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About Leah Jackson

Leah Jackson is Northwestern State University's Director of Public Information and Media Relations. She is a 1994 and 2011 graduate of NSU and has been on staff since 2004.

Flavor of Louisiana Feature: Maglieaux’s

Maglieux’s Riverfront Restaurant will serve crawfish bruschetta at Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s spring seafood festival and fund raise.  The Natchitoches restaurant will be one of dozens of vendors offering samples of Louisiana seafood dishes, craft beers, specialty cocktails, coffees, desserts and more.  From left are Erin Dupree, Chef Brad Haigler and Cori Ragan. […]

Students organizing Plastic Purge recycling project

NATCHITOCHES – A Northwestern State University student group is collecting plastic water bottles for a service project that will promote negating plastic waste and educate the public on plastic re/upcycling.  Natchitoches and surrounding communities are invited to join the 2020 Plastic Purge by bringing plastic bottles to the NSU Kyser Brickway from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, […]

Flavor of Louisiana Feature: Cane River Commissary

Cane River Commissary will serve seafood au gratin prepared by Chef Jerry Ivy during the fourth  annual Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s seafood festival and spring fund raiser. From left are Commissary owner Ricky LaCour with NSU Foundation staff Erin Dupree and Cori Ragan.  Flavor of Louisiana will take place from 6-10 p.m. Friday, […]

CSO hosts weekly Mass and Meal

By Mikalyn Russell

 

The Catholic Student Organization at Northwestern State University hosts Mass and Meal at the Catholic Student Center every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

 

“The idea of Mass and Meal is to encourage students to come to Mass aside from Sunday and have fellowship with other students over a meal. This is an opportunity for students […]

Emmy-winning hair stylist presents master class for theatre and dance students

NATCHITOCHES – Two-time Emmy Award winner Daina Daigle gave a master class for Northwestern State University Theatre and Dance students March 7.  Daigle, a Gueydan native, is a hair stylist who works extensively in Louisiana’s film industry and has won two Emmys along with the hair team of “American Horror Story: Coven” and “Freak Show.” […]

Flavor of Louisiana: Mariner’s

Mariner’s Restaurant will serve seafood paella during Northwestern State University’s fourth annual Flavor of Louisiana, a seafood festival and fundraiser set for 6 p.m. Friday, April 3 in Prather Coliseum.  Guests will be able to sample seafood dishes, craft beers, cocktails, desserts, silent auctions, raffles, music and more during the event, which benefits student scholarships. […]

Campus Events and Activities for the Week March 8-14

March 8 – Tennis vs. New Orleans, Jack Fisher Tennis Complex

March 8 – Baseball vs. Abilene Christian, Brown-Stroud Field

March 11-14 – Northwestern Theatre and Dance presents “Doubt: A Parable,” Theatre West, 7:30 p.m.

March 12 – Spring Read, Orville Hanchey Gallery, 5:30 p.m.

March 13 –First Lady’s Open House, Arnold R. Kilpatrick President’s Residence, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

March […]

Flavor of Louisiana Feature: Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant

Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant of Shreveport will serve the restaurant’s famous marinated crab claws during Northwestern State University’s fourth annual Flavor of Louisiana, a spring seafood festival that raises funds for student scholarships.  Pictured with Chef Ernest Palmisano are NSU Development staff Jill Bankston, Cori Ragan and Hammond Lake. Flavor of Louisiana will take place from […]

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