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City of Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter, Irvin Louque, and Richard Bentley-Smith, Louisiana Recreation and Park Association Executive Board President.

First Choice Young Professional

February 4, 2020

Irvin Louque, a 2011 natural resource conservation management graduate, recently received the Outstanding Young Professional Award from the Louisiana Recreation and Park Association. This award recognizes individuals with leadership skills and who have contributed to the park and recreation field. Irvin is currently the program manager for Tuten and Riverside Parks for the city of…

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McNeese students filled a business classroom to listen to Louisiana CPA experts.

Preparing for the Future with Professionals

February 4, 2020

Students in the College of Business recently heard from representatives from the State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants about the CPA licensing process. The presentation covered steps to becoming a licensed CPA, what to expect when taking the exam and how both organizations act as…

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The Shape of Things billboard art with a hand controlling a puppet

McNeese Spring Theatre Opens Feb. 12

February 4, 2020

The spring 2020 McNeese State University theatre season will kick off with “The Shape of Things” Feb. 12-16 in Squires Recital Hall. Times are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-15 and 2 p.m. Feb. 16. Written by Neil LaBute, this modern work explores the nature of art and the moral responsibility of the artist and the ends…

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SAGE Series Presents “Louisiana Birding: Stories on Strategy, Stewardship and Serendipity”

January 31, 2020

As part of the McNeese State University spring 2020 SAGE series, award-winning outdoor writer and photographer John Flores will present a lecture titled, “Louisiana Birding: Stories on Strategy, Stewardship and Serendipity,” at 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 10, in the SEED Center. Based on the book by the same title, Flores’ lecture explores the bayous of…

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Katie Cortese book cover "Make Way for Her"

Author Katie Cortese to Give Fiction Reading

January 30, 2020

Author Katie Cortese will give a free fiction reading at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Business Conference Center at McNeese State University. Cortese is the author of the short story collections “Make Way for Her and Other Stories” (2018) and “Girl Power and Other Short-Short Stories” (2015). Her stories and essays have appeared…

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Aspinwall and Burckel sign MoU agreement

McNeese and SOWELA Partner to Ensure Student Success

January 29, 2020

McNeese State University and SOWELA Technical Community College have made the transition easier for SOWELA students completing two-year associate degrees in business administration to pursue four-year bachelor’s degrees in business at McNeese. Through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), SOWELA transfer students who meet the minimum admission requirements to enter McNeese and who have completed the…

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Dr. Ilya Okhotnikov

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ilya Okhotnikov

January 28, 2020

Dr. Ilya Okhotnikov is an Assistant Professor of Family Science. He received his doctorate in family science from the University of Kentucky.  Dr. Okhotnikov’s current research focuses on studying relational virtues and cross-cultural issues. He recently completed a two-year service term at a section of the National Council on Family Relations, the premier professional association focused…

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Dr. Lonnie Turpin points on data points on the project screen to a class of students.

Excelling in Business

January 28, 2020

The College of Business recently hosted an Excel workshop for students to learn functions and commands that can be used to evaluate business expenses and cost predictions. Dr. Lonnie Turpin, Associate Professor of Operations and Statistics, led participants through a series of real world examples and practical applications that can be used to provide evidence-based…

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FBLA students stand on stage as they answer a series of Jeopardy style questions in front of their peers.

Changing Lives of Future Business Leaders

January 28, 2020

Over 750 middle and high school students were on campus last week for the Future Business Leaders of America District Leadership Conference hosted by the College of Business. Students attended workshops focused on developing leadership and technical skills.

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Honor Band performs

McNeese Hosts District Honor Band

January 27, 2020

McNeese State University recently hosted students from 19 middle schools and 14 high schools from across the five-parish area for the District V Honor Band Clinic and Concert. This gathering represents the most accomplished students in the school district chosen for Honor Band by competitive auditions. The Band meets for two days of intensive rehearsals…

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