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

Painting class to be held on March 14, 19

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on March 14 and 19 on the second floor of South Hall. The March 14 class is from 9 a.m. until noon. The class on March 19 is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 […]

Northwestern State to offer two new certificate programs

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University has received approval from the Louisiana Board of Regents to offer two undergraduate certificates, one in business analytics and one in leadership studies.

According to Curtis Penrod, senior coordinator of business programs and assistant professor, these new programs will allow current students and new students to pursue the undergraduate certificate.

“Current students […]

Saxophone virtuosos to highlight Sax Fest on March 15

NATCHITOCHES – The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will host its annual SaxFest on Sunday March 15.

The event will include master classes for high school and collegiate saxophone players beginning at 11:30 a.m., a Legere Reed Clinic and Sax Choir reading session. The highlight will be a 4 p.m. […]

Wind ensemble, concert bands to perform this week

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Wind Ensemble along with the Magale Concert Band and Fredericks Concert Band will perform this week. The NSU Wind Ensemble will perform on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. and the Magale Concert Band and Fredericks Concert Band will present a concert on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Both concerts […]

Six accomplished alumni named to Long Purple Line

NATCHITOCHES – Six distinguished Northwestern State University alumni will be inducted into the university’s Alumni Hall of Distinction, the Long Purple Line. This year’s inductees are state official Sujuan Boutte of Prairieville, businessman Harvey F. Marcus Sr. of Monroe, Louisiana State University Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron, NSU Vice President for External Affairs Jerry Pierce, […]

Campus events and activities for March 1-7

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of March 1-7 at Northwestern State University.

March 1 – Baseball vs. Eastern Illinois, Brown-Stroud Field

March 3 – New Media Showcase Reception, Varnado Hall Ballroom, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

March 3 – Guest artist Lindsay Strand-Polyak with Dennette McDermott and Doug Bakenhus, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

March […]

Ninkasi Percussion Quartet to wrap up six-day tour at NSU

NATCHITOCHES – The Ninkasi Percussion Quartet will present a recital at Northwestern State University on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. The group will perform the percussion music of Marc Mellits, who is a faculty member at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Members […]

Campus events and activities for Feb. 23-29

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

Feb. 23 – Women’s tennis vs. Texas San Antonio, Jack Fisher Tennis Complex

Feb. 23 – Baseball vs. North Alabama, Brown-Stroud Field

Feb. 24-25 – Mardi Gras holiday

Feb. 26 – Classes resume at 12 noon.

Feb. 26 – Louisiana Piano Series International presents […]

University to close Monday for Mardi Gras

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will be closed on Monday, February 24 in observance of Mardi Gras.  Administrative offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 25. Classes will resume Wednesday, February 26 at noon.

Watson Library will be closed Saturday, February 22 through Monday, February 24 and will be open Tuesday, February 25 from 7:30 a.m. to […]

Pianist Alexandra Mascolo-David to highlight Brazilian composer Feb. 26

NATCHITOCHES – Pianist Alexandra Mascolo-David will perform at Northwestern State University on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is part of the Louisiana Piano Series International. Tickets are $15. Students are admitted free. Dr. Francis Yang and Dr. Christine Burczyk Allen are the organizers of the Louisiana Piano Series […]

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