By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager
NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named Dr. James Akin the honorary captain during the home opener of Demon football Sept. 16.
Akin served in the U.S. Army Security Agency. He attained the rank […]
NATCHITOCHES – A documentary created by Northwestern State University film students last year will be featured in an event Monday, Sept. 18 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of singer/songwriter Jim Croce, who performed his last concert at NSU on Sept. 20, 1973. Shortly after the concert in Prather Coliseum, Croce and five […]
NATCHITOCHES – Artist Angelbert Metoyer’s striking, energetic work appears to reflect many different cultural touchstones, art that is at once ancient, modern, tribal and urban. The Houston artist says his work is the result of curiosities about history and histories, specifically personal, public and historical mythologies.
“As those things go in and out of current interest […]
NATCHITOCHES – New Orleans Artist Ayo Scott’s work addresses loss, change, grief and growth through abstract, energetic compositions that seek to preserve memories and places.
“For quite some time I have used my work as a means for digesting some of life’s tougher times,” he said. “But I also recognize with the losses brought from events […]
NATCHITOCHES – Shaniyah Blaze of Mansfield is this year’s recipient of the Luther W. Lott Sr. Memorial Scholarship, presented to a Northwestern State student whose parent or guardian is an employee of Lott Oil Co.
Blaze is a graduate of Mansfield High School and is pursuing a degree in radiologic sciences. Her mother, Marion Blaze, has […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Student Government Association led a Patriot Day remembrance and moment of silence at 7:46 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11. As NSU’s ROTC lowered the United States flag to half-staff, a men’s vocal ensemble led the group in singing the national anthem. In addition to faculty, staff and students, the event was […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University and the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts are partnering with the City of Natchitoches to raise awareness of ovarian cancer during the month of September. Teal is the color of ovarian cancer awareness and teal ribbons have been placed around both campuses and in downtown Natchitoches.
This year’s […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Alumni Association invites nominations for three alumni awards, two that will recognize distinguished service and one for volunteerism toward the Alumni Association.
The deadline to submit applications is midnight Oct. 9. For more information and to access a nomination form visit https://www.northwesternstatealumni.com/awards/.
The awards are Outstanding Young Alumnus/Alumna Distinguished Service […]
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University student Joseph Adams completed a summer internship that provided him with practical experience that directly impacts his studies and career goals. The Lindale, Texas, native interned at RoyOMartin where he was assigned to improve the functionality of one of the company’s internal webpages.
“I heard about the internship from Jessica Stewart, […]
Photo by Marianna Massey were provided by the artist.
NATCHITOCHES – Nature, birds, landscapes, figurative pieces, and cultural landscapes as interpreted by Louisiana artist Annie Moran will be included in an exhibit titled “Elemental Threads,” presented by the Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University Sept. 15-Oct. 29.
Contemporary works by Angelbert Metoyer and Ayo Scott will […]
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