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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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The McNeese State University Band Program will host the Lake Charles Toyota Gulf Coast Marching Band Championship Saturday, Oct. 28, in Cowboy Stadium in Lake Charles. Gates will open at 1 p.m. and the event begins at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Twenty-seven high school marching bands…
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The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free senior recital by Emmie Lancon of Lake Charles at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. Lancon, a vocal performance major, will perform the works of a variety of composers including Richard…
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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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Dr. Paula Gant, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Office of International Affairs in the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C., will make a presentation – “On Success in STEM: What It Takes for Women/Anyone to Succeed” – at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, in the SEED Center at McNeese State University. A native of…
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