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McNeese Hosts South Louisiana Nursing Research Day

November 9, 2017

The South Louisiana Intercollegiate Nursing Research Day will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the SEED Center at McNeese State University. This event is hosted by the Kappa Psi chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International in partnership with McNeese’s College of Nursing and Health Professions. Nursing education, primary care and…

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McNeese Lecture Set

November 9, 2017

Drs. Dorothy and Kenneth Robbins will present a lecture titled “Christmas Stories From Louisiana” at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, in the McNeese SEED Center as part of the 2017 Fall Sage Series at McNeese State University. Their lecture is based on their edited book of holiday stories with the same name that features a…

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Dr. Lina Morita, Layton Bergstedt, Julianne Marler, and Bill Sherman gather around a piano.

McNeese Receives Piano Donation

November 6, 2017

Bill and Sue Shearman have donated a Baldwin Baby Grand piano to the McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts through the McNeese Foundation. On hand for the presentation are, seated, Dr. Lina Morita, associate professor of music/piano, and standing from left, Layton Bergstedt, vocal and piano performance junior, Julianne Marler, piano…

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Tritico Theatre, McNeese State University

McNeese Choirs and Ensembles Concert Set

November 3, 2017

The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present the McNeese Choirs and Ensembles in a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in Tritico Theatre located in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. Choirs and ensembles are under the direction of Dr. Darryl Jones, director of choral activities. McNeese…

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McNeese LSBDC hosts seminar

November 3, 2017

A seminar titled “Starting and Financing Your Business Idea: Using Sasol’s Small Business Resource Guide” will be offered from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, on the second floor of the SEED Center at McNeese State University. The seminar is presented by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese. Cost is $10. To register or…

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McNeese Ducks Unlimited Student Chapter Hosts Event

November 3, 2017

The Ducks Unlimited chapter at McNeese State University will be hosting its second annual Sportman’s Night Out from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Chalkley Room at Burton Coliseum. This event will feature raffles and dinner. Tickets are $25 for McNeese students and $40 for general admission. For more information, contact Seth Cox at…

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horse and rider statue in front of McNeese plaza.

2017 McNeese Distinguished Alumni Recipients

October 31, 2017

The McNeese State University Alumni Association will present its 2017 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year awards during halftime ceremonies at the Cowboys vs. the Southeastern Lions football game Saturday, Nov. 4. The three McNeese alumni who have been named recipients are: Butch Alsandor, an award-winning sportscaster who has covered sports in Houston, Texas, for more…

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The Louisiana Urban Gardener green book cover.

McNeese SAGE Lecture Set

October 31, 2017

Dr. Kathryn Fontenot, assistant professor and vegetable extension specialist with the Louisiana State University Agriculture Center’s School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences, will present a lecture titled “Late Winter and Early Spring Vegetable Garden Must Do’s” at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, in the McNeese State University SEED Center as part of the 2017…

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Jalen Byrd

McNeese hosts senior vocal recital

October 31, 2017

The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free senior recital by vocal performance major Jalen Byrd of Luling at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. At McNeese, Byrd- a baritone – has been a member of the Chamber Singers,…

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Gear and Socket by Kevin Baskin

McNeese Arts Briefs

October 26, 2017

Kenneth Baskin, associate professor of art at McNeese, has had one of his ceramic pieces – Gear and Sprocket – featured in the October issue of Ceramics Monthly. This piece was selected to publicize his solo exhibit currently on display at McGuireWoods Gallery in the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Va. A native of Detroit,…

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