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

Mathews to attend White House ceremony awarding National Medal of Arts

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Director of Bands Dr. Jeffrey C. Mathews will be among those attending a White House ceremony Thursday at 6 p.m. honoring the nation’s military bands.

President Donald J. Trump will award The National Medal of Arts, our nation’s highest award to artists, to “The Musicians of the US Military.” Chairmen of […]

Percussion Ensemble wins international competition

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Percussion Ensemble won the Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition held at the Percussive Arts Society International Competition (PASIC) in Indianapolis.

The NSU ensemble is under the direction of Ken Green and Dr. Oliver Molina. They performed “Waiting to Exhale” (2019) by Peter Naughton and “Ojo” by Joe Moore.

“I am so proud of my students […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 17-23

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 17-23 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 17- Jan. 12, 2020 – Registration for spring semester through NSUConnect

Nov. 19 – Men’s basketball vs. Louisiana College, Prather Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 21 – Screening of the film “Skins,” Friedman Student Union, 5 p.m.

Nov. 21 – Football vs. Stephen […]

Reception in honor of Frazier art exhibition to be held Friday

NATCHITOCHES – A reception in honor of an art exhibition by Northwestern State University graduate student Hillary Frazier of Shreveport will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Gallery 2 of the Fine Arts Annex. Admission is free and open to the public.

According to Frazier, the exhibit explores the human […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 10-16

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 10-16 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 10- Jan. 12, 2020 – Registration for spring semester through NSUConnect

Nov. 10 – Northwestern Theatre and Dance present “Songs for a New World,” Theatre West, 2 p.m.

Nov. 11 – Veterans Day program featuring author Karen Vaughn, Ora G. Williams […]

NSU Wind Symphony to perform Thursday

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Wind Symphony will perform in concert on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. The ensemble is conducted by Director of Bands Dr. Jeffrey Mathews.

The featured soloist is soprano D’Nissa Hester, an instructor of voice at NSU. Hester is […]

Painting class to be taught Nov. 14, 18

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on Thursday, Nov. 14 and Monday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.in South Hall. The fee is $45 per session.

In the class, participants will learn the art of painting using step-by-step instructions to […]

Scholars’ Day to be held Nov. 16

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University will hold its Fall Scholars’ Day on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Registration and check-in begin at 8:30 in the Friedman Student Union. Events include an academic and campus-wide organizational browse, an opportunity for prospective students to view a Scholars’ College class and a student roundtable. Tours of […]

Horn Choir to perform Fall Concert Nov. 13

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Horn Choir will perform in concert on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. The ensemble is conducted by Professor of Horn Dr. Christine Coreil.

The group will perform the “Finale” from “The Firebird” by Stravinsky, “Espana” by Chabrier, the Sousa march […]

Applications being accepted for graduate program in computer information systems

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is accepting applications for its new Master of Science in Computer Information Systems. The program was approved in August by the State Board of Regents.

The 33-hour degree program will start in the Fall 2020 semester and will be offered completely online, the only program of its type offered by a […]

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