Month: March 2020

The Otis Ring book cover

POSTPONED: McNeese to Host Fiction Reading

March 11, 2020

Following CDC guidelines restricting events involving 50 or more participants, this event has been postponed. Author Andy Johnson will give a free fiction reading at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, in the Stream Alumni Center as the Ada Vincent Visiting Writer. The reading will be followed by a reception and book signing. Johnson, a Louisiana…

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POSTPONED: McNeese to Host Graduate and “Preaux-fessional” Fair

March 10, 2020

Following CDC guidelines restricting events involving 50 or more participants, this event has been postponed. The McNeese State University Career and Student Development Center will host the first Graduate & Preaux-fessional School Fair from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Parra Ballroom inside the Holbrook Student Union Annex. All McNeese students and…

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A female student stands with a diploma cover while getting her photo taken at GradFest.

POSTPONED: Spring 2020 GradFest Set at McNeese

March 10, 2020

Following CDC guidelines restricting events involving 50 or more participants, this event has been postponed. Spring 2020 GradFest will be held for all graduating students at McNeese State University from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, in Parra Ballroom in the Holbrook Student Union Annex (New Ranch). The McNeese Alumni Association sponsors…

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On hand for the presentation are from left Collette Bulber Tanner, Aaron Tanner, grandson of the Bulbers, Patricia Bulber and Richard H. Reid, Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Vice President for the McNeese Foundation.

Bulber Music Scholarship Established at McNeese

March 9, 2020

The Lake Charles Messiah Chorus and Orchestra has donated $15,000 to the McNeese Foundation to establish the Francis G. and Patricia C. Bulber Music Scholarship. The first Messiah was conducted in 1940 by Dr. Francis G. Bulber. Dr. Bulber joined McNeese faculty in 1940 and retired as Dean of the School of Fine Arts in…

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McNeese students help two VITA participants complete their tax returns.

VITA Program Offers Tax Prep and Hands-On Training

March 9, 2020

Finance and accounting students are helping community members navigate tax season by interning for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through the United Way of Southwest Louisiana. This first-hand knowledge prepares students to pass IRS certifications and for their careers after graduation. For more information call 337-433-1088 or visit the United Way VITA website…

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McNeese student-athlete Welles Cooley reads to Nelson Elementary students.

Student-Athletes Celebrate Dr. Seuss at Nelson Elementary

March 9, 2020

Student-athletes joined McNeese President Dr. Daryl Burckel to celebrate National Read Across America Day with students at Nelson Elementary School. The event celebrated the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss (Ted Geisel) and is designed to encourage children to read. The McNeese group visited different classes to read from several Dr. Seuss classics, including…

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Faingersh artist photo

Banners at McNeese Presents Elias Faingersh’s “Solo from the Pit”

March 9, 2020

Musician Elias Faingersh brings his award-winning off-Broadway hit, “Solo from the Pit,” to McNeese State University as part of the Banners 2020 Cultural Season at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, in Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. Combining music, comedy and candor, this show offers a peek into a composing artist’s mind…

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Art work made of color full beads forms a face.

McNeese Artists Are First Choice to Honor Area Legends

March 9, 2020

McNeese talent is well represented in the Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana’s current exhibit honoring 15 local legends on display through April 11 in the Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center. Eleven McNeese art faculty and alumni are among the 15 area artists selected for the “Twofold: Lake Charles Legends” exhibit. They…

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Left to right: Tanner Stines, Interim McNeese Athletics Director, Heath Schroyer, McNeese Men's Basketball Head Coach, Jason Martinez, IBERIABANK Retail Market Manager and Commercial Relationship Manager, and Phil Earhart, IBERIABANK Southwest Louisiana Market President.

McNeese Is First Choice for IBERIABANK

March 9, 2020

IBERIABANK is a partner in the First Choice Campaign and a strong supporter of McNeese Athletics. IBERIABANK employees were recognized at a recent basketball game where Phil Earhart, IBERIABANK Southwest Louisiana Market President, and Jason Martinez, Retail Market Manager and Commercial Relationship Manager, presented Coach Heath Schroyer a donation to support the Men’s Basketball Platinum…

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Layla McCalla artist photo

Banners at McNeese Presents a Performance by Leyla McCalla

March 9, 2020

As part of the Banners 2020 Cultural Season at McNeese State University, Haitian-American artist Leyla McCalla will perform at 7 p.m. March 13 in historic F.G. Bulber Auditorium. A founding member of Our Native Daughters and cellist with the Grammy award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, Leyla McCalla has risen to produce a distinctive sound that reflects…

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