz Lang Foundation has donated $10,000 to the College of Agricultural Sciences through the McNeese Foundation.

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On hand for the donation are (from left to right): Dr. Mitchell Adrian, McNeese Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management and Cecil Adrian’s son; Dr. Wade Rousse, College Dean; Ron McGinley, Managing Director for the Angels of Southwest Louisiana; and Angela Queenan, Foundation Board Member.

McNeese Receives Donation for Business Scholarship

January 6, 2020

The Angels of Southwest Louisiana organization has donated $16,513.36 through the McNeese State University Foundation to establish the Cecil Adrian Memorial Scholarship in the College of Business in memory of Cecil Adrian, a Lake Charles native.

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Two rodeo members work to capture an animal

Rodeo Teams Rank Nationally in Top 10

January 6, 2020

The men’s and women’s rodeo teams are both ranked in the top 10 in the country by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. The women’s team is ranked No. 4 while the men’s rodeo team is ranked No. 10. McNeese competes in the NIRA Southern Region where both teams are No. 1 in the regional rankings…

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