McNeese Events Calendar
Pokechella Fest
The QuadPokechella Fest is a homecoming celebration for students! There will be henna tattoos, airbrush T-shirts, art, music, food, face painting, caricatures and fun! Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5 to 8 p.m. in the Quad.
Fall 2023 Grad Fest
Business Conference Center LAMcNeese State University’s fall 2023 GradFest for all graduating students is taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Business Conference Center, located across from the Burton Business Center on campus. GradFest is an opportunity for students to prepare for graduation. Students can collect…
Homecoming Oozeball
Are you ready to get muddy? Get your team together to play Oozeball on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 3 to 7 p.m. on the Frasch Lawn. Register your team today!
Homecoming Parade
Ryan StreetThe 2023 McNeese Homecoming Parade will roll down Ryan Street at 7 p.m.
McNeese Halloween Costume Rodeo
Burton Arena 7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesHalloween 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/
McNeese Rodeo
Burton Arena 7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesThe 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/
McNeese Rodeo
Burton Arena 7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesThe 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/
Love/Sick by McNeese Theatre
Squires Recital Hall LAMcNeese 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/
Love/Sick by McNeese Theatre
Squires Recital Hall LAMcNeese 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/
Love/Sick by McNeese Theatre
Squires Recital Hall LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-fall-theatre-season-opens-with-love-sick/
Love/Sick by McNeese Theatre
Squires Recital Hall LAMcNeese 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/
Love/Sick by McNeese Theatre
Squires Recital Hall LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-fall-theatre-season-opens-with-love-sick/
Honors College Open House
Drew Hall 500 Joe Dumars Dr., Lake Charles, United Stateshttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-honors-college-open-house/
“Following Galadriel: Female Agency and Moral Leadership in Tolkien’s Middle Earth” Lecture
La Jeuneese Room, Old Ranch LAMcNeese 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…
Visual Art Food Drive Art Give Away
Grand Gallery LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-hosts-food-drive-for-art/
Women and Gender Studies Piano Performance
Squires Recital Hall LAOn 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…
Dr. LeJeune Book Reading
Stokes Auditorium LAMcNeese 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.
Final Exams Begin
https://www.mcneese.edu/schedule/schedule/fall-2023/fall-2023-final-exam-schedule/
McNeese Holiday Art Sale
Grand Gallery LAThe McNeese State University Student Art Association is hosting a Holiday Art Sale on Friday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Grand Gallery of the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. McNeese art students and faculty will be displaying over 300 artworks produced during the fall semester for sale. Works will include ceramics,…
Commencement
https://www.mcneese.edu/commencement/ceremony/
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
McNeese State University will be closed in honor of MLK Day.
McNeese Wellness Fair
The Quadhttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-to-host-wellness-fair/
Women & Gender Studies Lecture: Self-Defense Class for Women
McNeese Recreational Complex LAOn Thursday, Feb. 1, The Women and Gender Studies Lecture Series will offer a self-defense class for women. Associate Professor of English Dr. Wendy Whelan-Stewart, who holds a second-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, will guide participants in practical self-defense techniques. Her goal is to share her knowledge with women so they can break free…
Guest Lecture by G. Ronald Murphy, S.J.
Stokes Auditorium LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-to-host-lecture-by-g-ronald-murphy-s-j/
Mardi Gras Holiday
McNeese State University in closed to allow students, faculty and staff to enjoy the Mardi Gras celebrations.
Mardi Gras Holiday
McNeese State University in closed to allow students, faculty and staff to enjoy the Mardi Gras celebrations.
Gumbowl Fundraiser
shearman fine arts annex LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-visual-arts-hosting-gumbowl-fundraiser/
Spring Preview Day
Tritico Theatre LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/admissions/previewday/
Engineering Week Open House
Drew Hall 500 Joe Dumars Dr., Lake Charles, United StatesOn Monday, Feb. 26, McNeese will hold an open house for students of all ages, their parents and members of the community from 5:30-7:45 p.m. in Drew Hall. Attendees will be able to tour McNeese’s facilities and talk with engineering and computer science students and faculty to learn more about the engineering and computer science…
McNeese Wind Symphony Concert
Tritico Theatre LA2024 Spring Career Expo
McNeese Recreational Complex LAThe McNeese State University 2024 Spring Career Expo will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, in the Recreational Complex on campus. All McNeese students, as well as alumni, can attend. Students can log into their Handshake account to register for the event and for more information. Attendees should dress professionally and…
Spring 2024 Grad Fest
SEED Center 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesThis event is for students who are graduating in May. A number of campus offices and divisions participate in GradFest to assist students in any matters they may have. At GradFest, you may: Collect commencement regalia (cap and gown); Purchase commencement materials (invitations, diploma frames, etc.) with the Bookstore; Check the spelling of your name…
Spring 2024 Grad Fest
SEED Center 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesThis event is for students who are graduating in May. A number of campus offices and divisions participate in GradFest to assist students in any matters they may have. At GradFest, you may: Collect commencement regalia (cap and gown); Purchase commencement materials (invitations, diploma frames, etc.) with the Bookstore; Check the spelling of your name…
Internship Soiree
