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Nov. 15 is the priority deadline for 2018-2019 academic scholarship applications at McNeese State University. “High school seniors should begin the application procedures now for academic scholarships to McNeese,” said Ralynn Castete, director of scholarships at McNeese. “Feb. 15 is the final deadline and the awarding of scholarships is currently underway and will continue until…
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Cops and Jocks has donated $20,000 to McNeese athletics through the McNeese State University Foundation for football from its recent golf tournament held at L’Auberge Casino Resort. On hand for the presentation are from left: Jennifer Leger, planned giving and donor research specialist with the McNeese Foundation, Alan Heisser, Cops and Jocks, Lake Charles Police…
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David and Catherine Robbins, of New Orleans, have donated a bass flute valued at over $8,000 to the McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts after hearing a McNeese faculty member perform at a national flute convention this summer. “The couple heard me play on the program at the 2017 National…
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Banners at McNeese State University is annually supported by donations from area corporate sponsors. CITGO has donated $20,000 for the spring 2018 Banners program that runs this season from March 2-April 28. Patricia Prudhomme, left, Banners director, accepts the donation from Dana Keel, left, CITGO government and public affairs manager of the Lake Charles complex.
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The Southwest Louisiana District Senior Olympic Games has donated $10,000 through the McNeese State University Foundation to establish the Health and Human Performance Senior Games Award Scholarship. 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. Michael Soileau, McNeese…
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McNeese State University wants students, alumni and the community to “Stand Up Get Rowdy!” – this year’s theme for Homecoming 2017 scheduled Oct. 15-21. This year’s weeklong celebration includes an evening of trampoline fun, a comedy night, a day of community service, oozeball, the parade, pep rally and fireworks, a “stroll off,” tailgating, the crowning…
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Coushatta Casino Resort donated $5,000 to the McNeese State University Alumni Association to help sponsor 2017 Homecoming week activities. On hand for the presentation are from left: Bill Gadberry, director of human resources, Coushatta Casino Resort, Stephanie Clark, assistant director for alumni affairs at McNeese, and Greg Raynor, CFO/interim general manager, Coushatta Casino Resort.
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Westlake Chemical has donated $20,000 to the McNeese State University College of Engineering and Computer Science through the McNeese Foundation. On hand for the presentation are from left: Wayne Ahrens, Westlake Chemical vice president of Region One, Curtis Brescher, plant manager of Westlake North and South, Richard H. Reid, vice president for university advancement and…
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There’s still time for community entries for the 2017 McNeese State University Homecoming Parade scheduled to roll down Ryan Street at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. The deadline for community entries has been extended to noon Tuesday, Oct. 17. Entry fee is $60 per unit and this year’s theme is “Stand Up Get Rowdy!” To…
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McNeese State University students Keifer Ackley, a political science and sociology senior from Sulphur, and Natalie Breaux, an agricultural sciences major with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine from Lake Charles, have been named as McNeese’s 2017 Homecoming King and Queen. The royal pair and court were presented during halftime ceremonies of the McNeese Cowboys vs.…
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