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Dorothy Parker

Banners at McNeese Presents “Wit & Wrath: The Life & Times of Dorothy Parker”

March 3, 2020

Banners at McNeese State University presents Claudia Baumgarten’s acclaimed one-woman show, “Wit & Wrath: The Life & Times of Dorothy Parker,” as part of the 2020 Banners Cultural Season at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts building. “Wit & Wrath” is an edgy literary homage to Dorothy Parker,…

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Dorothy Parker

McNeese SAGE Series Presents “Wit & Wrath: The Life and Times of Dorothy Parker”

March 2, 2020

As part of the McNeese State University spring 2020 SAGE series, performer, storyteller and vocalist Claudia Baumgarten will perform a one-woman show, “Wit & Wrath: The Life and Times of Dorothy Parker,” at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March. 11, in Parra Ballroom. Written and performed by Baumgarten, the performance highlights and explores the fascinating life of…

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McNeese to Host Free Lecture

March 2, 2020

Dr. Molly Martin, professor of English at the University of Indianapolis, will present a free lecture titled “King Arthur’s Ghosts” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Stream Alumni Center at McNeese State University. Martin’s lecture will focus on the legends of King Arthur. An expert in Arthurian legend, she is the author of…

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McNeese to Host Harp Concert

March 2, 2020

McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a concert by members of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Harp Society at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, in the McNeese Band Hall. The performance is a part of this year’s Faculty/Guest Artist series. A standing tradition of over 40 years,…

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Banners Cultural Season Kicks Off with Robin Spielberg Performance

February 27, 2020

Pianist and composer Robin Spielberg kicks off McNeese State University’s 2020 Banners Cultural Season with her presentation, “The Healing Power of Music,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Benjamin Mount Theatre at Central School Arts & Humanities Center, followed by a piano performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at McNeese’s F.G. Bulber…

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Faculty Recital to Feature Jan Scott and Friends

February 26, 2020

McNeese State University’s W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present an evening of chamber music featuring McNeese faculty member Jan Scott on clarinet, along with some of her friends, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in Squires Recital Hall. This free event is part of the department’s Spring Faculty/Guest Recital Series. The program…

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Student Investigates a Mystery in Louisiana’s Waterways

February 20, 2020

A McNeese State University Biological Science Junior is helping unlock a mystery about American eels in Louisiana waterways. Biological science junior Valeria Faria is getting hands-on experience in laboratory science through a special research project with assistant professor of biology Dr. Amber Hale. Found all over the state, American eels are caught by The Louisiana…

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Spring Career Fair Set at McNeese

February 20, 2020

The McNeese State University 2020 Spring Career Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, in the Recreational Complex on campus. All McNeese, as well as alumni, can participate. “The Career Fair is an opportunity for employers and students to connect on job and internship opportunities, which in turn…

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McNeese to Host Spring Suit Up Event with JCPenney

February 20, 2020

The McNeese State University Alumni Association is partnering with JCPenney to provide exclusive discounts on career apparel for McNeese students and alumni during the Suit Up sale from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, March 1, in Prien Lake Mall in Lake Charles. “We’re very excited to continue work with JCPenney to provide this one-on-one shopping experience for…

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McNeese Receives Donation for New Scholarship

February 20, 2020

ZonaDale Taylor, a 1969 counseling and guidance graduate and former faculty member in the Department of Home Economics at McNeese State University, has donated $15,000 to the McNeese Foundation to establish the ZonaDale Taylor Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship is designated for undergraduate students whose field of study provides direct care or support to the community.…

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