McNeese's School of Rock to pay tribute to Elvis

August 9, 2017, 1:34 pm

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McNeese's School of Rock to pay tribute to Elvis

(August 9, 2017) Aug. 16 marks the 40^th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, the legendary “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” and McNeese State University’s weekly radio show – the School of Rock on KBYS 88.3 FM - will pay tribute to the King.

The show, hosted by McNeese’s Dr. Ray Miles, history professor and director of the Doré School of Graduate Studies, and Dr. Jeff Lemke, professor of music, will air "The King Is Gone But He's Not Forgotten!” at its regular time at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, as well as a special time at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Dr. Jeff Lemke, in back, and Dr. Ray Miles host McNeese State University’s weekly radio show – the School of Rock on KBYS 88.3 FM.
The show will be paying tribute to Elvis Presley on the 40^th anniversary of his death on Aug. 16.

The show will feature many of Presley’s greatest hits and a couple of surprises.

“So be sure to join us for the special edition of School of Rock as we commemorate the 40 years since Elvis ‘left the building’," says Miles.

Fans can also go to www.kbys.fm for this broadcast and other scheduled KBYS programming.

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Student Central Open at McNeese

August 16, 2017, 6:57 am

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Student Central Open at McNeese

( August 16, 2017) Fall classes began Aug. 21 at McNeese State University and students noticed several changes around campus this semester.


STUDENT CENTRAL

Student Central – a one-stop shop - is now open in Chozen Hall on the McNeese State University campus for prospective students and parents and incoming as well as continuing students.

Now open on campus is Student Central, a convenient one-stop enrollment center in Chozen Hall for prospective students and parents and incoming as well as continuing students.

Student Central – located on the corner of Ryan and McNeese streets - now houses the offices and departments of the registrar, admissions and recruiting, scholarships, financial aid, general and basic studies, community services and outreach that services the high school enrollment program) and enrollment management.

Chozen Hall was originally constructed in 1956 as one of the first residence halls on campus. The repurposed building has been completely renovated and this central location offers students a more streamlined approach to academic support services.


In 2009, the building was named in memory of David Edward Chozen, a notable businessman in Southwest Louisiana and an alumnus and long-time McNeese supporter.


NEW DINING OPTIONS AND RENOVATION

This summer, several dining areas were refurbished and remodeled, including Einstein Bros. Bagels.

Rowdy’s Dining Hall on the McNeese State University campus has been renovated for students to provide more dining options.
Chartwells, McNeese’s food service and catering provider, completed a major renovation to Rowdy’s Dining Hall this summer.

Improvements were made to the serving line, grill and deli areas, the My Pantry area where students create their own meals was enlarged and updated and the salad bar has been expanded and will offer new options.

The Food Court in the New Ranch was remodeled with two new food concepts - “Build: Pizza by Design and Burger 337.

Pizza by Design will offer artisan-style pizzas that will allow customers to buy pizza by the slice or build their own individual pizzas by dough, sauce, cheese and specialty toppings as well as offer a choice of other Italian-style dishes that vary from week to week.

Burger 337 will offer premium-grilled burgers, sandwiches, po’boys, chicken tender baskets, French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings and cilantro coleslaw.


RESIDENCE HALL CHECK-IN

Students can move into the residence halls Aug. 17-19 after they check in with Student Housing personnel at the recreational complex. For more information, call the Student Housing office at 337-475-5606.


ORIENTATION

The final freshman orientation is Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. For more information, contact General and Basic Studies at 337-475-5135.


LATE FALL REGISTRATION

Students can still register for the fall 2017 semester online or with their faculty adviser during late registration Aug. 18-22. Students must be admitted to the university and should see an adviser to get their alternate PIN, if required, prior to registration. To register, students can go online to www.mcneese.edu and click on the “Student Central” tab and then click the yellow Banner Self-Service button to begin the registration process. For more information on late fall registration, contact the McNeese Registrar's Office at 337-475-5356.


