Month: March 2020

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Banners Brings “Beuys” to the Big Screen

March 9, 2020

Banners at McNeese State University will hold a free lecture by art historian Christa-Maria Lerm-Hayes followed by a screening of the documentary film “Beuys” at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, in Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts Center. One of the most influential German sculptors of the post-World War II era, Joseph Beuys’…

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McNeese Students and Faculty Honored at E-Week Banquet

March 6, 2020

E-Week at McNeese wrapped up with a special banquet sponsored by the Department of Engineering and Computer Science where several students and a faculty member were recognized for their outstanding work. Matt Richard, Grand Chenier, received the American Society of Civil Engineers Academic Achievement award for outstanding achievement and commitment to the ASCE student chapter;…

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Amorahh Wesley Senior Recital Set

March 4, 2020

The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free senior recital by Amorahh Wesley, violin, at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 9, in Squires Recital Hall. Wesley will perform “Sonata in F Major” by George Frederic Handel, “La Folia” by Arcangelo Corelli and “Chaconne in G Minor” by Tomaso…

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McNeese Robotics Team Wins Design Award in Houston Competition

March 4, 2020

McNeese State University’s robotics team took home the Design Award in the recent VEX U Robotics Competition held in Houston, Texas. The “Gladiators” team is composed of team captain and mechanical engineering junior Sangam Chapagain, mechanical engineering junior Abiral Mainali and electrical engineering senior Shiva Acharya, all from Kathmandu, Nepal; mechanical engineer senior Dinesh Upadhyay,…

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Banners at McNeese Presents “Wit & Wrath: The Life & Times of Dorothy Parker”

March 3, 2020

Banners at McNeese State University presents Claudia Baumgarten’s acclaimed one-woman show, “Wit & Wrath: The Life & Times of Dorothy Parker,” as part of the 2020 Banners Cultural Season at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts building. “Wit & Wrath” is an edgy literary homage to Dorothy Parker,…

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McNeese SAGE Series Presents “Wit & Wrath: The Life and Times of Dorothy Parker”

March 2, 2020

As part of the McNeese State University spring 2020 SAGE series, performer, storyteller and vocalist Claudia Baumgarten will perform a one-woman show, “Wit & Wrath: The Life and Times of Dorothy Parker,” at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March. 11, in Parra Ballroom. Written and performed by Baumgarten, the performance highlights and explores the fascinating life of…

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McNeese to Host Free Lecture

March 2, 2020

Dr. Molly Martin, professor of English at the University of Indianapolis, will present a free lecture titled “King Arthur’s Ghosts” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Stream Alumni Center at McNeese State University. Martin’s lecture will focus on the legends of King Arthur. An expert in Arthurian legend, she is the author of…

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McNeese to Host Harp Concert

March 2, 2020

McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a concert by members of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Harp Society at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, in the McNeese Band Hall. The performance is a part of this year’s Faculty/Guest Artist series. A standing tradition of over 40 years,…

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