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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.

Cookie decorating class to begin July 30

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a cookie decorating class with royal icing for beginners. The class will start July 30 and continue August 1, 6 and 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in NSU’s Culinary Arts Building.  

The fee for the class is […]

Alumnus Trevor Bailey associate director of bands/director of athletic bands

NATCHITOCHES – Things will look slightly different for Shreveport native and Northwestern State alumnus Trevor Bailey since he last entered Turpin Stadium in 2011. New stadium lights, new field turf, new band uniforms, and a new title. The former baritone section leader will now return to Northwestern State University in the newly formed […]

Campus events and activities for July 14-20

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 14-20 at Northwestern State University. 

July 14– Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect 

July 15-16 – Presidential Search Committee interviews semifinalists, Magale Recital Hall 

July 15-17 — Department of Health and Human Performance Sport Agility and […]

Campus events and activities for July 7-13

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 7-13 at Northwestern State University. 

July 7 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

July 7 – Early registration for second 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

July 7-13 – Exhibition by Natchitoches artist Brother Michael […]

Victory Belles to bring music of the early 1940s to Folk Festival

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

 

NATCHITOCHES – At a time when artists such as Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish are household names, a trio of ladies, reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, are capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide, especially those with military ties. The Victory Belles are stationed […]

Annual Louisiana State Fiddle Championship to be held July 20

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship will be held on July 20 in conjunction with the 44th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. The Fiddle Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in the Magale Recital Hall located at 175 Sam Sibley Drive on the Northwestern State University campus. […]

Summer Dinner Theatre to present murder mystery “Live and Let Spy”

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Summer Dinner Theatre will present “Live and Let Spy” on July 16-20 and 23-27 on the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium stage. 

Tickets are $45 which includes the meal and the show. A cash bar will be available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner service and the performance starts at […]

Campus events and activities for June 30 – July 6

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of June 30 – July 6 at Northwestern State University. 

June 30 – Aug. 18 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect  

June 30 – July 7 – Early registration for second 4-week summer session through NSU Connect 

June 30 – […]

Painting class to be held July 11, 25

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning & Global Engagement will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on July 11 and 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45 for each separate session. 

In the class, participants will learn […]

Jambalaya Cook-Off returns to Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Jambalaya Cook-Off is returning to the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival on Saturday July 20 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches. Professionals and hobbyists can compete in any of three categories and demonstrate their […]

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