STUDENT ID CARDS/PARKING PERMITS

Students can pick up their student IDs and parking permits from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Executive Meeting Room next to the campus post office through Friday, Aug. 25. Beginning Monday, Aug. 28, IDs and parking permits will be available at the University Police Office on Ryan Street.

McNeese Hosts Poetry Reading

September 7, 2017, 6:49 am

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McNeese Hosts Poetry Reading

(September 6, 2017) Award-winning poet - and a McNeese State University alumnus - Michael Shewmaker will give a free reading at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in the McNeese Stream Alumni Center as the guest speaker for the 2017 Leo Luke Marcello Visiting Poet Reading Series.

Shewmaker received his Master of Fine Arts in creative writing degree from McNeese (2010) and his doctorate in creative writing from Texas Tech University.

He is currently a Jones Lecturer in Poetry at Stanford University, where he received a prestigious Wallace Stegner Fellowship in Poetry.

His first collection of poems, “Penumbra,” won the 2017 Hollis Summers Poetry Prize sponsored by the Ohio University Press.

The Marcello series – named in honor of the late McNeese professor and poet Leo Luke Marcello - is sponsored by McNeese’s MFA program in creative writing.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

McNeese BRIDGES Program Set for Fall

September 7, 2017, 1:09 pm

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McNeese BRIDGES Program Set for Fall

(September 7, 2017) The McNeese Autism Program will offer its BRIDGES program this fall for adolescents and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum.

BRIDGES - Building Respect and Independence by Directing, Guiding and Encouraging Socialization – was introduced this summer on campus to “bridge a gap” between the increasing need for services for youth ages 14-18.

The program will run from 3:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, Oct. 2-Nov. 30. Insurance and private pay options are available.

According to Lettie Goings, director of the program, BRIDGES consists of focused skills for independence that will help support employment and social success for adolescents and young adults.

MAP has been providing applied behavior analysis therapy for patients diagnosed with ASD since 2008. Currently, MAP provides not only one-on-one ABA therapy to patients, but it also works to provide more specialized treatment programs such as BRIDGES.

To enroll or for more information about this program, contact Goings at 337-562-4246 or at lgoings@mcneese.edu.

McNeese Hosts Free Piano Recital

September 18, 2017, 10:59 am

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McNeese Hosts Free Piano Recital

(September 18, 2017) The McNeese State University Performing Arts Department will present a free recital featuring pianist and composer Hwaen Ch’uqi at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church as part of the fall Faculty/Guest Recital Series hosted by the department.

An Inca Indian and a native of Peru, Ch’uqi is an internationally known soloist, recitalist and chamber musician who has performed throughout the United States, Asia and Europe. He is co-founder of several ensembles and an active collaborator with other composer-pianists. He has recently received commissions from Notes and Tones Music Studio, the Taipei Civic Symphony Orchestra and the Myanmar Music Festival.

In 2012, he was a finalist at the 17th International Piano Duo Composition Competition in Tokyo, Japan, and he was also a semifinalist at the Second Sviatoslav Richter International Piano Competition in Moscow, where he received the Special Prize.

Ch’uqi holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in piano performance from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester in New York.

For more information, call the McNeese Department of Performing Arts at 475-5028.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

McNeese Theatre Presents The Crucible

September 19, 2017, 8:52 am

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McNeese Theatre Presents The Crucible

(September 13, 2017) The 78^th McNeese State University theatre season will open with the fall production of “The Crucible” by American playwright Arthur Miller Sept. 27-30 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in Tritico Theatre.

Set in Salem, Mass., in 1692, “The Crucible” follows a Puritan colony wracked by scandal, superstition and hysteria. After a group of girls are discovered dancing in the woods by the Rev. Samuel Parris, rumors of witchcraft begin to spread amongst the devout community. In the resulting onslaught of accusations and persecutions, Abigail Williams stands at the center of the panic, her passion for John Proctor fueling the frenzy of lies, paranoia and terror.

Miller’s 1953 play draws from his own experiences during the chilling McCarthy era of American politics in the 1950s. This political drama ties together two disparate time periods through its depictions of mass hysteria, sensationalism and socially sanctioned violence and acts as a warning to future generations.

