McNeese Events Calendar
McNeese Department of Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition
Shearman Fine Arts Complex 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesArt of the Illuminated Poster/Larry Schuh
Shearman Fine Arts Complex 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesArt of the Illuminated Poster/Larry Schuh Delores and Tommy Tuminello Professor in the Liberal Arts Exhibit features select McNeese student works with special guest artist Erik Jessen. Grand Gallery Mezzanine,…
Senior Thesis Exhibition Fall 2022
Shearman Fine Arts Complex 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesThe McNeese State University Department of Visual Arts is pleased to announce the opening of the Fall Senior Thesis Exhibition. Artwork by graduating seniors Maegan Blankenship of Sulphur, William Elliot…
Thanksgiving | University Offices Closed 11/23-11/25/22
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesUniversity offices are closed Wednesday, November 23 through Friday, November 25, 2022 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
McNeese All Choirs Concert
Tritico Theatre LAYou're invited to attend the McNeese Choirs winter concert titled "A Seasonal Celebration." This concert features our Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers, and a host of collaborative instrumentalists. Monday, Nov. 28,…
McNeese Student Holiday Art Sale
Grand Gallery LA2022 McNeese Holiday Art Sale Works by Student Art Association This event will feature works in ceramics, photography, painting, drawing, digital drawing and painting, bookmaking and printmaking. Exhibitions and…
McNeese Fall 2022 Commencement Ceremony
Legacy Center Lake Charles, LA, United StatesMcNeese Fall 2022 Commencement https://www.mcneese.edu/news/mcneese-will-hold-two-commencement-ceremonies-on-dec-9/
Christmas Holidays | University Offices Closed 12/19-12/30/22
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesUniversity offices are closed Monday, December 19 through Friday, December 30, 2022 in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Offices will re-open on Monday, January 2, 2023 at…
Spring 2023 Semester Begins
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesWelcome Back Pizza
New RanchHappy First Day Back, Pokes! Come enjoy free pizza and music for the first day of Spring semester. Monday, Jan. 9 in the New Ranch, 10 a.m. to noon.
Student Organization Fair and Meet the Greeks
The QuadMcNeese Student Organization Fair and Meet the Greeks Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 9 a.m. to noon, in the Quad.
McNeese Welcome Back Wednesday
New RanchWelcome Back Wednesday Wednesday, Jan. 11 10 a.m. t0 1 p.m. in the New Ranch. Join us for free novelties!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesJoseph Murphy, Saxophone Faculty Guest
Tritico Theatre LAMcNeese Master of Fine Arts Program Hosting Poetry Reading
Stokes Auditorium LAMcNeese State University's Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing presents the 2023 Frank Granger Visiting Poet’s Reading by poet Diamond Forde. The free reading and book signing will…
Women & Gender Studies Lecture Series: Women in the Workplace
McNeese Room, Frazar Memorial Library LAOn Wednesday, Feb. 8, the Women and Gender Studies Lecture Series will begin its Spring semester offerings with "Women in the Workplace." McNeese MBA candidate Emilee Whitaker will discuss the…
McNeese Theatre Presents “Puffs”
Squires Recital Hall LAMcNeese Theatre presents "Puffs" by Matt Cox Directed by Andrew Dylan Ray Wednesday, Feb. 8 thru Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $15 General Admission,…
McNeese Theatre Presents “Puffs”
Squires Recital Hall LAMcNeese Theatre presents “Puffs” by Matt Cox Directed by Andrew Dylan Ray Wednesday, Feb. 8 thru Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $15 General Admission,…
McNeese Theatre Presents “Puffs”
Squires Recital Hall LAMcNeese Theatre presents “Puffs” by Matt Cox Directed by Andrew Dylan Ray Wednesday, Feb. 8 thru Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $15 General Admission,…
McNeese Theatre Presents “Puffs”
Squires Recital Hall LAMcNeese Theatre presents “Puffs” by Matt Cox Directed by Andrew Dylan Ray Wednesday, Feb. 8 thru Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $15 General Admission,…
McNeese Theatre Presents “Puffs”
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesMcNeese Theatre presents “Puffs” by Matt Cox Directed by Andrew Dylan Ray Wednesday, Feb. 8 thru Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $15 General Admission,…
Mardi Gras Holiday
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesLibby Larson and Faculty
Squires Recital Hall LAMcNeese Jazz Band with Matt Niess on Trombone
Squires Recital Hall LAMcNeese Jazz band is welcoming trombone player Matthew Niess to McNeese as guest artist for the McNeese Jazz concert on Tuesday Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.
