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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.

Pianist Manuel Matarrita to feature Latin American composers in Jan. 23 recital

NATCHITOCHES – Pianist Manuel Matarrita will perform at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Jan. 23 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 […]

Bassist Yung-chiao Wei, pianist Chaoi Chou to perform Jan. 27

NATCHITOCHES – Bassist Yung-chiao Wei and pianist Chaoi Chou will perform at Northwestern State University on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

A Taiwanese-American bassist, Wei made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2003. She was praised by New York Concert Review Inc. which said […]

Ceramics class to begin Jan. 23

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a beginning ceramics class starting Thursday, Jan. 23 The class will be held each Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Room 113 of the Fine Arts Annex until March 19.

The fee for the class is $150 plus a $20 […]

Director praises Northwestern State Theatre and Dance program

NATCHITOCHES – A Colorado theatre director had high praise for Northwestern State University’s Theatre and Dance program, telling an interviewer NSU was one of his best sources for talent.

Tim Moore, producing artistic director of the Thingamajig Theatre Company at the Pagosa Springs (Colorado) Center for the Arts has used numerous theatre students, directors and choreographers […]

Jackson Parish group honors Wynder as one of “North Louisiana’s finest”

NATCHITOCHES – Loletta Jones Wynder, director of the Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University, was among the recent recipients of the “North Louisiana’s Finest” Award presented by the Chatham Community Support Group.

The award presentation was part of the organization’s annual fundraiser, entitled “Louisiana Spectacular Seafood Extravaganza.”

The Chatham Community Support Group is a not-for-profit organization […]

Campus events and activities for Jan. 12-18

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Jan. 12-18 at Northwestern State University.

Jan. 12 – Registration for Spring 2020 semester through NSUConnect

Jan. 13-22 – Late registration for Spring 2020 semester

Jan. 13 – Start of Spring 2020 semester

Jan. 15 – Women’s basketball vs. Nicholls, Prather Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 17 — All baroque program […]

All baroque program to be performed Jan. 17

NATCHITOCHES –An all baroque program featuring Northwestern State University faculty members Dr. Dennette McDermott and Dr. Douglas Bakenhus along with former NSU faculty member Elena Daugherty will be presented on Friday, January 17 at 6 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

The program will include “Les Folies d’Espagne” by […]

Campus events and activities for Jan. 5-11

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Jan. 5-11 at Northwestern State University.

Jan. 5 – 12, 2020 – Registration for spring semester through NSUConnect

Jan. 5 – Women’s basketball vs. Houston Baptist, Prather Coliseum, 2 p.m.

Jan. 5– Men’s basketball vs. Houston Baptist, Prather Coliseum, 4 p.m.

Jan. 6 – University reopens after Christmas/New Year’s […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 29 – Jan. 4

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 29- Jan. 4 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 29 – Jan. 12, 2020 – Registration for spring semester through NSUConnect

Dec. 29 – Jan. 5 – University closed for Christmas/New Year’s holiday

Dec. 29 – Men’s basketball vs. Champion Christian College, Prather Coliseum, 4 p.m.

Jan. 2 – […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 22-28

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Dec. 22-28 at Northwestern State University.

Dec. 22 – Jan. 12, 2020 – Registration for spring semester through NSUConnect

Dec. 23 – Jan. 5 – University closed for Christmas/New Year’s holiday

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