Brook Hanemann will direct this American theatre classic. The cast includes: Brahnsen Lopez, Lake Charles, as the Rev. Samuel Parris; Monique Reason, Lake Charles, as Abigail Williams; Randy Partin, Moss Bluff, as John Proctor; William Lormand, Lake Charles, as the Rev. John Hale; Paula McCain, Lake Charles, as Elizabeth Proctor; the Rev. Mary Ringo, Lake Charles, as Tituba; Samantha Brunson, Rosepine, as Betty Parris; Ashley Mayeux, Thibodaux, as Susanna Walcott; Jessa Lormand, Lake Charles, as Mrs. Ann Putnam; Evan Seago, Lake Charles, as Thomas Putnam; Zoe LeBeau, Lake Charles, as Mercy Lewis; Rebecca Harris, DeRidder, as May Warren; Cherise Rausch, Lake Charles, as Rebecca Nurse; Jonathan Richards, Lake Charles, as Giles Corey; Seth Trahan, Lake Charles, as Francis Nurse; Dylan Conley, Ragley, as Ezekiel Cheever; Carson Turgeon, Jennings, as Judge Hathorne; Matt Dye, Nashville, Tenn., as Deputy-Governor Danforth; Theresa Marceaux, Lake Charles, as Sarah Good; Sean Hinchee, Lake Charles, as Hopkins; Madeline Wright, Ella Theriot and Maggie Courtney, Lake Charles, Himshree Neupane, Nepal, and Jennifer Tolbert, Big Lake, as courtroom girls; and Conner Duvall, Hackberry, as courtroom guy.

Crew members include: Michelle Brunson, Rosepine, technical director/set designer; Richards, light designer; J. Lormand, stage manager/costume designer; Sydney Landry, Lake Charles, assistant stage manager; and Hannah Jolivette, Iowa, backstage crew.

Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for McNeese faculty/staff, senior citizens (62 and older) and youth (K-12) and free for McNeese students with a current ID.

For tickets or more information, call the McNeese box office at 337-475-5040 or go online at www.mcneese.edu/performingartsboxoffice.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

2017 Annual Faculty Art Exhibition

September 26, 2017, 2:33 pm

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2017 Annual Faculty Art Exhibition

(September 26, 2017) The McNeese State University Department of Visual Arts is hosting three exhibitions in conjunction with the citywide Annual Gallery Promenade 2017. The opening reception for all three events is from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29.

The Annual Faculty Exhibition will be on display in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex Grand Gallery through Dec. 7. The exhibition features 45 recent works by visual arts faculty members Cynthia Baskin, Ken Baskin, Martin Bee, Jacob Dugas, Meghan Fleming, Heather Ryan Kelley, Lisa Reinauer, Lynn Reynolds, Larry Schuh, Lewis Temple and Samantha VanDeman. The works presented will include ceramics, drawing, graphic design, illustration, bookarts, printmaking, painting, photography and mixed media.

"Red Spur Gear" by Ken Baskin

New assistant professor of art Jacob Dugas’ solo exhibition, “Perspectives,” is currently on display in the Abercrombie Gallery located in Room 125 of the Shearman Fine Arts Center. The exhibition features drawings and screenprints and will remain on view through Oct. 21.

"Rural Route 18" by Jacob Dugas

The McNeese Student Art Association’s “Art Est Bon” exhibit will feature recent work by visual arts majors. The exhibition is installed in the Mezzanine of the Grand Gallery and will run through Oct. 6.

Both galleries are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

McNeese to Host Small Business Workshop

September 27, 2017, 3:08 pm

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McNeese to Host Small Business Workshop

(September 27, 2017) A seminar titled “Starting and Financing Your Business Idea” will be offered from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, on the second floor of the SEED Center at McNeese State University.

This seminar is presented by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese. Topics include entrepreneurship readiness, writing a business plan and financing your start-up.

