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

American Indian Crafts Day to be held Dec. 7

NATCHITOCHES – American Indian crafts people from Louisiana will demonstrate and sell their work at Northwestern State University on Saturday, Dec. 7. The annual American Indian Crafts Day will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Williamson Museum on the second floor of Kyser Hall. Admission is free and open to the […]

Thanksgiving break set for Nov. 25-29

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will be closed Nov. 25-29 for Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume and administrative offices will reopen Monday, Dec. 2.

Watson Library will close Friday, Nov. 22 at noon and will reopen on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.

The Randall J. Webb Wellness, Recreation and Activity Center will be open on Saturday, […]

31st Annual Christmas Gala to be performed in Natchitoches, Shreveport

NATCHITOCHES – The Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present the 31st annual Christmas Gala Dec. 4-6 at the Natchitoches Events Center. Performance times are 7 p.m. each evening with a 9 p.m. performance on Dec. 6. The Gala will also be […]

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 Learning & Global Engagement 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 […]

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