McNeese State University

Poet Writer Julia Koets Visits McNeese
2022-10-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, 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 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21 in the Stokes Auditorium in the Hardtner Hall.
Julia Koets is the author of “PINE,” “Hold Like Owls” and “The Rib Joint: A Memoir in Essays”- a LAMBDA Literary Award finalist. Koet’s essay “The Rib Joint” was named a Best American Essays 2020 notable essay. She is the winner of the 2017 Red Hen Press Nonfiction Book Award judged by Mark Doty, the 2019 Michael Waters Poetry Prize and the 2011 South Carolina Poetry Book Prize judged by National Book Award Winner Nikky Finney. Her essays and poems have been published in literary journals including Creative Nonfiction, Indiana Review, Nimrod, The Los Angeles Review, Carolina Quarterly and Portland Review.
She holds an MFA in poetry from the University of South Carolina and a PhD in Creative Writing and Literature from the University of Cincinnati. She’s an assistant professor of creative nonfiction at the University of South Florida.

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
2022-10-19 19:30 - 2022-10-21 22:00 | 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 p.m. Oct. 19-22 and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 in Tritico Theatre. The play is a collaboration with Lake Charles Little Theatre. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is a 1967 musical comedy with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip “Peanuts.”
Ticket prices are $15 for general admission, $5 for high school and SOWELA students and free for McNeese students with a current ID. For tickets, go online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36433/production/1138889.
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Fall 2022 GradFest
2022-10-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-18 14:00 - 18:00 | 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, in the William Gray Stream Alumni Center. The McNeese Alumni Association sponsors this event. GradFest is a “one-stop shop” for students to make sure they’re prepared for graduation. Students can verify the status of their degree application, pick up their caps and gowns, order graduation announcements and class rings and have a complimentary graduation portrait taken.

Judah Art Exhibition
2022-10-19 - 2022-10-21 | 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 combined the two and created a visual learning experience by presenting African American stories and historical accounts in an art form of large wood burnings. The Judah Exhibition is engaging and educational while sparking conversations to provoke further expansion of knowledge about black history and culture.

Fall 2022 Career Expo
2022-10-11 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.
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Labor Day | University Offices Closed
2022-09-05 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States
University offices are closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Wellness Wednesday
2022-08-24 09:00 - 12:00 | New Ranch
McNeese Intramurals will be on hand to promote student wellness and provide resource information

SGA and SLC Day
2022-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Campus Ministries Day
2022-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 | New Ranch
McNeese’s campus ministry student organizations will distribute information to students regarding worship services, meetings and free lunch programs.

Community Day
2022-08-18 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Welcome Back Wednesday
2022-08-17 10:00 - 13:00 | The Quad
The Student Life Coalition will hand out free novelties and food and provide music.

Student Organization Fair and Meet the Greeks
2022-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | 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 in the Quad and music. This event is hosted by the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life.

Fall 2022 Class Registration Ends
2022-08-16 08:00 - 17:00 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States

Welcome Back Fest and Cowboy Community Day
2022-08-15 09:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Fall 2022 Classes Begin
2022-08-15 08:00 - 17:00 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States

Last Day to Apply for Admission, Fall 2022
2022-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, 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!

2022 Summer Semester Classes End
2022-07-18 08:00 - 17:00 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States

Independence Day, Fourth of July | University Offices Closed
2022-07-04 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States
University offices are closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of Independence Day.

Juneteenth Holiday | University Offices Closed
2022-06-17 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States
University offices are closed on Friday, June 17, 2022 in observance of Juneteenth.

2022 Summer Semester Classes Begin
2022-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States

Memorial Day | University Offices Closed
2022-05-30 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States
University offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremonies
2022-05-13 09:00 - 15:00 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States
McNeese State University will hold two ceremonies Friday, May 13, to confer degrees on the graduates at the university’s 158th commencement in Burton Coliseum. The ceremony for the Burton College of Education and colleges of nursing and health professions and science, engineering and mathematics will be held at 9 a.m. and the ceremony for the colleges of agricultural sciences, business and liberal arts will be held at 1 p.m. Read more …

Final Exams Spring 2022 and Book Buy Back
2022-05-02 - 2022-05-05 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States

2022-2023 Priority Financial Aid Deadline | Please Submit FAFSA by May 1
2022-05-01 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States
May 1 is the Priority Financial Aid Application Deadline for the 2022-2023 academic year for all new and continuing students. Please file your FAFSA by the May 1 deadline to avoid delays in processing financial aid awards. Delays can result in out-of-pocket expenses in August for incomplete files. Visit www.fafsa.gov to complete your 2022-2023 FAFSA today!

Last Date to Withdraw from Spring 2022 Courses or Resign
2022-04-28 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States

Spring Break | University Offices Open
2022-04-19 - 2022-04-23 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States

Easter Monday | University Offices Closed
2022-04-18 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States
University offices are closed in observance of Easter on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Good Friday | University Offices Closed
2022-04-15 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States
University offices are closed in observance of Good Friday on April 15, 2022.

Summer and Fall 2022 registration opens at 1:00 p.m. for all students
2022-04-14 13:00 | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, United States