Cost is $10. To register or for more information, contact LSBDC at McNeese at 337-475-5529 or go online at www.lsbdc.org/msu.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

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McNeese Financial Aid Workshops at Area High Schools

October 2, 2017, 6:52 am

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McNeese Financial Aid Workshops at Area High Schools

(October 2, 2017) The McNeese State University Office of Financial Aid will present several free financial aid workshops in high schools throughout a seven-parish area in October and November for students and their parents and current McNeese students to explain financial aid application procedures.

“We encourage all high school seniors, all continuing McNeese students and anyone wishing to attend McNeese for the 2018-19 school year to complete their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in October of each year. May 1 is McNeese’s priority date, but October is when students can start the FAFSA application process,” said Taina Savoit, director of financial aid.

Both students and their parents are encouraged to attend the workshops to learn more about eligibility, the application process and requirements, and the timeline to apply for financial aid.

For more information, call 337-475-5065 or drop by the McNeese Student Central Office located in Chozen Hall on the corner of Ryan and McNeese streets.

The list of dates, high schools and workshop times are as follows:

Monday, Oct. 2 - Bell City, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 3 - Iowa Regional, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 4 - Barbe, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 5 - Sulphur Regional, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 10 - Oberlin, 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 11 - Hathaway, 7:45 a.m.; Washington Marion, 10 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 12 - Lake Arthur, 9 a.m.; Johnson Bayou, 1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 13 - Welsh, 9:40 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 16 - Elizabeth, 10 a.m.; St. Louis, 5:30 p.m.; Jennings Regional, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 17 - Kinder Regional, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 24 - LaGrange, 9 a.m.; Hackberry, 11 a.m.; DeRidder Regional, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 25 - Elton, 8 a.m.; Rosepine, 9 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 26 - Starks, 9 a.m.; Oakdale, 10:30 a.m.; DeQuincy Regional, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 27 - Reeves, 10 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 30 - South Cameron, 1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 2 - Vinton, 11 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 3 - Grand Lake, 8:30 a.m.

McNeese's SAGE Lecture on Maude Reid, Queen of Scrapbooks

October 4, 2017, 7:22 am

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McNeese's SAGE Lecture on Maude Reid, Queen of Scrapbooks

(October 2, 2017) As part of the ongoing McNeese State University 2017 Fall SAGE series, Pati Threatt - archivest and special collections librarian in McNeese’s Frazar Memorial Library - will give a presentation, “Maude Reid, Queen of the Scrapbooks, Saves Lake Charles History,” at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, in the McNeese SEED Center.

Maude Reid, born in Lake Charles on Oct. 31, 1882, was a public health nurse who visited outlying communities in Imperial Calcasieu and established friendships with pioneers in those areas. As a friend, she was entrusted with stories, original photographs, letters and other memorabilia and artifacts that she compiled into personal scrapbooks.

Maude Reid

Lake Charles had lost a lot of its early historical records due to natural disasters such as the Fire of 1910. By donating her scrapbooks to the Lake Charles Public Library, Reid helped keep the city’s history alive. In her SAGE lecture, Threatt will illuminate the woman behind the scrapbooks in order to give insight into Reid’s life.

Threatt, who earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Library and Information Science degrees from the University of Texas, has published articles in the fields of history, literature and archives and has lectured and presented programs about archives and preservation. She is a past president of the Louisiana Archives and Manuscripts Association and a past Society of Southwest Archivists board member.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

McNeese Chamber Singers Concert Set

October 5, 2017, 6:12 am

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McNeese Chamber Singers Concert Set

(October 3, 2017) The McNeese State University Chamber Singers will perform in a free concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the Tritico Theatre of the Shearman Fine Arts Annex. The choral group is under the direction of Dr. Darryl Jones, director of choral activities, and is accompanied by Dr. Ulysses Loken.

The program will feature a variety of choral works. Sacred selections include “Psalm 96 (Chantez à Dieu)” by Jan Sweelinck, “Arise, My Love” by Joel Martinson, “Cantate Canticum Novum” by Dan Forrest and “Domine, Ad Adjuvandum Me Festina” by Il Padre G.B. Martini, while secular selections include “O Aula Nobilis” by David Brunner, “Der Abend” by Johannes Brahms, “Ballade to the Moon” by Daniel Elder and selections from “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein arranged by Len Thomas.

