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The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present the McNeese Chamber Singers in a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in the Shearman Fine Arts Tritico Theatre. The Chamber Singers are under the direction of Dr. Darryl Jones, director of choral activities, and accompanied by Dr. Ulysses…
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The 27th season of Banners at McNeese State University kicks off in March and this year’s entertainment features a spectacularly diverse lineup showcasing jazz and bossa nova, bluegrass, bagpipe rock, classical winds, documentaries, triple-threat theatrical offerings and intriguing, informative lectures, according to Brook Hanemann, Banners director. “Highlights include Scotland’s own Red Hot Chilli Pipers, who…
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JD Bank has donated $100,000 to the First Choice Campaign at McNeese State University. Local industry partners and contractors are investing in McNeese and the future of Southwest Louisiana through the campaign, a three-year initiative with a goal of raising $1 million per year for the next three years. This commitment from JD Bank to…
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Author Kelby Ouchley will present a lecture titled “Flora and Fauna of the Civil War” at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in the McNeese State University SEED Center as part of the Spring 2019 SAGE Series. Based on his book by the same title, Ouchley’s presentation will explore the impact the Civil War had on…
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Lake Charles Coca-Cola Bottling Co. has donated $15,000 to McNeese State University to establish Coco-Cola Scholarship #9 through the McNeese Foundation. On hand for the presentation are from left: Blaine Royer, on-premise manager for Lake Charles Coca-Cola, Richard H. Reid, vice president for university advancement and executive vice president of the foundation, and Ken Francis,…
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“From the Founding Fathers to Vincent van Gogh” is the theme of the spring 2019 SAGE series, held at 3 p.m. on Mondays in the McNeese State University SEED Center. SAGE offers a series of short lectures and discussions centered on a specific theme each fall and spring. This spring’s series will kick off on…
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The McNeese State University High School Regional Honor Band Weekend will be hosted Feb. 7-9 by the McNeese Bands program. High school band directors from 22 high schools across Louisiana and Texas nominated over 200 of their best student-musicians, from which two concert bands were selected, according to Dr. Jay N. Jacobs, director bands at…
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Phillips 66 has donated $15,000 to the McNeese State University College of Engineering and Computer Science through the McNeese Foundation. The donation is designated for the power engineering laboratory, the Engineering is Elementary program and student engineering organizations. On hand for the donation are, from left, Dr. Nikos Kiritsis, college dean, Megan Hartman, Phillips 66…
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As the park manager of Tuten Park for the city of Lake Charles, Irvin Louque loves his job. He enjoys teaching the community about the various plants and animals that inhabit in the park. Louque, a natural resource conservation management graduate of McNeese State University, says area schools also bring children to the park to…
Read MoreThe McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present an evening of chamber music at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Tritico Theatre. The free recital will feature Judy Hand, flute, Beverly Jones, oboe, Jan Scott, clarinet, Susan Lauderdale, bassoon, Rod Lauderdale, horn, and Lina Morita, piano. The program will…
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