Events
High school students and their families are invited to a McNeese State University workshop about navigating high school, college and a career on Saturday, April 20, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Drew Hall. The workshop, titled “Navigate Your Child’s Success: Mapping the Path From High School to College to Career,” covers strategizing high school success, excelling…
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The McNeese State University campus offers numerous summer activities for area youth of all ages. Summer programs including grades, dates, costs and registration and contact information are as follows: High School Summer Music Academies Grades 9-12 June 2-6 Cost: $450, resident; $325, commuter Registration deadline: May 19 Middle School Summer All-Star Band Grades 6-8 June 6-8 (commuter…
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Spring 2024 Grad Fest will be held for all McNeese State University graduating students from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, in the SEED Center. Grad Fest is a “one-stop shop” for students to make sure they’re prepared for graduation. Students…
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McNeese State University students, faculty and staff are invited to learn about elevating their career at the Cultivate Your Future event on Tuesday, March 19 from 6-8 p.m. in the McNeese Recreation Center. The event, presented by the Junior League of Lake Charles, features keynote speaker Willie Mount, former Louisiana senator and former mayor of…
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The McNeese State University 2024 Spring Career Expo will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, in the Recreational Complex on campus. All McNeese students, as well as alumni, can attend. Students can log into their Handshake account to register for the event and for more information. Attendees should dress professionally and…
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McNeese State University is hosting a beam signing ceremony on Monday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. at the northwest corner of the stadium. The beam, the final steel beam for the new press box on Cowboy stadium, is painted blue and available for students, faculty and staff to sign. The beam will be put in…
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McNeese State University’s College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics will celebrate National Engineers Week Feb. 26-29 with several special activities and events. Since 1951, National Engineers Week has helped bring engineering to life for students, educators and parents by raising awareness about the contributions of engineers. This year’s theme is “Welcome to the Future” and…
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The McNeese State University Department of Visual Arts is hosting a Gumbowl fundraiser from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex Atrium. Tickets are $20 and proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to help defray costs of McNeese ceramics students attending the National Council on Education for the Ceramic…
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McNeese State University’s Department of English and Foreign Languages and Honors College are hosting a talk by G. Ronald Murphy, S.J., on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Stokes Auditorium in Hardtner Hall. Murphy’s talk, titled “Tree of Salvation: Yggdrasil and the Cross in Northern Europe,” is part of the Joe and Lydia…
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McNeese State University students’ long awaited opportunity to unwind is finally here thanks to the Wellness Fair being held on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The Wellness Fair, presented by the McNeese Counseling Center, will offer various workshops, trainings and activities from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. All events will encourage students to take steps toward improving…
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