Chamber Singers members include: Lindsey Bower, Kaitlin Colby, Lara Connally, Emily Lancon, Caitlyn Reeves and Ashley Traughber, sopranos; Ashlyn Bear, MaryKate Core, Amy Phillips, Isabella Rodriguez and Taylor Trahan, altos; Layton Bergstedt, Tyler Brumback and Jalen Byrd, tenors; and Austin Bass, Lucas Orsot, John Paul Primeaux and Nicholas Trainer, basses.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

McNeese Banners receives donation from KMI

March 23, 2017, 11:26 am

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McNeese Banners receives donation from KMI

(March 23, 2017) Banners at McNeese State University is annually supported by donations from area corporate sponsors. Knight Media Printing has recently donated $5,000 to Banners at McNeese for its 2017 cultural season. On hand for the presentation are, from left, Patricia Prudhomme, Banners director, and Chuck Ehlers, Knight Media president and CEO

McNeese World Percussion Concert Set

March 16, 2017, 2:19 pm

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McNeese World Percussion Concert Set

(March 16, 2017) Enjoy the “beat of different drums” as the McNeese State University Department of Performing Arts presents the World Percussion Concert at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 23, in the Tritico Theatre. The event is open free to the public.

The concert features two of McNeese’s most dynamic and popular music performance ensembles - the Steel Drum Band and the African Drum and Dance Troupe. Both groups are under the direction of Dr. Lonny Benoit, coordinator of percussion studies.

The program will include music inspired by the tropical styles of the island nations Trinidad and Tobago and the driving rhythms and dancing of the African nations Ghana and Guinea.

For more information, contact Benoit at 337-475-5466 or at lbenoit@mcneese.edu.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

2017 National Engineers Week

February 20, 2017, 8:38 am

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2017 National Engineers Week

Chemical engineering students standing in front of equipment used to extract chemicals from one liquid into another are from left: Hannah Goodwin, Ahmed Hasrim, Abby Fontenot, Sterling Gill and Stephen Carrier.

(February 10, 2017) “Dream Big” is the theme of this year’s National Engineers Week held Feb. 19-25 and McNeese State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will host several activities to celebrate this annual event.

“This year our theme encourages all students to dream big and explore how engineering can held them engage their creativity and technical know-how to transform dreams into reality,” said Dr. Nikos Kiritsis, college dean.

Founded in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, National Engineers Week focuses on celebrating the contributions of engineers and bringing engineering to life for students, educators and parents, according to Kiritsis.

On Monday, Feb. 20, a community open house will be held from 6-8 p.m. in Drew Hall and the Engineering Technology Lab Building. Students of all ages, their parents and members of the community are invited to the campus to ask questions, tour state-of-the-art facilities and learn more about the engineering profession.

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, more than 400 students from 19 high schools and Sowela Technical Community College will be on campus from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for an open house that includes tours and the opportunity to talk with faculty and students as well as participate in various contests of skills and aptitude for prizes.

One of the more popular contests that McNeese sponsors is the Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Powered “Dragster” Car Race. The CO₂ cars are self-propelled cars built by teams of students out of balsa wood and are raced two at a time on a 50-foot long track. The model cars compete for speed and first, second and third place team winners are awarded prizes.

An engineering banquet for students, faculty and practicing engineers from the community will conclude the week’s activities in the Willis Noland Conference Center on the second floor of the SEED Center Thursday, Feb. 23.

For more information, call 337-475-5857. Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

The Tournées French Film Festival Returns

February 24, 2017, 8:36 am

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The Tournées French Film Festival Returns

(February 24, 2017) The Tournées French Film Festival returns to the McNeese State University campus on Thursdays in March with the film “Francofonia” at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in Baker Auditorium in Farrar Hall. Admission is free to the public.

