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McNeese State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is celebrating National Engineers Week with several events and activities Feb. 17-23. Founded in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, National Engineers Week raises awareness about the contributions of engineers and brings engineering to life for students, educators and parents, according to Nikos Kiritsis,…
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The family of the late McNeese State University President Dr. Robert D. Hebert has given $60,000 to the McNeese Foundation to establish an endowed history scholarship in his memory. The Dr. Robert D. Hebert Endowed History Scholarship has been created by his wife, Lilly Ann Hebert, and their four sons – Drs. Gerry, Greg, Edward…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University Department of Visual Arts will host High School Portfolio Day 2019 for high school junior and senior art students from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, in the Shearman Fine Arts Center. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Abercrombie Gallery. Department tours will be available for the students, parents…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present the McNeese Chamber Singers in a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in the Shearman Fine Arts Tritico Theatre. The Chamber Singers are under the direction of Dr. Darryl Jones, director of choral activities, and accompanied by Dr. Ulysses…
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The 27th season of Banners at McNeese State University kicks off in March and this year’s entertainment features a spectacularly diverse lineup showcasing jazz and bossa nova, bluegrass, bagpipe rock, classical winds, documentaries, triple-threat theatrical offerings and intriguing, informative lectures, according to Brook Hanemann, Banners director. “Highlights include Scotland’s own Red Hot Chilli Pipers, who…
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JD Bank has donated $100,000 to the First Choice Campaign 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 JD Bank to…
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Author Kelby Ouchley will present a lecture titled “Flora and Fauna of the Civil War” at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in the McNeese State University SEED Center as part of the Spring 2019 SAGE Series. Based on his book by the same title, Ouchley’s presentation will explore the impact the Civil War had on…
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Lake Charles Coca-Cola Bottling Co. has donated $15,000 to McNeese State University to establish Coco-Cola Scholarship #9 through the McNeese Foundation. On hand for the presentation are from left: Blaine Royer, on-premise manager for Lake Charles Coca-Cola, Richard H. Reid, vice president for university advancement and executive vice president of the foundation, and Ken Francis,…
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“From the Founding Fathers to Vincent van Gogh” is the theme of the spring 2019 SAGE series, held at 3 p.m. on Mondays in the McNeese State University SEED Center. SAGE offers a series of short lectures and discussions centered on a specific theme each fall and spring. This spring’s series will kick off on…
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The McNeese State University High School Regional Honor Band Weekend will be hosted Feb. 7-9 by the McNeese Bands program. High school band directors from 22 high schools across Louisiana and Texas nominated over 200 of their best student-musicians, from which two concert bands were selected, according to Dr. Jay N. Jacobs, director bands at…
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