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  • Last Day to Apply for Admission, Fall 2022

    4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United States

    We're thrilled you've decided to become a Cowboy and join the thousands of others who have made McNeese their first choice.  Apply today!  

  • Welcome Back Fest and Cowboy Community Day

    New Ranch

    Hosted by the Office of Student Services - provides students a chance to interact with student services offices, university departments and student support services.

  • Student Organization Fair and Meet the Greeks

    The Quad

    Provides students with the opportunity to become acquainted with the over 100 recognized student organizations and the 12 Greek fraternities and sororities on campus. Have some fun with free activities…

  • Welcome Back Wednesday

    The Quad

    The Student Life Coalition will hand out free novelties and food and provide music.

  • Community Day

    New Ranch

    Local businesses and community service agencies will have informational booths in the New Ranch about their products and services, as well as opportunities for part-time employment or internships for students.

  • Campus Ministries Day

    New Ranch

    McNeese’s campus ministry student organizations will distribute information to students regarding worship services, meetings and free lunch programs.

  • SGA and SLC Day

    The Quad

    The McNeese Student Government Association and the Student Life Coalition will host a day of free food, music and cool giveaways to show its appreciation for the McNeese student body.

  • Wellness Wednesday

    New Ranch

    McNeese Intramurals will be on hand to promote student wellness and provide resource information

  • Fall 2022 Career Expo

    McNeese Recreational Complex LA

    McNeese students and alumni can participate in the Career Expo at the McNeese Recreational Complex. More than 90 organizations will be looking for employees. More Information.

  • Fall 2022 GradFest

    McNeese Alumni Center LA

    Fall 2022 GradFest will be held for all McNeese State University graduating students from 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 19,…

  • Judah Art Exhibition

    La Jeunesse Room, Old Ranch LA

    Christina Brown is a self-taught artist from Gibson, Louisiana. She started creating artwork for the Judah Exhibition in 2016. Driven by a deep passion for history and the arts, she…

  • Fall 2022 GradFest

    McNeese Alumni Center LA

    Fall 2022 GradFest will be held for all McNeese State University graduating students from 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 19,…

  • You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

    Tritico Theatre LA

    McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts opens the 2022-2023 McNeese Theatre season with the fall production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at 7:30…

  • Poet Writer Julia Koets Visits McNeese

    4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United States

    The McNeese State University’s Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing will host the poet and creative nonfiction writer Julia Koets for a free reading and book signing at…

  • Rowdy’s Haunted Homecoming

    4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United States

    Lake Charles beware! Halloween ghouls and goblins will “haunt” the McNeese State University campus during homecoming week Oct. 23-29. This year’s theme is “Rowdy’s Haunted Homecoming” so students, alumni, Cowboy…

  • You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

    Tritico Theatre LA

    McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts opens the 2022-2023 McNeese Theatre season with the fall production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at 7:30…

  • Annual McNeese NIRA Rodeo

    Burton Arena 7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA, United States

    Annual McNeese State University NIRA Rodeo at the Burton Coliseum. Support your National Champions! Halloween Rodeo, Thursday, Oct 27, at 8:00 p.m. Slack, Friday Oct 28, noon Rodeo Performance, Friday,…

  • The Arena Reading Featuring Poetry and Fiction

    Stokes Auditorium LA

    McNeese chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, in collaboration with So You Like to Write are hosting The Arena Reading. The event will feature poetry and fiction…

  • Women & Gender Studies Lecture Series

    McNeese Room, Frazar Memorial Library LA

    A Night at the Opera: Minette Ferrand, Mixed-Race Actress and Singing Superstar of 1780s Haiti Presented by Dr. Philippe Girard The next Women and Gender Studies event is a lecture…

  • Art of the Illuminated Poster/Larry Schuh

    Shearman Fine Arts Complex 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, United States

    Art 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 States

    The 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…

  • McNeese Faculty/Guest Concert The Dorian Quintet

    Tritico Theatre LA

    The Dorian Wind Quintet The Dorian Wind Quintet is based in New York and tours all over the world.   They will perform Sunday in Tritico Theatre at McNeese. Monday morning…

  • McNeese Wind Symphony Concert

    Tritico Theatre LA

    The McNeese Wind Symphony Concert titled Pictures will include music by Leonard Bernstein, Moren Lauridsen, and Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.  Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Tritico…

  • The Pride of McNeese Marching Band: The Soundtrack Concert

    Tritico Theatre LA

    Relive the music of football season at The Soundtracks Concert will feature The Pride of McNeese playing music from all three of its halftime productions this fall - Binge Watch, Top…

  • McNeese All Choirs Concert

    Tritico Theatre LA

    You'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 LA

    2022 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 States

    McNeese 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 States

    University 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…

  • Welcome Back Pizza

    New Ranch

    Happy 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.

  • McNeese Welcome Back Wednesday

    New Ranch

    Welcome Back Wednesday Wednesday, Jan. 11  10 a.m. t0 1 p.m. in the New Ranch. Join us for free novelties!

  • McNeese Master of Fine Arts Program Hosting Poetry Reading

    Stokes Auditorium LA

    McNeese 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 LA

    On 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 LA

    McNeese 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,…

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