“Francofonia” is a 2015 film by internationally acclaimed Russian director Alexander Sokurov. Part documentary and part drama, the film focuses on the collaboration between the Louvre Museum director Jacques Jaujard and the German officer Count Franz Wolff-Metternich who, during World War II, worked together to ensure the Louvre’s artworks wouldn’t be destroyed or looted as German troops invaded France.

But the film’s aims are also much grander. With a blend of archival footage, real and invented recreations, and philosophical narration, the film considers all of the Louvre’s rich and long history - first as a fortress in the 12^th century, then as a palace and finally as a museum holding some of the greatest works of art.

The Tournées Film Festival is a program of the French American Cultural Exchange Foundation. In partnership with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, the festival aims to bring the diversity and richness of French cinema to American college and university campuses all across the United States.

All films are subtitled in English. Other films and dates are listed as follows:
“Mon amie Victoria (My Friend Victoria)” - March 9
“Loin des hommes (Far From Men)” - March 16
“Phantom Boy” - March 19 (Sunday) – family friendly film
“Saint Laurent” - March 23
“L’armée des ombres (Army of Shadows)” - March 30
The film festival is sponsored by the McNeese Department of English and Foreign Languages. For more information, call 337-475-5326 or email Melanie Dees, at mdees@mcneese.edu.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

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McNeese 2017 Banners Schedule Set

March 6, 2017, 8:34 am

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McNeese 2017 Banners Schedule Set

(March 6, 2017) Banners at McNeese State University celebrates its 25^th anniversary season of bringing “a world of culture” to Southwest Louisiana with 13 events spread over seven weeks March 14-April 27. Events range from the heart-stopping acrobats of “Cirque-tacular" and zombie expert Matt Mogk’s advice on surviving the zombie apocalypse to jazz music and the big brass band sound from Philadelphia and a one-man play on Sir Winston Churchill.

"Our goal each year is to bring the most exceptional arts and humanities programming to Southwest Louisiana. We are just one part of the rich cultural tapestry of our community that makes our quality of life enviable," says Patricia Prudhomme, director of Banners at McNeese.

Since 1992, the community has welcomed an unbelievable variety of talent thanks to Banners at McNeese. This includes international award-winning authors, Grammy-award winning singers and musical groups, documentaries and films, dancers, comedians and lecturers and so much more.

According to Prudhomme, the mission of Banners at McNeese is to “provide our community with easy access to exceptional arts and humanities programming and education that are unique to our area. We want to enhance the quality of life in our region and make the area more attractive to people, businesses and industry relocating to Southwest Louisiana.”

Conceived under the guidance of Dr. Robert Hebert, then president of McNeese, and the vision of its first director, Mary Richardson, Banners is recognized as one of the region’s finest arts and humanities series. The program received the 2014 Outstanding Arts Organization of the Year Award presented by the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development.

Prudhomme says Banners at McNeese not only includes the annual cultural season but also its educational programming for area K-12 students and collaborations with other organizations to support the arts and humanities in Southwest Louisiana.

“Each year, with the support of our sponsors, we bring arts and humanities programs and performances to nearly 10,000 K-12 students in Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes that are designed to develop creative, innovative and entrepreneurial thinking,” she added.

Banners at McNeese is supported by corporate sponsors, memberships, grants and its annual fall fundraiser - the Rouge et Blanc food and wine event held on campus. The Banners Committee is all volunteers and includes community members and McNeese faculty, staff and students.

To see the various levels of membership available or ticket prices for some of the events, check out the Banners website at www.banners.org or call the Banners office at 337-475-5123.

2017 Calendar of Events

Members Only Opening Party – March 10
Isle of Capri Casino Hotel
5:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. performance
Banners kicks off its 25^th season with an exclusive reception for members, topped off with a special a performance of cross-cultural, genre-bending music by Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder.

Etienne Charles – March 14
Lake Charles Central School Theatre, 7 p.m.
Up-and-coming trumpeter Etienne Charles brings his jazz to Lake Charles in a bold and bluesy performance. Charles’ music draws from his own diverse roots, combining elements of both American and traditional Caribbean island influences.

