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The 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 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, in Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. The concert will include a special guest performance by the Airline High School Symphonic…
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A free public screening of the 1964 classic Walt Disney movie, “Mary Poppins,” will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, in Stokes Auditorium of McNeese State University’s Hardtner Hall as part of the 2018 Banners at McNeese season. Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Actress (Julie Andrews), Best Song (“Chim Chim Cher-ee”)…
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The Southwest Louisiana District Senior Olympic Games has donated $5,000 through the McNeese State University Foundation for the Health and Human Performance Senior Games Award Scholarship it established last year. McNeese’s Health and Human Performance Department has hosted the regional senior games for over 20 years. On hand for the presentation are from left: Dr.…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University men’s and women’s rodeo teams both placed first at the Texas A&M rodeo competition in College Station, Texas. Zach Jongbloed, Iowa, and Cole Frey, Morganza, finished first and second respectively in the men’s all-around competition. In steer wrestling, Jongbloed, won first place, Gabe Soileau, Bunkie, finished fourth and Remey Parrot, Mamou,…
Read MoreA seminar titled “Basic Business Bookkeeping” will be offered from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, on the second floor of the SEED Center at McNeese State University. This seminar is presented by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese. Topics will include hiring family members, business housekeeping, documentation systems, unique business expenses, deducting travel…
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The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free senior clarinet recital by instrumental music education major Amina Flore, of Orange, Texas, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, in Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. Her program will include: “Concerto in B Flat Major” by Johann…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free joint junior/senior vocal recital featuring baritone Lucas Orsot and mezzo soprano Taylor Trahan at 5 p.m. Friday, April 20, in Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. Orsot, of Lake Charles, will sing works by Brahms, Schumann, Scarlatti,…
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Nationally acclaimed award-winning composer Melissa Dunphy will be in residence April 19-20 with the McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts. Her works will be featured in free public recitals on those dates at 7 p.m at First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles (corner of Kirkman and Broad streets). Dunphy,…
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Lake Charles Coca-Cola Bottling Co. has donated $15,000 to McNeese State University to establish Coco-Cola Scholarship #8 through the McNeese Foundation. On hand for the presentation are from left: Ken Francis, sales center manager for Lake Charles Coca-Cola, Blaine Royer, on-premise sales manager for Lake Charles Coca-Cola, and Eddie Meche, McNeese vice president for business…
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Spring Fling 2018 hits the McNeese State University campus for students April 15-19 with several events planned throughout the week. This year’s Spring Fling will include a bowling night, bubble soccer, a variety show, community service and Rowdy’s Barbershop. Dave Kelly, a professional speaker, trainer, motivator and team builder, will be at McNeese on Wednesday,…
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