SEED Center 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesThe Spring 2024 Internship Soiree will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in the SEED Center. This event is sponsored by the SWLA Economic Alliance and McNeese State University. Internship Soiree is an after-hours event for students seeking internships to meet with employers seeking interns in a more relaxed setting than a traditional career…
Piano and Guitar Concert
Tritico Theatre LAThe W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts presents Dr. Lina Morita, associate professor of piano, and Dr. Jay Kacherski, instructor of guitar, in concert on Tuesday, March 26 in Tritico Theater. This free concert will include solo piano works by Claude Debussy and Franz Liszt and guitar by Kevin Callahan and Steve Howe.…
Eclipse Watching Party
McNeese Recreational Complex LAMcNeese State University Burton College of Education and Astronomical Society along with Calcasieu Parish Library are hosting a solar eclipse watching party on Monday, April 8, at 12:30 p.m. in front of the McNeese Recreation Complex. Viewers will have the opportunity to view the total solar eclipse through telescopes and enjoy the Star Lab Planetarium. …
Summer and Fall Registration Open
Registration will open for both the 2024 summer session and 2024 fall semester at McNeese State University on Thursday, April 11, at 1 p.m. Class schedules can be viewed online at www.mcneese.edu/schedule. To start the registration process, students can go to www.mcneese.edu and click on the “Student Central” icon and then click the Banner…
Spring Play: Kimberly Akimbo
Tritico Theatre LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/performingarts/boxoffice/
Spring Play: Kimberly Akimbo
Tritico Theatre LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/performingarts/boxoffice/
Spring Play: Kimberly Akimbo
Tritico Theatre LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/performingarts/boxoffice/
Spring Play: Kimberly Akimbo
Tritico Theatre LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/performingarts/boxoffice/
Spring Play: Kimberly Akimbo
Tritico Theatre LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/performingarts/boxoffice/
McNeese Rodeo Team Celebrity Boxing Challenge
Burton Coliseum 7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA, United Stateshttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-rodeo-team-to-host-celebrity-boxing-challenge/
Spring Commencement
Legacy Center Lake Charles, LA, United StatesLegacy Center Friday, May 10, 2024 Morning Ceremony – 9:00 AM College of Business Burton College of Education College of Nursing and Health Professions Afternoon Ceremony – 1:30 PM College of Agricultural Sciences College of Liberal Arts College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics https://www.mcneese.edu/commencement/
Dr. Wade Rousse News Conference
SEED Center 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesIt’s the dawning of a new era at McNeese State University as Dr. Wade Rousse takes the reins as president on Monday, July 1. Dr. Rousse will hold a news conference on Monday, July 1, at 9 a.m. in the Nolan Conference Room at the SEED Center. Along with the media, all McNeese faculty, staff,…
Faculty Potpourii
Tritico Theatre LAFaculty in the W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a concert on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. at Tritico Theatre.
Faculty/Guest with Paul Wolf
Tritico Theatre LATenor Paul Wolf will join faculty with W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts for a performance.
Faculty/Guest Saxophone and Voice
Tritico Theatre LAFaculty in W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts and guests will host a performance of saxophone and voice.
MPact on Education Conference
MPact on Education Conference Saturday, Sept. 21 For more info: https://www.mcneese.edu/education/
Fall 2024 Career Expo
McNeese Recreational Complex LAMcNeese Theatre “Tender Atlas”
Tritico Theatre LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/performingarts/boxoffice/
McNeese Theatre “Tender Atlas”
Tritico Theatre LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/performingarts/boxoffice/
McNeese Theatre “Tender Atlas”
Tritico Theatre LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/performingarts/boxoffice/
McNeese Theatre “Tender Atlas”
Tritico Theatre LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/performingarts/boxoffice/
McNeese Theatre “Tender Atlas”
Tritico Theatre LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/performingarts/boxoffice/
McNeese Wind Symphony Concert: On Holiday
Tritico Theatre LAThe McNeese Wind Symphony will perform their first concert of the semester, On Holiday, next Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in Tritico Theatre. Admission is Free. This concert will feature music by Ron Nelson, Julie Girioux, Scott McAllister, Michael Markowski, Aaron Copland, and Kataj Copley.
Rare Book Petting Zoo
Frazar Memorial Library 500 Joe Dumars Dr., Lake Charles, LA, United StatesMcNeese State University’s Frazar Memorial Library is hosting a Rare Book Petting Zoo on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Archives Reading Room. McNeese students, faculty, staff and the public are invited view the treasures from the library’s book collections, including fore-edge painted books, art books, rare first editions, and hand-painted…
McNeese Preview Day
For more information on Preview Day https://www.mcneese.edu/admissions/previewday/
Halloween Rodeo
Burton Arena 7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA, United Stateshttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/rodeo-team-hosting-rodeo-in-october/
McNeese Rodeo
Burton Coliseum 7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA, United Stateshttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/rodeo-team-hosting-rodeo-in-october/
Poetry Reading by Dilruba Ahmed
Bulber Auditorium LAhttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/mcneese-is-hosting-a-poetry-reading/
McNeese Rodeo
Burton Coliseum 7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA, United Stateshttps://www.mcneese.edu/events/rodeo-team-hosting-rodeo-in-october/
Theatre Auditions: Polaroid Stories
Tritico Theatre LAAudition Notice for POLAROID STORIES the production seeks a flexible cast of 10 actors Plot synopsis A visceral blend of classical mythology and real life stories told by street kids, Naomi Iizuka's Polaroid Stories journeys into a dangerous world where myth-making fulfils a fierce need for transcendence, where storytelling has the power ot transform a…