Matt Mogk: Zombies, Run! – March 16
Tritico Theatre, Shearman Fine Arts Annex, 7 p.m.
With this tongue-in-cheek lecture, Mogk brings to audiences an interactive multi-media talk that includes essential information for survival in the face of the coming undead apocalypse.

The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Band – March 17
Tritico Theatre, Shearman Fine Arts Annex, 7 p.m.
Some of America’s top brass musicians come together to put on a stunning performance of traditional gospel songs, Sousa march, Dixieland and swing-era jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, R&B and funk.

Shadow Theatre Fireflies – March 21
Rose Hart Theatre, Lake Charles Civic Center, 7 p.m.
Shadow Theatre Fireflies is a remarkable new take on ancient storytelling forms, combining the traditional art of shadow puppetry and shadowgraphy with modern technology into a spectacular new art form.

The Doo Wop Project – March 24
Tritico Theatre, Shearman Fine Arts Annex, 7 p.m.
The Doo Wop Project traces the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today, featuring current and former stars of Broadway’s smash hits “Jersey Boys” and “Motown: The Musical.”

“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” – March 25
Cinemark Lake Charles, 3 p.m.
Based on the 1964 children’s book by Roald Dahl, this 1971 film follows Charlie Bucket, a poor child who wins a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour the factory of famous recluse and genius confectioner, Willy Wonka. Accompanied by the other golden ticket winners, Charlie has to navigate the treacherous temptations of Willy Wonka’s Factory and outlast the other insufferable ticket holders for the chance to win a lifetime supply of chocolate.

Churchill – March 30
Lake Charles Central School Theatre, 7 p.m.
Set 10 years after the conclusion of World War II, Andrew Edlin stars as the shrewd and insightful 80-year-old Sir Winston Churchill as he wrestles with his role in British politics and the changing, post-war world.


The Wrecking Crew – April 4
Cinemark Lake Charles, 6 p.m.
While bands like the Beach Boys, the Monkees and the Mamas & the Papas were topping the charts in the 1960s, the unsung heroes behind the music remained in the background, unnamed and unknown. With his documentary “The Wrecking Crew,” director Denny Tedesco shines a light on the legendary group of Los Angeles-based studio musicians that made the classic songs we know and love.

Acrobats of Cirque-tacular – April 7
Burton Coliseum, 7 p.m.
Cirque-tacular brings the fantastic and fantasy of the traditional circus show to a modern audience. Stunning costumes, original music, amazing feats and mesmerizing performances combine to create a one-of-a-kind family-friendly experience that must be seen to be believed.

“Mystic Iran: The Unseen World” – April 13
Holbrook Student Union, McNeese State University – 6 p.m.
Persian filmmaker Aryana Farshad recently journeyed through Iran to film the great variety of ancient religious rituals still practiced deep within her native country. This exquisite documentary captures spiritual rites hidden for centuries, the women’s chambers in the great mosques, a spontaneous fire ritual in a cave occupied by followers of Zarathustra, sacred dances to pulsating drumbeats and much more.

“Free State of Jones” – April 22
Cinemark Lake Charles, 3 p.m.
Written and directed by four-time Oscar nominee Gary Ross and starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey, “Free State of Jones” is an epic action-drama set during the Civil War. The movie tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, who banded together with other small farmers and local slaves to launch an uprising that led Jones County, Mississippi, to secede from the Confederacy, creating a Free State of Jones.

Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder - April 25
Tritico Theatre in Shearman Fine Arts Annex, 7 p.m.
Northeastern University Professor Emeritus Dr. Jack Levin will deliver a thought-provoking account on the sociology behind the growing epidemic of mass shootings. The author or co-author of more than 30 books, Levin brings an expert’s perspective to public understanding of mass murders and the criminal mind.

Tiempo Libre - April 27
Rosa Hart Theatre, Lake Charles Civic Center, 7 p.m.
Three-time Grammy-nominated Afro-Caribbean music group Tiempo Libre is one of the hottest Latin bands today. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs, festival stages and dance venues, Tiempo Libre is celebrated for its sophisticated tropical music featuring an irresistible, exhilarating mix of jazz harmonies, contemporary sonorities and seductive Latin rhythms.

