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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.

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 […]

Lafayette wins Classic on the Cane Marching Contest

NATCHITOCHES – Lafayette High was named Grand Champion of the 31st annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest held in Turpin Stadium at Northwestern State University. More than 5,000 spectators watched 33 high school bands from Louisiana and Texas take part in the day-long competition, which was livestreamed at banddirector.com. The event was sponsored by […]

Northwestern Theatre and Dance to present “Songs for a New World”

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern Theatre and Dance will perform “Songs for a New World” Nov. 6-10 and 13-16 in Theatre West. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6-9 and 13-16 with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee on Nov. 10. Tickets are $15 and $12 for students and senior citizens. Northwestern State, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 3-9

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 3-9 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 4 – Start of registration for spring semester by NSUConnect

Nov. 4 — NSU Trumpet Studio Ensemble and Euphonium-Tuba Ensemble, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5 – Men’s basketball vs. Centenary, Prather Coliseum, 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 5 – Cane River Reading […]

Dr. Pamela Simmons named vice chair of nursing education board

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Pamela Simmons, senior director and professor of nursing in the College of Nursing at Northwestern State University, has been re-elected as vice-chair of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Board of Commissioners. Simmons previously served as the board’s secretary.

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is an autonomous accrediting agency contributing to the […]

Registration for spring semester begins Monday

NATCHITOCHES – Registration for the spring 2020 semester at Northwestern State University begins Monday, Nov. 4.

Northwestern State students can begin the registration procedure by checking the online schedule of classes through NSUConnect then meeting with their advisor. Students can sign up for spring classes through NSUConnect based on the following registration schedule.

Graduate students, authorized ADA […]

NSU Jazz Orchestra concert set for Nov. 6

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will perform on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open the public. NSU Associate Professor of Trumpet Galindo Rodriguez will conduct the orchestra.

The Jazz Orchestra will play “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing) by […]

Chamber Choir to perform at national choral conference

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Chamber Choir will perform at the National Collegiate Choral Organization Conference on Nov. 7-9 at the University of Maryland.

NSU’s Chamber Choir conducted by Dr. Nicholaus Cummins was one of 12 ensembles from around the country selected to perform for college/university and choral professionals from around the country. More than 80 […]

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