Month: August 2020
Patrick Juneau II, a senior civil engineering student, spent his summer as an environmental engineer intern with CITGO. While there, he helped to establish an aerosol can disposal program at the facility and was responsible for monitoring benzine levels in certain areas of the plant to find sources of emissions. Patrick says he made McNeese his…
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Brandi Simpson, a senior accounting and finance student at McNeese State University, spent her summer as a corporate analysis intern for Cheniere Energy Inc. in Houston, Texas. While COVID-19 forced Brandi to intern remotely, she says the experience was still enjoyable and beneficial to her career goals. “It was certainly a new experience completing work…
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Ashlee Sebren, an agricultural sciences major, is a recipient of the 2020 Upper Division Agricultural Education Scholarship from the National Association of Agricultural Educators. NAAE awards the $1,500 scholarships to 20 students across the nation to offset expenses during the recipients’ student teaching experience. Selection was based on academic performance, as well as on leadership…
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Stine Home & Yard has donated $25,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation in support of the Develop the Diamond Campaign for Cowgirl softball. The campaign will provide funds for numerous indoor and outdoor improvements to the softball facility.
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McNeese State University is happily welcoming back new and returning students with a variety of activities set for Howdy Rowdy Welcome Back, now through Aug. 27. Representatives from student organizations, the Greeks, university offices, academic departments and campus ministries will have representatives on campus during the next two weeks to introduce the students to what…
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Internships prepare McNeese State University students like health and human performance major Sadie Zaunbrecher to be the First Choice for employers seeking qualified candidates. “Watching the human body heal and repair itself is incredible,” says Zaunbrecher, whose concentration is in physical therapy. “I’m so happy to have this hands-on experience to compliment the excellent classroom…
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Marialisa Wyatt, a 1987 art graduate, has an exhibit titled “Discovering Mediums” on display at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center in Lake Charles through Sept. 30. Lisa’s pieces showcase a variety of scenes and styles inspired from her travels, nature and the people around her. She credits the encouragement of McNeese art professors Heather…
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Hope Berry, a 1994 agricultural sciences graduate, is the 2020 recipient of the National Association of Agricultural Educator’s Region II Teacher Mentor Award. This award recognizes outstanding teachers in the agricultural profession whose encouragement and support have helped other agricultural sciences teachers to thrive. Hope is an agriscience teacher and FFA adviser at Bell City…
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U.S. Army Col. Mark Ned, a 1994 criminal justice graduate of McNeese State University, and his wife, Hilda, are proud parents as their daughter, Lori, continues the family’s legacy as a fall 2020 freshman at McNeese. This week, the family, including the Ned’s other daughter, Leza, traveled from South Carolina to Lake Charles to move…
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McNeese State University Bands is providing a new resource for high school band students to develop their skills through a series of virtual guides to marching band fundamentals. The 11-video series, which is available at mcneesebands.com/visual, is intended as an instructional supplement for high school teachers, as well as a method of asynchronous learning for…
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