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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.

Campus events and activities for June 21-27

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 21-27 at Northwestern State University.

June 21-27 – Registration for second summer 4-week session, fall 2020 semester

June 23 – Freshman Connection virtual session for Alexandria campus

June 24-26 — Department of Engineering Technology virtual STEM Robotics Camp, 9 a.m. – noon

June 25 – Freshman Connection virtual […]

Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement offering several free online non-credit courses

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement is offering several free online courses through the end of the month. The courses are self-paced and can be done any time.

Available subjects are “Creating Web Pages,” “Creating WordPress Websites,” “Fundamentals and Supervision of Management,” “Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search” and […]

Demon Dazzlers for 2020-21 selected

NATCHITOCHES – The 2020-21 members of the Demon Dazzlers at Northwestern State University have been selected. The Demon Dazzlers serve as the official dance line for Northwestern State.

Sarah Talbot of Baton Rouge is the group’s captain while Ashley Henry of Slidell is co-captain, JirNeicia Ward of Bossier City is lieutenant and Mallory Martinez of Jennings […]

Online phlebotomy technician training course to begin June 22

NATCHITOCHES – An online phlebotomy technician training course will be offered through Northwestern State University’s Department of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement beginning June 22.

The online portion will be offered through Moodle through Aug. 7. The skills portion will be taught face to face on August 10,12 and 14 at a site to be determined.

For […]

Endowed professorship set up to honor Dr. Margaret Kilcoyne

NATCHITOCHES – As Dr. Margaret Kilcoyne wraps up her career at Northwestern State University, her objective is clear. She still wants to keep doing all she can to help the College of Business and Technology and NSU continue to grow.

Kilcoyne, the dean of the College of Business and Technology, is retiring in August […]

Some theatre and dance students still hoping to perform this summer

NATCHITOCHES – Several Northwestern State University theatre and dance students are still hoping they will be able to perform this summer with professional theatre companies around the country.

A number of theatrical companies have postponed their summer seasons due to the COVID-19 virus, but still hope they will be able to open.

“Summer employment […]

Campus events and activities for June 7-13

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 7-13 at Northwestern State University.

June 7-13 – Registration for second summer 4-week session, fall 2020 semester

NSU-TV newscast wins Telly Award

NATCHITOCHES – Students and faculty Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism and Communication Arts were awarded a Bronze Telly Award in the Non-Broadcast Educational Institution category for a March 19 NSU-TV Newscast.

The Telly awards are an international competition which hold a similar level of prestige as regional Emmy Awards. The awards are judged […]

After camps are cancelled, music faculty work with students online

NATCHITOCHES – The COVID-19 virus caused the cancellation of a number of music camps at Northwestern State University this summer, but NSU’s music faculty found new ways to reach out to high school students.

Thirty-two students from throughout Louisiana, Texas and Florida have been taking part in online music lessons with 11 music faculty. Each of […]

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