McNeese Regional Honor Band Wind Symphony
Tritico Theatre LAStudying English: A Pathway to Success
Write to Excellence Center LAThe English and Foreign Language Department is hosting a recruitment event for students interested in languages and literature. The event will highlight potential pathways and dynamic opportunities for English and…
Faculty Guest Lina Morita, piano
Squires Recital Hall LAMcNeese Symphonic Band Concert TIME CHANGE
Tritico Theatre LAMcNeese Faculty Guest: Lankford and Rose
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesMcNeese’s Women and Gender Studies Lecture Series
McNeese Room, Frazar Memorial Library LAMcNeese’s Women and Gender Studies Lecture Series is hosting "Journey of an Artist” presented by Sajeela Siddiq. She holds degrees in Business and Art and is a Master of Fine Art in painting…
McNeese Choir Concert
Squires Recital Hall LAMcNeese Trumpet Festival
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesDr. Jacquelyn Lankford (Professor of Trumpet and Director of Jazz Ensembles) and the WA and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will host the McNeese Trumpet Festival March 18-19, 2023.…
GradFest Spring 2023
McNeese Alumni Center LASpring 2023 GradFest will be held for all McNeese State University graduating students on Wednesday, March 22 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and on Thursday, March 23, from 1…
GradFest Spring 2023
McNeese Alumni Center LASpring 2023 GradFest will be held for all McNeese State University graduating students on Wednesday, March 22 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and on Thursday, March 23, from 1…
McNeese Career Expo
McNeese Recreational Complex LABanner 2023 Presents: Ruthie Foster
Tritico Theatre LARuthie Foster is a four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk and soul. Described by Rolling Stone as…
Banners 2023 Presents: The Moonlit Princess
Tritico Theatre LAThe Moonlit Princess is a full puppet show based on a Persian fairytale directed, and designed by acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Afsaneh Aayani. The Moonlit Princess combines table-top puppetry, shadow puppetry,…
Summer and Fall 2023 Priority Registration
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesGraduate students, seniors, student-athletes and veterans can begin registration at 1 p.m.
Summer and Fall 2023 Priority Registration
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesPriority registrations begins for juniors at 1 p.m.
Summer and Fall 2023 Priority Registration
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesPriority registration for sophomores at 1 p.m.
Summer and Fall 2023 Registration Open
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesRegistration is open for all McNeese students at 1 p.m.
Spring Vacation Campus Closed
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesSpring vacation for all McNeese staff, Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10.
Spring Vacation for Students and Faculty
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesSpring Vacation for students and faculty, April 7-14.
Banners 2023 Presents: Flamethrowers
Bulber Auditorium LACome rock out with Louisiana's favorite party band at Bulber Auditorium on McNeese campus! Headliner band for the past several years at Live at the Lakefront and the Headliner band…
Banners 2023 Presents: Family Movie Night on the Lawn
Bulber LAThe Bulber Lawn Banners at McNeese is pleased to present our annual family film. Grab a blanket and meet us on the beautiful oak-lined lawn of Bulber Auditorium on McNeese…
Banners 2023 Presents: Wizard of OZ
Bulber Auditorium LAA one-hour adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, the classic tale that has been entertaining audiences for ages, featuring as cast of 6 actors, the Munchkins as puppets, one flying…
Banners 2023 Presents: Mames Babegenush
Bulber Auditorium LAMames Babegenush unleashes a sonic crossroads where east unexpectedly meets...north! The young Danish band's unique musical fusion marries their strong Scandinavian roots and elements of jazz with the vibrant dance…
McNeese Symphonic Band Concert
Tritico Theatre LAJoin the McNeese State University Symphonic Band in their final concert of the spring semester Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. in Tritico Theatre. This concert features music by all…
Banners 2023 Presents: Six Hearts: Vishtèn/The East Pointers
Bulber Auditorium LASIX HEARTS Behind this glorious fusion of Celtic and Acadian music with an edge of rock and roll, lies a story of the healing power of music. One a year…
McNeese Wind Symphony Spring Concert
Tritico Theatre LAJoin the McNeese Wind Symphony in their final concert of the spring semester titled Across the Sea, Wednesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in Tritico Theatre. This concert will feature…
Banners 2023 Presents: Nashville Hurricane with Chase Padgett
Tritico Theatre LAA 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…
McNeese MFA Graduate Reading
Stokes Auditorium LAMaster 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…
Memorial Day Campus is Closed
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesSummer Classes Begin
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesFee Payment Deadline for Summer
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesThe deadline to pay fees, or make payment arrangements, is June 7, at 4:30 p.m.
Juneteenth Holiday Campus Closed
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesIndependence Day Holiday Campus Closed
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesFall Semester Classes Begin
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesFee Payment Deadline for Fall Semester
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesThe deadline to pay fees, or make payment arrangements, is Aug. 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Labor Day Holiday
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesMcNeese Career Expo
McNeese Recreational Complex LAFall Break
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesFall Break
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesMcNeese Internship Soiree
SEED Center 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United StatesWomen & Gender Studies Luncheon: The Many Faces of Maritime
McNeese Room, Frazar Memorial Library LAWhat 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…
Amnesty Day
La Jeuneese Room, Old Ranch LAStudents have the opportunity to get one parking ticket under $25 forgiven for Amnesty Day on Monday, Oct. 23. Qualifying tickets will be forgiven from 9 a.m. to noon in…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…