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(March 23, 2017) Banners at McNeese State University is annually supported by donations from area corporate sponsors. Knight Media Printing has recently donated $5,000 to Banners at McNeese for its 2017 cultural season. On hand for the presentation are, from left, Patricia Prudhomme, Banners director, and Chuck Ehlers, Knight Media president and CEO

McNeese Juried Student Exhibition Winners

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McNeese Juried Student Exhibition Winners

(March 13, 2017) McNeese State University’s Annual Juried Student Exhibition is currently on display through April 7 in the Abercrombie Gallery located the in the Shearman Fine Arts Center.

Eighty-eight student works from over 200 entries were selected by juror Christopher Stewart, associate professor of art and department chair for the visual and performing arts department at Angelo State University. The exhibition features printmaking, ceramics, painting, drawing, foundations design, photography, graphic arts, and mixed media.

Students selected for Merit Awards in the following areas include: Lamis Saqer, Lake Charles, ceramics; Kelly Lavergne, Lake Charles, drawing; Sajeela Siddiq, Lake Charles, graphic design; Collin Adams, Lake Charles, foundations design; Alyce Gilmore, Lake Charles, painting; Chance DeVille, Lake Charles, photography and mixed media; and Katy Geymann, Lake Charles, printmaking.

Stewart also chose the following students for juror’s mentions: Bipesh Koirala, Lake Charles, foundations design; Katelyn Hoffpauir, Lake Charles, graphic arts; Stacy Lyons, Sulphur, ceramics; Rob Younger, Sulphur, drawing; Ronald Gibson, Sulphur, painting; Kennedy Sampey, Berwick, photography; and Stefan Borssen, Lake Charles, mixed media.

McNeese Professors Have Exhibit in New Orleans

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McNeese Professors Have Exhibit in New Orleans

Dr. Janet Allured, center, chats with Barbara Cahee, left, and Ann Polak, Lake Charles women who are both featured in her exhibition on Louisiana second wave feminists currently on display in New Orleans at the Newcomb College Institute of Tulane University through May 31.

(March 27, 2017) An exhibition on Louisiana second wave feminists based on the work of two McNeese State University professors is currently on display in New Orleans at the Newcomb College Institute of Tulane University through May 31.

Drs. Janet Allured, professor of history and director of women’s studies, and Carrie Chrisco, associate professor of mass communication and the exhibit’s photographer, collaborated on the exhibit, “The Personal Is Political: Portraits of Louisiana Second Wave Feminists,” a story that showcases women who have been working since the 1970s to make Louisiana a more equitable place.

The exhibit found its start with the women interviewed for Allured’s 2016 book “Remapping Second Wave Feminism: The Long Women’s Rights Movement in Louisiana, 1950-1997.” This book and the accompanying exhibit highlight how little documentation exists for these "stars of the movement for gender equality," as Chrisco calls them.

“The portraits in this exhibit were taken in response to the dual recognition that visuals for the women’s movement were not as plentiful in Louisiana as elsewhere and that many feminists lost materials in the floods and hurricanes of 2005,” says Allured.

Allured’s research for her book helped locate these women, who, she says, shared with her “their stories, or in some cases, their mothers’ stories, and what documents they could locate.”

Both women hope that by sharing these women’s photos and stories they may inspire a new generation to continue to fight for gender justice and encourage Louisiana residents to preserve photos, documents and other records relating to their legacies.

The exhibit is part of the NOLA4Women’s “Women of New Orleans: Builders and Rebuilders” initiative, a series of exhibitions intended to shine a spotlight on the prominent role women played in creating the cultural, physical and social infrastructure of New Orleans.

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McNeese Mavericks Donate for Student Recruitment

(March 27, 2017) The McNeese State University Mavericks donated $5,000 through the McNeese Foundation to the McNeese Admissions and Recruiting Office for student recruitment. On hand for the presentation are from left: Rollenda McCown, Mavericks chair, and Kourtney Istre, director of McNeese Admissions and Recruiting.