Month: August 2021

McNeese State University students Malaki Johnson, left, and Isaiah Johnson, right, were recently selected to participate in the inaugural Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program.

McNeese Students Selected for Inaugural Scholars Program

August 31, 2021

McNeese State University health and human performance major Isaiah Johnson and biological sciences major Malaki Johnson, both from Opelousas, have been selected for the inaugural Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program by the University of Louisiana System (ULS). This program is part of the commitment by the UL System to produce Louisiana’s most educated generation by the…

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McNeese chemical engineering student Aimee Ingabire

McNeese Chemical Engineering Major Receives Hands-On Experience in Product Development

August 24, 2021

McNeese State University senior chemical engineering student Aimee Ingabire recently worked to develop hair coloring products as part of her internship at Henkel Corp. in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Ingabire was assigned to develop a hair color toner and lightener, and with this project, she had the opportunity to see what it was like to design…

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On hand for the donation are, from left, Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese president, Mendelson, Brook Hanemann, Banners at McNeese director, and Jody Taylor, Banners at McNeese assistant director. McNeese Photo

Banners at McNeese Receives Donation

August 12, 2021

R. Reed Mendelson Jr. has donated $15,000 to the McNeese State University Foundation to support the Banners at McNeese production “Letters Home.” The stage production brings to life letters from soldiers who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. The show is set for Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the F.G. Bulber Auditorium. Admission is free.

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McNeese student performing

McNeese Theatre To Hold Roundup and Auditions

August 11, 2021

The McNeese State University Theatre Roundup will be held on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Tritico Theatre. McNeese students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend and learn about the upcoming McNeese Theatre season, performance opportunities and additional ways to participate in this season’s productions. Auditions for McNeese Theatre’s all-female performance…

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Pride of McNeese Marching Band

2021 Cowboy Kickoff Showcase Set

August 6, 2021

McNeese State University will host the 2021 Cowboy Kickoff Showcase fundraiser for the Pride of McNeese Marching Band travel fund at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, in Burton Coliseum. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Doors open at 5 p.m. Face masks or coverings are required. The showcase will feature several presentations,…

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Rouge et Blanc poster

2021 Rouge et Blanc Tickets On Sale Aug. 6

August 5, 2021

Tickets for the 2021 Rouge et Blanc gala will go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6. Presented by Banners at McNeese State University, Rouge et Blanc is Southwest Louisiana’s premier wine and food event. Rouge et Blanc will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 4-8 p.m. at the Oak Crossing event venue…

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