McNeese Events Calendar

A Curious Tale of Fingerpickin’ Fury: written by Chase Padgett & Jay Hopkins Following up on his wildly successful performance of 6 Guitars in 2016, skilled musician and actor Chase Padgett returns with a riveting new show, Nashville Hurricane. 40 years ago, a mysterious acoustic guitarist appeared from nowhere, conquered the music industry, and vanished…

Master of Fine Arts students will host a reading on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. in Stokes Auditorium in Hardtner Hall. Reese Menefee and Rachel Pittman will be reading poetry and Jillee Sexton will read fiction.

The deadline to pay fees, or make payment arrangements, is June 7, at 4:30 p.m.

The deadline to pay fees, or make payment arrangements, is Aug. 16 at 4:30 p.m.

What comes to mind when you hear the word "maritime"? What jobs and roles exist within the industry? Join us for the next Women and Gender Studies Luncheon on Wednesday, October 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the McNeese Room of Frazar Memorial Library. "The Many Faces of Maritime" will feature Hallie Pendleton, Doreen Badeaux, and Peyton Coker of…

Halloween rodeo will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26,  at 8 p.m. and admission is $5 and free for children ages 5. Burton Arena. https://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-rodeo-team-hosts-2023-rodeo/

The competition begins on Friday, Oct. 27, with the slack at noon and performances at 7:30 p.m. and resumes Saturday, Oct. 28, with the slack at 9 a.m. and performances at 5 p.m. at the Burton Arena. https://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-rodeo-team-hosts-2023-rodeo/

The competition continues Saturday, Oct. 28, with the slack at 9 a.m. and performances at 5 p.m. at the Burton Arena. https://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-rodeo-team-hosts-2023-rodeo/

McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts opens the fall McNeese Theatre season with the performance of the play “Love/Sick” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1-4 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m in Squires Recital Hall. https://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-fall-theatre-season-opens-with-love-sick/

McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts opens the fall McNeese Theatre season with the performance of the play “Love/Sick” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1-4 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m in Squires Recital Hall. https://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-fall-theatre-season-opens-with-love-sick/

https://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-fall-theatre-season-opens-with-love-sick/

McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts opens the fall McNeese Theatre season with the performance of the play “Love/Sick” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1-4 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m in Squires Recital Hall. https://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-fall-theatre-season-opens-with-love-sick/

https://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-fall-theatre-season-opens-with-love-sick/

https://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-honors-college-open-house/

McNeese State University’s Honors College and English and Foreign Languages Department are hosting a lecture on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the La Jeunesse Room. The 2023 Joe and Lydia Cash Lecture will be Jonathan Evans, professor of medieval languages at the University of Georgia. He will present “Following Galadriel: Female Agency and…

https://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-hosts-food-drive-for-art/

On Thursday, November 16, The Women and Gender Studies Lecture Series will offer a musical treat. Pianist and McNeese Associate Professor of Music, Lina Morita, will discuss Clarice Assad's musical style and perform her works. A powerful communicator renowned for her musical scope and versatility, Brazilian-American Clarice Assad is a significant artistic voice in the…

McNeese State University’s English and Foreign Language Department is hosting a reading by McNeese Professor, Dr. Keagan LeJeune, on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in Stokes Auditorium in Hardtner Hall. He will be reading from his new book, Finding Myself Lost in Louisiana.