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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.

Chamber Choir to perform “Lessons and Carols” service Dec. 10

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a candlelight service of “Lessons and Carols” Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 145 Church St. in Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins will conduct the Chamber Choir. This […]

Campus events and activities for Dec. 1-7

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

Dec. 1- Jan. 12, 2020 – Registration for spring semester through NSUConnect

Dec. 2 – University reopens after Thanksgiving holiday

Dec. 4 –Natchitoches-NSU Multicultural Christmas Concert, Treen Auditorium, Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, 6 p.m.

Dec. 4 – Women’s basketball […]

Campus events and activities for Nov. 24-30

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of Nov. 24-30 at Northwestern State University.

Nov. 24- Jan. 12, 2020 – Registration for spring semester through NSUConnect

Nov. 25-29 – University closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 27 – Women’s basketball vs. LSU-Shreveport, Prather Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.

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, […]

Sullivan, Willson honored to receive one of Northwestern State’s top student awards

NATCHITOCHES – Shelby Sullivan of Sulphur has been named Miss Northwestern State University and Char’Tarian Wilson of Shreveport has been named Mr. Northwestern State University. Sullivan and Wilson were selected by fellow students for one of the university’s highest honor.

“I am honored, humbled, and ecstatic to belong to one of Northwestern’s highest honors and traditions,” […]

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 […]

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