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Spring Fling 2019 kicks off on the McNeese State University campus for students April 7-11 with several “magical” events planned throughout the week. This year’s Spring Fling has a Harry Potter theme, complete with a fantastic beasts animal show, Harry Potter movie marathon, a magic act, and the celebration of the most fantastic beast of…
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The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free senior recital by Amy Phillips, mezzo-soprano, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, in Tritico Theatre. Phillips, of Livingston, Texas, will perform works by Handel, Mozart, Mahler and Debussy. She will be assisted by Lindsey Bower, soprano, and Dr.…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present the McNeese Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony in a free spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. The concert will include a special guest performance by the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Wind Ensemble,…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free concert by the McNeese Choirs at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, in Tritico Theatre. A special guest alumni choir comprised of former McNeese choir members will perform with Chamber Singers. Concert Chorale will sing “Laetatus sum” by Johann Michael…
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ReCon Management Services Inc. has donated $15,000 to the First Choice Campaign underway at McNeese State University. Local industry partners and contractors are investing in McNeese and the future of Southwest Louisiana through the campaign, a three-year initiative with a goal of raising $1 million per year for the next three years. This commitment from…
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More than two-thirds of all new jobs in science, technology, engineering and math will be computing occupations by 2022, according to Code.org, a national non-profit organization focused on increasing access to computer science education in schools. McNeese State University is partnering with Code.org to serve as Louisiana’s only Code.org regional partner. This collaboration will promote…
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Banners at McNeese State University is annually supported by donations from area corporate sponsors. Entergy has donated $10,000 for the spring 2019 Banners Series program that runs this season through April 30. On hand for the presentation are from left McNeese President Dr. Daryl Burckel, Brook Hanemann, Banners director, and Chip Arnould, Entergy senior region…
Read MoreA $45,000 donation has been given to McNeese State University to establish the Sylvia McGuire and David C. Elks Scholarship through the McNeese Foundation. David C. Elks, a 1969 McNeese history graduate who lives in Stonington, Connecticut, has established the scholarship on his behalf and in memory of his wife, Sylvia, who attended McNeese and…
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Two special events featuring international jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim are up next for Banners at McNeese State University. A free showing of the biographical documentary, “Abdullah Ibrahim: A Struggle for Love,” will be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, in Stokes Auditorium in Hardtner Hall. Seating for the documentary is available on a first-come,…
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McNeese State University English instructor Michael Horner will present a reading from his new book, “Damage Control,” at 6 p.m. Friday, April 5, in McNeese’s Business Conference Center. This free reading is sponsored by the Department of English and Foreign Languages. “Damage Control” is a comic rollercoaster ride that explores the moral challenge of work…
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