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About David West

Director of Communications at Northwestern State University. I have worked in the University's News Bureau since 1991.

Painting class to be held July 11, 25

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on July 11 and 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 for each separate session. 

In the class, participants will learn the […]

Jambalaya Cook-Off returns to Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Jambalaya Cook-Off is returning to the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival on Saturday July 20 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches. Professionals and hobbyists can compete in any of three categories and demonstrate their […]

Driver education class set for July 29 – Aug. 1

NATCHITOCHES – A driver education course will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education on July 29 – Aug. 1 

The deadline to register is July 19. A mandatory parent meeting will be on July 24 at 6 p.m. in South Hall on the NSU campus.  

This […]

Campus events and activities for June 23-29

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 23-29 at Northwestern State University. 

June 23 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

June 23 – July 7 – Early registration for second 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

June 23-29 – Louisiana Boys State  […]

National nursing foundation awards scholarship to NSU student Liza Phillips

NATCHITOCHES – Liza Phillips, a student in Northwestern State University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia program, has been named as a recipient of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Foundation’s Maria Roach CRNA Scholarship worth $3,000. 

Phillips was one of 100 recipients of the highly competitive AANA Foundation Scholarships worth nearly […]

Event brings together many of the state’s top fiddlers

DERIDDER – Attendees at the Louisiana Folklife Center program “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” on June 15 at the Beauregard Museum in DeRidder were treated to a performance of fiddle musical artistry. Several musicians participated, including four Louisiana State Fiddle Champions — Lauren Hodges (2004), Clancey Stewart (2018), Joe […]

Campus events and activities for June 16-22

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 16-22 at Northwestern State University. 

June 16 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

June 16 – July 7 – Early registration for second 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

June 16-22 – Louisiana Girls State  […]

Summer Dinner Theatre to present musical, murder mystery

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Summer Dinner Theatre will present two entertaining shows this summer. 

“Destination Rock and Roll” will be performed on June 18-22 and 25-29 and “Live and Let Spy” will be presented on July 16-20 and 23-27. 

“Destination Rock and Roll” celebrates the sound of a nation and a […]

Campus events and activities for June 9-15

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 9-15 at Northwestern State University. 

June 9 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

June 9 – Early registration for first 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

June 9 – July 7 – Early registration for […]

“Fiddlin’ with the Finest” program to be held in DeRidder June 15

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present the program “Fiddlin’ with the Finest! A Celebration of Louisiana Folk Fiddling” on Saturday June 15 at 11 a.m. at the Beauregard Museum at 120 S. Washington in DeRidder. The event is free and open to the public.  

Three past […]

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