Events
A free workshop titled “Government Contracting 101” will be offered from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, on the second floor of the McNeese State University SEED Center. The workshop is sponsored by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese, Sasol and the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance. This workshop will introduce business owners…
Read MoreParticipants of the McNeese State University Harp Camp will present a free musical program at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 27, in the McNeese band building. Some original compositions by several of this year’s participants, along with both large and small ensembles, will highlight the program. This year’s participants include: Carlyn Fullington, Iowa; Aubrey Bech, Alajiah,…
Read MoreThe 2018 Governor’s Program for Gifted Children at McNeese State University will present two theatre productions, an art show and a chorus and large ensemble concert as a finale to its summer program Wednesday-Saturday, July 18-21. Performances are free and will be held in McNeese’s Shearman Fine Arts Annex. The schedule is as follows: The…
Read MoreA free workshop on sales and use tax for small businesses will be offered from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, on the second floor of the SEED Center at McNeese State University. The workshop will offer information on tax planning and cover the newest state legislative changes. The event is sponsored by the Louisiana Small…
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A larger-than-life cowboy has appeared on the west side of the Shearman Fine Arts Center on the McNeese State University campus. “We are rebranding McNeese to demonstrate that this is an exceptional university with a proud history and a bright future. This mural is one of the first steps in our MyMcNeese campaign,” said McNeese…
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Seven members of the McNeese State University Pride of McNeese Marching Band are participating this summer in the elite Drum Corps International (DCI), which consists of 47 corps from the United States, Canada and Europe. The students will perform and compete head-to-head with their corps units during a national tour that ends with the DCI…
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McNeese State University captured three national individual championships, one team championship and one reserve championship Saturday night at the 70th College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo. Mia Manzanares, of Opelousas, is the national champion inboth breakaway roping and goat tying as well as the national women’s all-around champion. McNeese also swept the women’s team…
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Four members of the McNeese State University rodeo team have qualified for Saturday’s (June 16) finals at the 70th College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo. The top 12 competitors in each of the events qualify for Saturday’s championship finals. Mia Manzanares, of Opelousas, has earned spots in both goat tying and breakaway roping Saturday…
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After three days of competition, several McNeese State University rodeo members are currently among the top 20 in the various categories of competition at the 70th College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., that runs through Saturday, June 16. After three go rounds in steer wrestling, Gabe Soileau, Bunkie, is ranked No. 2 and Remey…
Read MoreA free seminar titled “Starting and Financing Your Business Idea” will be offered from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 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 include entrepreneurship readiness, writing a business plan, sources of funding…
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